I believe that, in order for teaching to be effective, it must be done in a dynamic interactive way. I also consider communication to be an essential component of the learning process. When sharing knowledge with students, I make it a point to evaluate and identify the learning style and teaching methods that would be most effective, and I implement these methods from the beginning of the session. As per Rosemarie Parse, a famous nurse theorist, I value the importance of being actively present with my students. By practicing the theory of being actively present, students do not feel disconnected or alone throughout the learning process.

I would initiate my first tutoring session with a student by introducing myself and establishing a level of trust and open communication. This is important so that the student is able to communicate whether or not the methods of teaching are effective or not. I will also ask the student what their goals are for the session to make sure we are able to meet those goals together. Throughout the session, I will also make it a point to evaluate the student's style of learning and reinforce this throughout the session to facilitate learning.

I believe that in order for a student to become an independent learner, they must learn the organizational skills necessary to effectively study. At first, I will set up a study plan tailored to the student as an individual and slowly taper the student's dependence on my assistance to study. This process makes it a gradual process towards independence; this way the student will not feel overwhelmed.

If a student has difficulty with a skill or concept, I would find a way to relate the concept to a skill they do understand. This way there is a sense of familiarity, increasing the chance of the student being able to understand.

I consider reading comprehension to be a skill that requires continuous practice and repetition. I also believe that the required skill set to effectively comprehend what is being read is often not covered in the institutional setting. I will be sure to reinforce and share these skills with the student and practice applying them to different styles of reading passages.

I find that the most critical strategy when working with a student is effective communication. This way the student is able to communicate flaws as well as what is working throughout the session.