Certified Tutors From Howard University

...other college students in French until my graduation in 2008. I returned to tutoring French for one year during graduate school. I'm a good tutor because I genuinely enjoy the topics I work with. I'm currently a translator and interacting with individuals who are learning new languages or who are looking to improve their English...

...experience with middle and high school level Language Arts and English. In August, I will begin my career as a 7th and 8th grade English Teacher at Excellence Boys Middle Academy in Brooklyn, New York. I love one on one tutoring with English, as I believe it truly helps the child to critically think and...

...has the ability to learn and to succeed in life. Currently, I serve as a tutor for undergraduate and graduate students studying various areas of Computer Science and Management Information Systems, Math, English and Cyber Security. As important, I am well versed in the APA and MLA citation styles and have tutored many undergraduate and...

...my own. When children are provided with this type of inspiration and motivation to succeed, I believe that it will help encourage them to create dreams and an innate drive to achieve them. During the summer of 2009, I spent three weeks participating in community service in San Juan, Argentina at the San Cayetano Community...

...Politics, and History. In high school I took AP U.S History and AP U.S Government and scored well on both exams. In college, I informally reviewed essays, term papers, and research papers of my peers and had great success in assisting them prepare A worth outlines. I find great satisfaction in and seeing people succeed...

...I think that all students should pursue whatever it is they truly enjoy and excel at. I believe that with the right tools and assistance, every student can learn what she/he needs to learn in order to pursue her/his passion. I believe that learning encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and the ability to apply...

...teams that gives me greater context in understanding applicability of these concepts. The benefit in selecting me as a tutor is my ability to effectively translate high-level concepts into fundamentals that can be understood by all. My focus is to motivate my students to develop mindsets that are not afraid to take on any academic...

...the District. I also currently tutor pre-med and other pre-professional students in a variety of science subjects. I love social studies, sciences, and tests! I genuinely enjoy the critical thinking that standardized tests requires, and love to pass on test-taking strategies to those that I tutor. My favorite MCAT section is the Critical Analysis and...

...in tutoring that as well. Experience with curriculum planning/ student assessment thanks to my stint as a Teaching Assistant in college. As a tutor I'm quite flexible; I realize every student learns at a different pace and via different methods so my main aim is to provide a supporting environment and create lesson plans tailored...

...a broad range of subjects, my favorite is mathematics. I love math and I am passionate about helping students master mathematical concepts. More particularly I try to instill a similar enthusiasm for the subject within my students by showing them how math can be applied to benefit them in their real lives. I try to...

...educational processes of the k-8 clients. I am passionate about the role that engaging supplemental education can play in building a student's self-confidence and in creating new opportunities for personal and professional success. Tutoring students is one of the most rewarding activities in which I have ever participated. Passing on my passions for knowledge and...

...special education teacher I am a case manager for thirteen high school students, and my responsibilities include writing IEPs, scheduling, and acting as a parent-teacher liaison. Additionally, I am the principal designee for IEP meetings when the special education chair is unable to attend. To further engage the school community I worked as a class...

...Economics. What makes me a great tutor is my experience and my closeness to the work. Back home my mom owns a tutoring business that I often help out in. I also have experience tutoring athletes at my college as well. As a tutor I am able to recognize what a client needs specifically and...

...is one thing, but true understanding is another. During the day, I work in corporate America. Outside of the office, I enjoy creating and learning about art. I also spend a portion of my free time giving back to the community that made me who I am today. I look forward helping students enjoy math...

...and practice martial arts before coming to college in D.C. In the past I have attended numerous Hackathons including the Google DC Hack 2013, 2014 as well as 2015. I am also well versed in many programming languages including: C++, Python, HTML/CSS. I have been webmaster for multiple organizations including IEEE Howard University Chapter and SAE...

...passionate about learning which drives me to spread my knowledge, which is the main reason I became a Varsity Tutor. In my free time I enjoy going to the movies, going out to eat, reading books and playing video games. I'm outgoing, I enjoy being the life of the party and I love being the...

...processing, retention, and working memory. In addition to applying advanced study techniques, I am also a big advocate for integrating nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness into the learning process. Personally, I follow a lifestyle that is optimized for cognitive and physical performance. I'm a big fan of integrating the senses during the learning process and a...

...makes me a great tutor is my ability to relate to struggling students. While in school, I initially had a hard time coping with classes. It was when I focused on my study and organizational skills, that I saw a steady improvement in my grades. With every improvement, I gained improved confidence and self -esteem....

...other Creative Writing Courses. I received my B.A. degree in French and Film Production from Howard University and my M.F.A. in creative writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing screenplays, yoga, cooking vegan and vegetarian cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. I...

...my Master's of Business Administration Degree in Marketing and Management at Howard University. When students are not interested or bored, I think that they just lack the proper motivation and a way to integrate creativity into tutoring methods. I strive to help students pursue their studies with excellence and except nothing less. I believe that...