What is your teaching philosophy?

Teach students with examples from the real world. Get out of the books!

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

Ask questions to identify the needs of the student so I can shape my methodology according to his or her needs.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Give homework and direct them to the area they need to work on.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I'd assess their level constantly and tell them how much work is left.

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

Provide examples from the real world. Change the methodology. Use more tools.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

告诉them the change they could feel when the subject is mastered. Explain to them how the subject can impact their life and how important it is.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

Asking more questions and find out the areas of weakness of the student.

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

By changing my strategy if needed.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

Online materials, books and games ...

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

Using songs and having them repeat them.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

Creating situations from the real world. Making them feel we are not at school.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

Giving exercises to make sure the student understood.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

Create situations from the real world and see how the student will react.