What is your teaching philosophy?

Students already know more than they might think. Learn the principles behind what you do know, and the stuff you don't know won't seem so scary.

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

Figure you what your objectives are and what you already know about the subject. Lay out some goals and get to know a little bit about each other.

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

Find new angles from which to approach the problem. Sometimes you can study something else that sheds new light on a problem area, or just get a feel for it by seeing it in context.

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

I remind them to try to explain what they're reading to themselves before looking at the explanations offered. It helps to hear it in your own words, then see which answer is the closest match.

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

Talk about why it's useful and why it's normal to have a hard time picking it up.

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

It helps to think about all the stuff you've already learned how to do. Instead of just revisiting old lessons or questions, try to come up with a way to solve a difficult problem using the skills you already have.

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

I don't keep grilling them on a concept they clearly already get (although review is crucial). Most importantly, I ask them!