What is your teaching philosophy?

我的教学理念是教师/educators need to tailor their methods to the student.

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

I use icebreakers.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

By practicing questions, and looking up things he or she doesn't understand.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would relate the material to the student's life to show him or her why the material is relevant.