Hello! My name is Matthew, and I tutor students in science, writing, test preparation, and study skills. I hold a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University, earned cum laude, and completed first-year medical school coursework after working in clinical and research settings. (read more)
...I was a first grade teacher for two years and a substitute teacher for the following two years. My daily lessons were crafted to reach each student where they were and help them learn the material. I also offered tutoring after school where I would create mini lessons and games to further develop each student’s individual needs in any given area. (read more)
...I typically taught English Language Arts and math every day. We had to alternate social studies and science as there was not enough time in the day to teach both every day. While I utilized the text books, my students used websites like Prodigy and IXL to practice ELA and math skills. (read more)
...I graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instructional Design with a focus on literacy. I am a licensed K-6 teacher in the state of Kansas with my ESOL endorsement. I have 8 years of in-person classroom teaching experience and 6 years of online tutoring experience. (read more)
...I strive to meet students where they are and help them make meaningful progress at their own pace. Communication is also a key part of my approach. I work to build positive relationships with both students and families, ensuring that expectations are clear and progress is consistent. (read more)