What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is to meet students where they are at, while making material relatable and fun.

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

In a typical first session, I would assess the strengths and weaknesses of the student through activities and problem sets, to create a point in which to start from.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

To encourage independent learning, I believe you must provide resources, but not answers. Through providing the tools to allow students to find the answers themselves, you create self-sufficiency.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would help a student stay motivated through goal setting, and regularly revisit the goals to track our progress towards reaching them.

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

I would work to understand how the student learns most effectively and meet them where they are. I would try to make learning the concept fun, and encourage the student to continue trying.

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

I believe practice is key. Presenting students with excerpts from different kinds of texts and creating reading exercises will allow the student to feel a greater level of comfort and confidence when reading.

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

I have found talking to the student to see what their goals and expectations are, along with where they are currently at in learning is very important. I also think finding out their interests outside of the classroom is important to create lessons that are fun and interesting.

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

Firstly, I would talk to them to discover what they are interested in outside of the classroom. Wherever possible, I would involve these topics to increase their interest in the lesson. I would also create goals with the student so they can feel a sense of empowerment to pursue their goals, increasing their engagement in the sessions.

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

I would create question sets and assessments to judge the student's comprehension. I would also check in with the student before and after each session to see how they are feeling regarding their progress and confidence with the topic.

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

I believe I can boost a student's confidence through creating attainable goals and reaching them as a team. As a student realizes their potential to learn and grow, increased confidence will come naturally.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I would evaluate students’ needs by first having a consultation with them and their parents to determine their strengths and weaknesses. I would also discuss any goals they have in and out of school. Then I would determine steps going forward, and continue to check in with the student before each session.