What is your teaching philosophy?

My philosophy of education is that all students can learn, and if you actually care about them, they will.

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

Get to know them. Without proper rapport, there will be more obstacles than usual.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

By working with them, finding out their strengths and weaknesses, and showing them how to maximize their time and effort based on their abilities.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Any way possible. Motivation is key to education. I have an endless list of tricks that I can use and I constantly employ them while teaching.

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

Work with them until they begin to learn. I will use any resources available to me whether they be online, text, or the vocal opinion of another educator.

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

I get them engaged in reading so they understand that it is a way to experience life, not just a "chore" that their teachers make them do.