Mason Moon

Meet Mason Moon - Expert Math, English & Special Education Tutor

Mason Moon is a dedicated educator holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Howard University. Residing in Maryland, Mason focuses his tutoring on supporting families in the Alexandria and Arlington areas. With a highly versatile background as a Title 1 math teacher, Special Education instructor, and ABA Behavior Technician, Mason excels at adapting his instruction to fit a wide variety of diverse learning styles. He is passionate about introducing concepts from multiple angles to ensure every student fully grasps the material.

Areas Of Expertise:

Mathematics (Algebra 1 & Geometry): Highly confident and experienced in tutoring math, which serves as his preferred tutoring subject. He specializes in math instruction up through Algebra 1 and Geometry.
English Language Arts (ELA): Highly experienced in teaching English, drawing directly from his background as a Special Education Teacher instructing 9th and 10th-grade students.
Science: Confident and experienced in providing foundational science tutoring.
History: Experienced in teaching and managing history curriculums.
Special Education & ABA Therapy: Brings specialized expertise as a former ABA Behavior Technician and Special Education Teacher. He is highly skilled in working one-on-one with children with autism, utilizing positive reinforcement, and managing IEP snapshots.
Grade Levels: Comfortable and experienced tutoring students from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
Availability: Mason is looking to work up to 30 hours per week and is available for sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Teaching Philosophy:

"Every student learns differently, so my goal is to introduce the same concept in multiple ways until it truly makes sense. Whether a student is working through Algebra 1 proofs or reading comprehension, I break material down into manageable steps and use a variation of targeted comprehension questions to check for understanding. Grounded in my behavioral and psychological background, I rely on positive reinforcement and engaging strategies to help students stay motivated, overcome learning hurdles, and build independent academic confidence."

What Makes Mason Special:

Title 1 Math Teacher: Started off as a math tutor for 9th-11th graders before being hired as a Lead Math Teacher at Archbishop Carroll High School and a Title 1 Math Teacher for Maxim Healthcare Services. He excels at extending and reinforcing regular school curriculums for students needing extra instruction.
ABA Behavior Technician: Worked as a paraprofessional at ABA Today, implementing one-on-one therapy plans for children with autism. He uses positive reinforcement strategies (including Functional Communication Training and Discrete Trial Training) to build communication and daily living skills while addressing challenging behaviors.
Special Education Teacher: Served at FullBloom in Lanham, MD, where he explicitly taught and managed English and History classes. In this role, he also created and managed IEP snapshots and student progress notes.
Youth Mentor & Coach: Brings nearly a decade of experience in positive youth development. He has served as a Head Basketball Coach, a Basketball Instructor, and a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, focusing on improving skill levels, building core life values, and maintaining safe, engaging environments.
University Researcher: Served as a Research Assistant at Howard University, where he collected and analyzed data using Molecular Operating Environment software.