How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Give them more positive encouragement.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would keep using positive vocabulary words and keep my energy up.

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

I would try teaching it a different way.

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

I would start with three-word sentences.

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

Being positive and upbeat.

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

I would explain it to them in a way they would be interested.

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

I would have them repeat it back to me or ask them in a different way.

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

I would tell them how good they are doing. Positive reinforcement.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I listen to them.

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

I learn their learning style quickly and talk with the parents briefly too.

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

I use paper and pencil.

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe in inspiring a passion for lifetime learning into my students. One way I inspire this passion is by being a model lifetime learner for my students. I believe in teaching students with dignity, and in providing a fun, student-centered learning environment. I make sure that every child knows that they are worthy, by listening to and caring for their needs.