What is your teaching philosophy?

Teaching students that they deserve an education is the first step.

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

I would get to know a little bit about their likes and dislikes and try to gain some insight into their learning style.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Helping students become independent learners is all about teaching students strategies that they can apply on their own without teacher assistance.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Keeping students motivated is tricky but not impossible. Entwining the students' interest in the lesson helps to keep them motivated, focused, and engaged.

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

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, I would try a different teaching approach.

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

Using active reading techniques such as reviewing pre-reading vocabulary, making inferences, and asking questions about the text helps students who struggle with reading comprehension.