Maurice
Skilled, effective tutoring the way YOU learn!
I have taught small groups and individuals for over 20 years, both in school settings and in students' homes or at neutral locations like coffee shops and bookstores. The first three questions I ask myself are "How does this person learn best? What is his or her learning style? How can I help this person learn more effectively?" I have a Master's degree in Special Education from the Johns Hopkins University (in Baltimore, MD), and a current teaching certificate from the State of Arizona, ...
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ADD/ADHD
I have worked in special education for over 15 years, including 5 years running a special education resource room program. Many of the students I have helped have had ADD or ADHD, and I have a wealth of ideas and techniques to help such students succeed, even in the anti-ADHD environment they find in school classrooms.
algebra 1
algebra 2
Aspergers
In my 15 years working in special education, and the 5 years I ran a special education resource room program, I have encountered a variety of children with Aspergers syndrome. They are not all the same, and each one needs to be addressed according to his or her specific learning style and view of the world.
ASVAB
calculus
chemistry
DOS
dyslexia
economics
elementary (k-6th)
elementary math
elementary science
English
ESL/ESOL
finance
GED
general computer
geometry
grammar
Latin
literature
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Word
phonics
physical science
physics
prealgebra
precalculus
probability
reading
SAT math
SAT reading
SAT writing
special needs
spelling
statistics
study skills
TOEFL
trigonometry
vocabulary
writing
ADHD
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Emmanuel U. from Phoenix, AZ
Exceptional and multi- talented tutor, my son’s grade in Statistics improved within two lessons with Mr. Maurice. I will recommend him for his tutoring ability.
Albert B. from Scottsdale, AZ
Many tutors are competent and knowledgeable in their subjects. Some are also very good teachers as well, but very few are innovative in their teaching approach. Maurice is just that. He talked to my son and figured out not only what my son does not know, but even more importantly, what his learning style is and the best customized way to deliver missing knowledge to him. Maurice went outside the subject matter and used learning games and tricks to efficiently deliver the info to make sure my son also retained that knowledge. No one has unlimited time and resources; it is very important to me that they are used wisely and efficiently. Thank you, Maurice, for helping us.
Brett G. from Tempe, AZ
Maurice is a very great tutor. Without him I would not have been able to pass my real estate finance class. What I enjoyed about him as well is he will work on finance problems when time runs out until he knows it's right and that I understand it. Helped me pass my final exam as well. I highly recommend him if you're having a tough time. He makes it way easier.
Becky M. from Phoenix, AZ
Gets to the point, and covered a lot of material the first hour. I like that he already has an understanding of the Insurance industry.
Maria N. from Scottsdale, AZ
My son has been struggling with Physical Science the whole semester but when he met Maurice, things really turned around. Maurice is able to explain the concepts simply and clearly to him. He is very patient. The best part is that they discuss the lesson before it is discussed in class. This helps my son understand everything better. He was a D student and now is a B student. Thanks to Maurice, we are still working on getting that grade higher. With how things are going, that will not take long.
Andrew M. from Glendale, AZ
I have really enjoyed the experience with Maurice, he is exactly what my son needs at this time, his teaching style is awesome and his willingness to be accommodating is more than I could have expected.
Nick W. from Phoenix, AZ
Attending ASU. Had not had a math class in four years. Always struggled and had difficulty taking math and math tests. Enrolled in a refresher course and having difficulty understanding concepts. Very patient and took time to asses my needs. Used student tutors in the past, but they couldn't assess where I was having difficulty and prepare for a test. I researched to find someone who understood learning difficulties. I passed the math final. He showed me some online links to maintain my skills for this summer. I plan on using him again in the fall for my main math class.
Susanne M. from Phoenix, AZ
You know right away that Maurice has a passion for what he does. My daughter enjoyed her lesson in Hebrew and my husband was very impressed!!!! Thank you Maurice!!
Melissa S. from Phoenix, AZ
Maurice always has a plan to help my son succeed- he's doing so well he actually skipped ahead! We are thankful.
