What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that any learning begins with a relationship; student to subject, student to teacher, subject to experience, etc. The more positive that relationship, the more successful the result.

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

I will ask the student questions about what they hope to accomplish, and listen to their responses/concerns. Hopefully, he/she will have completed the diagnostic exam, and we will discuss it. From there, it depends on the subject matter.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

By sharing my process and resources, I can assist the student to find their own.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Encouragement and specific praise are great motivators.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

Luckily, there are many learning strategies and resources available to us. I would try different ones while encouraging the student.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

This is my area of expertise. First, I would try to diagnose the specific issue, and go on from there.