Lesson Details
Geometry
- Levels Taught:
- Middle School, High School
Matt teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- August 2007
I went to Pensacola Catholic High then to Auburn University. I became a Christian while in Auburn and after graduation, in 2007, went overseas to teach English and do missions. I have been teaching since that time and am back home now. I enjoy teaching people and watching their confidence grow as they learn new skills and develop new abilities.
Experience
Tutor
Aug 2005 - PresentI have been tutoring students since my days at Auburn University where I helped fellow students with difficult subjects. I have continued to do so in math, english, and cultural ideas.
English Teacher
Aug 2012 - Aug 2016Taught IELTS, Culture, and general English to Ungergraduate through Graduate students
English Teacher
Aug 2007 - Aug 2008Education
B.A. in Economics with a minor in Business Management
Aug 2003 - Dec 2007Languages
Mandarin
Thai
Certifications
GL101x: Leading Change: Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning
Jul 2017Link to certificate - https://courses.edx.org/certificates/b5272a5ff431414ba3264d21d390bb12
In this course I explored how to use core ideas from well-designed games and motivation theory to design an instructional environment where students are deeply engaged, work hard and take intellectual risks, and are resilient as they work towards success.
We answered questions such as: What makes games such good learning environments? What kind of “game” is school (and how can we make it a better game)? How do we support teachers in growing their skills for gameful learning? What is the relationship between motivation and learning?
120-hr TESOL Certification
Aug 2016I completed a 120-hour TESOL certification and use it in my teaching.
Photos & Videos
23 Reviews
Write a ReviewMatt has a great way of delivering lessons that can relate to both children and adults. He makes lessons manageable so that a subject as intimidating as Chinese, can be exciting to learn.
Wonderful instructor, willing to repeat himself and go back a few steps to reinforce a prior example. My son was hesitant to try this and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to learn when someone is working with you one on one. :)
My son had a great time using games/play to reinforce Chinese words and phrases.
Matt is excellent at sharing the different tones for Chinese. His native language english makes it easier for me to understands how to transition from English to Chinese.
Matt is a wonderful tutor. I recommend him highly to all ESL students.
perfect teacher
Matt is a greatest teacher that i ever met. He is very patient to me, after the package time learning, i feel like English spoken improved a lot.
Excellent hand tailored lessons specifically for me. Enjoy each and every lesson.
Very good teacher!
Great Lesson!
He's awesome with my kids 9&11. They both have totally different learning styles and he's focused on there individual needs. He's teaching them on subjects that there interested in as well as day to day not just making them learn straight from a book which helps motivate them. My daughter and son look forward to each and every lesson.
+ Read MoreMatt was very knowledgable and more importantly very patient. Our son is moving forward finally in his understanding and we will be using his services every week as meeded!
Matt is patient with beginning students. I am trying to learn Chinese which is difficult but he helps make it sound so easy. His teaching methods are exceptional.
Matt is patient with beginning students. I am trying to learn Chinese which is difficult but he helps make it sound so easy. His teaching methods are exceptional.
He is the best teacher
His classes have the number of games ，which are very interesting and at the same time we can improve our English .Expecily in his free time，we can chat with him to practice our speaking .
Teaches very well, and he is humorous , responsible and experienced.
A very good teacher, taught us not only English but also valuable skills to study in America.
A very good teacher, taught us not only English but also valuable skills to study in America.