What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is that students learn way more when they are explaining than when they are listening.

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

First sessions generally involve taking stock of their current study habits and grades and determining a course of action for achieving their goals.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Assigning homework is a good way to get students to work independently. Other options include teaching them research skills or study strategies.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

People can be motivated extrinsically or intrinsically, but I think that for a student to have success, they need to find an intrinsic motivation.

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

Often, it's helpful to give a real-world example or try to make an analogy. Examining the unpinning concepts can also lead to a breakthrough.