Certified Tutors From George Washington University

...students answer questions at faster, more consistent rate. I would describe my teaching style as "hands-on"; I feel that engaging with students and getting them to not just learn math, but enjoy math, is most effective. Outside of school, you can find me trying new recipes in my kitchen, on the tennis court, or cheering...

...In my experience, students respond best not to strict tutors but to engaging, fun, and supportive tutors. A quality education opens up a world of opportunity which is something I have experienced firsthand, and I welcome the opportunity to help others access a quality education. In my down time I like to read historical fiction...

...currently completing graduate coursework at the Johns Hopkins University. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs- International Economics and Latin American Studies from the George Washington University. I also hold a Certificate in Contemporary Latin American Studies from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. My professional experience has been with International Development in...

...and my career through understanding how to research and write for different purposes and different audiences, and I am excited to help students build this essential skill. My goal as a tutor is also to help motivate students throughout the writing process, not only by highlighting the short- and long-term benefits of being able to...

...George Washington University, and from undergraduate at Mercer University. While at Mercer, I triple majored in International Affairs, Political Science, and Spanish, while also earning a minor in Latin and completing the Great Books program. My approach to tutoring is to be adaptive and motivating. Whether using interactive games and experiential learning, or simple mnemonics...

...I have worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Charlotte, NC; the Lexington City Schools Reading Program in Lexington, VA; and Let's Read in Los Angeles. Outside of work, I read biographies about modern comedians and politicians. I also count down the days until football season, despite always being the only Carolina Panthers fan in...

...Science. I have been a good student my entire academic career. I have significant tutoring experience. In high school, I used to tutor students on my track and field team who were struggling. I also have helped students the past few years prepare for the SAT and ACT tests. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...enthusiasm for the field with those around me. The field of psychology is so vast and expansive that most people aren't familiar with what it is psychologists actually do. That's when it hit me, I shouldn't evade questions about psychology, I should embrace them. Now, when confronted about my choice of major, I am afforded...

...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 fit their learning styles to help them succeed. Given my experience, I'm also very comfortable working with students who are behind or overage for their grade, have reading...

...school in the area. I graduated from Xavier University with degrees in mathematics and sociology and went on to get a masters in anthropology from George Washington University. I enjoy working with students on their math skills--bringing to life numbers is fun and exciting! I have several years of tutoring experience in a variety of...

...opens the door, though it is you who must walk through it. With their encouragement, patience, and caring I overcame many hurdles to achieve things in education that I had always believed were beyond my grasp. Those achievements have led to a more fulfilling life. As an educator, I believe it is my duty to...

...undergraduate and now. I was a teacher's assistant for many years, where I assisted students with their laboratory work. Additionally, upon graduation, I was hired as an adjunct professor in the Physics department. In that position, I ran my own lab sections; this helped develop my teaching skills beyond what simple duties could. At the...

...creative and dynamic classroom environments to ensure cultural and academic success. With 9 years of teaching experience, I have taught 1st Grade for 4 years, 4th grade for 2 years, and music for 3 years. As a teacher, I use education as a tool to empower scholars with a strong sense of self-esteem, creativity, and...

...Washington University and have an extensive background in math, science, and writing. As a tutor, I will be able to work with you across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I...

...not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to...

...explaining complicated ideas to people in simple terms, enjoy deepening people's understandings of issues, and value education highly. All of these characteristics make me an ideal tutor for Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to the opportunity to share my academic experiences and skills with tutees. In addition, I can give an expert's perspective on...

...a student needs to get there. Whether its working on the phrasing or analogy until I find the explanation that clicks with a student, utilizing artistic methods like visual arts or dance to help explain things, or finding ways to take the chore out of learning, I go above and beyond with my students. I...

...moments in other people--especially in topics that I find fascinating myself. I have always been an empathetic, patient person and love figuring out the best way that each person learns. Everyone is different, and so a different strategy is needed for each person. I am also a segway tour guide, and while teaching my guests...

...see a student reach a goal, or understand something he or she did not before, I remember how much I love to teach. I know the feeling of struggling with a subject. I know that when you don't understand something, you can feel cut off, unheard, and sometimes hopeless. I also know that when you...

...been involved in helping to educate others in areas ranging from traditional academic subjects, to standardized test prep, to software utilization. The GMAT is a particular area of passion for me as someone who did reasonably well on the exam years ago when getting ready to apply to an MBA program, but realized that in...