What is your teaching philosophy?

Anybody can learn anything!

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

In a first session, I would introduce myself and then immediately ask them where their textbook is. I feel that the required text for each section is the most valuable tool the student and tutor have at their disposal.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I can show them the ways to utilize their class notes and required reading, as they always have access to those resources.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would help a student stay motivated by showing them how far they have come already and how little they have left to go.

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

Usually when there is difficulty with a skill or concept it is because the foundations of the new information are not strong (like doing calculus without knowing algebra). I would seek to identify the issues in the student's foundation.

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

I would tell them it is important to slow down when reading the problem.