What is your teaching philosophy?

There are no poor learners; only inappropriate teaching methods.

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

Talk with the student to know about his/her character, Chinese level, study habits, hobbies, etc. To be their friends, then a teacher.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Guide them step by step.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Encourage them and relate it to things they are interested in.

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

Be patient and encourage him/her.

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

Help him/her learn more new words, grammar, idioms, and the cultures.

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

Show the student the big vision. Praise and encourage.

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

Give him/her good comments every time they achieve even a little bit. Encouragement is very important.

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

Ask questions to see if he/she understands the material.

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

Let them show what they learned in the activities, give them positive comments, encourage them, and acknowledge their achievement.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

Tests, observations, and talking and asking the students.

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

According to the student's needs, make an individual plan for him/her; only for them-- not for somebody else.

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

The textbook, flashcards, exercise practice paper, pictures, videos, markers, pens.