What is your teaching philosophy?

I never want to teach a concept by simply explaining the problem start to finish. Especially when tutoring, students know the material but might have trouble applying what they know to the problem at hand. I like to ask slightly leading questions so that the student can come to the solution on her or her own.

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

A first session is the time when I work to learn what the student needs. Everyone picks up some concepts easily and struggles with other. Since students know best what they need to work on, I ask them to show me examples of problems they have trouble with so that we can draw up a plan to address whatever gaps they have in their understanding of the subject material.