What is your teaching philosophy?

I use multiple teaching methods to help students learn the intricacies of the English language and the proper usage of English grammar.

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

I would introduce myself and begin by asking what a student plans to gain from tutoring. I would then articulate the lesson to the needs of that student.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

There are a wealth of websites, books, and grammar guides that students can review on their own. I would be happy to bring this type information to the attention of students to help them improve independently.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Motivation involves teaching students in a myriad of different ways. I would use the experience that I have learned from working in different work environments to help students learn different ways.

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

Learning a difficult concept often involves being able to explain a concept in a different way. I would simply try to articulate the concept in a different manner.

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

Students struggling with reading comprehension often need help with vocabulary. Learning words and their roots will help students improve their vocabulary. A student who knows more words will be able to comprehend more of a sentence or a paragraph.

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

Simply asking questions and learning the needs of a student are the most helpful when working with a new person. I used this tactic when I finished undergrad and began working in the writing center.

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

I would help a student become engaged in a subject by reading material that the student finds interesting. My subjects involve writing and editing. There is a plethora of written texts that students find interesting.

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

There are grammatical quizzes for younger students, while collegiate level and high school students will need feedback from their higher level writing. I will be able to provide that feedback.

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

Complimenting a student on strong writing and editing is a practice that I enjoy. This practice usually helps to inspire confidence.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

Students may be evaluated using grammatical tests, and I am able to evaluate a student by looking at their essays and other writing samples.

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

I use my different experiences to adapt to students: I have worked in different professional writing and editing environments. I have also worked in an academic environment, in regards to a writing workshop.

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

Writing and editing sessions only involve a laptop, a pen, and paper. Additionally, I bring grammar books to a tutoring session.