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6th Grade Teacher Offering Grades 4–8 ELA & Math Tutoring
David M.

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Bio

I am a credentialed middle school teacher with several years of classroom experience teaching English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies to upper elementary and middle school students. I work primarily with grades 4–8 and have extensive experience helping students strengthen reading comprehension, writing structure, grammar, vocabulary, and foundational math skills. My background includes full-time classroom teaching as well as one-on-one academic support, where I have worked...

I am a credentialed middle school teacher with several years of classroom experience teaching English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies to upper elementary and middle school students. I work primarily with grades 4–8 and have extensive experience helping students strengthen reading comprehension, writing structure, grammar, vocabulary, and foundational math skills. My background includes full-time classroom teaching as well as one-on-one academic support, where I have worked with students at a wide range of ability levels.

My approach is structured and fundamentals-focused. I believe students build confidence when they truly understand the basics—whether that means mastering math facts, organizing a five-paragraph essay, improving reading fluency, or learning how to annotate a text effectively. I break skills into clear, manageable steps and provide consistent feedback so students can see measurable progress. I also align tutoring sessions with classroom standards and assignments whenever possible, so our work directly supports their school success.

In addition to academic skill development, I help students build study habits, organization, and independent learning strategies. My goal is not just to complete homework, but to help students think clearly, write confidently, and approach challenging material with discipline and resilience.


Education

Hope International University
Psychology
National University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have earned a California Multiple Subjects Credential, and have five years of classroom teaching experience. I taught fourth grade for two years, and K-6 reading for one year. I also have two years of middle school science teaching experience.
English

English

Vocabulary development, reading fluency, and reading comprehension are among my strengths as a teacher, and English is my favorite subject to teach. My experience as a certificated teacher has exposed me to many helpful reading resources and strategies both online and on paper. Utilizing Internet-based resources for language arts allows me to provide quick feedback and modify practice assignments when necessary.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

Reading and writing have always been two of my favorite subjects to teach. In 2006 I earned my Master's degree in Education, which required the reading and writing of copious essays and articles, including my thesis. In addition to my graduate work, writing online content for local news channels has given me a broader writing experience over the last decade. I also have personal experience writing successfully on high stakes professional educational exams such as the Praxis and CSET.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I recently passed all three CSET subtests in Social Studies, and I am in the application process for my Social Studies Credential. I have studied world literature and geography, and have taken approximately two years of college history and philosophy courses.
Volleyball

Volleyball

I have played volleyball since I was fifteen, including four years of college volleyball as an outside hitter and opposite. I have also played beach and grass doubles for over twenty years. In addition to my playing experience, I have three years of experience coaching a 17U club volleyball team.
Writing

Writing

I am a credentialed middle school teacher with experience teaching writing to upper elementary and middle school students in a classroom setting. I regularly teach narrative, informative, and argumentative writing aligned to grade-level standards. My instruction focuses on paragraph structure, thesis development, use of textual evidence, and clear explanation. I have experience preparing students for standardized assessments, including structured written responses and extended essays. I also provide one-on-one support to help students strengthen organization, elaboration, grammar, and revision skills.
ACT English
ACT Reading
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
GED
Grammar
Literature
Proofreading
PSAT
Reading
SAT Writing
Spelling
Study Skills
Vocabulary

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