Melissa
Certified Tutor
...teaching profession-a quote that still inspires me today. Originally from Buffalo, New York I have always dreamed of being an educator. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education, with a concentration in mathematics and computer science from SUNY Geneseo and I obtained my Master's in Literacy at George Mason University. In my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education
Masters, Literacy
State Certified Teacher
Lyana
Certified Tutor
...and secretly want to be a student forever. I equally enjoy teaching students. My earliest tutoring experience dates back to when I was 16, where I taught my native language German. Since then, I have tutored other subjects as well including biology, physiology, and chemistry to name a few. Having won several science awards, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master in Public Health, Global Health
Genine
Certified Tutor
...writer during the period of the Roman Republic and often considered the father of Roman poetry, famously quoted “He who has two languages has two souls”. I grew up in a Texas-Mexico border town and learned the Spanish language along with English. When people ask me what my first language is, I always say “I...
Education & Certification
Spanish
Master of Arts, Modern & Foreign Lanuguages
Dana
Certified Tutor
...to enhance your child's skills. I love working one on one with students and being able to customize lessons to meet each student's individual needs. I enjoy working with a diverse range of students and try to make my lessons fun and engaging for each of them. I look forward to meeting and working with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psycholog/Business Management
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
Scott
Certified Tutor
...to address their particular weaknesses. I try to make the learning process disciplined yet collaborative, so the student feels like he/she is not merely an information receptacle. In this way, thinking and learning skills develop along with knowledge of content. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed helping students succeed in the past and look forward to engendering more...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Psychology
PHD, Statistics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 770
Ryan
Certified Tutor
...language. My favorite type of math is Numerical Analysis, where I get to incorporate both theory and computation. From my experience conducting physics experiments and research, I have acquired strong verbal and writing skills, especially the technical and mechanical aspects. In my spare time I like to read, from Victorian literature to mathematics texts, hoping...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Savanna
Certified Tutor
...has always been one of my dreams. I tutor Algebra, Elementary and Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Trigonometry, AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry, and Chemistry. The most important part of tutoring is to make sure we start at the beginning and work our way through the harder portions. When I am not doing research or tutoring, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Math: 700
Cindy
Certified Tutor
...become a teacher. I have spent most of my lifetime outside the U.S.—I was born in Belgium and have lived in Germany and France before coming to the U.S. I am a native French speaker with near fluency in German. My tutoring experience includes working with students of varying ages and abilities. I like to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Masters in Education, Education
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...recently graduated with my M.A. in Mathematics from Providence College, and completed my B.S. in Environmental Science from California State University - Monterey Bay in 2011. Before becoming a teacher and tutor, I worked as a program associate for the National Audubon Society, Restore America's Estuaries, and the National Environmental Education Foundation in Washington, D.C....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Jared
Certified Tutor
...College in Emory, Virginia and spent a year studying Chinese language and history at Peking University in Beijing, China. I have experience in a wide range of subjects and age groups. I've done everything from editing papers for friends to assisting English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching. My focus and greatest personal interest is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 720
Eric
Certified Tutor
...teacher in both Incheon, South Korea, and Shanghai, China, where I taught students from ages 3 to 18, and also provided training to the new teachers. One of my favorite courses was the intensive writing course, where students learned about the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, through revision, and then finally creating a final...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Global Affair
Master of Science, Public Policy
GRE Quantitative: 157
GRE Verbal: 165
Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...to improving your writing or reading. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College in 2006, and my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from George Mason University in 2013. I am currently teaching College Composition classes at the Northern Virginia Community College, and would work best with Middle or High School students.... I believe that learning happens when we are truly interested in the subject, and I strive to find ways to make writing...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750
Brandon
Certified Tutor
...River. I am particularly passionate about environmental science, ecology, earth science, and biology, especially related to the Chesapeake Bay. I have helped many students gain confidence in science and math and I am able to work with of all learning styles. In my free time I enjoy camping, fishing, boating, hiking and any other activity...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geology
Master of Science, Environmental Science and Policy
ManHua
Certified Tutor
...plan on taking a gap year to further gain research experience before pursing graduate school for a PhD in Neuroscience. Outside of academia, I play as handler for the GMU Women's Ultimate Frisbee team and enjoy crafting and DIY. I tutor a variety of science and math subjects but I am most passionate about biology...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Scott
Certified Tutor
...of work that instructors are looking for out of their students. I would be happy to help anyone in need of assistance with any subjects in the humanities. My background includes: -B.A., Political Science, Villanova Univerity, 2012. -M.A., Political Science, George Mason University, 2015. --Focus in Comparative Politics -Ph.D, Political Science, The Pennsylvania State University, TBD....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
GRE Verbal: 168
Jacqueline
Certified Tutor
...200 at-risk Chicago Public School students in West Humboldt Park, Chicago. Upon graduation, I served as an elementary and middle school teacher through the Teach For America program in Washington, D.C. I completed my graduate degree in Elementary Education at George Mason University and am currently working in corporate philanthropy for a large Bethesda based...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Economics
Masters in Education, Elementary Education
Cheryl
Certified Tutor
I'm a great tutor because I've been teaching high school math for 20 years. I've taught algebra 1 and 2, precalculus, trigonometry, and geometry. I know the curriculum and am confident with the subject matter.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Math
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Ijada
Certified Tutor
...training/tutoring style would be encouraging, thorough and tailored to the client's personality and needs. I'm relatively flexible in my ability to adapt my methodologies on a case by case basis. My hobbies include - photography, kayaking, camping, hiking, rock climbing, paintballing, painting, gardening, running and anything outdoors. I'm very outgoing, energetic and a problem solver...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geography
Master of Science, peace operations
Matt
Certified Tutor
...During my college career I took a large variety of science and math classes such as: Immunology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Genetics, Algebra, and Calculus. Over the last 4 years I have coached Varsity Football and Lacrosse at a local high school (Freedom High School) while attending GMU as a full time student. Being...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kwame
Certified Tutor
...education)I also enrolled in George Mason University to major in Mathematics.I am able to provide more comprehensive math lessons to secondary school students. I had an extensive experience in teaching IGCSE Geometry and Algebra II during my student teaching period. I also have two years of experience in preparing students for SAT Math. I have...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources Management
Masters, Secondary Education
Bachelors, Mathematics
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