Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Baltimore, MD

...My name is Ellis McKennie and I am excited for the opportunity to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors! I am a former college football player at the University of Maryland. I recently graduated from law school and live in Washington, DC where I work as an attorney for a big law firm. I am excited to have the opportunity to tutor students in areas where I have had a great deal of experience and...

...number of different fields. My specialties are in GRE and SAT prep, and I have experience tutoring in both verbal and quantitative fields. I understand many of the tactics necessary to achieve high scores in these exams. With my education in business, I can also tutor in statistics, business analytics, and most healthcare management related topics. I believe that my main strength is being able to break complex ideas down into their constituent parts, and...

...Literature, History, Psychology, Sociology and French. I have tutored variously-aged students in different subjects: high school students in English and the SAT Critical Reading and Writing sections; elementary school children in literacy; and adults in basic math. I have also taught World Religions to students at the Columbia University High School Summer Program, and creative writing/literature to high schoolers at the Young Writers Workshop at University of Virginia, as well as to adults in workshops...

...and tutoring style revolves around the idea: "You can do hard things!" I am comfortable being as hands-on as you would like and need, but my goal is to help others build academic confidence and independence in their own abilities so that they will be better served in the entirety of their academic careers, not just with the subject in which I am tutoring. I work hard with each student to help not only myself...

...mostly on grades 3-12. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from Syracuse University and a Master's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Education Policy. The focus of my past research and tutoring has been on assisting struggling students to reach their full potential. Although I have experience in tutoring many topics, I believe my true success has been working with students in English, Social Studies, and study and...

...a BA in International Relations and Latin American Studies from Austin College and a Master's in International Development Studies from the London School of Economics. I am currently studying for a second Master's in International Affairs from American University. I have 4 years of experience as a private tutor and 2 years of experience teaching English as a Foreign Language in South Korea. I love teaching others and watching them grow! I believe that everyone can...

...Analytics with a double minor in Biotechnology and Economics. Next year, I will be at the University of Michigan pursuing a Master's degree in Financial Engineering. I am fortunate to have a wide range of experience in teaching quantitative subjects (pre-algebra, algebra I/II, pre-calculus, calculus I/II/III, statistics, and economics), along with SAT & GMAT test prep experience. Additionally, I serve as a senior teaching assistant in Georgetown's finance department teaching introductory financial management to underclassmen.

...I have a diverse portfolio of methods to teach a skill to ensure mastery. As always, I love getting to know my students, to first treat them as a person. This strong relationship is a foundation to building mastery in a new skill together. As a math major, I have had a lot of coursework done in understanding mathematics. I have scored an 800 on SAT Math, an 800 on SAT Math II, and a...

...helping the students. It is amazing to see the progress students make during sessions, over several sessions, or when students report success in their targeted classes. I am always ecstatic at the excitement students have once the necessary or new information clicks and they are able to move forward in their studies. I am a great tutor because I am sensitive to students' needs and assess where they are academically in order to create an...

I tutor American history, political science, US government, reading, and writing. I am a graduate of the University of Delaware and the University of Maryland. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I've tutored, taught, and written. Most recently, I've worked for a US senator on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

...to walk students through demonstrations of proofs to deepen their understanding and their ability to apply the theorem or formula in question. My second most commonly tutored subject is English, particularly grammar. As a linguistics major, I have a nuanced understanding of how grammar works and, further, of how to conceptualize it and explain it in terms that a student will understand. When a student is having difficulty with a grammatical concept, I begin by...

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I received my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and will soon receive my Master's of Arts from Howard University. I specialize in tutoring English literature and history. As a historian, history is my strongest subject, as I generally teach historical topics as a narrative rather than just facts. I believe that identifying what a student's interests are, and how they learn the best, can improve their understanding of subjects. I...

...and storytellers. With a background in public policy and government, I am passionate about using data to drive meaningful, real-world change. I hold a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the College of William and Mary, and a Data Science Certificate from Georgetown University. Through my academic training and professional experience, I have developed expertise in a range of data analysis tools and approaches, and learned...

...in Microbiology/Immunology and Public Health, where I was on the pre-med track. Since completing my bachelors degree, I have recently completed my Masters in Physiology from Georgetown University. Aside from my academics, I am incredibly passionate about serving underprivileged communities and working with health equity. At the University of Miami, I created a health education program for K-12 students and worked avidly in leadership and service roles in the community. From my experience teaching health...

...where I study International Relations and International Law. I tutor English, History, Politics, and Government, and I can assist students in preparing for a number of AP Exams. As lots of the coursework for my degree centers around Politics and International Relations, I most enjoy tutoring Politics or Government, although I am also a self-proclaimed History enthusiast! I recently completed my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification, equipping me to teach English at...

...will help you make it into one you will be proud to submit. I have a Master's in English and have been teaching for over 20 years. Recently, I took a Saga coaching course to hone my tutoring skills. My tutoring style is learner centered and the first thing I do in our session is boost your confidence. I am patient and I like for you to ask me any questions you have. I want...

...Kenyon College. With every student, I strive to connect with them on both a personal and an academic level, thereby creating a mutually respectful relationship dynamic and a calming & constructive learning environment. As someone who struggled academically as a kid, I address any anxieties and insecurities with the utmost compassion and understanding and work with the student to overcome them. I am also available for college guidance counseling, college interview coaching, and Common Application...

I am a graduate of The College of William and Mary, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Religious Studies. While at school, I worked at the TutorZone, William and Mary's tutoring headquarters. I took 4-semesters worth of Italian and studied abroad in Italy. I tutor in History, Religion, English, and Italian. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and listening to Broadway music.

...and exploring the possibility of either teaching math or social studies. I am passionate about education, and I want to some day become a teacher because I feel that teachers (and tutors) can make such an important difference in people's lives. While I may be young, I have a great deal of tutoring experience through a program at my high school, the Teacher Academy of Maryland. In this program, I took two classes on education...