What is your teaching philosophy?

When I first sit down with a student, I like to take a few moments to get to know them and how they best like to learn. I like to get a feel for what they enjoy reading and doing.

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

I would ask many questions throughout the session so that I would be able to track and measure their understanding and comprehension.

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

In order to be confident in a subject, one must first be encouraged to be successful at it. I am always trying to find ways to motivate the student to at least try, and when they do succeed, I let them know how proud I am of them.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I always ask the student many detailed questions in our first session. I may even ask them a question more than once so I really get a detailed and full understanding of where they are, and even where they'd like to go.

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

I adapt my tutoring to the student's needs by asking them how they best learn. However, I always suggest other ways I believe may help them; especially if they've never tried a certain way.

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

The types of materials I use depends upon the age of the student. I typically use flashcards and various different visuals. When I am tutoring Math, I like to use manipulatives. It really helps put the easier concepts into perspective.