Every student has tremendous potential to learn. I discover the student’s strengths and show the student how to use these in his or her academic studies. I also find the unique combination of structure and support that each student needs in order to experience success in learning. During each lesson I create a fun, structured, and relaxed atmosphere that encourages learning.

Learning occurs along a continuum. There is a natural progression for cognitive development for each student, just as there is a natural progression for physical and emotional development. When a student encounters difficulties in learning, that signals a need for help. Each student understands any given concept from and to a given point. It is from that point of understanding that a bridge must be created to reach a new understanding of previously unknown or misunderstood concepts. By first discovering what is unknown, then teaching and reteaching these concepts, the missing links along the continuum are forged.

It is important for students to experience success. This encourages them to take risks that will lead to future successes. Through praise and recognizing student’s efforts, students are able to experience increased confidence in their own ability to understand, problem solve, and make decisions.

Research has shown that one on one tutoring is the most effective tool to improve student learning. It has been shown to improve the quality of time on task as well as to develop positive attitudes towards learning.