What is your teaching philosophy?

Anyone can learn.

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

Ask them to tell me about themselves.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

By guiding them to academic success.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Being passionate about what I tutor.

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

Ask the student what I can do to help him or her understand.

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

I reread the word(s) and define the word(s).

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

Creating a positive relationship with the student.

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

I would try to help them make a connection to it.

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

I would ask them questions throughout the entire time we are learning something.

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

You compliment them. Also, encouragement goes a long way.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

By reflecting on the questions they ask.

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

I let them know that there is no such thing as a stupid question. I create a positive learning environment.

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

I use the Internet: YouTube, Google, Wikipedia, etc.