Matt B. Mathematics

My typical first step is to give the student a pre assessment of some kind.  It doesn't have to be long, but it will allow me to get an idea of where they are at in terms of math.

I have a Bachlor's degree in Mathematics from Saint Joseph's College with a Minor degree in Secondary Education.  I have held an Indiana Teacher's License for the last 10 years.

My standard pricing is $35/half hour or $60/hour. 

I've always known that I wanted to be a teacher and a coach.  These have always been passions of mine.  I knew going into college and a degree in Education was inevitable.  Along with teaching at the middle and high school level, I currently coach Varsity Baseball, Freshman Football, 8th grade Basketball and 5th grade Basketball.

I have worked with a WIDE range of students.  I am currently the director of an Alternative program.  We house students who have been unsuccessful in the regular classroom setting for a plethora of reasons.  I've worked with students who understand math and those, more often, who struggle severely and need each step broken down to the bare bones.

I would let the student know that math was not always easy for me growing up.  I had to work hard to get to where I'm at.  I have always had a fascination with how mathematics works.  I would let the student know that I have made it a priority to learn how to educate students in different ways to come to the final solution.  We will work together to find which learning style works for them.  I will relate the math to their everyday lives so they can see how math works and no longer have that fear that so many students have.