Lesson Details
Maurice teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5 to 30 and special needs
- Teaching since:
- September 1987
I taught special education in private schools for over 20 years, and then worked in the insurance industry for a few years before earning my teaching certificate and returning to teaching in the last 3 years.
Experience
Tutor
Mar 2013 - PresentI have tutored a wide variety of students in subjects from reading and math to chemistry and biology, and study skills.
Tutor
Feb 2013 - PresentI have tutored students in math, economics, insurance, and finance, to name a few.
Special educator
Aug 2013 - Mar 2014Taught Math and Language Arts to students in grades 5-8
Special educator
Aug 2012 - May 2013Taught math courses to students in grades 9-12.
Substitute teacher
Sep 2011 - May 2012Substituted in all grades from Kindergarten to 12th, in almost all subjects (excluding art and music).
Special educator
Sep 2005 - Jun 2006Taught math and reading to special education students in 3rd and 4th grade.
Special educator
Sep 2004 - Jun 2005Taught Special Education classes in all subjects to students in grades 6-8.
Special educator
Sep 2003 - May 2004Taught students in grades 9-12.
Special education coordinator
Sep 1998 - Jun 2003Taught special education students in grades 1-8 in all subjects.
Special educator
Sep 1994 - Jun 1998Taught special education students in grades 1-10 in all subjects.
Education
Master of Science in Special Education
Sep 1986 - Jul 1988Certifications
AZ Teaching Certificate with Math and Reading endorsements
Dec 2014AZ Cross-categorical special education teaching certificate with endorsements to teach math and reading.
Cross Categorical Special Education
Jun 2012AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card+
Nov 2011Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card certifying no criminal records for the holder.
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13 Reviews
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Maurice is a blessing to my life and an answer to my prayers. If you are serious about learning Hebrew this man is the man to see. He is on time, good natured, and patient. His teaching method gives quick results.
I am in my second year of homeschooling and had prayed specifically for a male teacher to come alongside us and assist in our homeschooling adventure. Although my son, who is six, is not having any difficulties at the moment, homeschooling is still new to me and I was hoping I could find someone who would keep us accountable and help fill in any gaps in my son's schooling. We have found Maurice to be just what we needed. He is engaging and encouraging and has been helpful in sharing strategies and teaching techniques that foster comprehensive learning and not merely memorization.
+ Read MoreMy son has had tutors in the past, and they simply read with him, which is not what he needed. Maurice actually is teaching him in a way he can understand, and is very patient. My son is no longer on his IEP and is grade-level, thanks to Maurice.
We enjoyed meeting Maurice today. He is a fun and energetic teacher and we look forward to working with him more.
I taught with Maurice and he has a way of explaining things that is clear and concise, very easy to understand. Not only can he deconstruct the most difficult ideas into easy to learn parts, he can do it in multiple ways for any kind of learner. I strongly recommend him.
+ Read MoreAMAZING! If I were to choose 1 word to describe Maurice's skill, talent & patience it would be AMAZING! My son has struggled academically for years & we have tried many other tutors with no improvement. Maurice came into our lives & my son went from D's & F's to consistently maintaining A's, B's & C's. We couldn't be happier & more proud of all the progress made. Maurice is always welcome in our home & with 2 younger daughters in grade school he'll be part of the family by the time were done with tutoring!
+ Read MoreMany tutors are competent and knowledgeable in their subjects, some are also very good teachers as well. However, very few tutors are innovative in their teaching approach. Maurice is just that. He talked to my son and figured out not only what my son does not know, but even more importantly, what his learning style is and the best customized way to deliver missing knowledge to him. Maurice went outside the subject matter and used learning games and tricks to efficiently deliver the info to make sure my son also retained that knowledge. No one has unlimited time and resources; it is very important to me that they are used wisely and efficiently. Thank you, Maurice, for helping us.
+ Read MoreMy son was having some difficulty with some concepts in Algebra. Maurice
sat down with him and quickly found a way to explain them clearly and in
a way that allowed my son to remember them easily. He was patient,
understanding, and engaging. I would definitely use him again.
Maurice sat down with my son and evaluated his learning style--then came up with a learning plan that kept him engaged and helped him make fast progress.
Maurice is very patient and cares for the students. He is very knowledgeable and has great techniques for helping students retain the information. He is a wonderful tutor!
Maurice is an outstanding educator, an educator that makes students feel capable and confident in accomplishing whatever academic goals they may have or struggle with. He puts all his focus on what students first need to learn in order to get to their goal. He's one of the most understanding educators I've had the pleasure of working with. His patience, regardless of the students difficulty on grasping the academic concept is astonishing. If a student isn't understanding one learning style, he'll try a different way until the student does.
+ Read MoreI have the privilege of knowing Maurice for over 20 years, from when I was a student to when I myself became an educator. His great patience, love for knowledge and passion for teaching have proven to be invaluable assets which make him one of the best educators I've met. His genuine respect and caring for every student is inestimable, and is his secret to successfully imparting the lesson at hand.
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