Matthew Lewis

I I meet each student just where they are and vary my teaching pace according to each student's needs and quickly adapt to each level of understanding. I usually begin with an assessment to determine areas of academic need and then set up a weekly schedule for tutoring. Progress is measured continually using standardized benchmarks, real-time coaching between sessions via text messaging is made available at no extra cost.

Having graduated at the top of my class (4.0 GPA), I have also received several major academic awards. I earned my master's degree with high honors and excelled in my doctoral studies. .

I charge $75 per hour plus or minus $10 depending on a variety of factors.

My passion for teaching began during my own academic path when I observed some teachers and professors are significantly more joyful and passionate about teaching than others. My observations turned to evaluation, investigation, and doctoral education seeking to find better, more effective learning pathways for students of all ages.

In roughly equal proportions, I work with middle school, high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students as well as working professionals.

Additionally, I have extensive experience working with students with learning disabilities including executive functioning, dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and others.

After completing the editing process with a student on their school paper, I noticed the student remembered the applied rules of grammer and sentence structure. My theory for the sudden improvement of memory was ownership; students learn faster and easier when they have a stake in a final product, and the composition and editing processes provide an opportunity to refine work product resulting in a greater sense of pride of ownership.

Additionally, an adult student engaged me to help her pass a comprehensive math exam as pert of her effort to further her career path. The student was initially shy to reveal her learning needs, but my 'no-judgement,' approach encouraged her to feel comfortable and eager to press forward. In a short period of time, the student significantly improved both math and writing skills, and she advanced in her career ever more than she originally hoped for.

Professional tutors must be patient and compassionate at all levels of learning. They must incorporate both holistic and systematic approaches to helping students break through barriers and make lasting strides in their learning.

When seeking help, consider whether your goal is conceptual learning or mere homework help. A professional tutor whose approach is focused on student learning should be able to help a student progress beyond mere satisfaction of homework assignments toward academic passion and self-directed learning.