What is your teaching philosophy?

Motivation, not talent, is the greatest factor to success. I try to promote a friendlier learning environment so that learning feels like less of a chore. By identifying the individual strengths and preferences of each student, I create a custom-tailored teaching approach which maximizes results while minimizing perceived effort.

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

I would go over their recent tests with them to identify their problem areas. If tests are not available, then I would run them through a brief assessment of my own.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

All students have their own study habits, but sometimes these routines have gaps. Based on what is needed, I might get them into the habit of running more problem sets, or filling in "down" time by studying notes, or looking up answers to their questions on various online resources.