What is your teaching philosophy?

I feel that students and teachers both have a lot to learn from each other and that the teaching experience should be a reciprocal one.

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

I would make sure to establish a rapport and find some common ground with the student. I would like to get to know a little more about them to find out different ways to tailor my lesson to their interest.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I think the best way to accomplish this is to provide them with real-world examples of what they are being taught so that they can use what they have learned to make their everyday lives better.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would accomplish this by helping them stay focused and by encouraging them when they are feeling down or frustrated.

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

I would try my hardest to listen to them and let them illustrate exactly which part is giving them trouble.

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

I try to break down sentences and even words into sections in order to give them the reasons behind the sentence and word structures.

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

I think the best way to accomplish this would be to give them real-world examples and show them how the subjects they are studying could help make their lives better and more fulfilling.