Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Washington DC

...and I am an experienced and energetic teacher with Varsity Tutors. For children, I believe that learning must be fun. I make sure students are fully engaged by making class interesting and exciting. I have had success with students who are struggling, students who are advanced, student who are on the spectrum, and more. I have a B.A. from George Mason University, as well as a TEFL certification. I'm happy to tutor students of any...

...major in Philosophy and the History of Math and Science, as well as a double minor in the Classics and Comparative Literature. Since graduation, I have been volunteering in local elections and at the Library of Congress, as well as working as a tutor to pursue my passion for teaching and education. I am most passionate about tutoring English Literature, World History and Philosophy, with a personal emphasis on reinforcing good study habits and learning...

...source related to the subject matter at the end. In class, I lecture using the socratic method allowing those who struggle in that format to ask questions or read passages to stay engaged in the class. I believe important concepts are strengthened if they come from not only myself as the teacher, but from another academic source outside of the building. Most importantly, they need to hear them come from themselves and their fellow classmates....

...to the real world, like writing a letter to a congressperson. Additionally, I spent three years as an associate editor for the Harvard Crimson newspaper, a position that granted me experience both writing and editing articles as well as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent hours every week in the dining hall working with writers to copyedit both reported pieces and personal essays. As an editor, I make sure to provide sufficient guidance without overstepping....

...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 essay editing based...

...a Braves fan for as long as I can remember. I enjoy playing fantasy football, and if you ask my wife, I probably enjoy it a little too much. I have a 2 year old border collie/ shepherd mix named Darcy. I love action movies, especially the James Bond series, and I tear through John Grisham books. For my money, there is no better feeling than when a quality fountain pen flows with ease along...

...in Finance and my Masters degree in International Management. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children and adults in Italy, France and China looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, 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...

...and experience. Everybody learns differently, and my job is to communicate information and concepts to students in ways that are most effective for them. History, politics, business management, and marketing are all areas of study most enjoyable to me, and ones I use almost daily. I enjoy relating both theoretical and practical concepts to my students’ own lives so they can learn, appreciate, and retain concepts that are critical to success in the classroom and...

...B &O Railroad Museum. Now, I do not say all of this to show off my credentials, but rather to one, provide an explanation of the subjects I am best fit to tutor in, also to give an understanding of how I teach and tutor. My approach to tutoring is whatever works best for you. Luckily, in a subject like history there is no one way to learn it. I have found some students best...

...ESL. I help students develop their executive function skills to stay organized, and develop healthy, sustainable study habits. I offer coaching for calendaring, effective planner use, Cornell note-taking, folder organization with Google Drive/Classroom, and project planning. I have an MBA and a BA in Art History from the University of Warwick, England. I also attended Venice University, Italy at the Querini Stampalia campus to study Italian Renaissance Art and Culture. I have lived in America...

...Arts in Musical Theatre with a minor in Political Science. I also spent a year at the University of Ghana, studying African politics and drama. For two years, I worked at the White House during the Obama Administration. My policy portfolio included the Arts, 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...

...in the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. An adept leader with strong communication and management skills, I am also An adept leader with strong communication...

...Honor Societies in high school. I also have experience working for Kumon, tutoring younger students ranging from the ages of 4-11. I love seeing the excitement in younger learner's eyes as they see their determination pay off. This is just as wonderful as watching the relief on an older students face as they get through a challenging problem. That's all I want for the students I work with: relief and self confidence in their abilities....

...lessons. I often build slide shows with compelling visuals and video to bring my lessons to life. I love to see my students succeed. I primarily teach English, writing, history, and French. I have a bachelor's degree in political science from Yale University and a master's degree from University of Maryland School of Public Policy. I've worked in communications for the federal government for ten years and I've written a biography of Florida governor and...

...virtual private and group tutoring for all STEM k-12 subjects. My sessions can help students prepare for challenging coursework or tests they plan to take in the upcoming months. I would greatly appreciate it if you reach out to me if you are interested in tutoring / spread the word to anyone who may be interested. I genuinely enjoy teaching and served as a teaching assistant at UVa for several years, as well as created...

...(In-person and Blended) Couses Taught: Grad Statistics, Research Methods, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Philosophy of Science, Educational Psychology, High School (5 years) - Robotics (Arduino, RPi, Vex, etc), 3D Design with Autocad products, 3D Printing (Prusa, Makerbot, Ultimaker and Flashforge printers) using Simplify3D and Curia, Intro and Intermediate Electronics, Product Design and Invention, Animation (Blender), Vex Robotics Team Coach, Geometry, Algebra II, Physical Science, Chemistry Middle School (7 years) - Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Vex Robotics Team...

...students preparing for entrance exams. My approach to teaching is to be collaborative and thorough. I always appreciated teachers who broke things down into simple pieces, explained things in a methodical manner, and never made me feel bad for not understanding right away. So I hope to do the same with all my students. At the end of the day, I aim to help all my students achieve their objectives. I'm a graduate from Georgetown...

I have always been surrounded my teaching my entire life as both my mom and sister are both educators. I have worked in-person with children as both a tutor and as a care-taker for last last several years. Although I am currently pursing an Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of Maryland, I thoroughly enjoy education and hope to help out as much as possible!

...help any student in any level improve their writing skills. Besides that, I took nine AP classes in High School and took six AP tests, receiving scores in the 4-5 level. I have experience working with students from ages 5-19 ears old and am always ready for a challenge. MY goal is to help every student that I tutor confident in the area that they need help in so that they can become self-sufficient in...

...and the LSAT. Those 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...