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River Ray W.
Private tutor in Hampton, VA
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - BS, Mathematics, Biology 2012 -Bio-statistical modeling and Mathematics. Beijing Forestry University (BFU) 2010 -Basic Chinese Language Program Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) 2010 -Intermediate Chinese Language Program Yunnan University (YU) 2011 -Advanced Chinese Language Program Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNUH) 2011-12 -Basic Vietnamese Language Program
Experience
My first experience with tutoring came in my senior year of High School where I began helping my classmates with Calculus after-school. When I entered VCU, I began helping my classmates with Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. After traveling to Beijing, China to study Chinese Language at BFU, I began to teach English as a Foreign Language in one-on-one tutorship for local English Language centers. In addition to teaching English, I also taught SAT and Mathematics to High School students as needed. Deciding to change directions, I moved to Kunming, China known as the 'City of Eternal Spring.' While there, I taught kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school and university-level students in a variety of contexts, including Business English, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, etc. Most classes comprised 6-20 students, although some were one-on-one tutorship. Later on, I moved to Hanoi, Vietnam where I stayed for three years, devoting myself full-time to teaching. I taught at Private Secondary and High Schools as well as English Centers, teaching a variety of test-based curriculum, including Mathematics and Science. As well as teaching students, I gave training in activity-building and pedagogy to dozens of young Vietnamese teachers and a handful of native English-speakers. Although lacking formal qualifications, I have been able to teach at dozens of English centers part-time and full-time. My personal study and teaching experience has given me insight into teaching methodology that cannot be learned in Master's Degree or teacher-training courses. I specialize in working with at-risk/violent children who may/may not be mentally or physically disabled. My colleagues describe me as personable, relatable and reliable. Many of my students have continued to university in foreign countries, including the United States where they have become very successful and motivated students. I keep in contact with my students after courses end, giving them encouragement and advice when needed in person and via social media.
Subject Expertise
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP US History, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Differential Equations, Earth Science, Environmental Science, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, German, Guitar, Human Geography, Mandarin Chinese, Math, Persuasive Writing, Physical Science, Physics, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, SAT, Science, Summer Tutoring, TOEFL, Writing