What is your teaching philosophy?

Teaching is about listening to your student, understanding their needs, and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

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

I like to see their goals for the classes, what their learning style is, and what interests them.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I think one of the most important things is to explain "why" rather than "what." I like to teach learning strategies.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I think a lot of times students lose motivation when they feel overwhelmed or frustrated. I think helping students create manageable goals and expectations will help them stay motivated.

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

Try different teaching methods: What kind of learner are they? Do they do better with hands-on activities? Do they need to work better with diagrams? I am happy to try whatever works.