Certified Tutors From Georgetown University

...middle school level. I am in education because it is a constantly changing field where one can always work on improving one's teaching. I enjoy the challenges of teaching and tutoring because it means that no two days are ever the same. In addition, I enjoy using research based methods in education. I also believe...

...tutoring and co-teaching a 3rd grade classroom in Nicaragua, and teaching a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable not only with tutoring, but also as a teacher, using a curriculum (including Common Core standards) to craft an individualized learning plan for a student and finding a variety of resources and lesson plan strategies that...

...and Mary, and I am going to be attending Georgetown Medical School in the fall! I absolutely love science and try to translate that passion into my tutoring. I tutor elementary through college math and science and can also help out with MCAT and ACT test prep. I believe in finding ways of presenting material...

...the student the answers but to ask them questions and help them come up with strategies to get to the answer for themselves; the goal is to make myself unnecessary in a way. My strengths (in school and tutoring) are in foreign languages including Latin and humanitiesexpect a very enthusiastic tutor especially if we are...

...years on the trading floor of an Argentinian bank in New York City where I traded money markets and other instruments in three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese, so I took a winding route back to the classroom, but I have now been teaching for more than 14 years in Texas. I am certified in...

...learning and like reading about an array of subjects, from chemistry to history. I also love to work with students, and have participated in various tutoring programs and teaching assistant positions throughout college. Outside of school, I like to travel around and take adventures in and around the area, exploring museums and parks and cafes....

...sports, particularly tennis. I am on the club team at Georgetown and love playing and watching. I also have played piano and skied for most of my life. These are hobbies that I enjoy doing during my free time and wish to continue for the rest of my life. Overall, I would say that I...

...the major points and push my student to ask questions, be attentive, and then be able to successfully teach me. The learning process can be difficult at times, as I explained earlier, can push a student away from an interesting and exciting subject. My focus would be to improve the student’s knowledge about the topic...

...I tutored younger students in Mathematics, English, foreign languages such as Spanish & Chinese, and the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology). As someone who has personally experienced how a poor teacher can completely obliterate a love for a subject and how, conversely, an amazing teacher can breathe life into a subject that may have...

...in the quantitative social sciences--including a grade of "Honors" in qualifying field exams--and a deep understanding of international relations and international business, along with fluency in more than one foreign language. I have teaching experience at the university level and have helped many students make their way through difficult topics. I have a good understanding...

...into a subject, possibly because I love to tell corny jokes. While earning my PhD at Columbia University, I continued teaching, but I missed the more intimate setting of the small groups and office hours of NYU. I am excited to get back to working one-on-one as a tutor who helps with college essays, English...

...and a Master's in Education from Valparaiso University. I have taught for four years in a few different departments, but mostly in the social studies. I offer tutoring in the social studies, mathematics, and Spanish as well as test prep for the SAT & GRE, both of which I have taken. I hope that we...

...make sure every tutoring demand is met, and met when a student really needs the most. I am very prompt to replying to emails and texts. I keep my students and parent fully informative of what to expect at a tutoring session. I am passionate about what I do and I really enjoy tutoring students....

...scholarship program with a Brazilian family in Sao Paulo. I have also traveled through Mexico. I have lived in Hawaii and lived in five states and passed through many more. As you can see, I have enjoyed traveling. I am proud to have graduated with a B.S. from Georgetown University in Languages and Linguistics. My...

...highlighting important concepts made during the lectures, sharing concise notes and outlines, bringing up pertinent and innovative questions, and academically stimulating my peers without any unwelcoming pressures. Through these learning and teaching environments, I have directly experienced what interactive measures really foster healthy learning environments. With these experiences and my avid passion, I am confident...

...but my greatest asset may be my ability to make it matter to you and not just because "it's on the exam" (always my least favorite response when I asked "why do we have to know this?"). Learning is important and knowledge is important and succeeding academically is important. But the most important thing you...

...peace-building and leadership camp for teenagers from the U.S., the Middle East and South Asia. I have a deep love of learning and a unique combination of academic competency and extensive experience working with youth. I am delighted to be able to help students accomplish their goals while enjoying the process along the way!... I believe that teaching is a two-way street; both the student and the tutor explore the subjects together, allowing for a conversation...

...college and graduate school. I attended Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania where I received my Bachelor's of Science degree in the Health Sciences major. Additionally, I have since received my Master's degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. I specialize in science and math, particularly biology and physiology. I am also very familiar with the...

...eager to share with my students. My own experiences of learning how to read and write Chinese have given me a valuable perspective and skill set that will greatly contribute to my abilities as a tutor. I received my MS Physiology degree from Georgetown University and my undergraduate degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Lehigh University,...

...popular culture to create a dynamic classroom environment. This also involves equipping them with the right strategies to access complicated texts, or helping them internalize the steps to break down a complex math problem. Above all, I have aspired to create an accepting and positive environment, so all students feel like they have a stake...