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

Get to know the student while we study.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Showing him his progress.

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

I start asking them questions before the reading, so they know what to look for during the reading.

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

Make things easy, and answer all their questions.

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

Help them to understand the topic with really simple explanations.

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

Oral and written expressions of real life situations.

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

Showing them that it is easy.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I know what they need when I talk to them or when they write.

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

I always pay attention to their needs, so I plan the lessons according to their needs.

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

Flashcards, images, and sentences.

What is your teaching philosophy?

Learning is fun and easy!

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Don't tell them the answer; make them think it through to the answer and guide them to get it.