What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that each student needs to be approached as an individual. What works for one may not work for the other. There are a variety of methods that can be used to teach. You just have to find which one works.

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

I would typically ask the student where they're having the most issues and tackle their lessons from there.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I often teach my students to break down and translate their work little by little. I teach them to use resources such as dictionaries, notebooks, and note cards to keep track of all that they have learned in order for them to refer to it later.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would most likely offer a small reward system, or incentives such as me bringing them small treats or rewards.

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

I would spend time trying to make it as easy as possible for them. I would also spend more time on that skill, concept, or subject in order to ensure that they were able to grasp it.

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

I try my best to break down the individual components in order to increase their comprehension.

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

I have found that flashcards, repetition, as well as writing often help the most.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

I would relate it to their current life, with music, food, or different cultural aspects.

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

I often quiz them on their subject matter.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

I make sure to praise them often, and to remain patient and optimistic.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

It is as simple as being able to ask the student where they are having issues, and then discuss it with their teachers and parent(s).

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

I simply assess where the student seems to be the most responsive and interested.

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

I typically use a notebook, textbooks, dictionaries, the Internet, videos, and songs. I may also include coloring sheets, arts and crafts, and things of that matter depending on the student and their age.