My teaching philosophy is based on constructivism. "Constructivist teaching is based on the belief that learning occurs as learners are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction rather than passively receiving information. Learners are the makers of meaning and knowledge. Constructivist teaching fosters critical thinking and creates motivated and independent learners." Based on this theory that is where my passion and love for teaching began.

The first thing that I will do with a typical first session is get to know my student. I will conduct a learning style inventory and then discuss this with the student. Based on that information we will begin our first session.

The way that I would help is by ensuring that I prepare the student and building them up in the content area where they would feel confident within themselves.

I would help a student stay motivated by making sure that each session is a little different each time. I do not want mediocre sessions; so therefore we will have high energy sessions.

I would start at the beginning of the concept and ensure that the foundation is supportive of the concept that is being taught.

The way that I help struggling readers is by first assessing them to find their reading level or range with a reading inventory. Next, I will begin where the inventory tells me. If it is phonemic awareness or phonics, I will go through that quickly and also use mnemonic devices to help them remember certain sounds. I would then make sure they are fluent with common sight words. Once we have accomplished this we will begin reading leveled text and then move toward grade level. Because some students take longer than others this instruction is based on the individual student.

One strategy that I like to use is "getting to know you" and when the opportunity presents itself, reciprocal teaching. If the student is capable of teaching a concept back, they have learned the information.

I would help them to alleviate the "fear" that may be hindering them. I am not a comedian, but I have a way of making students laugh and learn at the same time. I try to relate, then tell them how I may have overcome such obstacles.

I use questioning, restating, and focusing the student on the most important concepts needed to help them learn the material.

By providing them with some stories from when I was in school. Once that is done, I would have them tell me why they struggle with a particular subject and then we would set goals to overcome that problem and move forward. I would provide support and then gradually release the student to work independently and continue to support where needed.

I talk with the student and have them fill out a student profile sheet that I have created in the past.

教师必须愿意改变和instance I will go wherever the student is to begin tutoring them. All students are not the same, so I adapt my style to that of the student as necessary.

I use mostly digital resources and sometimes a textbook. This depends solely on what the student is in need of. I also like using presentations to keep the student from becoming bored.