What is your teaching philosophy?

To assess the needs and learning style of each student to create an efficient learning experience, but also, let's make it fun!

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

I would discuss your overall goals and what you feel least confident about regarding subject material. I would also like to find out what material you enjoy and connect with most in order to understand your learning style.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Once we work together to find the tools that aid learning in the most effective way, we can work on applying these tools so that you can study more efficiently on your own. For instance, we can practice creating mnemonic devices or drawing visual aids.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Studying can be frustrating sometimes, but also incredibly rewarding. If we create smaller goals, the reward of meeting them and making progress will make you feel confident and motivated.

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

There are many angles to approach learning a concept. I would help you to see the problem or concept in a way you have not considered it before.