What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching style is hands-on, and based on asking questions rather than giving answers.

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

We dive right in, so I can assess where the student will need help. I often get a sense of how they have been studying and what they are looking to gain out of sessions with me.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I make sure that they begin to ask and answer their own questions about assignments. I begin by guiding the questions, and then I try to have them think about the topic in a different way.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

By giving them small wins and positive reinforcement.

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

Typically, if they are not understanding a skill or concept, there is a root cause. I try to get to the bottom of the problem and start from a stronger foundation.

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

Take it slow. We will break down the question or the passage piece by piece.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

I remain upbeat about the subject myself. It's easy to get caught up in the negativity.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

I will repeat questions in different ways. Or, I will circle back to a topic and ask them to recite what they had previously learned. If they are unable to remember, we will go over the topic again.