...I have worked with students to prepare for the SSAT for the past 10+ years. My students go on to perform well on the test and are accepted to a wide range of private and parochial secondary schools in the area, including Thayer Academy, Boston College High School, Notre Dame Academy and Milton Academy. I am a Massachusetts certified teacher in grades 1-6. (read more)
...I also hold a SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) certificate from the state of Massachusetts. I am a certified specialist teacher in reading for grades k-12 in Massachusetts. I have been trained with a science of reading approach and have completed an IMSE Orton Gillingham reading course. (read more)
...I have a passion for learning and teaching. I love when a student can walk away with an understanding of something new. I try to present material in different ways and try to provide fun, personalized examples and analogies whenever possible to help the student better learn the subject and to have fun while learning. (read more)
...My name is Derek, and I currently work as a math teacher at Thayer Academy. I have an extensive background in mathematics which I use to bring the highest-quality instruction to my students. One of my best assets as a teacher and tutor is connecting with students and meeting them wherever their mathematical abilities may be. (read more)
...My Bachelor's is in Mathematics and my Master's is in Education. I am certified to teach math, grades 5-12, but have extensive experience with all levels if math and reading. I have taught in the public school system at both the middle and high school level. (read more)