What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that all students can learn. When a student's learning style is treated as an aptitude the student can excel.

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

In a typical first session with a student I would begin with icebreaker questions and games to begin to establish trust, communication and respect with the student and their parent or guardian.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I can help a student become an independent learner by always testing for understanding and allowing time for the student to attempt challenges on his or her own.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would help a student stay motivated by positively praising and reinforcing their achievements in understanding. It is important to me that the student accept and know that making mistakes is crucial to the learning process, therefore I would offer extra support if a student becomes discouraged by mistakes.

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

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept I would have the patience to review and approach a concept from a different and new perspective, starting with the elementary elements of the concept and build understanding step by step, layer by layer.