What is your teaching philosophy?

I understand that each student is unique and has an individual learning style. I try to accommodate each person's needs in order to set attainable short and long-term goals .

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

A typical first session consists of meeting the parents to determine what their goals may be, introducing myself to the student and letting them know that I am there as both a teacher and mentor, and assessing the current status of the subjects that the student is needing help with.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Students can become successful independent learners once they gain important organization and planning skills. The student needs to be able to plan ahead, make a study schedule, and keep up with assignments and due dates- all of which I have an extensive experience in assisting with.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I believe that the best way to stay motivated is to see progress and success. I am a strong supporter of setting many short-term goals so that students can track their success and feel a sense of accomplishment.

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

When a student is struggling with grasping a certain concept, it is best to approach the question from a different perspective. Perhaps work on similar problems that are slightly easier and then work your way up, or think of how to work the problem backwards if I can provide the answer to the question.