...Fostering a positive, two-way relationship with my students via making connections to their personal interests as well as working on problems/concepts through repeated example has been abundantly effective. Across thousands of students, I have received 99% positive reviews and helped multiple in... (read more)
...I am proud to say that many of those kids continue to play chess today. In 2016 I started teaching chess in both small group and one on one settings with players as young as five years old. In my 7+ years of experience of teaching, I have helped new players achieve their first checkmates, and more experienced young players climb up the ranks of scholastic tournaments. (read more)
...In addition, in 2010 I took and passed both the Praxis I exam and the Praxis II exam for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). These are exams that aspiring teachers are required to take. I have taken many art classes and have learned a lot about the art of drawing. I have taken classes in perspective, life drawing, and still life. (read more)
...And currently, he has retired from education and is running his own tutoring program. Mr. A holds Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate (APC) from Maryland State Department of Education as well as the certification for Outstanding Educator in Gifted and Talented Education from Maryland Advisory Council for GT Education. (read more)
...I am an easygoing person and that is reflected in my teaching style. I foster an environment where students are held accountable to learn and demonstrate their growth, but also encouraged to ask questions and be comfortable seeking help. School isn't easy and I find that building confidence is key to building a teacher-student rapport that provides the most benefit. (read more)