Certified Tutors From American University

...reading needs of a student and propose the correct intervention. As the ELA Content Lead I ensure that the curriculum is prepared so that all children have access. I currently teach 8th grade ELA, 7th grade reading intervention, and tutor 2nd grade reading after school. I have experience teaching novel studies, fluency, reading strategies, phonics,...

...systemically and to explain their problem-solving processes. As a former Kaplan Test Prep teacher, I learned to encourage students to 'think like a test-maker' designing their own test questions. I assist students in strengthening their analytical skills and reviewing test taking strategies for specific problem types. I also guide students in synthesizing facts, formulas, and...

I am a recent graduate from American University, specializing in Physics and Public Affairs. I also have experience teaching mathematics and technology.

I am a recent college graduate and an entrepreneur who lives in Washington, D.C. I have both studied and worked in the fields of politics/government, business, mathematics, and French language. I am looking forward to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals!

...ongoing learning and writing. As a tutor myself, I hope to be a role model like my tutors were for me. I love learning, reading and writing alongside students, I love watching students encounter new ideas for the first time and more than anything, I love watching students come into their own as independent learners....

...a M.A. in History from American University and a B. A. in History from George Washington University. I have multiple years of teaching and tutoring experience. I am especially strong in tutoring for test prep (SAT and ACT), History, and English. I will do my best for you and will help you get where you...

...life and use the knowledge I have gained when teaching English. I think tutoring is important because personal, one-on-one learning time is effective for reinforcing learned material as well as individually-tailored assistance with anything that may come up in class. I don't let my students feel that tutoring is meant to be a catch-up or...

I was a Mathematics major at American University, and specialized in Topology. I am very passionate about math, and have tutored people in math all throughout my college career. I have coached all my life, and taught people of various ages so I am very outgoing, and try to motivate others to learn.

...American University. My concentration is in Democracy and Governance in North America. My undergraduate degree is in Political Science and History. I have experience teaching at the university level as a Fulbright scholar to Romania. I taught American Rhetoric, American National Identity, and Visual Culture. I have experience teaching English as a Second Language to...

...experience is with high school students, though I have worked as a science camp teacher for younger students as well. I find that my strongest subjects are math and history, though I have excelled in all of my courses and am open to helping students with what they need most. In my free time I...

...but it can and should be fun. Outside of tutoring, I love to travel, but I also enjoy curling up on my coach with my dog and watching a good movie. I also love to eat (and therefore cook). I have a massive sweet tooth! My students know that the two ways to my heart...

I have taught English as a foreign language for 17 years. I tutor people in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation. I also teach German, AP World History and literature. I look forward to working with you.

...I earned my B.A. degree in English. I completed my M.A. in Literature from American University in Washington DC while assigned to military duty at Arlington National Cemetery. My master's thesis analyzed the loss of innocence and redemption in several of Henry James' novels. I completed my Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at Gonzaga University. My...

I am an energetic 25 year old with a passion for physics and economics who is excited to help others understand the world!

...also I served as Chinese tutor for CIEE in college. My work experience in foundation of social care in Asia also involved helping developmentally delayed children with providing meals for them and empowering them with confidence and talent development. That is to say, my background and skills include various aspects of child education with special...

...the subjects I tutor in. Ask me about my time working in China, and studying and living in Latin American and Europe in addition to my time in Washington, DC! I know firsthand what can happen when we combine structured learning and goals with spontaneity and real-world situations we build knowledge. My time within an...

I want to be able to help students who need it. I struggled when I wasn't given the support I needed, and I don't want other students to have the same problem if I can be there to aid them.

...I love watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my goal. I also enjoy helping high schoolers prepare college applications and work on their essays. Telling a personal narrative or...

...8 years of experience with tutoring, teaching, and mentoring I believe education rests on a single phrase. Engaged learning. Students excel when they are in an environment that offers rich academic material and a sense of personal connection to what they are learning. As a teacher, I will enable your student to understand and connect...

...graduate assistant to Professor William Belding, winner of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, and got the opportunity to hone my writing skills by editing papers written by undergraduate and graduate students. Overall I take interest in a wide range topics that include history, geopolitics and economics; working with students on these topics will be a...