Award-Winning AP World History Tutors serving Indianapolis, IN

...core of my teaching philosophy is the idea that anyone can learn anything, so long as the instructor is willing to teach to the student's style of learning. Most subjects came easily to me, but I hit a wall with math in middle school and just never seemed to be able to get it to 'click.' Then, I had a very patient teacher who helped me figure out how I could learn math, and it...

Hello, my name is Idalius Shephard, and I recently graduated from Indiana University of Bloomington. My degree is in International Studies, and I have a minor as well in Spanish. I believe that knowledge is power, and sharing knowledge is a gift.

Teaching is about more than the content. It is about building better people. I look forward to working with you and all that I ask is that you come in with an open mind to what we are going to discuss.... Everyone learns in a little bit different way, and we all learn at different speeds. As a teacher, my job is to help coach you to find those individual ways to succeed and learn from...

I try to make tutoring as productive and fun as possible.... In a first session I would try to find out the student's goal and assess what their current strengths and weaknesses are in regard to that goal.

...and writing from the University of Indianapolis, and minored in Spanish. For the last year, I taught K-12 in San Francisco's Bay Area, qualified for every subject excluding math. For nearly two years now I've worked as an academic researcher and writer for clients ranging from university boards, professors, and individual students. Currently, I am enrolled in a master's program for teaching and instruction, and plan to continue indulging my passion for education upon graduation....

...those navigating the complexities of language acquisition. My tenure in a self-contained classroom environment, as well as my years as a substitute teacher, has honed my capacity to meet the unique needs of each student. My current role as a resource room teacher collaborating on math instruction has further solidified my resolve to specialize in this area and solidified my expertise. My educational journey began at the University of Louisville, leading to Indiana University, where...

...of communication and social issues is fundamental to our society's growth and development. As a tutor, I try to identify the strengths and motivations of my students in order to find out ways to help students identify with the subject matter. I find that identification of the material with concrete examples or applications makes any subject more interesting, and easier to learn. Outside of work, I am interested in technology and education issues, and I...

I have been a certified teacher for over 20 years. I believe learning can be fun and engaging. Let's build a relationship as life long learners together.

...two Masters degrees, one in Music Performance and the other is in Teaching. My Bachelors degree is in History with a minor in Music. I am currently working on my Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Louisville. I enjoy tutoring any topic related to music and history. I find both areas to be a joy to work in, and I can help students see things from different perspectives. My teaching style consists...

Learning is a journey not a destination.

...only cause their grades to rise but you will also see a improvement in behavior and their social environment. I want students to not only be successful in their subject, test, but and more importantly gain their own ability to be successful in life. I believe in open communication and feedback from parents and caregivers. I see every new interaction I have with a student is an opportunity for me to experience growth, knowledge, and...

Amy Grove is an art historian, Holocaust historian, museum program developer, and collector of art. She has taught at various universities, led an internationally acclaimed art gallery, and worked with top Holocaust art scholars around the world concerning issues related to WWII Era provenance. In addition to her work in the field of art history, Amy has led curation, programming & exhibit development initiatives at numerous museums. Amy enjoys sharing her passion for all things...

I have three years of tutoring experience in standardized test prep through various tutoring companies Not only do I have a great time tutoring, but I find that as a general benefit, it serves to keep my reasoning and communication skills sharp, which is useful to my professional development.

...variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels, pre-school age through university and business levels. I implement diverse approaches to ensure both language and academic success. I enjoy developing interest of students in French language and bring about cultural awareness .I have excellent command over French , as it is my native language. I was perfectly tri-lingual by the age of five. I have had the opportunity through...

Learning can be a challenge, but that's ok. No one is great at every facet of school or of life. Asking for help when you need it is always the best option. I would love to help out any student struggling with the subjects listed on my profile.

...and reading. I work, by-in-large, with students one-on-one or in small group, so I have about a year in a tutor-like setting. I also have extensive working with both high school and middle school students because I've been involved in my church's youth group for more than 10 years now. While I can tutor middle school-level math, reading and literature, I prefer to tutor Social Studies' subjects and writing. I believe strongly that the importance...

I have taught college-level statistics, sociology, and psychology for 15 years. I have significant experience helping students understand statistics and apply it to the social sciences.

...History and Political Science minors. My first two years at Purdue however I was an Aerospace Engineering Major. Through college I worked as a Supplemental Instruction Leader for General Chemistry. Currently I am a coach at Carmel Swim Club who loves photography, fantasy sports, reading, and writing. My favorite topics to tutor are History and Science, plus I have experience in Math, Stats, and Economics. I firmly believe that the best way to tutor is...

I believe in meetings learners where they are and finding where the frustration or struggle lie. Learning what needs to be studied and how removes the burden of having to know everything about every single subject. In a world full of instant access to information, learning how to find relative information and use it replaces pure memorization and repetition.

...I received my Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and International Studies. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, through Europe and Asia. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Graduate Test Prep, and writing. My GRE scores were above the 90th percentile and I was subsequently accepted to renowned institutions such as Yale, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins among others. I wanted to take my experience...