What is your teaching philosophy?

It's important to foster an environment where the student feels comfortable asking whatever questions they have, and I try my best to create such an environment - that way learning can take place in a more organic and less forced manner.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I will teach them self-study skills (such as flashcards, setting reminders, etc.) in order to foster independence.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Making exercises fun and relevant.

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

I would try multiple different methods (audio, visual, kinetic) to see which approach would work best for that certain skill.

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

I would first try and identify what specifically they are struggling with (semantics, vocabulary, etc.), and then go from there with more specific exercises.

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

I do my best to create a comfortable environment with the student - once they are relaxed they feel more confident in asking questions.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

I would informally quiz them throughout the session and then check in with them directly to see if they had any reservations about anything.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

It would depend on the learning style of the student - most likely a combination of text, drawings, pictures, diagrams, etc.

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

First, I would get to know them on a personal level to break the ice and form a connection. Next, I would ask them what their goals were and what they wanted to gain from our tutoring sessions.