What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that the study of Microeconomics fosters critical thinking. I try to use a student’s real life experience to building understanding of these concepts. A solid foundation in Economics is a necessity in the modern world.

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

I ask students about their goals in the class they are taking. I ask simple questions to check the level of understanding. This allows me to help students with their weaknesses and not to waste their time.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I show students how to attack a problem and how to use their experience to understand concepts.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Preparation leads to success and that builds a cycle of wanting to prepare again and being successful again.

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

I try to use examples that students can relate to. After that I ask the student to explain it to me.

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

Reading in Economics can be dry. I encourage students to focus on the vocabulary and the comprehension follows.

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

I try to establish trust. Students need to be confident that I have mastered the material and can explain it well.

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

I have practice tests that allow students to demonstrate their understanding and use those tests to diagnose problem areas.

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

I encourage students to apply the concepts that we have covered. In doing so, the student becomes confident in their abilities.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

Three ways. 1. I ask questions and evaluate their answers. 2. I encourage students to ask questions over material they do not understand. 3. I use practice test as a tool.

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

I tailor my approach based on the student’s goals. I focus on those goals. In addition, by using diagnostic tests, I can make sure that I cover the concepts where the students are struggling.

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

I use work sheets and practice tests.

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

Nothing succeeds like success. When students are successful, it is a powerful motivator.