Vahik S.
Private tutor in Berlin, Germany
Education
Bachelor's degree in philosophy from the American University of Beirut (2009). Graduated with High Distinction (3.98 GPA over 4.0) Master's degree in philosophy from the University of St Andrews (2011). Graduated with 4.0 GPA (thesis with distinction) Currently a master's student in cognitive neuroscience at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain (part of Humboldt University)
Experience
Teaching experience: ---Two years of experience teaching philosophy as an instructor at the American University of Beirut during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 academic years. ---Experience teaching philosophy at the CTI high school in Beirut, Lebanon. Taught seniors preparing for the Lebanese Baccalaureate. ---Five years of private tutoring experience, from 2009-2014. Taught philosophy, history, sociology, French literature and English. Previous test scores: ---SAT: 1280 over 1600 ---GRE: 1360 over 1600 Motivation for tutoring: I would like to be a tutor because it is my passion. As my experience shows, I have spent the good part of the last 7 years studying and teaching. While teaching at the American University of Beirut, I derived a sense of pleasure and personal satisfaction that I had not experienced before. And I would like to continue experiencing those feelings while helping others learn.
Subject Expertise
English, French, Arabic, Philosophy, History, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Neuroscience, SAT, GRE, Study Skills, Writing