What is your teaching philosophy?

No matter the age or subject at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework, feeling confident about the class or material in the future.

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

I would review the student's academic history in the relevant subject(s) and discuss learning style. I would then deliver a basic assessment of the subject to understand our starting point, and talk about goals for both the particular session and the material generally.

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

I would ask the student to explain what they know about the concept to me after we review it, because oftentimes the best way to gain comprehension is to attempt to teach someone else the skill at hand.

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

No matter the material, when I start to work with a student, I take the time to understand that student's learning style and goals.