What is your teaching philosophy?

My tutoring approach takes a hands-on style that lets students work through problems with assistance first, and then on their own. This style allows the student to become confident in his/her knowledge of the material and face new problems with that same confidence. Each student is different, and I do my best to quickly learn what works best for their learning style, and cater to that specific style.

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

Preparation and communication with the student is key even before meeting for the first time. During a first session I would try and pinpoint the student’s strengths and weaknesses, and focus on high yield weaknesses.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Independent learning is all about what works best for a particular student. After a learning style has been pinpointed, any student can become an independent learner with the appropriate motivation.