What is your teaching philosophy?

First, I believe that all students have the capacity to learn. Tutoring should be a joint process between the tutor and learner, with both having equal importance in the learning process.

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

My first session with a student will be used to get to know one another and set specific goals for the student. Working through these two things early on allow for a positive ongoing experience.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Teaching study skills and transferrable skills is the key to creating independent learners. It is also important that I teach the value of learning in itself, making it interesting and fun!

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Having a great one-on-one relationship is the first step to keeping students motivated to learn. I also attempt to know my students on an individual basis so that I know what motivates them. At times, students may be most motivated by taking a quick break in order to clear their heads and regroup.

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

If a student is having difficulty with a skill, I will break it down into smaller, more manageable parts. Going through the steps, with clear and understandable examples will help the student to grapple with difficult/abstract ideas in a way that can be easily be tackled.