I am currently a High School Math Teacher (9th and 10th Grade at an International School in Cairo, Egypt. The focus has been teaching through project based learning. His previous job was teaching Alge... bra, Middle Math, and Special Education Teacher in Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia USA that followed an IB curriculum. I have experience teaching Algebra (grades 9-10), middle school math (grades 6-8), and Special Education(K-12), and SOL Prep. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising/Communication from Michigan State University, and a Masters of Business Administration(MBA) from University of Michigan. I describe my teaching style in the following way: “ I promote a positive learning environment through listening and asking questions. I also encourage students to take ownership of their learning. It is important to have an understanding of the students’ needs and what motivates them. Experience working with students not fluent in the English language. I have a solid understanding of cultural difference as students could be from a range of backgrounds.read more

Hi, I'm Barry. I currently live in Costa Rica. I am a high school Algebra Teacher. I have been teaching for about 15 years. I feel that teaching math is the best job in the world. It's very rewardi... ng. I enjoy helping students reach their academic and personal goals. My hobbies are playing golf, practicing yoga, and traveling. I have had the opportunity to travel all over the world. My favorite place to travel is to the Caribbean. My tutoring philosophy is promoting a positive learning environment and having patience. It's very important to know what motivates the students in order to help them meet their academic goals. It's also important to have a positive attitude and strive for success.read more