What is your teaching philosophy?

I like to teach a variety of methods of solving a problem, as different students find different methods more effective. I also try to make sure that each session is fun and interesting to encourage learning and passion.

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

It is important to learn about the student's personality and interests, as it is key to relate to each student. I will also try to determine what methods of teaching work best with the student.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

By showing different ways of attacking a challenging problem or question, I can provide the necessary tools for a student to learn on his or her own.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I explain to my students that overcoming challenges is the most rewarding feeling.

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

I try to explain the concept in a different way, or show that there is another way to solve the problem or understand the concept.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

I train the student to paraphrase sentences to strengthen understanding. I try to show the importance of stepping back from a reading to summarize and analyze.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

It is very important to relate to each student, and to find out what ways of learning are most effective (auditory, visual, etc.). It is also very important to keep a student interested by showing why a concept is essential.