If I am not energized and ready to start a session, how can I expect my students to be? I will be prepared and excited to teach at the start of every session! Organization is one of my strengths, so you can expect me to be on time and get all of your questions answered.

I would ask a student what their favorite learning style is. Though I would try to vary the lessons a bit, this would give me a good idea of where to start. I will also ask the student about their learning goals, tell them about my tutoring experience, and find out if there is anything else the student would like to share to help me be the best tutor I can for their needs.

Being a student myself, I have a lot of practice with study skills. I will not only give examples of different study methods, but explain why they work and how to set it up for yourself! I think a huge part of tutoring is helping the student learn to do studying on their own. Once we find a strategy that works for you, we will continue with it and expand on what you've learned to reach your goals.

I would make sure that the lessons are different and interesting. I think it is great to have fun during lessons and crack a couple jokes. I also make sure students are following along with what I am saying; it is no fun when a teacher is going too fast���you don't learn anything! Checking in with the students at regular intervals will help keep them engaged.

I will stick with you until you get the concept down! If it is toward the end of a lesson, I will research techniques that other teachers or tutors have used to teach the particular concept. I would try using a few different exposure techniques (verbal, visual, etc.) to see if something else makes the concept click!

Reading small portions of a piece of writing at a time can help with reading comprehension. After each section, we can discuss what happened during that section or I would have you answer questions about the reading. Taking small notes about things you find interesting or that you want to know more about can also make a big difference in comprehending what you just read.

I found that making sure I am clear on what the student wants has made it successful in working with students. I have a certain way that I like to learn, but I understand that it doesn't work for everyone. Open communication and learning about each other is key to successful sessions.

Taking small steps toward progress is one way to keep students excited. It isn't fun or rewarding for anyone if goals are unattainable; it is like setting yourself up for failure. Instead, we work on what the student wants to learn and make sure goals are realistic and beneficial. Finding creative ways to teach lessons will also help engage students. For example, if a student is struggling with verbal comprehension of native Spanish-speakers, maybe we can listen to some popular Spanish songs rather than a boring recording of someone speaking!

I like to have students teach lessons back to me once they have learned them to make sure they fully understand the material. If the student can create their own question to quiz me with, that's even better! I consistently check in with students to see if they have any questions. I will also make sure to follow up with students on our next lesson to review what we learned previously. Refreshers and review will help cement the material!

Taking small steps towards success can help build confidence. If we try to learn three chapters in one session, it would be hard for anyone to be successful and it would diminish a student's self-esteem. However, if we take it slowly and measure small victories, confidence can slowly start to build! I also truly believe that no question is silly, so I'll never make you feel like you shouldn't have asked a question! That's how you learn!!

Talking with students on a regular basis about how they feel the lesson is going will help me initially evaluate how I can best tutor the student. If they are not sure where they need to begin, I will ask questions until I can see what areas the student already understands, and where they can improve. Providing a few sample problems can be a beginning to see a student's understanding of the material.

If a student has a particular learning style they prefer, I will do a little research before our first session. I want to make sure you get the most out of a session, especially since you are paying for it! When I notice a student isn't responding to, for example, verbal explanations of skills or concepts, I may try writing it out or drawing an image that could better explain the concept to that student. I promise to work with you to make sure your learning style is being met.

I use a lot of practice problems, "teach the teacher", and verbal questions during my sessions. The more detail you can give me during the lessons, the more creative I can be with materials for you!