What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is for students to understand what they're doing and why they're doing it. I love using a lot of examples to make sure students know the topic, and also include real-world examples to show how it's relevant.

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

In a typical first session I like to obviously help them with the topic at hand, especially if it's a specific problem they need help with. In terms of getting to know the student, I like to hear about their personal interests and a little about them. I want students to feel comfortable with me and to have a friendly relationship while also understanding their math background and what we can do together to build on that!

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I can help a student become an independent learner by instilling solid math skills and empowering students to have faith in their abilities to problem solve and be successful!

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would help a student stay motivated by supporting them when they find a problem difficult and encouraging them as they learn new skills and complete problems successfully! I would constantly reiterate how math builds on itself and how a solid base will allow them to find success in math in any future endeavor!