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

In a first session, I feel that it is important to get to know you, and find out more about your learning style, strengths and challenges. I also want to understand what you are hoping to get out of tutoring so that we can begin to tackle challenging areas right away.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I am constantly working toward helping you to become an independent learner by helping you to identify learning and study skills that work most naturally for you. As we work together, I gradually push you to work through steps of a question independently, more and more with each question, as you build your knowledge base and study toolkit.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Schoolwork should be fun! I help you stay motivated by staying aware of your goals and by relating the material to your interests wherever we can.