Brian Smith Email & Phone Number

Olympia, Washington, United States

Mentoring students in test preparation (SAT and ACT) and various academic subjects including math, english, economics, and history.

Mclean, Virginia And Alexandria, Virginia

Oversee educational operations of multiple learning centers.Evaluate 400+ students' backgrounds, test scores, and needs to develop individualized student plans.Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff, evaluating work performance, and to recommend changes to strengthen teaching skills.Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.Communicate with and advise 10+ tutoring and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of student plans.Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for the SAT/ACT and K-12, especially for the New SAT.Evaluate overall student improvement by analyzing test scores and grades to evaluate improve Center performance.

Alexandria, Virginia And Mclean, Virginia

Tutored K-12 students for the ACT/SAT tests as well as various AP Subjects (Economics/Statistics/Psychology/World, U.S., and European History.) and math through Precalculus.Provided instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academicperformance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.Taught students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.Prepared lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.Developed AP US/World History and SAT/ACT Curriculum to implement in tutoring sessions.Develop AP US/World History and SAT/ACT Curriculum to implement in tutoring sessions.

San Francisco Bay Area

Taught an SAT Class to low income students.Improved average scores by 150 points.Administered, proctored, and scored diagnostic assessments.Collaborated with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, and assess student progress.Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.Developed teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.Maintained records of students' assessment results, progress and feedback, ensuring confidentiality of all records.Organized tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.

Tutor Economics and Statistics to college students

Tutor English and math to K-12 students

Worked at the docent desk, providing information about International House programs and events to visitors. Taught a Basic English Conversation Class to international students.