What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy involves spending time getting to know each student to better understand how he or she thinks. Then, I tailor my teaching methods to enhance each student's ability to comprehend and grow in his or her understanding of the subject matter.

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

During a typical first session, I would spend 5 to 10 minutes getting to know the student, and allowing the student to get to know me. Then, I would talk with the student in order to discover (1) what areas he or she are struggling in, (2) whether the student is a visual or auditory learner, and (3) whether the student has a favorite learning tool, i.e., diagram, chart, outline, picture, and etc. Then, I would tailor my teaching methods to that specific student, and I would delve into the tutoring session.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

The more practice a student has with engaging a particular subject, the better equipped a student is to become an independent learner. Therefore, in order to encourage a student to become an independent learner, I would provide homework exercises for the student to work on, and then go over each individual exercise during the next tutoring session.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

In order to help the student stay motivated, I would provide constant encouragement in the student's ability to succeed. I would also help the student stay goal-oriented. For example, if the student has a dream that he or she is working towards, motivation to achieve that dream usually follows.