What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is to empower, as opposed to enabling, students to master the subjects that they desire.

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

In a first session, I get to know the student's unique skills, needs, personality, and past history with similar coursework. I think this is important in order to develop an efficient plan of action, and should be done prior to beginning any specific coursework.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

I make sure that students have a depth of understanding by asking questions, and making sure that students understand material, instead of just memorizing facts.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

To build confidence, I begin with easier material, before challenging the student to complete more difficult work.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

This is done on an individual basis. To do this, I have conversations with the student, as well as evaluate the student's past history with similar coursework.