What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is that students learn best when their personalities and learning styles are respected and lessons are catered to their needs. I believe all students can learn though their pace, and ways of learning might be unique. It is up to the teacher to inspire them and tailor lessons to their needs.

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

There are many strategies that can help a student who is struggling with reading comprehension, such as previewing reading selections, activating previous knowledge, building background knowledge, building vocabulary, underlining main points, summarizing, re-reading, and general engagement . . . to name a few.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

When a student is struggling in a particular area, it is important to connect the content to real-work applications and explore how the content will help the student reach goals for her own future. It is also imperative to focus on success and create successes for the student as she progresses. We are all more interested in things at which we can excel.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

A student will feel more confident in an area when the student has the opportunity to perform at a comfortable level while taking manageable risks that promote progress and success. It is also imperative to point out to the student where she is succeeding and focus on and verbalize successes and progress.