Award-Winning AP World History Tutors serving Marion County, IN

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.

...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.

...but also guiding them to a greater appreciation for their education, especially in the area of history and Latin. In my two years as a teacher I have found that often a student gains far more from the one-to-one experiences. I look forward to the opportunity to bring out the best in each student in...

...Then, I had a very patient teacher who helped me figure out how I could learn math, and it was like the wall crashed down. I would love to see every teacher have to teach his or her worst subject for a couple of years, in order to figure out how to become a better...

...back up their statements with facts. By examining the past, students learn so much more about the present, as well as develop the abilities to use logic, problem-solve, assess evidence and conflicting interpretations, and understand past examples of change. These abilities transition into working life skills as well as develop responsible public behavior no matter...

...about the world and how it works with others. Although my expertise lies in the humanities, I also enjoy tutoring students in math and the sciences, and I am comfortable and have experience tutoring students in math and science up through a high school education level. I have a Bachelor's of Arts in History and...

...clarify their understanding of difficult theoretical or philosophical concepts. I value helping students work out the answer for themselves. Im animated in my study tactics, employing charades, word games and silly stories alongside careful summary and review to help concepts stick. As a writer, I read other peoples creative work with an eye both for...

...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 to focus on learning strategies that will carry on for the rest of their life, and I do my...

...accepted to renowned institutions such as Yale, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins among others. I wanted to take my experience studying for the exam and assist other students. In my experience, I like using innovative methods to study for exams and tailoring the methods to each student. I am a firm believer in the power of...

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.

...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 of History, as a subject, lies in being able to see oneself in not only the historical record, but...

...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 understanding of myself and the world I actively interact with. I welcome students of all ages and knowledge levels....

...learning disabilities, including ADD/ADHD. I have helped students in all levels of courses, including honors and AP levels. My tutoring methods focus on customizing my lesson plan to what works best for that particular student. There are several ways to teach any one concept, and I focus on finding what will work best for that...

...arts courses because I believe a solid understanding 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...