The instructional scenario best shows the teacher’s use of which of the following strategies to support student learning?

Mentoring involves a more experienced individual guiding a less experienced one, often focusing on personal and professional development. In this case, the emphasis is on academic support through specific strategies rather than a long-term mentorship relationship. The scenario does not indicate a focus on personal growth or guidance typical of mentoring.

Modeling is when a teacher demonstrates a behavior or skill for students to replicate. While modeling can be a useful instructional strategy, the scenario highlights the paraprofessional's role in providing support rather than the teacher demonstrating specific academic skills to the student. This indicates a more collaborative support approach rather than a demonstration of skills.

Differentiation involves tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs, which could apply to the scenario. However, the focus here is on how the paraprofessional provides support rather than adjusting the curriculum or instructional methods for different learners. Therefore, differentiation does not fully capture the specific nature of the support being discussed.