...My name is Mark and I am 23 years old. I graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics. Over the last year I have worked as an instructor at Mathnasium, which is a math-only learning center. (read more)
...In addition, I have experience teaching at he high school level, grades 9-12. I have experience tutoring students who are preparing for both the SAT and the ACT in addition to also working with students to obtain their GED. I am also happy to work on various writing pieces, even college essays. (read more)
...My specialized training in reading and writing helps students to see the big picture and/or paint a picture with their words. A typical session with me looks like this:1.) Goal setting2.) A math or Literacy activity to activate prior knowledge3.) An interactive mini-lesson, followed by guided pr... (read more)
...While in high school, I volunteered at the local elementary school and helped by tutoring students who struggled with elementary math. I would explain different methods on how to find the correct answers as I understand that everyone learns differently. If someone was struggling I would give th... (read more)
...Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. (read more)