What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe in positive reinforcement as well as breaking down problems under a magnifying glass to see all that can be learned about each problem. The details matter!

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

Typically, I will ask the student what they would like to achieve throughout the tutoring sessions. I would ask what areas need improvement and where they feel confident in. I also take into consideration that not every student has the same learning style, and therefore, I do not use a cookie-cutter approach to tutoring. I assess which teaching method will be best.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

It's important to make sure a student feels comfortable and confident in themselves. I will provide the necessary information, tools, and resources for students to then practice problems on their own.

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

I would take a step back and see what other angle I could take in order to help the student achieve their goal. It could be as simple as further explaining a topic or even changing the teaching method. Perhaps from visually learning to hands-on learning.