Award-Winning Economics Tutors in Washington DC

Hello my name is Ibukun. I'm here to make life easier for you by taking what can be one of the most nerve-wracking things (education) and turning it into something liberating. You work hard to be the best you can be, and I'll work just as hard to make sure it all pays off in the end. Let's get crackin'!

...have worked with hundreds of students, and each one has had their own unique academic strengths and struggles. I believe tutoring is inherently about building a relationship of trust and respect with my students so that we can work together to strengthen the strengthens, and work to improve any weaknesses. I am not an encyclopedia; I am a peer and a mentor who wants to help every student find their own unique path to success.

...I had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students ranging from traditional freshmen to adult learners. To help develop my tutoring skills, I attended weekly workshops, where we focused on communication skills, the tutoring cycle, and learning styles. I was also reviewed by a peer tutor and the Tutor Coordinator twice a semester in order to receive feedback on my performance. My academic career coupled with my prior work experiences in education...

...I joined the Peace Corps. For two years I taught English and Social Studies in rural Liberia. Upon completion of my Peace Corps service I continued teaching High School Social Studies in Florida. Following that, I pursued a Masters in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. My graduate degree focused on educational programming, curriculum development and adult learning. I'm excited to continue working with students and will do anything I can to ensure...

...and Physics. I'm following in my dad's footsteps -- currently he teaches Computer Science -- and look to him for what it means to be a good teacher. My goal as a tutor is to provide my students with knowledge but also with the confidence to succeed both academically and personally. In my personal life, I have been working on programming skills so I can realize my life goal of making a helicopter fly with...

...good foundation in these areas. With over 4 years of mentoring experience, including leading the largest high school debate team in my state, I have honed my ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and create a supportive environment that builds confidence. My approach emphasizes patience and open communication, allowing me to identify each student's strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, I believe that learning should be engaging and enjoyable, and I am dedicated to empowering students...

...others. In high school, I worked as a swim coach and also tutored immigrant schoolchildren at Centro de Ayuda, a nonprofit that helps people working toward citizenship. At Davidson, I currently work with GenOne, where I mentor eighth-graders who hope to become first-generation college students. I am an experienced writer, having worked for the Davidsonian, and possess a strong understanding of investment and personal finance. I currently serve as one of the three sectors heads...

...an ESL teacher in Morocco. By working at a language center, I experienced and became comfortable teaching various ages and levels. Aside from teaching, I also hosted regularly attended book clubs and entrepreneurship programs for youth. Despite only having formal experience tutoring English and other related subjects, I still have a passion for Mathematics. Growing up, I hated math because I thought I could never learn the subject. It wasn't until college, where I reconsidered...

Cait Gardiner is a graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University. After substitute teaching in public and private schools for over a year, she fell in love with the career and is pursuing an Accelerated Certification in Teaching. She prioritizes individualized, experiential learning in each session to help every student be their best self.

...teaches programming to hundreds of students. We have held a combination of virtual and in-person lessons, resulting in semester long workshops at local middle schools. I am also the President of our school's National Math Honor Society, an organization dedicated to promoting the education and enjoyment of math to younger students. Every time I tutor students privately or through these organizations, I find it extremely rewarding when a student finally understands a new concept, or...

...a large part of my tutoring experience is with college-aged students, I also worked as a Teacher's Assistant for grades 1st-3rd and have experience working with younger children in subjects such as math and reading! Lastly, as I am now currently in my gap year before medical school, I would also enjoy the opportunity to help other students pursue their dreams of attending medical school by helping prepare them for the MCAT.

I'm a graduate student who studies economics and a little bit of history. I love to teach, and I adapt my tutoring style to each student I work with. I'm mostly easy going and like to check in regularly to make sure you're getting the most out of your sessions. Happy to help with test prep, economics courses, math courses, and more!

...for student athletes. I was then brought on to the math department as a Learning Assistant, where I led the discussion section for 40 students in applied calculus. I have also worked with middle school students as I volunteered with the Shepherd Pratt Institute to teach middle school math. I have also excelled at standardized tests like the GRE and LSAT, with strength in both the reading and math sections. I am a scholar at...

...Science, and American History. Whether its been drawing mechanisms for reactions or conjugating verbs, Ive always had a passion for learning and understanding. My experience as a dedicated student with a knack for learning made me want to put my skills to good use by becoming an academic tutor. I started in high school as a peer mentor and weekly tutor for students struggling with learning Spanish, and since then Ive continued by tutoring at...

Recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Architecture. Now a first-year graduate student at MassArt working towards my M. Arch. I tutor elementary, middle, and high school math and English, college-level calculus 1 and 2, and various college-level architecture subjects (history, theory, design process, etc.). Although I am well-versed in architecture, my favorite subjects to tutor are Algebra and Calculus!

I've tutored in London for over seven years, and I love the process of helping a student progress and gradually get better at a subject. It's what motivates me to keep teaching.

...of Maryland - College Park. Also, I'm an incoming research assistant at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in the division of International Finance. While at BYU, I served as a teaching assistant in the economics department for over 2.5 years, where I worked closely with students to clarify key concepts, assist with coursework, and prepare for exams. Through this experience, I developed a strong ability to explain complex ideas in ways that are easy...

...for any profession. The best learning comes from finding your passion and relating that passion to subjects you may not necessarily like at first. I find that students who are interested in the content of material are able to pick up high level skills very quickly, and are motivated to think about learning in their free time. For that reason, I target my tutoring to each individual student, trying to give examples the student can...

...past 10 years either for extra money on the side or as a volunteer for disadvantaged students, all the while pursuing my own studies. I like to be an efficient tutor by emphasizing strategies to learn rather than merely forcing my students to memorize their textbooks, although sometimes that is necessary to succeed as well. I know from my own experience how much it matters to retain information in the long run instead of just...