What is your teaching philosophy?

I think it is important to work individually with each student to identify where they are having trouble. It is also important to understand that students prefer different teaching styles, and it is helpful for the teacher to cater to the individual needs of each student.

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

I would go over a brief outline of the session and identify the goals for the first session and future sessions. I would also identify the best teaching method to use with the student.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

It is helpful for the teacher to ask a lot of questions during the session to ensure that the student is thinking independently and not just watching the teacher.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Positive feedback is helpful, along with setting short-term goals that are attainable.

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

I would try to identify where the student is having trouble with the concept and break it down into simpler parts. It is typically easier to understand a difficult concept after it is broken down into simple parts.