No student is unteachable, and not all students learn the same way. Finding what works for each individual student is key to overcoming any difficulties grasping the material.

Find out what her interests and goals are to establish some commonalities, then find out what she likes or dislikes about the subject and work from there.

Focus on the "yes I can" instead of the "I don't feel like I can," and keep building the "yes" list.

Focus on the positives and accomplishments thus far, instead of strictly highlighting the difficulties.

Try to pinpoint which specific concepts are difficult, and switch up the method of delivery to accommodate.

Dissect the passage to try and build a larger context of the story. Identify who/what is the subject, object, actions, feelings, etc., to paint a big picture of what's going on in the passage and give students a bigger mental picture.

Building mutual respect right away, and trying to inspire the student to learn because they want to, not because they have to.

Find ways to apply the knowledge to things outside of the classroom, and make the material relevant beyond just getting a good grade.

Ask questions in different ways to make sure they can think about it in a holistic way, versus a linear "this is the answer to this specific question" kind of way.

Highlighting all victories, no matter how small, to show that improvements are happening even if it doesn't feel that way.

Asking questions and making students draw their own conclusions to pinpoint where the confusion or difficulty lies.

Communicating and not being afraid to try something new. Learning about the student's interests beyond the classroom is also key, so I know what gets them excited and inspires them.

Flashcards, textbooks, YouTube videos, games, and snacks.