What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that all students can learn, regardless of their circumstances. Persistence and hard work are the keys to success.

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

I would introduce myself and find out their interests and what particular struggles they are having in school.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

By guiding them through their responses. This builds confidence as well as shows me the areas that they are struggling in.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would give positive affirmations.

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

I would walk through the concepts, explain the vocabulary and then do an example problem, if needed.

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

I have them read aloud and discuss the passage as we read.

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

Positive reinforcement and patience.

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

I would share my experiences with them and explain how it ties to their future.

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

I would have the student complete another problem on their own.

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

I would have them complete several similar problems and gradually increase the difficulty.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I ask them what they struggle with.

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

I meet the student where they are, and we set a goal.

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

Pencil, paper, manipulatives, and website resources.