What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe learning should be fun and exciting! I try to inspire a passion for learning in my students by being enthusiastic about the things I teach.

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

During a first session, I like to get to know the student and find out their goals for the class and with a tutor. I like to familiarize myself with the student's textbook and create a lesson plan to help the student reach their goals.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I encourage students to explore different resources for learning languages besides the traditional classroom method. There are great apps, podcasts, websites, books, movies, television shows, meet up groups, and other resources to help a student practice their language skills. The best way to become an independent learner is to find a method of learning that feels more like fun and less like work.