What is your teaching philosophy?

The path to higher education is not constrained to one cure-all method of learning, and it is up to us as educators to circumnavigate new, creative outlets for success alongside our students.

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

Initially, I assess how the student prioritizes his/her given tasks in respect to the time allotted, and from there I would seek to optimize this before breaking down the more technical aspects of their problem.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I believe that the best way to keep students motivated while challenging them with difficult material is by also reviewing and reinforcing the components they already do know. I feel that by doing so, they are less likely to become discouraged and more likely to uncover previously missed connections in their given subject.