What is your teaching philosophy?

When a student is struggling with material, first I attempt to identify if there is an underlying cause. Many students commonly struggle with new material if older concepts have not yet been mastered. By strengthening core concepts and review material, students will have a higher success rate when approaching new topics. Beyond review, I break problems down into manageable pieces which the student can solve and help the student reconstruct the problem at hand.

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

During my first tutoring sessions, I like to work through guided examples and discuss long-term goals. This establishes a framework for me to identify a student's learning style, topics where the student may struggle or excel, and create a timeline for guiding students to their ambitions.