Top Social Studies Tutors
Biography
...time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are studying and make it their own. By building an understanding of a subject based on the individual student's strengths, my goal is to help students achieve a lasting mastery that will be available to them throughout their academic career and beyond. Read more
Can also tutor: Government, AP US Government, History and 78 more subjects.
Education
- Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Biography
I graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering and an MD. I've also done some masters courses in Biomed at Johns Hopkins and taught people from grade school to fellow physicians. I believe that the best knowledge comes from deep understanding of fundamental principles and building things up from there. I lean heavy towards science but am very appreciative of the humanities subjects and am happy to help students with either. Read more
Can also tutor: History, Algebra, Pharmacology and 108 more subjects.
Education
- Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Drexel University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Biography
...places, peoples, and cultures both near and far that I learned young while describing my family history - with a father from Cape Town, South Africa, and a mother from New Orleans - to others. Tutoring mathematics (and standardized tests) means breaking an idea down to its most basic parts, figuring out why and how it works in a way that brings great improvement in both understanding and practical performance. In my spare time, I... Read more
Can also tutor: Geography, History, College Level American History and 33 more subjects.
Education
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
Test Scores
- GRE Quantitative: 163
- GRE Verbal: 169
Biography
...subject matter! I have extensive and recent experience with tutoring, whether for the ACT or for Algebra I. During my senior year of high school, I worked at Mathnasium, tutoring children of all ages in mathematical topics ranging from counting to calculus. Furthermore, I currently volunteer weekly in "Latino Achievers", a group that allows me to provide free ACT tutoring for students in Nashville schools.I also hope to receive certification soon to teach English as... Read more
Can also tutor: History, FCAT 2.0, English Grammar and Syntax and 38 more subjects.
Education
- Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 31
Biography
I think that access to education is deeply important to every student and part of that access is having lessons personalized to each student. To teach well, a tutor has to find different ways to communicate concepts to different people. Read more
Can also tutor: History, Geography, Test Prep and 63 more subjects.
Education
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Test Scores
- LSAT: 178
Biography
...Literature, and Computer Science). In high school, I was president of the debate team and on student council all 4 years. Currently, I am working toward an MD at Stanford University. I am happy to help with MCAT, SAT, SAT subject, AP test prep, and general academic subjects. Throughout my 8 years of experiencing tutoring middle school and high school students, I aim to help students raise their test scores through targeting points of weakness... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Government, AP US Government and 60 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...ACT reading and writing sections, and I can help students improve their scores by walking them through practice questions AND giving them my own testing strategies. I know the SAT and ACT can be stressful for students, but I prepare them so that they walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I have much experience tutoring languages. I am fluent in Spanish and have studied in both Argentina and Spain, so I can... Read more
Can also tutor: ACT, ERB CPAA, Test Prep and 38 more subjects.
Education
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Biography
...moment when a student starts connecting ideas and historical events and themes. I sincerely feel that the education system is one of, if not THE most important systems in the world today and cannot wait to see how it evolves and changes in the 21st century. If I can leave any of my students with just one thing, it would be a better sense of confidence and excitement about education and learning. Through Varsity, I... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Geography, College World History and 45 more subjects.
Education
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, History
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Reading: 36
Biography
...graduate school in a variety of subjects. I am enthusiastic about reading comprehension, a broad range of writing styles, dissertation writing, organization and study skills, leadership and business subjects, social sciences, and research, and other subjects. I am also comfortable working with people diagnosed with disabilities. Learning is a process where a foundation of knowledge is laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Business Enterprise and 46 more subjects.
Education
- Bates College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Cairn University - Master of Science, Organizational Leadership
- Walden University - Doctor of Philosophy, Public Administration
Biography
...and helping them have the best experience at sleepaway camp. In addition, I transitioned into academic tutoring during college. I served as a teaching assistant for three college geoscience courses while pursuing my bachelors in geology, and these roles helped hone my skills in explaining concepts, presenting information and ideas, and connecting with students to help better understand how to aid their learning. For my work as a teaching assistant, I was awarded the 2015... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Geography, English Grammar and Syntax and 39 more subjects.
Education
- Brown University - Bachelors, Geosciences
Biography
...turn has taught me how to do the same for my students. I focus on conceptual understanding and pattern recognition in all of my sessions, rather than "tricks" or rote memorization. These skills require practice, but they are absolutely critical to building a strong foundation for future learning. That's why I go to the effort to include background information and explain the lower levels of abstraction that so often make the difference between memorizing *facts*... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Government, Middle School Social Studies and 117 more subjects.
