Award-Winning AP United States History Tutors

...University of Georgia. My favorite area of study is languages, such as Spanish and Arabic. I have strengths in Reading Comprehension, the Spanish language, Mathematics and Sciences. I have several years of experience in tutoring high school students and I find this experience of helping others to learn very enjoyable and rewarding. When not in class or studying, I like to cook or read to wind down. I also love drawing stills of the world...

...our clients. I believe that once a student understands something at the conceptual level, he or she will be much better prepared for the topic, not only in the specific test we are preparing for, but anywhere else it may come up. Memorizing words or equations might help somebody in the short term, but understanding why that word means what it means, or what an equation is actually depicting is worth the extra effort. Besides...

...a refreshing back-seat approach to hopefully engage you or your young learner in the material involved. What is this 'back-seat' approach? The back seat approach is a method of going through material but rather than set strict quotas for a student. I work with the student to help them with whatever problem they may have. It works because the student doesn't realize that they are being guided in the long run, but gradually the student...

...I was also politically active: I taught a weekly civics class to middle school students, ran a successful campaign for state representative, and volunteered for other statewide races. Currently, I lead post-production on a documentary web series, and I look forward to a life creating socially conscious films and plays. Few challenges animate me more than teaching Literature, Writing, History, and how to prepare for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. No matter how tough...

...preparatory classes focused on argumentative style essays and mathematical analysis essays. I taught group classes of children, teenagers, and adults, and I also was engaged as a private tutor through the language school where I was employed. I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Arlington working towards my Masters in Linguistics, which I intend to use to continue teaching English language at a private or public school. I am also employed...

...school, I had rewarding experiences teaching younger people about their fourth amendment protections (protections against search and seizure) in high schools and middle schools. I took AP U.S. History in high school and received a 5 on the exam. Accordingly, I've always been interested in history, social studies and government. I tutor essay prep, public speaking and study skills. I'm a person who is legally blindas a resultI've had to utilize different learning styles throughout...

...President of my A Cappella group and I am very passionate about the theater arts. Since graduation, I have worked closely with students. This summer, I taught an intensive SAT Math class. As someone who has taken a lot of standardized tests, I understand how important they are and the means necessary to succeed. As a Tutor, I serve not only as a Teacher, Mentor, and motivator but, also as a cheerleader. When you succeed,...

...a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about history, particularly U.S. History, and Women and Gender Studies. I have also worked with students to develop and hone their writing skills for standardized tests, college and graduate school application essays, and academic papers. I believe that learning and writing should be exciting and enjoyable rather than frustrating and boring, and I hope to support students in their own journey to discover the joy in...

...in education and history. I have had the chance to participate in a number of community service organizations, including ProjectEDU and Temple's Pan-African Studies Community Education Program providing individualized instruction as well as classes for adult learners. This, along with my four years as a GED tutor, has allowed me to gain valuable experience in community-based education. I hold certificates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Social Studies (Grades 7-12) and English (Grades 7-12)....

...my senior year of college I traveled in central Brazil studying sustainable agriculture and Portuguese. I have significant classroom teaching experience; I hold an elementary education teaching license in Massachusetts. I have worked with students from pre-school through sixth grade as a student and lead teacher and have tutored at the middle school and high school level. Additionally, I have significant essay drafting, editing, and research experience. I am a published academic author in the...