What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe in teaching where communication is key. It's very important to me to understand a student's needs to be able to pinpoint exactly what they need help on. I also ensure that teaching is not only educational, but fun and comfortable too!

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

I would introduce myself and learn a little about the student, such as their hobbies and aspirations. I would then summarize the lesson plan and ask if they needed me to focus on any specific concepts.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I would try not to give away answers directly to them; instead, I would initially have the students try to come up with answers on their own. I would serve as a guide that helps students, by giving hints.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would get to know the student's future goals and outline a plan for them to achieve those goals. Having a game plan and remaining organized are key.

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

I would try to explain the concept in a different way. I would come up with mnemonic devices or other tricks to help the student grasp a concept. Trying new approaches rather than lecturing is essential.

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

It is important to not rush a student. I would go over important phrases and keywords to point out main ideas to the student.

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

I've found that maintaining a hands-on teaching style is effective. Having a student feel comfortable is important as well, so they would be inclined to ask me any question they had. I want them to know that no question is a dumb question!

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

I would encourage them to keep studying and tell them that it will all be worth it in the end. I would also make the subject more interesting by explaining concepts as basically as possible.

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

I would show powerpoint slides to summarize main ideas, flashcards, and problem sets to test their understanding of the material.

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

I would always make sure to praise them for their effort. Even if they get a wrong answer, I would let them know that it is totally fine and to spend more time practicing.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I would first ask them what they struggle with and what they would like me to focus on. I would also ask them for constructive criticism on how I could improve as a tutor, in order to better evaluate their needs.

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

If a student is having a very hard time with a subject, I would teach at a slow but steady pace. I would also make sure to check their understanding frequently before moving onto the next concept.

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

I typically use problem sets, powerpoint slides, flashcards, notebooks, calculators, and Microsoft Word.