What is your teaching philosophy?

I adjust my teaching style to reach students of all levels in order for them to achieve success.

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

Start a conversation to inquire what their needs and goals are. Evaluate their level and create a personalized plan for each student.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Give them specific tools, including the use of technology, to reinforce their skills.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Keep it fun and engaging. Give them positive, as well as constructive, feedback

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

Go over the concept explaining it in different ways. Do effective practice together to help them gain reinforcement of the skills.

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

Positive feedback and personalized, specific strategies to strengthen their knowledge of the language.

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

Create lessons that are more interactive and that are tailored to that student's learning style.

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

Ask questions for comprehension, listen to their feedback, and go over any concepts they may struggle with.

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

Positive reinforcement and specific feedback that will help them improve.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I ask them specific questions and really listen to what they need.

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

Talk to them, get their feedback, and adjust teaching to student's learning style.

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

Textbook, white board, laptop, writing utensils, and notebook. The student's class materials if they have those as well.