What is your teaching philosophy?

People learn differently. Be flexible and versatile, but above all, be patient. "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."

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

Help them with their homework first, and then go from there.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Familiarize them with resources that are available to everyone free of charge.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Build their confidence in math.

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

Teach it a different way. Lots of practice.

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

I'm not an English teacher, but I would tell them to process what they are reading in small segments instead of reading large chunks at a time.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

Let the student guide the thought process if possible.