What is your teaching philosophy?

I use a combination of the Socratic method and the "I do, we do, you do" method. I believe that the student is capable of finding the answer for herself with just a little guidance from her teacher.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I teach my students how to extrapolate what they've learned to guess what the subsequent subject matter might look like. I also teach my students how to identify what information will be useful in solving a problem and where to find that information.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I help students stay motivated by introducing fun methods to learning or by relating the material to their lives.

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

I would backtrack and solidify that student's understanding of the concepts that led up to the material he is struggling with so that he can see the reasoning behind it.