Lucas
Certified Tutor
Greetings! I am offering one-on-one tutoring in a variety of subjects to young learners in San Francisco. I am available throughout the year to aid elementary and high school students with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE.
I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences.
Good luck, and keep studying!
-- B.S.F.S. '06, Science, Technology & Int'l Affairs, Georgetown Univ., Washington D.C. GPA: 3.75
-- 5 years professional experience in writing, research, analysis and translation.
-- 2+ years experience as an educator, working with K-12 and undergraduates.
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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
- Algebra
- Algebra 2
- Arithmetic
- Business
- College Algebra
- College Business
- College Economics
- College English
- College Essays
- College Geography
- Comparative Literature
- Conversational French
- Economics
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Environmental Science
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- French
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3
- French 4
- Geography
- Geometry
- High School Business
- High School Economics
- High School English
- High School Geography
- Languages
- Literature
- Macroeconomics
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Pre-Algebra
- PSAT Critical Reading
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Reading
- SAT Prep
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Tests Prep
- SAT Writing and Language
- Science
- Social Studies
- Test Prep
- Writing
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.