Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...Park. Between degrees, I worked as a Youth Development Professional at an elementary school Boys and Girls Club, which made me appreciate opportunities to teach and mentor students at all ages and at all levels of academic achievement. I am excited to use my own academic training to help students reach their academic potential. I also am a political junkie with a lot of campaign experience, and I love sports and love playing guitar.

...inject fun and humor into learning and am the product of some really excellent educators who I like to think inform my teaching style. My tutoring experience began nearly four years ago when I began working with an organization that helps prepare under-served students for the SAT and the college admissions process. I enjoyed breaking students' preconceived notions about what they could and could not do, and I value the interpersonal relationships with my students...

...I have extensive professional expierence in the political field, most recently working on a Congressional Campaign. I love both history and politics, and so try to make the subjects as fun for the students to learn about as I think they are. Both topics are incredibly complex, so simply memorization is pointless, instead, I try to help my students gain full perspective on the topics, so they learn to enjoy them as well.

...with how much students improved in the class with my help that she wanted to put me next to a student who was struggling so that I could help him too. When students ask me questions, I have an ability to recognize what bits of information the student is missing or what the more appropriate question the student should be asking based on what he/she wants to know about (when you don't understand a topic,...

I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.

Cait Gardiner is a graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University. After substitute teaching in public and private schools for over a year, she fell in love with the career and is pursuing an Accelerated Certification in Teaching. She prioritizes individualized, experiential learning in each session to help every student be their best self.

...I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning"...

...and, not surprisingly, history and politics. I currently teach English at NativeCamp.com and am working to obtain my TEFL certificate. I will help you with your writing, reading, research, and/or historical thinking skills, as well as help you understand complex concepts that may be hard to grasp. It gives me great pleasure when one of my students not only succeeds in their class but comes out of one of my sessions feeling confident they can...

I am a graduate of George Mason University. I received both my Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Global Affairs. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but am most passionate about English, AP classes, and History. These aren't subject that come with formulas and equations and are more exploratory! Learning is an adventure and a great mentor or teacher can be the difference between loving and hating a subject.

...Johns Hopkins University focused on international public policy, human rights and humanitarian research and economics. My doctoral research focuses on public policy in Africa. My dissertation, "Urban Class Structure in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Case Studies from Johannesburg and Tshwane (Pretoria)", is a mixed methods study that investigates class and urban segregation in Johannesburg. Via community engagement, participatory research, and observation, I seek to develop new international class categories that can be utilized in both developed...

...to engaging, fun, and supportive tutors. A quality education opens up a world of opportunity which is something I have experienced firsthand, and I welcome the opportunity to help others access a quality education. In my down time I like to read historical fiction and classic literature, I like to write historical fiction stories, I like to debate (on just about any topic), I like to catch up on television shows, and I like to...

...to that content from grades 7-12, from Geography, Government, Economics, World History among other content related areas. I think that it is necessary to show students/people that they can excel in something other than education and then transfer that to education. Also, being able to create real world relations to events that have already taken place, shows the relevance of the issue. Finally, making the information culturally relevant and emphasizing the importance of the events...

...my bachelors in Psychology from the College of William and Mary. In my tutoring sessions, I hope to capture the basics of the subject, establish an efficient but comfortable schedule, and progress from there according to the student's strengths and weaknesses. This may change depending on the student's needs however, as I understand each student has a different mode of learning. Above all else, having fun and enjoying our lessons is of most importance. I...

...NAVY personnel how to operate submarines and aircraft carriers in a one on one format. Through my experience I have gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see the pride they take in completing difficult tasks. When I'm not working you can usually find me hanging out with my two dogs...

...ability. A strong education has been essential to making me the individual that I am today, and I want to give other students that same opportunity to benefit and advance with education. I have tutored Russian to college-aged students and spent time in high school tutoring other students as well. Furthermore,. I taught music lessons to elementary students for three years during my college years. I am excited to meet new students and to help...

...I am most passionate about Foreign languages and Business. As a former HR Manager, I have had extensive experience working in a corporate environment as well. I am also a pursuing professional actress and filmmaker. I strongly believe that a rich education, be it academically or experienced, leaves a profound impact on one's life, opening doors for an enriched future. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, fitness, and spending time with my dogs.

Hello my name is Justin its a pleasure to meet you. I have Master's degree in history from the University of San Diego. My teaching/tutoring experence includes teaching English abroad in the Republic of Georgia and tutoring athletic students in history for the University of San Diego. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me. I hope to hear from you soon.

...previously tutored fellow students at my high school and undergraduate institution, and led different student groups including the choir. While I enjoy helping other students in many different subjects, my favorites would be history and essay writing. I value the importance of both education and being of service to others, and I firmly believe that learning can be less stressful when it is through one's peers. In my free time I enjoy singing, reading, playing...

...Education, Energy, Environment, and Youth Issues. In my teaching and tutoring, I have worked with students from many backgrounds on several subjects, and in grades K-12. I have served as mentor for the DC College Access Program, helping low income high school seniors stay on track to graduate and matriculate to the college of their choice. In addition to my work in the United States, I have instructed students in India and Ghana.

...ranging from Constitutional and Criminal Law to Employment Discrimination and Bankruptcy Law. I have a deep appreciation for American history, and believe in the guiding words of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes when he said that "a page of history is worth a volume of logic." I also love getting outdoors and hiking in the Middlesex Fells Area, and coaching youth basketball. I am an avid movie goer, Netflix subscriber, and a diehard Boston Celtics, B.C....