Certified Tutors From Howard University

...I am a graduate student at Howard University pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology. I have years of experience tutoring middle and High school students in the areas of Math, English, Biology and Chemistry. My most rewarding experience was working with a program called Brooklyn College Now program geared at preparing high school students for college....

...10th grade long-term substitute and was later asked to stay to teach 9th grade Algebra. While teaching, I focused on the various learning styles of my students and played upon that constantly. While teaching, I set a new goal to continue to teach until I retire. Recently, I received a Masters of Arts in Biotechnology...

...of Howard University, I understand how important learning is to success. As a very active student, I had to develop study skills and learning tools to help me better understand class materials. I also gained a vast amount of experience as a teaching assistant and STEM club instructor at Howard University's Middle School of Mathematics...

I enjoy seeing students thrive in and out of the classroom. I am a husband, dad, teacher, and singer. I have tutored students from 1st-6th grades. I have done group and individualized tutoring. Being able to connect with the student and see positive results, either through test scores or comprehension, has been rewarding for me.

...living organisms work. I feel it is my strongest subject, and I know I can help committed students learn the material. My tutoring style is geared towards making the experience of studying the material enjoyable for the student. I often use mnemonics and analogies to make the information more understandable. I also promote notecards to...

...currently studying analytical chemistry at Howard University. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Chemistry and have always found science interesting. My first teaching experience started while I was an undergraduate student. During that time, I participated as an executive board member in Howard Universitys chapter of the American Chemical Society in which I...

...University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Also, I received an MBA from Clark Atlanta University. Since my college years, I've enjoyed tutoring middle school and high school students in the wonderful subjects of math and science. It is most exhilarating to share with students the myriad possibilities in math and science. In my spare...

...laboratory courses. The combination of these experiences has helped shape my teaching philosophy, that focus should be put on challenging a student’s analytical and problem solving skills. I believe that it is important to guide students through their own learning and discovery process so that they can build confidence and excel in any subject where...

...Howard University. I am studying English and Psychology in pursuit of becoming a Child Welfare Attorney and School Superintendent. While studying abroad in Spain for four months, I've travelled extensively around Europe and the northern tip of Africa. While in Spain, I was helpful in tutoring students ages 7-14 in English who are from other...

...subjects; in math they struggled to read word problems and in science they struggled to write their lab results. Working with these students gave me first-hand experience at how to help students strengthen their comprehension without hurting their confidence. Over time, I found that patience, consistent positive reinforcement and persistent redirection are key, and it...

...a lot of experience in Chemistry. In addition, I have minored in Physics during my undergraduate studies. I have taught undergraduate Chemistry classes for 5 years. I enjoy helping students learn chemistry and Physics. I teach the concept of Science (Chemistry, Physics)and make students practice problems for new ideas and skills. Finally, I teach students...

...Mechanical Engineering at Howard University in Washington, DC. I also attended Howard for my undergraduate engineering degree. I've really come to enjoy the DC area. What I've noticed from my experience interacting with younger students in the past is that many of them don't feel as though they are getting the attention they need to...

...Island University, Brooklyn, NY, where I received my Master Of Science in Biology. After graduating, I worked as a biology technician in a community college and assisted in various research projects. During office hours, I would tutor students and help them with their laboratory reports. Working at the college allowed me to realize that my...

...Accounting from Howard University. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Accounting at the University of Michigan- Dearborn. In between time, I am also studying for the Certified Public Accountant Exam. I have traveled across the US and as far as China with my campus involvement. During my studies, I have also had the opportunity...

...at Howard University. I have a passion for the acquisition of knowledge and an even deeper passion for service and education. I am most qualified in AP History subject, AP English subjects, elementary math, elementary English, and ACT prep. I believe education should be concise and practical--finding ways to apply academia to real life.... Take the concept piece by piece, helping them understand it one step at a time.

...subjects, I am most passionate about English and Social Studies. For both subjects, my tutoring style is focused on ascertaining and addressing the student's specific needs, but tends to focus on improving student's ability to read texts actively and for understanding, teaching students to take and rewrite class notes, and learning to write effective essays....

...so that they feel comfortable when taking their tests or writing their papers. I'm a very positive person and I am a good listener. I will listen to the student to understand exactly where we should focus more attention on. Sessions with me will not only be filled with knowledge and understanding but also smiles...

...my kids shout "Ohhhhh!" after doing math they never thought they could handle. I think most kids struggle in math because they think they can't memorize all the steps. I work hard to help students find strategies that make sense to them. When my students see that there are so many ways to get to...

...and food safety. I will tutor in Biology, Life Science and Science, however I am very passionate about Microbiology. In my experience, each student is unique and no one person has the same learning style, so it is important to first find out how a student thinks before you teach them. Science has been my...

...PGCC and HU math labs (the schools I attended). The math labs were used primarily for helping students finish-up assignments on time, improve grades in math courses, prepare for math placement exams and get an overall understanding of any subject matter relating to math. At these labs, I did a work-study program and served as...