What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe everyone can learn anything they want if they put their mind and heart into it.

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

Introduce myself, tell more about my background and why I'm tutoring. Ask about their background and what they would like to accomplish.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I can give suggestions and tools they can use across different subjects for learning on their way.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Remind them of their accomplishments from day one.

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

We can try different techniques and develop from what they know.

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

I can help with telling them to make sound associations to remember words.

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

It is good to develop trust and a good rapport so they don't hesitate to ask when they are stuck on something.

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

I would help them try to learn easier things and have them used them in their daily activities.

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

I would ask them to role play being the teacher and explain to me what they know.

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

I would constantly remind them that it is a process that is continuous and compare what they knew at first from what they know now.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I can ask what they are having trouble with and be observant during sessions to adjust to their pace.

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

I adjust according to their pace and ability to learn.

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

I use dictionaries, online tools and apps.