What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe in instilling students with the skills to be independently successful.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I can make sure that the student has all of the skills they need, including confidence, the ability to break down problems, and the persistence to keep going.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would help a student stay motivated by finding out what interests them and trying to relate it to the tutoring subject in some way.

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

I would reteach the concept in a different way, breaking it down into smaller parts. Then, I'd have the student reteach the skill or concept to me to solidify their knowledge.

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

I help students with reading comprehension by giving them tools to check-in with themselves (doing a verbal or mental summary every few pages) and by asking guiding questions to encourage comprehension.

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

The most successful strategy I have found is getting to know my student and building a trusting relationship. I like to find out what they like and don't like, what type of learner they are, and what their skill gaps are.