John Geary

Meet John Anthony Geary, M.S.Ed. - Expert English & Elementary Education Tutor

John Anthony Geary brings over two decades of dedicated teaching experience, a Master of Science in Education, and a passion for helping students succeed both locally and internationally. With a background that spans from kindergarten classrooms in Virginia to university-level English teaching in Beijing, Mr. Geary specializes in a hands-on, culturally-rich teaching approach while providing comprehensive support to help students navigate their academic journey.

Areas of Expertise:

  • English: Foreign English Language Instruction, Public Speaking Coaching, Oral Exam Preparation

  • Elementary Education: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and Kindergarten curriculum

  • Virtual School Support: Assisting students with navigating online learning platforms and completing all assignments

  • Cultural Education: Teaching about American culture through the use of songs

  • Test Development: Creation and implementation of oral testing materials

Teaching Philosophy:

"I believe in a holistic approach to teaching, where I'm not just helping a student with assignments but also building their confidence and communication skills. Seeing a student succeed, whether in a classroom or a competition, is the most rewarding part of my work."

What Makes John Special:

  • Diverse Teaching Background: Experience teaching in both public school settings in the US and as a Foreign English Teacher in Taiwan and China.

  • Virtual Learning Expert: Responsible for helping students navigate virtual school and complete all assignments.

  • Public Speaking Coach: Coached students for speaking contests, with one student winning first prize in a city-wide competition.

  • Cultural Education: Developed and delivered weekly lessons on American culture through songs for elementary school students.

  • Comprehensive Academic Support: Skilled in lesson planning and grading for all subjects at the elementary level.

Education & Achievements:

  • Master of Science in Education, Old Dominion University

  • Post Graduate Professional License

  • First Prize Coaching Achievement: Coached a student to victory in a city-wide speaking competition in Beijing.

  • Extensive International Experience: Taught English in Taiwan for six years and in Beijing for three years.

  • Over 20 Years of Experience: Began his teaching career in 1998 with Portsmouth Public Schools.

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