What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that all people can learn. We only have to look for new ways of teaching because everyone learns in a different way. I believe in the philosophy of Paulo Freire, Vygotsky and Piaget.

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

I will do some dynamics to meet and get to know each other.

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

I will dramatize the selection. Usually if they can see it as a visual story, they will understand what is happening between lines.

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

I will use a lot of assessments.

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

I will recognize their effort.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I will do a diagnostic test.

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

I use music, books, videos and movies.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I will encourage the student to do some other studies, like an assignment.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would give them praise when they worked and tell them that they can become anything they want.

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

I will use art and theatre to help them.

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

I like to use music, but it depends on the subject and what we are working on.

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

I motivate them through their journey.

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

It depends on what they need. I use a diagnostic test to see where they are and what they need.