What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is a combination of using my own experiences with subjects with my students along with maintaining a clear communication method so that my students will be able to understand the material. I personally believe that we are all capable if we put in the effort.

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

I'll try to get to know the student by asking questions about school and how things are going for them. Then I'll slowly introduce the material and see how we can create a baseline of what to work on.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I would help my students become independent by constantly asking them questions and trying to get them to interact with not only me but also with the material being taught. It will help boost their confidence and lead to them becoming more independent.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would encourage them throughout the sessions, as it'll help them feel like the material isn't too impossible.

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

I would break it down slowly so the student will be able to understand a little at a time and then reinforce that by asking questions about the little things at a time.