What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe every student has the potential to master a subject; it just takes effort and enthusiasm.

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

My first session is usually used to find the student's strengths, weaknesses, and method of study.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I help students become independent learners by showing them techniques instead of answers.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would help a student stay motivated by creating a strong foundation with easier problems and using that foundation as a source of confidence for more difficult problems.

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

I would take it upon myself to find creative solutions and analogies to help the student understand the skill or concept.

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

I give them tips to help distill the most important points from a passage without getting caught up in the details.

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

I find that keeping a conversational vibe, instead of a lecturing one, helps to keep students loose and receptive.