teaching philosophy
— approach & method
-Einstein
-Chumbawamba
-Aaliya
Kaizen 改善
— steady improvement
The foundation of a fantastic tutoring relationship is built on trust that develops in a space where it is fun to make mistakes—and to fix them. My approach follows the path of Kaizen (改善), the practice of steady improvement.
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Kaizen is about the pursuit of perfection. In tutoring sessions, it looks like slowing down, strengthening understanding one step at a time, and treating learning not as an end, but as a means of cultivating lifelong intellectual curiosity. This approach leads to real results by building confidence while also improving exam performance.
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Socratic Method
— intentional questioning
Building on Kaizen, our sessions are designed as a conversational space. Students are encouraged to think aloud, explore ideas, ask questions that feel natural and important to them, and to engage with uncertainty without hesitation. By modeling how to work systematically with challenging ideas, I help students feel comfortable participating and speaking with confidence in their chosen subjects.
Over time, students begin to take the lead. They explain ideas in their own words, help shape the direction of our sessions, and approach new content with increasing independence. This shift in ownership is intentional. As students take responsibility for their thinking, they develop the intellectual maturity required for sustained academic success.
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One Tutor, Many Subjects
— interdisciplinary thinking
My niche in the tutoring business is supporting students across multiple subjects over time. This offers continuity with a tutor who understands how a student reasons in science and mathematics and how clearly they can express that thinking, both orally and in writing. Seen together, strengths and weaknesses become easier to identify, and patterns in understanding begin to emerge.
There is a common assumption in tutoring that strong academic performance naturally translates into strong teaching. In reality, the two are not the same. Teaching requires training, reflection, and experience, as well as an understanding of how students think, not only what they are expected to know. My background is in pedagogy, and my work is shaped by years of teaching, tutoring, and professional development. For students, this distinction matters. In demanding programs such as the IB, AP, A-Level, IGCSE, and Matura, my experience helps students prioritize effectively, align their efforts with assessment demands, and work toward concrete grade goals.
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