What is your teaching philosophy?

I feel that every child can be learner, you just have to find the right way to reach them. Some students are great with visuals, while others can learn better from songs and hand movements. I think every child should get what they need to succeed because you never know what that child could do in the future.

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

I like to get to know the student and see what they are working on. I ask questions about their learning style and look at examples of work that they have on them. I will do some work with them on the area of need to get a better idea of what they need to focus on or how I can bring what I know into the equation.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I love to teach strategies that the student can use when I'm not there. I show them and watch them use these strategies, and then we talk about how they can use these in school on their own or when they are doing work on their own.