Lucas
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
GRE Verbal: 169
Entomology, collage, bass guitar, biking, the Sierra Nevadas
Business
College Economics
College English
College Geography
Comparative Literature
Conversational French
Elementary School Math
French 1
High School Business
High School Economics
High School English
High School Geography
Macroeconomics
SAT Subject Test in French
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
SAT Subject Tests Prep
What is your teaching philosophy?
My philosophy regarding education is that each student has it within themselves to surpass what they see as their limits. I believe that each person is an individual, with their own strengths, interests and challenges, and is capable of overcoming learning challenges provided that they are taught in a way that incorporates their interests and plays to their strengths.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first lesson, I first take time with the student and parent to learn about their background: which areas have posed difficulties, what subjects are easier, and the specific goals they hope to attain through tutoring. I then work with the student to assess their current level of knowledge, review materials currently assigned by their school, and discuss their learning style.