What is your teaching philosophy?

I learn first. That is, I learn a student's learning style and barriers to improved performance. Then, I cater my approach to that learning style and offer ways to overcome those barriers.

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

我想花几分钟与一个学生by giving a very brief introduction of myself, and then asking the student to describe his/her situation. I would attempt to determine that student's learning style and barriers to success. Then, I would go over some material that the student has supplied, if available. Finally, I would give the student some practice problems to solve as I observe. I would point out possible ways to overcome barriers to success. Halfway through and at the end of the session, I would stop and ask the student if (s)he is happy with how our session has gone. I would hope to get some feedback and modify my future approach accordingly.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I can help a student become an independent learner by taking advantage of opportunities to raise the student's self-confidence and discussing the benefits of being able to seek and discover information on one's own.