My favorite part of teaching has always been watching a student suddenly take off with a skill, sometimes after hours or weeks of slow progress. The joy and pride a child feels when they ?get it,? when their hard work starts to pay off, is exciting and rewarding. The first part of my job as a tutor is to convince students that ?Smart is not something you are. Smart is something you get.? Also known as a ?growth mindset,? this belief can drive students to keep trying and keep working when face...