What is your teaching philosophy?

I want students to be able to improve their grades and improve their study habits. I strive to help students study smarter and learn material more easily. I want the students to truly master their studies.

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

I would go over past lessons and identify what areas we would need to work on. I would establish a study plan based on upcoming quizzes and tests. I would work closely with their schedule to ensure their success.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I would focus on developing study skills and independent thinking. I would work with them on how to approach a new problem and see how it relates to problems they have solved in the past.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would help students identify the value in doing a good job with this subject. I would help them see how this material is valuable in the real world.

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

I would take the concept and break it into parts which the student does know and those parts the student needs to work on. I will patiently help the student to learn unfamiliar concepts and apply them.

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

I work with them to identify what they do know and what they are struggling with. I help them break down words into components that they understand.