Hi! My name is
Brishundra McGrier and I obtained a B.S. degree in Secondary
Education-Mathematics from the University of South Carolina-Aiken and a Masters of Education in Educational Psychology: Curriculum, Technology,
and Education Reform from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. I am currently a part-time math teacher for the YSP-Columbus at The Ohio State University.
I am Certified, Highly-Qualified, and Gifted and Talented Endorsed in the state of South Carolina and have tutored middle and high school students for the past 10 years. For the past three years, I have taught and tutored students in Pre-Algebra and Algebra I at the middle school level. All Algebra I students passed (97% made 100's, A's, and B's) the End-of-Course test and all other students improved on the state tests (PACT/PASS) under my instruction. Since then, I have received several achievement awards and grants through my passion of teaching and making math fun in and outside of the classroom.
I prepare lessons that meet various needs in order to cater to individual learning styles because every student is different. My love for children and math inspired my passion for teaching and tutoring. I believe that teaching is a true calling that I am so honored to have. Math is everywhere and all students (youth and adults) can achieve and accomplish math goals. I take pride in making math FUN and enabling students to celebrate their math improvements and accomplishments. The smiles and thanks I receive from my students are PRICELESS!
Organizational and study skills are essential components of being successful in math so I incorporate them into the initial session. My goal is to learn about your child's math background so we can conquer any or all of their math fears. We'll work together to customize a strategy for you/your child(ren) and execute the plan as a team. It's amazing how much impact a private tutor can have in mathematics, particularly in the first few weeks. And when the grades start improving, it can be a fun process too. I look forward to hearing from you so we can start on our path to success!
ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN!
*Resume and references available upon request.*
Brishundra M. passed a background check on 1/27/2011. For more information, please review the background check policy.
Math Teacher's Ten Commandments
I am Certified, Highly-Qualified, and Gifted and Talented Endorsed in the state of South Carolina and have tutored middle and high school students for the past 10 years. For the past three years, I have taught and tutored students in Pre-Algebra and Algebra I at the middle school level. All Algebra I students passed (97% made 100's, A's, and B's) the End-of-Course test and all other students improved on the state tests (PACT/PASS) under my instruction. Since then, I have received several achievement awards and grants through my passion of teaching and making math fun in and outside of the classroom.
I prepare lessons that meet various needs in order to cater to individual learning styles because every student is different. My love for children and math inspired my passion for teaching and tutoring. I believe that teaching is a true calling that I am so honored to have. Math is everywhere and all students (youth and adults) can achieve and accomplish math goals. I take pride in making math FUN and enabling students to celebrate their math improvements and accomplishments. The smiles and thanks I receive from my students are PRICELESS!
Organizational and study skills are essential components of being successful in math so I incorporate them into the initial session. My goal is to learn about your child's math background so we can conquer any or all of their math fears. We'll work together to customize a strategy for you/your child(ren) and execute the plan as a team. It's amazing how much impact a private tutor can have in mathematics, particularly in the first few weeks. And when the grades start improving, it can be a fun process too. I look forward to hearing from you so we can start on our path to success!
ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN!
*Resume and references available upon request.*
Brishundra M. passed a background check on 1/27/2011. For more information, please review the background check policy.
Math Teacher's Ten Commandments
- MathMoves U Student/School Grant
- Center of Excellence in Middle-level Interdisciplinary Strategies (CE-MIST) Consultant
- Lowe's Toolbox for Education
- Aiken Writing Project (National Writing Project)-Consultant (integrated units)
- 1st Chartered Builder's Club in district
- Mock Trial
- President's List
- 100% Passing Rate on Algebra I EOC for all students 07-10
- 100% Met or Exemplary Performance on PASS for 8th Graders 08-09
- Team Leader 09-10
- Algebra I Assessment Writing Committee-Teacher Toolbox (Summer 2009)
- Math Textbook Adoption Committee (2008-2009, 2009-2010)
- Curriculum Guide Committee-State Standards Alignment (Summer 2008)
- Test View Consultant
- 2010 High Flyer Award (district)
- Academic Team Assistant Coach, MATHCOUNTS Coach, Kiwanis Advisor-Builders Club
- The Spirit of Ruth Patrick 2010 Award Nominee
- PTO Member