Jeffry B.
Private tutor in Baltimore, MD
Education
BA in Cultural Studies Towson University, May 2011 3.98 GPA, Summa Cum Laude Honors College Student
Experience
As a dedicated teacher and a lifelong learner, I am passionate about education. I believe that the keys to success in school (and beyond) are hard work and commitment. There is nothing I enjoy more than working with students to improve their knowledge and skills, and to watch them grow and realize their potential. In one form or another, I have worked in the field of education my entire life. I have been a college mathematics tutor, a teaching assistant and tutor in a university psychology department, an aid in a kindergarten class, a private music instructor, and an educator for the National Parks Service, where I teamed up with US park rangers and administrators to develop history and science education programs for park visitors of all ages. In college I took several courses in composition and rhetoric, as well as the history and philosophy of science. Though my practical tutoring experience is in mathematics, psychology and music, the research I conducted at Towson has provided me with advanced knowledge of constructing and analyzing essays and arguments. Thus, I am also well qualified to tutor students struggling with reading and writing skills. I have a relaxed and congenial demeanor and a good sense of humor; study sessions with me are stress-free and enjoyable. I believe that people learn best if they progress at their own pace in an environment that is amicable and encouraging. Throughout my career as an educator, my methods as a tutor have always been the same. I begin by assessing the student's strengths and weaknesses. I also review the lesson material that is currently most relevant to the student's development, as well as any deadlines he/she may be facing. I then work with the student to develop a study plan and begin to execute it immediately. I provide close guidance and support for all of my students. Although identifying and correcting errors is important, I am always sure to respect the student's efforts and recognize success. Positive feedback always comes first, followed by corrections with concrete guidance and suggestions on how to improve.
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Music, art, literature, and travel.
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