...My name is Matt, and I am currently working as an 8th Grade English Teacher in Denver, Colorado. Although I teach English, I majored in Economics and Public Policy Studies at Vanderbilt University, a top-ranked American research university. This background has granted me extensive experience in... (read more)
...I enjoy diving into complex and challenging problems and I especially enjoy helping a student with a topic they've been struggling with and seeing the concept "click"! I endeavor to help students get from question to answer with a full understanding of the mechanics of solving problems, rather t... (read more)
...I swam for the school team through middle school and two years of high school (pre-injury). I volunteered as a swimming assistant for ages 6-10 on the swim team and then later began offering private lessons for beginner to intermediate levels. I currently work as a swim instructor (ages 6 months... (read more)
...I think it's important to make my expectations clear to the student and to also keep the parents in the loop (if we're talking about HS students). I assign homework between lessons and begin every lesson with an in-depth review of the assignment. I try to tailor my style of teaching to each ind... (read more)
...I find that many students struggling in Algebra 1 often just need a little encouragement and guidance before they begin making connections and having “aha!” moments that greatly increases their motivation and enjoyment. My focus is on trying to create many of these little victories for the stude... (read more)