What is your teaching philosophy?

Building strong grammar basis and comprehension, through exploration of French culture and the personal interests of the students.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Encourage the student to watch French documentaries, to read news in French and read about his own interests regularly.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Letting him go at his own rhythm and giving him good feedback.

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

I will draw it.

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

I read first so they can hear it. I articulate the pronunciation and the accent. Then, I make them read it several times and I ask simple questions about the text.

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

I use objects in context.

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

I would ask the student his opinion on the subject and how he feels about it. Then I would adapt my teaching method to fit his need.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

Describe the context of the lesson and the topic. Then explain the grammar rules and practice with exercises.

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

We take our time.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

Be listening to the student.

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

I do research.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

Images, texts, objects, my voice.

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

Name a few objects and teach them the auxiliary TO BE and NOT to BE. Teach how to ask questions like "what is this?" and "is this a book?