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...best in accordance with his or her previously identified learning style. Afterwards comes application, where the student is given targeted exercises and real-life context to better comprehend and work with the material. Finally we have analysis (where together we analyze the information and its meaning), synthesis (where the student and I make a study guide and flashcards together) and evaluation (where we go over the whole of the curriculum using the review materials we've created...

...MPH candidate at the George Washington University School of Public Health. I received my Bachelors in International Affairs and German with a minor in Biological Sciences from The Florida State University. During my undergraduate, I worked at an ACE Learning Studio as a tutor for various subjects ranging from Economics, German, Government and Biological Psychology. During this position I received my CRLA I Tutor certification and once won Tutor of the week award! I work...

...my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like to teach them to become more independent by showing them them proper study habits and organizational and time management skills. I think the use of technology is a critical component of education today, and try to incorporate it in to my classes. I also believe that students should enjoy class so I plan accordingly.

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...North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Biology and English. Since then I have worked in various capacities in education, both on the curriculum development side and in formal classroom teaching. I worked as a lab instructor for Genetics and Evolution courses in Duke University's Department of Biology, and developed and taught science programs for the Duke University Center for Science Education. I also spent a year and a half teaching English conversation...

...tutored and counseled have gone on to receive admissions offers from the University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, UVA, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, Boston College, NYU, UCLA, William and Mary, Amherst, Williams, Emory, University of Maryland at College Park - among others. After living in several cities both in the U.S. and abroad, I recently relocated to the Atlanta area. I graduated from Princeton University in 2005 and worked in the fine arts industry...

...subjects over the past few months as I do not get a lot of Math practice as a lawyer! My own learning accomplishments were always assisted by one on one interactions, and I know so many students can benefit by individualized attention. I hope to teach by example, to provide clear and simple explanations for complex concepts, and to be able to review and give advice as quickly and thoroughly as possible. When I am...

...years of my life living and working in foreign countries. From 2008 to 2012 I was working as an ESL teacher in Madrid, Spain. There I was given the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, perfect my Spanish, and enlarge my understanding of the world as a whole. After Spain, I moved to Shanghai, China where I began working as an eighth grade teacher at Shanghai High School. Having begun studying Mandarin Chinese in Spain, I...

...fourteen years of experience providing instruction in a range of subjects to students across diverse settings. I care about tutoring because I recognize the value of empowering students to achieve their full academic potential. Through my training and experience, I have realized the critical importance of reaching students at prime teachable moments in order to reduce their frustration and maximize their excitement for learning. Thus, I am drawn to the online and in-home tutoring because...

...also love getting outdoors and hiking in the Middlesex Fells Area, and coaching youth basketball. I am an avid movie goer, Netflix subscriber, and a diehard Boston Celtics, B.C. and New England Patriots fan. As a teacher, I believe in keeping things conversational and adaptable. I believe that talking things out and understanding the "why" of history, political science, law, and government will go miles in being able to nail down details like dates and...

...the University of Richmond where I studied Public Health with a double minor in Biology and Spanish. Having just moved to Washington, DC, I am loving getting to know my new home city! Aside from getting lost on the way to and from work, I like to read and write, play soccer, spend time outdoors, and spend time with my friends. I have previous short-term teaching experience in Peru and Spain, and am near-fluent in...

...member of multiple athletic teams and the co-head of the GLSBT+ Alliance. Needless to say, I needed to find a balance between work and play! In college, I continue to be involved with music as a member of Doox of Yale, a TTBB a cappella group, where I served as Music Director my sophomore year. I have served as a Communication and Consent Educator, working with various programs to promote a positive sexual climate on...

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...Maine. I double majored in Classics and Classical Civilizations, focusing on linguistics, grammar, ancient philosophy and ancient government. While at Colby, I tutored Latin and Ancient Greek, and I occasionally tutored students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help...

...and Lee University. I received my Bachelor of Science with special attainments in Biochemistry. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, and tutored students of all ages at my alma mater and also my high school and middle school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the sciences, math, and communications. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for standardized tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping...

...College, I have a double major in English Literature and German. While at Calvin, I had the pleasure of being a conversation group leader, tutor, and teacher's assistant for various college-level German courses. Since graduating, I have gained additional tutoring experience teaching grammar, literature, and composition to middle school students at a home-school tutorial. I have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or...

...help students see the underlying patterns and tricks of the questions. I also have experience with public speaking--I gave speeches to large audiences and "special guests" on two official occasions--and can not only help students with delivery but also with mental preparation. As a Political Science student, I have written many essays on various topics, including development and environmental politics, and as such can advise students on both the technical and more abstract aspects of...

...evidence to test that argument; how to perform analysis on that evidence; how to draw conclusions from that analysis; and how to present it all in an interesting and engaging manner. Students in my classes experience success in other classes and in their education. A significant number have gone on to pursue graduate study, including at Ivy League schools, while others have pursued successful career paths in various professions. I am a gifted teacher who...

...been to make it my own. When I teach, my goal is to encourage the student to take ownership of the subject matter. Once ownership happens, it becomes easier to engage and ask questions that lead to understanding. I graduated from Georgetown University in May 2012 with a degree in 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...

...can relate better to other students in a similar predicament and therefore can better tutor them. As I mentioned before, I just finished medical school and I'm awaiting my residency match. I'm planning on pursuing orthopaedic surgery. In my free time I enjoy playing/watching basketball, working out, reading, enjoying movies and great restaurants with friends. I'm extremely hardworking, patients, and would love to help you overcome your academic struggles to the best of my ability.