Information About Matthew - Markham tutor

Personal Description:

I am a grade 11 student studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and interested in a variety of different careers, including education. I am an ARCT pianist and am actively involved in youth voice and community activities, a passion and perspective I love to share wherever I go. Teaching for me has always been an enlightening experience, where I realize that I learn from teaching just as much as my tutees learn from me. I am proficient in French as a Second Language to the rigours of the IB program and have experienced the struggles of language acquisition, giving me opportunity and know-how in teaching from my own learning experience. I am a high achieving student, having obtained the highest scores in a competitive program and am sure that I will be able to offer a fresh perspective in tutoring.

Tutoring Experience:

Informal tutoring with RCM theory and support in various subjects at the elementary and high school levels, including English, Mathematics, French, Sciences, Music, and Study Skills. I've worked with students in both enriched, regular stream, and applied courses.

Tutoring Approach:

I believe in a personalised and structured approach to learning with the mentality that students need to be accountable for their own successes and needs. While a tutoring session for different subjects and for different students will be different, a typical session will consist of a review of the previous session's content, an introduction and practice with additional/new content, and time for review of any relevant topics. I work well in groups or one-on-one in moderately frequent intervals and am available for support if needed.