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I'm a passionate teacher who loves to tailor lessons to a student's personality. Since my first experiences in the classroom as a middle school English teacher, I've learned that a dedicated and eager instructor can provide students the tools they need to excel in any subject! I've worked with students entering into 4th grade to adults entering college for the first time - some who already excel in class, and others who need help developing their own learning style.

Of all subjects, I'm most passionate about English (reading comprehension, writing, grammar) since it provides a fundamental skill set that helps students achieve in all academic fields. My tenure as a middle school English teacher, university political science faculty member, and summer school math and English instructor have helped me to see just how interconnected each discipline is. I'm also experienced in helping students with other subjects such as biology,standardized test prep, social studies, government, history, economics, time management, and finance, to name a few.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading a good book, hiking, singing, and visiting historical sites. To me, learning is a daily celebration!

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Matthew’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Texas A&M International University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Graduate Degree: Texas State University-San Marcos - Master of Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores

SAT Verbal: 720

Hobbies

Swimming, singing, rock-climbing

Tutoring Subjects

10th Grade Reading

10th Grade Writing

11th Grade Reading

11th Grade Writing

12th Grade Reading

12th Grade Writing

1st Grade Writing

2nd Grade Writing

3rd Grade Science

3rd Grade Writing

4th Grade Science

4th Grade Writing

5th Grade Science

5th Grade Writing

6th Grade Science

6th Grade Writing

7th Grade Science

7th Grade Writing

8th Grade Science

8th Grade Writing

9th Grade Reading

9th Grade Writing

ACCUPLACER WritePlacer

ACT Writing

Adult Literacy

African-American History

American Literature

Anatomy

Anatomy & Physiology

AP U.S. Government & Politics

AP United States History

AP US Government

AP US History

Astronomy

Biology

Business

Business Statistics

CLEP American Literature

CLEP Biology

CLEP History of the United States I

CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present

CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648

CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present

College Biology

College Business

College Economics

College English

College Essays

College Level American History

College Level American Literature

College World History

Comparative Literature

Economics

Elementary Math

Elementary School Math

Elementary School Science

Elementary School Writing

English

English Grammar and Syntax

ESL/ELL

Essay Editing

European History

Finance

Geology

Gifted

Government

High School Biology

High School Business

High School Chemistry

High School Economics

High School English

High School Level American History

High School Level American Literature

High School World History

High School Writing

History

IB Philosophy

IB Philosophy HL

IB Philosophy SL

IB Theory of Knowledge

Korean

Languages

Life Sciences

Literature

Math

Microeconomics

Middle School Math

Middle School Science

Middle School Writing

Other

Philosophy

Political Science

Public Speaking

Reading

SAT Reading

Science

Social Studies

Study Skills

Study Skills and Organization

Test Prep

World History

World Literature

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

Whether teaching a large class or an individualized tutoring session, I believe in creating a culture of achievement that empowers students to reach their potential. This means that the educator teaches with the student's personality and goals in mind!

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I will take time to get to know the student, establish expectations, and gauge their familiarity with course material so we can work together to determine the road we're going to take towards achievement!

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

A strong educator helps students by equipping them with powerful skill sets that can be used not only in the classroom, but any professional setting. This includes a focus on developing general critical thinking practices and self-reflection.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Topics need to be relevant. I work students' passions into my lessons so that they can see how the topic matters not only in their life, but in the world at large.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

No one student learns the same. If a student needs a new approach (i.e. - they're more of a visual learner rather than verbal), then I adapt my lessons accordingly. You must meet the student where they are, as a learner.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

Struggling readers often need creative new pathways towards comprehension. I achieve this by identifying the student's strengths (i.e. - strong listening skills), and utilize them in tackling their reading development.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

Lessons need to be tailored to each individual student. I often find that the most successful work is done when a teacher takes the time to understand a student's passions and fashions their lessons accordingly.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

You have to make subjects relevant. Students will engage in any topic if you can connect it with things they are passionate about. I work with students to learn their goals and personal aspirations, and explain how the subject in question can help them reach their dreams.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

I utilize a plethora of retention checking tools, from to-dos at the start of a session to check retention from the previous lesson, to hands-on activities and verbal quizzes at the end of a session.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

Giving students a clear means to look back at the road they have already taken to see their personal progress is paramount. I work with students to create a progress-checking system (be it a graph, sign-in-sheet or other item) so that when they express a lack of confidence, they can see how far they have come!

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

During a first session, I take comprehensive stock of a student's learning style, studying methods and habits, their strengths and growth areas, and adjusting my teaching methodology accordingly.

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

No one student learns the same. By taking time to develop a rapport with my pupils, I learn what methods suit them best (i.e. - are they a visual learner? Verbal?) and adjust accordingly.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

I draw from a large pool of materials, ranging from traditional quizzes and paper materials, to lab materials (science courses), props, and a range of items depending on the subject and the student's learning style.

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