What is your teaching philosophy?

I would employ a professional teaching philosophy.

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

In a typical first session with a student, I would first get to know the student a little more and tell them a little about me to get them comfortable. Then, I would find out what their expectations are from me.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

By keeping everything student-centered and building confidence.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Continual praise!

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

I would re-teach it, but use a different method of teaching.

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

Reading strategies have been very beneficial to my students.

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

I would ask guided questions and higher-order thinking questions.

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

By praising them and showing them any progress that they've made.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

Usually, by giving them assessments.

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

By using a progress monitor.

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

Usually, I use reading passages with comprehension questions.