What is your teaching philosophy?

I enjoy teaching Spanish because I can share part of my culture with so many people that speak other languages. I consider that the best way to communicate with somebody is by knowing his or her culture. Speaking different languages opens the door to a better understanding of the world that we live in. The opportunities are endless.

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

Listen to all the concerns that they may have.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Creating a study plan.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Showing them the long term benefit of learning a second language.

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

Go the extra mille .

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

I use the method R.W.U.S

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

Listen .

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

Use the method W.I.K

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

Q.A

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

Using W.I.K plus R.W.U.S

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

Using the 5NK points

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

Having the student role play as a teacher.

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

Books and examples of the subject.