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

During a first session with a student, I want to ensure that I clearly understand the student's goals, challenges, and needs. I want the student to get as much out of the sessions as possible, so with this information, I can tailor the tutoring sessions to the individual student.

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

Everyone learns in a different way; therefore, there is no right or wrong way to learn or teach something. When a student is struggling to grasp a concept or skills, I try to approach the concept from a different angle and give the student a new way to view it. Sometimes, just explaining it differently or adjusting how we approach the concept can make all the difference.

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

Understanding a concept is important, but mastering the concept is the goal in my tutoring sessions. I help build a student's confidence by giving them all the tools necessary to ensure that when they see a new problem/situation they have the techniques and skills necessary to break down the situation into a manageable task and are able to successfully complete it.