Mason Baldwin

Where do you attend school and what activities are you involved in?

I'm attending the University of Virginia, planning to major in Computer Science.

What have your teaching opportunities been outside of Fairfax Collegiate?

When I was in high school, I tutored students for my Computer Science teacher. I helped students understand concepts in AP Computer Science A as well as Data Structures and Algorithms.

What subjects have you taught with Fairfax Collegiate in the past?

Last year, I was a Lead TA at Fairfax Collegiate. As a part of my duties, I had to help manage student behavior and resolve disputes between students in a respectful manner. I also had the opportunity to teach lessons to the students in areas such as math, public speaking, and programming.

What sort of experience have you had in the subject you’ll be teaching this summer?

I am mostly teaching mathematics courses this summer, which I have tremendous experience in. I have taken math up to the Calculus BC (Calculus 2) level. I am also teaching some programming courses like Minecraft and Python. I have over two years of experience with Python.

What excites you about teaching and working with students?

I'm excited to work with the students at Fairfax Collegiate because I want to help students discover their academic passions and have the opportunity to pursue them.

Outside of work, what are some hobbies you enjoy?

I'm an avid writer and work on my own creative pieces outside of work.