Melissa
Certified Tutor
...this ongoing dialogue, your child will have the opportunity to not only grow intellectually, but socially. Throughout my three year study of literacy at George Mason, I was introduced to, and applied, a variety of strategies to enhance instruction. Building background knowledge, posing open-ended questions and instilling a sense of excitement and fun are the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education
Masters, Literacy
State Certified Teacher
Lyana
Certified Tutor
...University pursuing my MPH in global health. During my college years I studied biology and dance. I love learning and secretly want to be a student forever. I equally enjoy teaching students. My earliest tutoring experience dates back to when I was 16, where I taught my native language German. Since then, I have tutored...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master in Public Health, Global Health
Genine
Certified Tutor
...the language. Another key element I use in teaching Spanish as a foreign language is to introduce the language through the use of Latin and Hispanic cultural elements such as their customs, beliefs, traditions and the Arts. This keeps the students motivated and helps them readily grasp the language. Growing up in a border town...
Education & Certification
Spanish
Master of Arts, Modern & Foreign Lanuguages
Dana
Certified Tutor
...knowledge as an experienced classroom teacher to work to enhance your child's skills. I love working one on one with students and being able to customize lessons to meet each student's individual needs. I enjoy working with a diverse range of students and try to make my lessons fun and engaging for each of them....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psycholog/Business Management
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
Scott
Certified Tutor
...assistant for many years, I’ve mastered the materials I teach. I have worked with many types of students and learned how to accommodate various learning types and goals. Subjects/tests in which I have expertise include all SAT and GRE sections, all middle/high school math, and a miscellany of social sciences. My academic background includes undergraduate...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Psychology
PHD, Statistics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 770
Ryan
Certified Tutor
...in Fairfax, Virginia and grew up in a city called Fredericksburg not too far south from the DC area. Physics is both my career and passion. One of the things I have come to notice in my previous tutoring is that students sometimes fear a subject because of rumored difficulty. I gain nothing but pleasure...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Savanna
Certified Tutor
...Mason University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Since graduation, I have been working while trying to figure out what to do with my degree. I decided that tutoring would be a great idea for me as teaching has always been one of my dreams. I tutor Algebra, Elementary and Middle School Math,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Math: 700
Cindy
Certified Tutor
...student pursuing a Master's degree in education to become a teacher. I have spent most of my lifetime outside the U.S.—I was born in Belgium and have lived in Germany and France before coming to the U.S. I am a native French speaker with near fluency in German. My tutoring experience includes working with students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Masters in Education, Education
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...it also leads to the biggest "AH-HA!" moments. I believe that students learn best when they are comfortable, and it is my ultimate goal as a teacher and a tutor is to frame the subject in a fun and exciting way that can best reach learners of all types. On weekends, you can find me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Jared
Certified Tutor
...speak up for fear of being wrong, but even the greatest minds among us don't solve every question immediately. My strength is in helping students work through inevitable and often healthy mistakes without becoming discouraged. My intention is to become a full time teacher in the future. In my free time, I'm an avid basketball...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 720
Eric
Certified Tutor
...Degree in Public Policy at Georgetown University, with an emphasis on education policy. Previously, I worked as an ESL/English teacher in both Incheon, South Korea, and Shanghai, China, where I taught students from ages 3 to 18, and also provided training to the new teachers. One of my favorite courses was the intensive writing course,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Global Affair
Master of Science, Public Policy
GRE Quantitative: 157
GRE Verbal: 165
Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...help! I understand that every student is different, and that we do not all learn the same way. I seek to adapt to you. English is a difficult language to master, and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skill to improving your writing or reading. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750
Brandon
Certified Tutor
...University of South Carolina. I received my Bachelor of Science in Geology with a concentration in Environmental Geosciences and a minor in Sociology. While at USC I worked in the engineering school lab, gathering mineralogical data for research and publication. Following my graduation I went to George Mason University where I studied Environmental Science and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geology
Master of Science, Environmental Science and Policy
ManHua
Certified Tutor
...day to see the excitement in students eyes when they finally understand the material after putting in the effort. However, the most satisfying aspect of tutoring for me is not just being able to help the students understand the material, but to be able to inspire their excitement for learning with my passion.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Scott
Certified Tutor
...science, I have a great deal of experience navigating the halls of academia, and unique insight into the type of work that instructors are looking for out of their students. I would be happy to help anyone in need of assistance with any subjects in the humanities. My background includes: -B.A., Political Science, Villanova Univerity,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
GRE Verbal: 168
Jacqueline
Certified Tutor
...an after school mentoring and tutoring program serving 200 at-risk Chicago Public School students in West Humboldt Park, Chicago. Upon graduation, I served as an elementary and middle school teacher through the Teach For America program in Washington, D.C. I completed my graduate degree in Elementary Education at George Mason University and am currently working...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Economics
Masters in Education, Elementary Education
Cheryl
Certified Tutor
I'm a great tutor because I've been teaching high school math for 20 years. I've taught algebra 1 and 2, precalculus, trigonometry, and geometry. I know the curriculum and am confident with the subject matter.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Math
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Ijada
Certified Tutor
...Old Dominion University in Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Resource Management. I am currently attending graduate school at George Mason University for a Master of Science in Peace Operations with a concentration in Infrastructure and Development. I am currently studying both Spanish and French. My passions are culture and geography, as well as travelling. In...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geography
Master of Science, peace operations
Matt
Certified Tutor
...George Mason University! I obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and continue to live in the Fairfax area. During my college career I took a large variety of science and math classes such as: Immunology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Genetics, Algebra, and Calculus. Over the last 4 years I have coached Varsity...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kwame
Certified Tutor
...make mathematics easy to understand. I believe in learning in a comfortable and convenient environment so I prefer to travel to my students' home or public places like the library. Students' have a 3-hour cancellation period that allows for more time for thinking and preparation. For tutoring in algebra I and II, precalculus, geometry, trigonometry,SAT...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources Management
Masters, Secondary Education
Bachelors, Mathematics
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