About Mirella Mason
1. Please describe yourself in a few sentences.
I have been with the TDSB as a Special Needs Educational Assistant since 1994 where I tutor individual students or groups of students in a variety of subjects, although my specialty is Grades 9 and 10 Mathematics. I have the ability to work with people from various disciplines and cultures. I am calm, patient, and friendly.
2. What is your tutoring approach? Give us your history working with students
I work one-on-one with students, in the comfort of their own home, to provide personalized instruction in Math-related subjects. My strategy is to teach students the concepts covered in each unit and ensure they do as many practice questions as possible. I provide them with worksheets, and handouts. For me, tutoring in Grade 9 and 10 Math has been my strength and my goal is to allow students achieve the solid understanding needed to be a successful Math students in their senior high school years.
3. How long have you been a tutor for? What do you most enjoy about it?
I have over 6 years of tutoring experience. I find great fulfillment in helping students develop self-confidence in their Math abilities.