Alyssa Yarbrough

 
 

Alyssa Yarbrough - Expert Math & Spanish Tutor, Georgetown Ph.D. Student

Alyssa Yarbrough is a highly qualified educator with a unique dual expertise in both STEM and linguistics. A Ph.D. Student in Spanish Linguistics at Georgetown University, she also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Kansas. This diverse background allows her to tutor a wide range of subjects, from advanced Spanish and language proficiency exams to foundational math and statistics.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Spanish: All levels (Conversational, Grammar, Task-Based).

  • Mathematics: Holds a B.S. in Mathematics.

  • Statistics & Programming: Proficient in R, Python, and SPSS.

  • Language Assessment: Serves as a Spanish Oral Proficiency Exam Evaluator and a Rater of Medical Language Exams.

  • International Education: Works as a Program Officer, supporting international exchange students.

  • Research & Academic Writing

Teaching Philosophy:

"I focus on a conversational and task-based approach to learning, which facilitates the practical acquisition of language and key academic concepts. My goal is to equip students with strong analytical skills and to provide individually-tailored feedback, enabling them to confidently achieve fluency and master complex subjects."

What Makes Alyssa Special:

  • Georgetown Ph.D. Student: She is currently a Doctor of Philosophy student in Spanish Linguistics at Georgetown University (expected 2026).

  • University-Level Instructor: Alyssa served as a Spanish Instructor at Georgetown University for five years (2020-2025), teaching undergraduate students.

  • Expert Language Evaluator: She has professional experience as a Spanish Oral Proficiency Exam Evaluator for Georgetown and as a Rater of Medical Language Exams for Canopy.

  • Dual Background (STEM & Humanities): With a B.S. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Linguistics, she is equally comfortable tutoring math, statistics, and Spanish.

  • Professional Mentor: As a Program Officer, she supports international exchange teachers and serves as an instructor for Civic Education Workshops for international students.

Education & Achievements:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish Linguistics (in progress), Georgetown University

  • Master of Science in Spanish Linguistics, Georgetown University

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Kansas

  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, University of Kansas

  • Spanish Instructor, Georgetown University (2020-2025)

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