What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that the most important part of teaching any student is identifying an individual's learning style. Once a teacher knows how a specific student learns, the ability to convey concepts from all subject areas becomes much easier.

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

In my first session, I will take time to get to know the student and find out their goals what they hope to learn from me as a tutor. This will help us identify targets for learning and establish a relationship on a personal level, not just student to teacher.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

The best way for a student to become an independent learner is by having a solid grasp on a certain concept. Just going over practice problems can boost a student's confidence level, but it may not make a lasting impact.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

By using examples that apply outside of just an academic setting, I hope to engage students by tapping into their interests.

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

Try a different approach. Sometimes approaching a concept from one learning style (i.e. mathematically or visually) is not effective. It is important to know your student and what styles of learning they thrive with.

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

Slowing down and breaking paragraphs into sentences and phrases helps the student understand mechanics before looking at the bigger picture.