What is your teaching philosophy?

It is my hope as an instructor to encourage students to become interested enough in a subject that they choose to continue the development of their skills beyond our time together. While every student may not have the desire to continue their formal education, I aim for them to have developed an arsenal of skills that they can apply to work in other disciplines. Developing good study habits in a tutoring context is an accessible way to teach individual work habits in any field. Rather than aiming to assess the student's pure achievement, I attempt to critique their own habits individually. I believe that this will create better students in all disciplines, and more efficient and effective people.

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

The first session is a great time to establish communication with a student. I will discuss both the student's and my goals for our meetings in hopes of making sure that our time together is always purposeful and efficiently used.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Independence in education originates from a combination of having skills to complete tasks, and the confidence to trust those skills. It is my job as a tutor to assist a student in developing both the skills and confidence simultaneously.