I am a high-energy, lively and funny teacher. I like when students are engaged with the material on a real world level. Whatever the goal is, I look at real life examples to make the material more relevant, and coincidentally, better understood.

The first session should be about getting to know each other. The main goal and how we plan to reach that goal should also be discussed. This is the time I can get a feel for who the student is and what might work best.

Teaching students to think for themselves is really important. I try to focus on real life experiences so the student understands the content and can apply it independently.

I like to make learning fun so students aren't bored. I choose a multitude of activities and games that promote learning as well. I like to use physical movement in learning as well. If you can practice your multiplication tables while playing catch, why not?

There has to be a way to teach the concept, and it's my job to figure out how. I would try many different types of teaching or presenting the information until the student understands. I love to see when the content "clicks!"