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

I would go slowly on each sentence to ensure they understand, and I would ask how much they grasp from their reading so that I can help where they struggle.

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

I would ask the student where they struggle, and I would have them explain their perspective toward the subject. I would modify or correct to help them understand better.

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

I would give them a funny example from the subject, and I would step by step cover each single part of their subject.

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

I would give them my own example to test their understanding.

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

I would give them a small quiz at the end of the session.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I would observe their performance through the mock assignment, and I would attack their gaps in knowledge.

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

I would supply what they need, and I would provide the trick for their need.