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Rachel

Bachelors, Human Science; Minor: Math

10+ years of tutoring

Georgetown University

I'm a recent Georgetown University graduate originally from San Diego, CA. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Science, and I graduated with Honors with Distinction. While at Georgetown, I completed the pre-medical track and minored in Math. I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle that is strengthened over time rather than an innate characteristic. While I'm not tutoring, I enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with dogs.

SAT Scores

Composite

1550

Verbal

800

Writing

800

Q&A with Rachel

I believe anyone can learn anything given the right mindset. I'm a huge proponent of what Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck calls the "growth mindset" - the belief that intelligence is a muscle strengthened over time, not something we are born with. I strive to instill in my students that failing, whether it's a bad grade, a missed question, or a low score, is simply an opportunity for growth, not a reflection on one's intellectual capabilities.