What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe in catering my approach to each individual student's preferred learning style. The beauty of learning is there's more than one way, and I enjoy helping a student establish their style.

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

I like to get to know my students a little first, so in an opening session I might ask questions to help me understand my student's needs and expectations. I would then invite my student to ask the same of me.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I love helping students develop their leadership and learning styles! As a tutor I like to think of myself as a knowledgeable guide along the student's path to learning, I can provide them the possible routes but it's ultimately up to the student to pick the path.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I'm a big fan of time management and breaking big pieces into smaller more manageable ones. I encourage students to set reasonable goals and set up a 'game' plan to achieve them.

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

I would start by breaking the concept into smaller more manageable pieces catered to the student's individual learning style.