What is your teaching philosophy?

Everyone learns differently. The first step in any successful tutoring relationship is getting to know the student and fully understand their strengths. Then, we can develop a plan that uses those strengths to build a deeper understanding in other areas as well.

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

The first session with a student is often dedicated to learning about the students themselves. In order to develop an effective plan, we need to work together to identify a student's strength and weaknesses, as well as determine what level of understanding they already have in the topic so we can begin building our foundation.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Answers shouldn't be marked simply correct or incorrect. It's important that a student understands exactly why a particular answer is right or wrong, so that they can then apply and expand upon that knowledge in future problems. That's what true independent learning is, not simple memorization.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

It's important to not focus only on what a student doesn't understand, or what they get wrong. Success needs to be acknowledged at every step, even if they're small ones.