Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Maryland

...University and the University of Arizona. I received a master's and bachelor's in International Relations and Chinese. Over the past ten years I have tutored students in my free time, helping kindergarten and elementary school students with their reading and writing skills, middle school students with math, and high school students with English, essay writing, history, and other social studies classes. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English,...

...and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's tutoring center. I specialized in College Algebra and essay composition, but worked on many other subjects as well, including organizational skills and study habits. After a year of working at the college I started at the local high school in an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. There...

...who I have tutored in the past have shown remarkable improvement in their grades and test scores. I try to use mnemonic devices to help students remember important information, and I'm extremely patient since I know that some students take a little while to grasp certain concepts. Outside of academics, I'm a huge sports fan (mainly basketball and football). I play on a variety of rec league teams, I run 4-5 times per week, and...

...examination.) I provide all students with mini quizzes, problem sets, and flashcards to keep their skills fresh while also keeping them actively engaged. I also encourage them to relax and reward them for good results. Some choose Starbucks frappuccinos, some choose pizza delivery, and one girl insisted I come shopping with her after the session and offer fashion tips, though thats usually not in the job description. The direction that my experience with each student...

...Recently, I returned to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente. I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like to teach them to become more independent by showing...

...BA in political science, MA in international affairs, and current MPH studies at Yale, I have developed strong research, writing, and communication skills that serve me well as a tutor. In my role as a government relations professional, I simplify complex policy issues for clients, a skill I apply when tutoring students in various subjects. I enjoy making learning accessible and empowering students to reach their full potential. Tutoring allows me to share my love...

Hello! I'm Patrick, and I have a passion for teaching. I have particular expertise with languagesI've studied Spanish for over a decade and just returned from a year of living in Spain. I also have experience teaching English as a second language, and I'm comfortable teaching grammar, speaking, listening, and writing skills. Additionally, I have experience with editing essays and strong background in several other subjects including History, Reading, Literature, and Politics. I would be...

Education is a third career for me after extensive experience in international diplomacy and the investing world. I am a graduate level instructor for an online university in international relations, law and business plus public sector management and communications. I also tutor secondary and middle school students in reading, writing and SAT/ACT test prep (non-math). I have worked successfully with TOEFL students.

...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 essay editing based on experience working in...

As a lifelong student and newly emerging teacher of many areas of discipline, I not only want to help you find your own unique way of learning, which will allow the subject to become fun and interesting. Whether it is understanding languages, history, science, or math, I will make the material understandable and enjoyable!

...experience in history, reading, english, writing, science, and math. I always seek to support my students in meeting and exceeding their academic goals. I love working with all students, no matter their experiences and backgrounds. I believe in the importance of education and in particular in the importance of providing top quality educational opportunity for all students. I hope to instill the love of learning and growth in all of my students and those that...

I am a third year student at Duke University planning to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy on the pre-law track. I love to engage with students and aid them in their path to success in the academic world. While I have tutored students in a broad range of subjects, I specifically enjoy teaching Math, Science, and English. In regards to standardized testing, I enjoy tutoring for the mathematics portion of the exam....

...and a student-first mindset to every tutoring session. While I tutor a range of subjects, I specialize in History, Politics, English, Writing, Reading, and Law. These subjects matter deeply to me, not just because they've been central to my education and career, but because I believe they are essential for understanding the world we live in today. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading fantasy novels, watching movies and TV shows, and spending time outdoors doing...

...my personality is warm, kind, humorous, and patient. I will meet your child at his or her current level and work with them until they feel confident with the subject matter and meet or exceed academic standards. I have a B.A. in Art and M.A.T in Museum Education that taught me to approach challenges with creativity. Before becoming a classroom teacher I taught museum and community programs to both children and adults. I am particularly...

...it. I have found some students best work with film, images and music to learn the subject. Some students only need a book or notes and they can learn that way. Some need to go to actual historic sights, and some students need a combination of learning approaches. As your tutor I will use my past experiences, knowledge, and flexibility to best help you learn and comprehend the information being given. As stated before, my...

...years of experience tutoring high school students in humanities subjects and academic essay writing through online mediums, particularly zoom, and I'm excited to keep doing so through Varsity Tutors. I am currently a freshman at the George Washington University in Washington D.C. studying international affairs and Arabic, and I will primarily be focusing on tutoring students in academic and research essay writing, and humanities subjects. My teaching style seeks to foster student independence and growth....

...abilities, and have spent my time in college doing just that. I have a great deal of experience working with different personalities, learning styles, and comprehension levels. When tutoring students, I like to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I've had my fair share of terrible teachers (haven't we all?!) and my goal is to remind my students that learning can actually be fun. I am adaptable, reliable and hardworking, and my first priority...

...teaching foreign language as my grandfather taught Spanish at Berkeley in California and my mother taught high school Russian and English. My approach to teaching language to others and to learning on my own is one based on identifying key principles and concepts while simultaneously providing examples and explanations to further illustrate and explain these ideas. Being thorough is key! In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my eight month old daughter, Delilah,...

...at 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...

...English speakers) and an introductory history course. These experiences have taught me that the most important approach to education is empathy and seeking to meet the student at their level, no matter where they are, and building from there. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I am most experienced with conversational language learning, essay writing help, study tactics, and actively engaging with historical documents. Looking forward to getting to know you!