What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is student-centered. I try to make sure that all students have a say in their education. It is very important for students to feel like they have a say in their education/learning.

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

For writing and reading, I always do an assessment to see what I need to work on. However, most of the time, students only want a specific thing done, or an assignment from class.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Showing them how to organize themselves and give them strategies to do things on their own.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

By using positive reinforcement and giving them feedback to continue to do well.

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

The best thing to do is to break it down into small steps/stages and PRACTICE!

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

The single most important strategy with reading is ACTIVE READING: note-taking, discussion, questions, etc. By doing these things, overall reading will improve.

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

Explain the strategy/skill. Practice the Skill. Practice. Practice. Assessment.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

Using a variety of approaches to help a student read, or become a better writer.

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

English is one of the most fundamental skills that everyone must strive to learn. I would try to apply it and show them how important these skills are in English.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

By making them feel comfortable and giving them positive feedback.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

During each session in the beginning, just take 2 minutes to see if he or she remembers what was covered.

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

Based on my first session, I can tell exactly what I need to do to help the needs of any student--particularly at the high school level.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

I always bring my electronic devices to help them look up information.