Mariner James Tutoring
About
Dedicated and honest Mechanical Engineering with tutoring specialties in Math, English and technical/literature writing, Physics, and STEM. I'm a logistics manager by day, for an DoD RF Simulation program, and a STEM robotics coach by night, for a Baltimore City school. I have a passion for learning and want to inspire and encourage others to reach their full potential.
I have been tutoring since grade school in Oklahoma; in college at Wichita State University in Kansas; and as a STEM volunteer in Baltimore, MD. My age range of students has been 10-40 years of age.
I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University and a certification in RF Technology from Besser Associates.
For more information on my accomplishments, please visit my LinkedIn page: http://linkedin.com/in/tayoni-scott-ab920078
I love inspiring and encouraging others to reach their potential!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Discerning how the student learns: visually, audibly, etc. and making the learning specific and applicable to the student. For instance, I had a 3rd grade student who was autistic and would only be engaged when trains were mentioned. So, I incorporated trains into all my lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BS in Mechancial Engineering, an RF Technology certification from Besser Associates, and cleared background checks to work within the public school systems and church.
I also develop manuals and training, as well as conduct training, on an RF Simulation program for new employees and customers.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$40-$60/hour depending on the distance I travel and the subject.
$30-$40/hour for group rates of 2 or more
How did you get started teaching?
I started volunteering because my mother is a retired Head Start teacher. I now develop operations and maintenance instruction manuals for a military program, as well as training.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages: 10-40 years of age.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My recent 2019-2020 robotics team of 3 students (two 5th graders, one 4th grader) decided to do a science project in which we came up with ideas on how to solve the 3-pipe water system of Baltimore City. We decided, as a team, to learn about nanotechnology and use this as a possible solution for this project.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be honest. Let the tutor know exactly what seems to be the issue.
Keep track of progress.
Verify the tutor via social media if possible.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What am I having issues with and is it something that a tutor can help me with? Could it be a possible behavioral issue or possible learning disability?
Am I willing to put in the work to accomplish progress that my tutor and I have been trying to achieve together?