Online Geography Tutor Jennifer
Jennifer
Geography Ph.D.
$39/hr
As a passionate, experienced and trained geography educator, I bring landscapes to life, transforming theory into real-world understanding. Through my enthusiasm and dedication, students are inspired to become geographical thinkers as they don’t just learn about the world—they experience it, one lesson at a time! I encourage thinking, discourse and exploration while helping students acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to be highly successful in their respective examinations.
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Pennsylvania State University - Geography - Ph.D.
As a passionate, experienced and trained geography educator, I bring landscapes to life, transforming theory into real-world understanding. Through my enthusiasm and dedication, students are inspired to become geographical thinkers as they don’t just learn about the world—they experience it, one lesson at a time! I encourage thinking, discourse and exploration while helping students acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to be highly successful in their respective examinations.
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About Me
I have been an educator for over 30 years, having taught primary, secondary and tertiary level students over the span of my career. I hold a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, USA where my research was focused on geography education and how best to help students develop geographical thinking and skills. I also hold a M.Sc. with Distinction in Urban Planning and Development from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (Trinidad), a B.A. with Honours in Geography from The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus (Jamaica) and a Teacher’s Diploma. I am also a TEFL trained tutor.
From a geographical perspective, aside from my interest in how students learn and understand geography, I would consider myself a human geographer with an interest in migration studies, urbanization, community development, environmental management, disaster preparedness and issues affecting Small Island Developing States.
As an educator, I am a firm believer in student-centered learning and the use of technology as an effective tool to enhance the teaching-learning process. My desire has always been to make a positive impact, not just on my students' academic achievements, but on their holistic development and to instill a lifelong love for learning.
Tutor Experience
PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL & GRADES 4 & 5 TEACHER
Hope Academy Preparatory School • Sangre Grande, Trinidad
LECTURER - HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
The University of the West Indies • St. Augustine, Trinidad
Undergraduate BSc and BA programme in Geography
GEOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR 1
The University of the West Indies • St. Augustine, Trinidad
Undergraduate BSc and BA programme in Geography
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT (GEOGRAPHY)
The Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA., U.S.A.
Undergraduate BSc programme in Earth and Mineral Sciences
SECONDARY SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY TEACHER • FEB. 2004— AUG. 2006
Ministry of Education • Port of Spain, Trinidad
Taught Geography from Grades 6 to 12 (including GCSE and GCE Geography students)
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER (GRADE I) • SEPT. 1993— FEB. 2004
Ministry of Education • Port of Spain, Trinidad
Taught students from Grades 1 to 5
Courses taught:
GEOG 1131 Human Geography 1: Population, Migration and Settlement
GEOG 1132 Human Geography 2: World Economy, Agriculture and Food
GEOG 2013 Geography Research Methods
GEOG 2014 Geographies of Food
GEOG 2015 Discourses of Development and Globalisation
GEOG 2016 Introduction to Urban Geography
GEOG 3116 Geographies of the Caribbean
GEOG 3305 Planning, Development and Sustainability
GEOG 3110 Research Project
Approach and Pedagogy to Teaching Geography:
My pedagogical approach is grounded in student-centered learning, where learners take an active role in their education, exploring geography through inquiry, discovery, and meaningful real-world connections. My classes foster active engagement by integrating experiential learning, collaborative discussions, technology, and hands-on activities that bring geographic concepts to life. My approach to assessment ensures mastery of concepts, through the use of diverse evaluation methods to assess learning, track progress, provide meaningful feedback, and refine instruction. Through these practices, I have been able to cultivate deep learning, empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary to understand and navigate the complexities of our geographical world.
Topic Expertise
I am well versed and more than capable of teaching all geography related content/concepts at the secondary school level up to the Ordinary (O') Level examinations, including GCSE, IGCSE and CSEC.
Specific topics I can cover would include, but definitely not be limited to:
Physical Geography - plate tectonics, fluvial and costal systems, coral reefs, karst topography, weather and climate
Human Geography - population dynamics, migration, functions of cities, agriculture, economic activity, trade, tourism
Human Environment - environmental pollution, natural hazards, disaster preparedness, sustainability
Map Reading - grid reference, latitude and longitude, gradient, contours, relief, land use, settlement patterns
Tutoring Subjects
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Qualifications
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA,, U.S.A.
MASTERS OF SCIENCE (DISTINCTION)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad
BACHELOR OF ARTS - GEOGRAPHY
(FIRST CLASS HONOURS)
The University of the West Indies
Mona Campus, Jamaica
TEACHER’S DIPLOMA
(DISTINCTION)
Valsayn Teachers’ College
Valsayn, Trinidad
CERTIFICATE
TQUK LEVEL 5 - TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Premier TEFL
Cork, Ireland
CERTIFICATE
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED LEARNING
Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University
Canada
CERTIFICATE
BLENDED LEARNING PRACTICE
Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University
Canada
CERTIFICATE
UNDERSTANDING OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Commonwealth of Learning
Canada
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