Top Social Studies Tutors
Biography
...aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting... Read more
Can also tutor: Geography, History, Quantitative Reasoning and 146 more subjects.
Education
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
- SAT Math: 740
- SAT Verbal: 770
Biography
...English was a second language (ages 5-10). I continued to tutor throughout middle and high school as a 'homework helper' for kids with behavioral and developmental challenges, which required that I teach a range of subjects at various levels with personalized approaches for each student (ages 9-13). While in high school, I completed a challenging AP curriculum and tutored my peers in Biology, Psychology, English, Spanish, and Government at the AP level. As a junior/senior,... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Government, PSAT Mathematics and 29 more subjects.
Education
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
- SAT Math: 720
Biography
...and I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for... Read more
Can also tutor: History, ACT Reading, Writing and 34 more subjects.
Education
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
- SAT Math: 710
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...good teachers and mentors. Education is a field that I hope to pursue as a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way about history and language... Read more
Can also tutor: History, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL, French and 43 more subjects.
Education
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Biography
...worked with succeed provides me with tremendous satisfaction and drives me to continue tutoring. I specialize in tutoring for standardized tests, including the MCAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT, and have scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor the sciences and can cover all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences pose unique and varied... Read more
Can also tutor: Summer, Advanced Placement, Homework Support and 57 more subjects.
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Undergrad, Chemistry - Biochemistry Track
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching... Read more
Can also tutor: AP US Government, History, High School Accounting and 134 more subjects.
Education
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
- Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Biography
...Life Science Physics including labs, Calculus, Biology including labs, and completed an honors thesis for the political science department. I took one gap year between UCLA and medical school where I worked in a Neuroscience and Biophysics Research Lab while TAing (teaching assistant) for several biology courses including LS 2, LS 4, and LS23L (Cells, Tissues and Organs, Genetics, and Intro to Biology Lab). I currently attend Drexel University College of Medicine where I am... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Government, Microeconomics and 48 more subjects.
Education
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Drexel University College of Medicine - Current Grad Student, M.D.
Test Scores
- ACT Reading: 35
Biography
...in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Social Sciences, Pre-Calculus and 51 more subjects.
Education
- Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
- SAT Math: 720
- SAT Verbal: 750
Biography
...am also available to work on college admittance essays and with public speaking. I teach much the way I was taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student the answer, but I will help them realize where they went wrong so they can focus on their mistakes. Especially in mathematical subjects, the true knowledge is in understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the answer is not... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Math, ACT Math and 27 more subjects.
Education
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation (ACT, SAT or AP), or writing... Read more
Can also tutor: History, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB and 38 more subjects.
Education
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
Test Scores
- ACT English: 32
- ACT Math: 34
- ACT Reading: 35
Biography
...I have taken, and succeeded in, a broad range of Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, and am familiar with the latest formats, question varieties, and scoring guidelines of these standardized tests, along with the SAT. My teaching philosophy is to go beyond "teaching to the test". Although test-taking skills are crucial for any assessment, I believe the most valuable thing a tutor can do is to enhance and help develop conceptual understanding... Read more
Can also tutor: Summer, IB Extended Essay, IB History HL and 66 more subjects.
Education
- University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
- SAT Math: 740
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school math skills, college admissions essays, and test preparation. I am confident that by tailoring personalized learning sessions to individual student... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT Writing and Language, Reading, AP Comparative Government and Politics and 34 more subjects.
Education
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests are widely varied and eclectic... Read more
Can also tutor: AP US Government, History, Physics and 104 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 760
Biography
...graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study and improvement based on the student's strengths and challenges. Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, SAT Subject Test in Literature, Public Speaking and 22 more subjects.
Education
- Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities & Political Science
- Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Law
Test Scores
- LSAT: 172
Biography
...and abilities. I enjoy soccer, basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do... Read more
Can also tutor: Geography, SAT Reading, Conversational Spanish and 37 more subjects.
Education
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Test Scores
- SAT Math: 730
- SAT Verbal: 700
- GRE Verbal: 164
Biography
...have a comprehensive understanding of all subjects, and a extensive understanding of English and literature. I scored fives on my English Language and Literature AP exams, and have only continued my English abilities by studying English in college. I also communicate well and can explain material in a way students can understand. More than just teaching material, I encourage and build confidence in students who feel insecure and unable to learn because of past failures... Read more
Can also tutor: History, AP US History, Math and 25 more subjects.
Education
- James Madison University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
- SAT Verbal: 740
- SAT Writing: 710
Biography
...worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention... Read more
Can also tutor: Geography, SAT Subject Test in French with Listening, SAT Subject Tests and 63 more subjects.
Education
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Government, College Essays and 31 more subjects.
Education
- Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Test Scores
- SAT Verbal: 760
- SAT Writing: 720
- GRE Verbal: 163
Biography
...of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always... Read more
Can also tutor: Test Prep, French 1, ACCUPLACER College-Level Math and 92 more subjects.
Education
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
- University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 760
Biography
...Merit Finalist by the College Board for my PSAT and SAT scores. I took nine different AP exams (World History, US History, European History, Physics B, English Lit, English Comp, Biology, Psychology, and Statistics) and thus became very familiar with how those tests work, as well as what goes in to preparing for them, emotionally as well as academically. I graduated in June 2012 as the third in my class of over 600 students and... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, Middle School Math, AP US History and 42 more subjects.
Education
- Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology
Test Scores
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 35
- ACT Reading: 33
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