Award-Winning AP World History Tutors Near You

...in Math. I have also enrolled in the graduate teacher certification program at University of Missouri – St. Louis. I plan to get certified in both Math and Social Studies. My experiences, patience, content knowledge and communication skills all make me a great tutor. I have worked with students from the age of 8-18, with students in remedial classes and others in Advanced Placement classes. There are many ways for children to learn. I personally...

...of state standardized tests from 15 to 5 and created new graduation requirements allowing for greater opportunity for post-secondary education. Most recently I worked on a political campaign overseeing 15 counties in a statewide election, developing policy statements for citizens and meeting with state officials. I will attend Texas Tech University in the fall of 2014 where I will be pursuing my juris doctorate. My knowledge extends into a deep understanding of writing and analytical...

...have been tutoring students for the past couple of years. I majored in English literature and minored in French, so humanities subjects (including reading and writing for test prep) are especially fun for me. (Though I am very comfortable teaching math as well). I spent my junior year abroad: first in Montpellier, France, studying French literature and art history, then at the University of Cambridge, studying Shakespeare! I love to travel, and hope to do...

...Academy. As a writing tutor, I strive to create a comfortable and stress-free environment in which a student can explore and develop their topic. After graduating from Connecticut College, I pursued a Fulbright Scholarship, and I spent the 2012-2013 academic year in Germany teaching English to middle and high school students in Dresden. Through this experience, I have developed a strategy for tutoring languages that involves creating a fun and exciting environment where students feel...

I struggled with education in my early years. After learning different methods, approaches, and understandings, I excelled in the classroom. My theory is that everyone can understand the "problem"; it's just a matter of visualizing the solution. I enjoy working with learning disorders and challenges. I look forward to meeting you and your student.

...taking tests. My colleagues constantly wondered at my ability to ace pop quizzes and finals alike. -- they all wondered how I could get consistent high marks without staying up all night studying. Here's a few of my strategies: -- Each test is a game, treat it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we...

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and my Secondary Education Certification. Since graduation, I have had various long term substitute and paraprofessional positions. I have also traveled abroad, which allowed me to teach English to students in Thailand. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I find the most enjoyment in English and History. As an educator, I believe that learning is one of the most important parts of anyone's life. In all...

...word is essential to function in society and that there is no limit to what can be achieved with strong communication skills. My teaching philosophy is that any student can learn and that education does not have to be boring! Teaching requires discovering the student's strengths and passions and tailoring creative educational approaches that connect with the student's interests. My outside activities and interests include theater, improv comedy, color guard, Drum Corps International, reading new...

...a tutor is not to teach someone how to solve a problem or pass a test, but to teach the essential knowledge needed to succeed in a course beyond the raw grade. I believe that through a holistic assessment of a subject, it will be easier for someone to learn how to accomplish tasks related to that subject in the future. I hope to get students to a point where they are self-sustaining.

...to teach as there is often a perception that it's a boring or tedious subject. I really try to break out of that stereotype and make the subject more relevant and interesting for my students. Ultimately, I really like to take the time to get to know my students and work together to help them achieve their goals. In my free time I really love playing volleyball, going to the beach, watching movies, and traveling...

...helps me relate to struggling students because I can often make the Algebra make sense to them the way I had to have it make sense to me. My last tutoring experience was with a special needs girl who I believe really benefited from my services. The mother could not stop telling me how much more confident she was in her ability and how I helped her come out of her shell. I recently finished...

...not seeing results that are commensurate with your effort. That's where I come in! By attacking the problem from a place of understanding and with plenty of enthusiasm, I'll work with you or your student to nail that tough subject, write that perfect essay, or get those top scores. I believe all students are capable of understanding and progression, and that frequently the issue is not with the learner themselves, but the approach to learning....

...are not the ones that are taught the answers, but rather the ones that are taught the skills to get to the answers. This is best demonstrated in Essay Writing, where I may start with a student that is overwhelmed by simply choosing a topic and see that student get to a point where help is wanted only after he or she has finished the first draft. I am a firm believer that every student...

...and truly believe that it is a gift that should be shared with others. I absolutely love to teach! Being able to see a struggling student understand material which they thought to be impossible is one of the greatest feelings in the world. I currently tutor a wide variety of subjects from high school and collegiate level Math to Philosophy and Finance. I also specialize in SAT prep. I have tutored for ten years in...

...range of interests (history, animals, literature, travel, cooking....) I have a Masters in Museum Education and I've worked in various museums and schools with kids and adults of all ages, teaching art, history, English, math, you name it! I get genuinely excited when I learn something new and pass it on to other people, and I try to communicate and share some of my own excitement about learning when I work with students. If you...

...I am a veteran of the publishing industry, having held roles on both sides of the editorial desk in magazine and book publishing. While I am most passionate tutoring English, Writing, and Critical Reading––and have taught them in a multicultural environment––I am a lifelong lover of the study of Psychology and enjoy exploring the world through History, Geography, and Cultural Studies. I am equally passionate about creating an environment where my clients come to embrace...

...also spent many years supporting students in the improvement of study skills, organization and time management. Since I am fluent in two languages and studied a variety of different languages in the past, I like to tutor languages, including English as a Second Language (ESL). My approach to teaching anything is to provide a practical/relevant perspective on the subject so that the student can see how useful it is in everyday life and grow to...

...have taught and tutored children in various ways. My junior year of college I was a religious school teacher for First Graders. During the summer of 2012, I was an intern at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at the Cloister's Museum and Gardens (which is a part of the Medieval Department). Throughout the summer, I led five to six, one hour tours throughout the galleries, teaching students from the ages of five to eighteen, all...

I am a graduate student currently completing a Master's degree and preparing for Law School at UCLA in the fall. I tutor in a variety of subjects but specializes in AP US History, SAT, ACT, and the LSAT. I am comfortable working with younger learners as well as high school, college and adult learners. Teaching students strategies and techniques so they can go into test day confident and prepared is my favorite part of tutoring!

...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 I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with them on Literature, Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography -...