I prefer a casual/informal setting. On the LSAT, we really need to be 100% focused due to the importance of short-term memory on the test. I have absolutely bombed drills while hungover/brain-fogged. Anything “eating into” our focus needs to be eliminated, and stress/anxiety can be a big one. I have found that a more casual vibe helps reduce student stress. While I will help students simulate a high-pressure environment in the weeks leading up to an official exam, that will never be the case when the goal is to learn.
I believe in a highly personalized approach. Everybody has different learning strategies, strengths, and weaknesses. It is my job to recognize yours and then build the best plan possible with my experience.
I am going to be constantly available to you over text/phone. My use would be significantly limited if the only times we communicated were pre-planned.
I prefer a lower total quantity of students, with greater meeting frequency per student. It is much more enjoyable when I am personally invested in every student—it does not feel like “work” at all. It helps that I love LR & teaching.
