What is your teaching philosophy?

In the world of education, it is important to recognize that everyone learns differently and there is no universally prescribed teaching method that works for all students. Everyone must find how he or she learns best, and as a private teacher I acknowledge this and have an excellent opportunity to individualize sessions-- fitting them for each student's needs. Anyone can find success with a subject if they are able to approach it from an angle that works for them.

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

During the first lesson, I like to start off with introductions and establish current struggles and future goals. It's always important to be working towards something greater than just the assignment at hand. After this, we would then dive into the current topic which the student needs assistance with. This often involves a dialogue about the topic as well as going over specific assignments.