Certified Tutors From American University

...a year apiece. In addition to focusing on law, physics, and languages, I have also had a lot of success with helping students with learning disabilities, such as ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia. I myself was diagnosed with ADHD when I was six, and I have developed a variety of techniques designed to aid students who...

...a teaching assistant for an introductory to macroeconomics course. In this role I had the opportunity to host weekly discussion sessions where I answered questions about the course work posed by a small group of about 10 students. Additionally, I participated in informal study sessions for my university finance courses, which has contributed to my...

...DC area. I graduated from Boston University and currently am an MA candidate in Economics at American University. I have a background in writing and economics. I enjoy writing, learning foreign languages and math. I strive to teach about the quantitative analytical techniques that I learn and that students need to know.... You are only teaching well if you are also learning new techniques and new ways to approach a problem.

...of the time. I am pursuing my PhD in history, and I want to be an early North American historian. My thesis studied pregnant women convicted of witchcraft in Salem in 1692. I am currently waiting to hear back from programs, and my top choice is William and Mary. I have been accepted to the...

...an Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) volunteer in Fairfax County Jail systems, serving as a manager/mentor in the business world at Dennison Manufacturing, MITRE, and Noblis, working as a financial advisor at American Express Financial Advisors (now known as Ameriprise Financial); and teaching math (General Math, Algebra, Geometry) at Chicopee Comprehensive HS.... I have been tutoring Math regularly since I retired, and periodically prior to that. I am a good teacher because I very much want...

...that "studying harder" is not always the answer. With each student, I focus first on organization: what we need to cover and a timeline to get to their goal. I'm a physician assistant student at Duke and hope to become a clinic director some day. In spare time outside of school , I write, play music,...

...Additionally, every student learns differently. Because of this, I believe it is essential to teach multiple methods to students and let them decide which one works for them. As a future educator, I get excited to see students learning and thriving. I also enjoy reading, dancing, and crocheting in my free time. I am an...

...and now I'm a sophomore at American University in Washington, DC. I'm an International Studies major and I intend to minor in Arabic. I took Spanish all through middle and high school and love to learn languages, and anything else international or political and I look forward to helping you learn too!... Break it down and take it slowly, making sure the student understands each level of the skill from the foundation and up. That's my...

...levels, and I also teach history, geography, and politics in general. I am Spanish and Peruvian by origin, and I grew up in Florida. I have lived in three continents, and I have over five years of experience teaching in multicultural environments. I love teaching one-on-one and helping my students excel in their specific learning...

...environmental science. I have years of experience working with a wide range of students with different educational needs. I have taught: English as a foreign language to primary students in South Korea, lab sciences at American University, political ecology with international students in Thailand, and earth sciences/environmental sciences to young adults in Thailand and Myanmar....

...Dagmar Freitag, and interpreted at official functions. Italian I have been learning since since 2008 and now speak at a proficient level. During this process, I have also enjoyed teaching German and Italian at summer immersion camps, and on a one-on-one basis with middle school, high school and college students. I look forward to meeting...

...subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique...

...In the past, I have volunteered at my local library and have worked with the preschool and elementary student's summer program. In this summer program, I assisted with helping the children with crafting, reading and other activities. I have also been teaching karate to children for the past 5 years. I love teaching English and...

...Public Schools and in Chicago Charter Schools. Additionally I was a instructional coach for Chicago Public Schools. I am currently in the DC area getting my doctorate at George Washington University in education. I am certified in both Special Education and English. Additionally, I work with alternative teaching programs to certify potential teachers who want...

...achieve their academic goals appeals to me. I have extensive knowledge of biology; specifically biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as a good understanding of chemistry, history, and mathematics. My hobbies include reading and writing, animal care (I have a pet dog), hiking and fitness. Growing up with three younger siblings has given me...

...that every student will get a 100% on every test. I taught economics and statistics at the college and university level for twenty years. I then moved to the US Department of the Treasury, where I mentored research scientists and worked with them to get their work published. I retired about five years ago. Now...

...a student is struggling with a particular academic problem and using that understanding to help him or her learn. Personally, I learn quickly, which allows me to skim material of different types and disciplines, and effectively teach it within a short time. My teaching skills are assisted by my math and reading abilities and my...

...tutor in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. I loved teaching all subjects, but my favorites were writing and math. I currently work as a researcher studying problems related to medical education and medical workforce development. I have a BA from Emory University in pyschology, a master's in elementary education from American University and a PhD...

...have a knack for teaching and that I can explain difficult concepts in a simple way allowing the student to move from the basic to the more complex in a systematic fashion. I prefer the Socratic Method where possible - I like to ask the questions that will lead the student to discover the answer...

...summer. I have an BA in International Relations and a minor in Environmental Science from American University in DC. Next, I moved to Phoenix, Arizona to complete my two years as a Teach for America Corps. Member. I taught middle school math and received a Masters Degree in Secondary Education. I am excited to start...