Education
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...learning styles to accelerate their learning process. For example, I incorporate music and film when I know it can expand the technical into the real. This allows the student to attach schoolwork to real life as it is experienced by native speakers of the target language. In all English and History-related subjects, I use my knowledge and deep love for world history and literature to encourage focused research. I couple this with contextual information. Again,... Read more
Can also tutor: History, AP United States History, Spanish 3 and 56 more subjects.
Education
- Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
Test Scores
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Reading: 32
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Biography
...kind of learner a student is. I believe that education is power and that the best way to empower someone is to teach them. I grew up in Long Island, New York and graduated high school with an IB Diploma in 2010. After high school, I headed down south to North Carolina where I studied at Duke University. I created my own interdisciplinary major and graduated in May 2014. During my time in college, I... Read more
Can also tutor: Public Speaking, Social Sciences, Reading and 29 more subjects.
Education
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
Test Scores
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Reading: 33
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Biography
I graduated from Princeton University this past June. I got a BA in History and my NJ teaching credential for middle and high school English. I love working with young people and have experience with the humanities, writing, reading, and test prep. Outside of teaching, reading, and writing, I sing Hindustani classical music, listen to a lot of music, run, and bind books. Read more
Can also tutor: History, SAT Subject Tests, Literature and 28 more subjects.
Education
- Princeton University - Bachelors, History
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
Biography
I'm a college junior majoring in Creative Writing and Comparative Literature at Emory University. I've worked as a student assistant at the Benjamin Franklin Academy in French and English, and I have ample experience helping students one-on-one or in small groups. I'd like to someday become an English professor. When I'm not tutoring, I love playing board games with my friends, seeing local music or curling up with a good book. Read more
Can also tutor: World Literature, Creative Writing and 56 more subjects.
Education
- Emory University - Current Undergrad Student, Creative Writing
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Reading: 35
Biography
...ACT. I find tutoring to be a very rewarding experience not just for myself but for my students- especially when I see the "light bulb" go off in someone's head and a concept that has been giving difficulties is finally understood! My teaching approach is very flexible and catered to the individual that I am working with because I believe that everyone has their own preferences and different learning styles. I try to present information... Read more
Can also tutor: History, High School Physics, PSAT and 65 more subjects.
Education
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
- SAT Math: 720
- SAT Verbal: 720
Biography
...and training other corps members in specific skills while in AmeriCorps, and in my various roles in the games industry, I put together and led a variety of training sessions for new hires, as well as provided coaching and mentoring for colleagues. I understand the stress and fear that students can feel going into standardized testing, especially a large exam like the LSAT, and am passionate about helping others feel prepared going into their tests... Read more
Can also tutor: Geography, Government, History and 67 more subjects.
Education
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Global Studies
- Georgetown University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Test Scores
- LSAT: 173
Biography
...on their AP tests. Additionally, I teach debate and public speaking to 30-40 students each year (as part of a speech and debate institute that I own and teach at) and have spent countless hours understanding what strategies and techniques are required to be an effective teacher. I believe that after tutoring, coaching, and teaching for 4 years, I've learned a great deal not only about what I teach, but about how to teach. I'm... Read more
Can also tutor: History, AP Comparative Government and Politics, English and 47 more subjects.
Education
- Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...Childhood Education and Special Education, and a background in Political Science and History. I was a teacher for two years in the New York City Department of Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array of learning needs, and have experience... Read more
Can also tutor: History, Government, Math and 26 more subjects.
Education
- Emory University - Bachelors, Political Science/History
- Fordham University - Masters, Masters of Science in Teaching
Biography
...certificate certifying my professional skills in teaching English. In addition, I am a published author, and was a Senior Editor for the Fletcher Security Review, so I would be happy to help with any writing or editing tasks. Lastly, I have taken the SAT and GRE and scored in the top 5% on both verbal sections, and received a perfect score of a 6 on the GRE writing test, so I would be happy to... Read more
Can also tutor: Poetry Writing, High School World History, Test Prep and 25 more subjects.
Education
- Appalachian State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Tufts University - Masters, Law and Diplomacy
Test Scores
- GRE Verbal: 166
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