Dustin E. from Phoenix, AZ
He adjusted his schedule to help me meet a deadline. He did a good job explaining assignments and is helping me get more efficient with my calculator.
David Z. from Phoenix, AZ
Maurice has been teaching my son and preparing him for Hebrew, and making incredible strides, from almost nothing to ready for 6th grade in about 4 months, 2x/week. He is also helping with math. I especially appreciate the way he engages with the kids in a way that forces them to learn how to learn, so they will be ready to work with the class; not stuck in a pattern of dependency. He also provides me with an overview of my child's accomplishments before leaving.
Caroline M. from Bellevue, WA
The three words above, describe Maurice's teaching style. He is also very resourceful and was able to engage my 7 yr old, who will be going into 3rd grade, and took her focus away from what she didn't know, to what she could do. My husband and I will be using Maurice to learn Hebrew too!
Carol L. from Scottsdale, AZ
In preparing my son for ACT, Maurice has been insightful and creative in spotting where he needs work. This will apply more than just to the ACT.
Owen S. from Phoenix, AZ
Maurice really made the problems we worked on understandable . . . looking forward to future lessons that will help me learn this difficult subject that I've had problems with for some time.
Maria N. from Paradise Valley, AZ
My son has been struggling with Physical Science the whole semester but when he met Maurice, things really turned around. Maurice is able to explain the concepts simply and clearly to him. He is very patient. The best part is that they discuss the lesson before it is discussed in class. This helps my son understand everything better. He was a D student and now is a B student. Thanks to Maurice, we are still working on getting that grade higher. With how things are going, that will not take long.
Claire B. from Phoenix, AZ
After a tutoring session with Maurice, our daughter is always smiling and relieved because Maurice has cleared up yet another concept that had challenged her. Today, they worked on kinematics problems involving distance and time. He also clarified how to multiply radicals within radicals. He is excellent at assessing where the knowledge gap is and starting from that place to build the connections to fill the gap. Thank you.
Kaye C. from Grass Valley, CA
Maurice was extremely accommodating in meeting my daughter's ASU final's schedule, and helping her understand a few things she had missed in Chemistry! His intelligence was obvious and helpful. His demeanor is extremely pleasant! We'll continue to use him, and we highly recommend him!
Kat L. from Phoenix, AZ
Mr. Maurice teaches our 11-year-old son and 13 year-old-daughter. They are homeschooled and have struggled with Math and English since an early age. It was impressive to see how quickly Mr. Maurice evaluated both kids and figured out exactly what level to start. This fact also gave me confidence in moving forward with him to teach Math and Language Arts. He approaches both kids in the way they learn. Mr. Maurice is a great teacher and we are very excited to continue lessons with him.
Scott N. from Scottsdale, AZ
Maurice is highly knowledgeable and a consummate professional. Our company had an issue that required some complex statistical analysis. We interviewed many other tutors, and Maurice stood out for his clear understanding of our complex statistical problem, his willingness to listen and pay attention to the minute details, and his readiness to follow through by keeping in regular communication with us. These attributes truly set him apart from his peers and I would recommend Maurice for either basic math tutoring or analyzing a business issue (such as our own) without hesitation.
Jacob C. from Phoenix, AZ
My son states that he went from a D to a high C after 2 sessions with Maurice and he feels he has a better grasp of chemistry
Jameson D. from Phoenix, AZ
Maurice S. Has helped our son tremendously. He went from an F in Latin to an A 102%. Our son is no longer overwhelmed by taking on new challenges thanks to Maurice S. We truly appreciate his time and patience.
Terri S. from Peoria, AZ
Maurice simplifies complex math concepts and provides easy to understand explanations that everyone can understand in a fun way.
Phillip R. from Laveen, AZ
Maurice S is a professional who understands each individuals learning strengths and is able to utilize those strengths to great achievement. He was able to raise my son asvab for the Navy by 17 percent in one month. My son is entering the Navy with a great score. He is kind and polite with a great knowledge of multiple subjects. The Navy test covers 17 areas of knowledge and my son improved in almost all of them. I highly recommend him for any kind of tutoring especially if you need it done soon.