What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that the best teachers are understanding of their students' needs and learning styles. I like to get a sense of how my students learn best, and then tailor my teaching style to their needs. I like to create visual guides and use videos and other tools to help students conquer a concept that they are struggling with.

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

In a typical first session, it is important to get to know a student, identify their current needs, and let them know how I hope to help them master the concepts of interest.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

It is important to allow your students to try to figure things out on their own, step by step. I hope to be there to help nudge them in the right direction when they may be stuck on a concept, but not just doing everything for them. It is also important to leave them with some questions or ideas that they can work on until the next tutoring session.