What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that all students have potential, they just need help recognizing their skills. With proper encouragement and guidance, everyone can reach their goals.

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

Spend a few minutes just talking and finding out a little about each other. I would ask what the student is needing assistance with and then go over the material they might have together to see what direction we should take.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I give the student tools that they can use. Each student is unique, and each needs their own ways of accessing and retaining information.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would continually encourage them and reassure them when they are struggling. We all have challenges, and by meeting those, we can achieve anything.

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

I would find the best method for having the student understand the concept. Perhaps it might take several methods until the correct one is found.

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

I find that developing a personal relationship where the student feels comfortable with me really helps. I also try to make the learning process fun and not intimidating.