What is your teaching philosophy?

An essential aspect to learning is interest. I feel that if a student is exposed to the interesting aspects of a subject, the student will be more likely to succeed. As a tutor, it is my responsibility to help students find that interest and use it to help them succeed.

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

I may ask the student questions about their background with the subject, specific goals/concerns, and their interests in the subject in order to assess each student's individual need.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I encourage independent learning with phone applications, workbooks, and online resources.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I help students stay motivated by keeping my lessons interesting, and by checking in with students throughout lessons to assess comprehension and interest.

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

I would ask questions to understand why the student is having difficulty with the skill or concept, and use my own resources as well as outside resources to practice the concept with the student. Following that lesson, I would quiz the student on the skills to assess their comprehension.