What is your teaching philosophy?

Many practice problems, and then practice exams in virtual/real test-taking scenarios.

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

Find the problem areas. Possibly through a test to see where he/she stands.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Give incentives to learn and reach new academic heights.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Keep at it, and look for different ways to teach the concept.

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

Welcoming all questions so that they aren't scared to ask even the simplest of questions.

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

Test the material regularly until perfected.

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

Break it down into its simplest concepts so that they can build upon them.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

Through practice/evaluation tests.

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

I will have to see what method is most effective through experience with the student, and then go with that method.

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

Online test prep sites, test prep books and practice tests.