My name is Christina Pan. I'm a Georgetown student currently studying abroad at Waseda University in Tokyo, majoring in Comparative Literature and Philosophy. I offer online tutoring in Literature, Philosophy, Essay Editing, and SAT Prep. My literary focus is in Chinese, Japanese, and Russian literature, and on the philosophy side, I work primarily in aesthetics and phenomenology. If you're looking for a tutor who can offer something beyond the standard curriculum, that's where I come in. I am fluent in Mandarin and would be happy to teach combined subjects in Mandarin (for example, tutoring Math in Mandarin). I have professional experience editing college admissions essays through Solomon Admissions Consulting, and a background tutoring gifted kids on the spectrum as well as students who have experienced trauma. I'm attuned to the fact that every student learns differently, and I adjust accordingly. I’ve also taught elementary school math through Teach for America. I also write creatively and have experience in publishing in literary magazines, if you’re interested in writing short stories or poetry. If you have an essay or creative piece you're working through, I'm happy to be a second set of eyes. At Georgetown, I worked as a Philosophy transcriptionist for a Professor and as a barista, and I also do some work as a graphic designer. I graduated from Stuyvesant High School in NYC and can also help with the SHSAT.
Christina works with students from the following schools:
Christina offers in-person tutoring on or near the Georgetown University campus for families across Washington DC, Georgetown Washington DC, Arlington Virginia, Rosslyn Virginia, Bethesda Maryland, Chevy Chase Maryland, District of Columbia, Arlington County Virginia, Montgomery County Marlyand.
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Occasionally, if the student lives very close to the tutor's campus. Most sessions take place on or near the college campus or online. This keeps sessions in an academically focused environment — which tends to produce better results.
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That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Christina will identify the specific gaps, focus sessions on them, and adjust as the student progresses. Families who stick to a weekly schedule typically see meaningful progress within four to six weeks.
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