What is your teaching philosophy?

I try to break problems down into steps small enough that the student can tackle them one by one. This way the student ends up solving the problem by themselves, and all I've done is guide them.

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

I would review the student's notes or textbook to see what has been covered in his or her class and do some practice problems to identify the student's strengths and weaknesses.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I will teach the student to recognize the type of problem, and identify the method to solve it. Once this is achieved, the student can independently do his or her work.

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

I may go through an example, write down a series of steps, or apply the concept to a real world problem. It depends on what the student is most receptive to.