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Douglas M.
Private tutor in Quincy, MA
Education
Philadelphia University, '08 - BS, Architectural Studies, Minor in Business
Experience
My history of informal tutoring and mentoring goes back to sixth grade when my teacher assigned me to a first grader as a reading and mentoring partner. From there, I spent years working with classmates, younger cousins, and family friends in a variety of tutoring capacities. In college, I became a Teacher’s Assistant for a Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) class, which evolved into tutoring the students on my own time. Later, during the recession, my office went to four-day work weeks, leaving me with a free day to volunteer at my local elementary school. My tasks involved one-on-one assessments to make sure the students were keeping up with the curriculum, and remediation for those who were struggling. My tutoring flame was reignited after joining the Marine Corps Reserves where I took on the responsibility of making sure my Marines passed their formal training classes and were successful in practice. There are several qualities that make me an effective mentor and tutor. First, I personally love learning about the world around me, and I am extremely enthusiastic about helping others find joy in learning. Second, I show great care and empathy for the student, their background, their goals, and their motivations. Lastly, I have the patience and creativity to figure out what best helps the student succeed. Sometimes, it is as simple as having somebody different explain a topic, or demonstrate real-world uses for the topic, or even just having an encouraging friend help them through their obstacles.
Subject Expertise
1st Grade math, 2nd Grade math, 3rd Grade math, 4th Grade math, 5th Grade math, 6th Grade math, 7th Grade math, 8th Grade math, 9th Grade math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Developmental Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Elementary Math, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Math, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, SAT Math, 3rd Grade Science, 4th Grade Science, 5th Grade Science, 6th Grade Science, 7th Grade Science, 8th Grade Science, Science, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Summer Tutoring, Accounting, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, Architecture, History of Architecture, Drawing