What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is to teach in both orthodox and unorthodox ways. The best tutor and teacher is able to cater to the needs of many different students: I strive to have multiple solid ways of approaching each type of problem to find which best suits each student.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I can best help a student become an independent learner by showing the student how FUN independent learning can be!

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I will help a student stay motivated by relentlessly encouraging the student to reach new heights! I won't let the student grow complacent or satisfied, or else the student will lose the desire to keep growing.

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

In the event that a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, I have a plethora of resources to introduce to the student for self study, as well as a number of ways to approach each problem! I am capable of thinking of many examples and alternate, fun, and unorthodox ways of solving problems that appeal to a wide range of students.

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

I am especially equipped with helping students get excited in a subject by understanding how cool and intricate each subject is! Whether it is math, physics, chemistry, english, writing, grammar, or reading, each subject teaches very intriguing skills and applicable knowledge to the student.

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

To ensure that a student understands the material, I will provide sample questions, problem sets, and periodic assessments, as well as a scoring database to monitor progress. Consistent high scores indicate good progress. Lower scores may indicate weaker areas of learning that require a stronger foundation.

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

Building confidence in a subject is all about practice and trust in oneself. The worst case scenario is studying a lot for an exam and blanking out on a problem because one stops trusting his or her ability to solve problems. To culture this trust, we will engage many different types of problems, exposing the students to all kinds of scenarios.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I evaluate a student's needs based on communication and observation. I value a strong tutor-student bond to facilitate good communication without shyness or anxiety. I want to build an environment such that any student can come to me for help without hesitation!

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

I adapt my tutoring to the student's needs by understanding the student's mindset and weaknesses. Some students are visual learners, who learn better based off of graphical aid and videos, whereas other students are better readers who can intake information by studying the book. I will carefully observe the student and adapt my tutoring accordingly to cater to his or her difficulties, providing alternate resources or methods of problem solving as needed.

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

Reading comprehension is a very difficult skill to develop. The only way to really improve reading comprehension is to read more, and practice "good reading". Good reading consists of practicing good reading techniques, such as reflecting on each paragraph or passage he/she has just read. Paraphrasing and underlining are fantastic ways to obtain the main ideas of each paragraph. Reading comprehension skills come with practice, focus, and diligence.