What is your teaching philosophy?

I recognize that every person learns things differently. As such, I try to view material from different perspectives when teaching different students. Even challenging concepts become easier to understand with the right point of view.

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

I will usually start off by guiding the student through any questions they have on hand. All the while, I try to note if there are any core concepts we should review to improve their understanding of the material.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Besides helping my students master the material, I try to encourage organization and good study habits. For example, I suggest keeping all notes and assignments for each subject in its own notebook, so that they can be easily found. I have also found that retaking notes helps students better organize their thoughts and learn the concepts.