What is your teaching philosophy?

I'm an easy-going educator, but I believe with all honesty that, such as with most relationships, mutual respect between tutor and student is crucial.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I would begin by simply speaking with the student in order to get the basis for what they may be having difficulty with, or what they are looking to improve. I would also see if they have material they have worked on in the past that they would like me to look at. Of course, if they have something urgent that needs to be turned in to their teacher/professor, then we would work on that immediately together. I would hope, of course, to get a good grasp on what sort of materials and books I might need in order to help guide the student from this first session.