Certified Tutors From Georgetown University

...a positive experience. Writing an essay or dissecting a book really boils down to the art of storytelling -- and I think, no matter your age, we all can appreciate to the transformative power of stories. Not everyone finds their words easily, and some even feel ashamed to take time to express themselves. But I...

...I maintain high expectations for all students, I like to create a fun and relaxed environment to make it as least stressful as possible. I am currently taking prerequisite classes in preparation for a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology. I graduated in 2010 from Georgetown University with a degree in linguistics with a concentration in...

...the responsibility to adapt materials to the learning styles, interests, and personalities of their students. Because of this, I always do my best to adapt my tutoring and any materials that I use to the needs of the individual student. I involve the student and listen to what they have to say about what they...

...and am now an orthopaedic surgical resident, and so I have a great deal of real world experience with mathematics and the natural sciences. I use my knowledge to engage students in the learning process. I understand that each person learns in an individualized manner, and I always try to work with the student's natural...

...to my students' needs and goals. Especially in subjects like organic chemistry, where students often feel overwhelmed, I am able to use molecular models to explain concepts like stereochemistry in more visual ways than are used in traditional instruction. I am passionate about my students mastering the concepts and falling in love with science. I...

...teaching more than just the sciences. In the past, I have taught students effective homework and test-taking skills. I also understand how to simplify complex ideas that might be difficult to grasp at first. Finally, I know how important it is for a student to remain motivated throughout this process, so I make sure to...

...Government and English. I have taught middle and high school students in DC and South Africa, as well as tutored undergraduate students at Georgetown. I believe everyone has the necessary tools to be successful in the classroom. I am not an expert in any one subject, but I do enjoy helping students draw on their...

...during a language immersion program while I studied abroad in Tours, France. As a result, I enjoy tutoring in many of these same subject areas, with writing and government being the two areas I most enthusiastic about. While in high school I tutored my peers in math, in college I tutored peers in writing, and...

...and an international economics think tank in India. After law school he will be attending Utrecht University in the Netherlands for his LL.M. and hopes to practice international law. Ankit is an avid fan of Tottenham Hotspur, the NY Giants and Georgetown Hoyas. He also loves standup comedy and has performed at the DC Improv. In...

...both middle and high school students in a broad range of subjects. My academic and professional background has provided me the skills with which I can help students succeed in the classroom, as well as enable them with homework and study skills that they can take beyond their secondary education into college.

...working in Sales for a good part of my adult life, harboring a dream to go back to school and to write about my passion. I have been fortunate to have accomplished that goal and to have been able to engage in the classroom on a regular basis with students in a broad area of...

...these subjects and teaching, I am an enthusiastic tutor who focuses on helping students strengthen their basic understanding of the major concepts from which point we work together to tackle weak areas and improve on their strengths. Additionally, I help students develop studying techniques which give them the confidence to become long term successful students....

...full potential is to make material fun and interesting. When learning about new topics, it is important to be able to think through problems and not just memorize facts. Critical thinking is a skill that can be applied to all subjects, and it is one that I instill in all students I work with. I...

With an array of experiences within the biomedical and healthcare industry, I desire to assist students in strengthening their foundation in the basic sciences that will assure them success in a science related career.

...relate to a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Whenever possible, I am either playing the piano, bicycling across the city, volunteering at a couple different hospitals, shadowing physicians, or chilling out with good friends. I feel that having a balanced lifestyle allows me to be easy-going, and as a result, I have the patience and solicitude...

...experience of helping students understand Math and Physics concepts, using their perspective and knowledge as a starting point, very rewarding. I believe that with the right teaching methods, anyone can excel in these subjects through hard work and perseverance. I hope to give my students the tools to confidently tackle any problem not only in...

...Science in International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can help students improve the style and structure of their writing, as well as teach...

...Policy. Professionally, I have worked for federal and municipal government, as well as various NGOs. I have lived and worked in multiple cities around the world, including Chicago, Cleveland, Paris, France, Pristina, Kosovo and Washington, D.C. My tutoring experience is very diverse. In undergrad, I worked as a course assistant for a French language and...

...Physics as the science that allows all the other sciences to occur, and I find it helpful to use Physics demonstrations when studying the subject. When it comes to tutoring, I believe that whoever is doing the talking is doing the learning, so my students will be doing the leg work when it comes to...

...being asked of them, and I am more than happy to help them figure it out. I can also engage students more fully in their homework in general, ensuring that they are not only completing their assignments accurately, but also verifying their grasp on the material. I look forward to meeting all of you!