Award-Winning CLEP Social Sciences and History Tutors

...pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to...

...I attended an early college high school program (the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science) and volunteered in a local middle school, where I worked with struggling students one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of...

...have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that dream to...

...a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with...

...as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in...

...test and never remember again. Education is meant to impact lives and change them for the better! My family is from Puerto Rico, and I have been speaking Spanish my entire life. I have a dog and his name is Mo and he is the love of my life :-). I love to travel, be with my close friends and family and DANCE. I love working with students and have taught and tutored from 4th...

...you well, in school and in life! Outside of school, I love discovering new musicians and catching old ones in concert that I know and love. I am an avid athlete in CrossFit and hope to be a certified trainer in the near future. Living in France, I love experiencing new foods, cultures, and cities, and travelling the world remains one of my favorite past-times. I'm excited to meet you soon and start this journey...

...a student can find success. I thoroughly enjoy the "ah ha" moment when a student begins to grasp the ideas and concepts in a subject. Getting to this moment is important. Equally important is building on that moment in further learning. I have found that a student intuitively knows if the tutor is patient, understanding, and creative about helping the learning process. This is personally important to me as a father of three children. I...

...into some areas and see the importance of a subject in some way to our lives. I like to have a balance life and some subjects can be used as a stepping stone to another discipline in latter years, or to attain a better score on a test, etc. As we attempt a subject or problem, as long as we have variety and a great attitude, we will appreciate the value of the subject.

...and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it professionally into your essays. I do test prep as well, from elementary through graduate student. I'm also patient and kind, and I care very much for my students. I look forward to working with you!

...the business world. I have to remember that in dealing with my students, I have to adapt my teaching style to their learning style and work with them do determine what is the best way to reach them while keeping learning both pertinent and fun. Many of today's students come from an educational environment that emphasizes test taking and recall memory at the expense of critical thinking. Employers today bemoan the fact that adult learners...

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...volunteer tutor during both my high school and undergraduate years, I was able to help many students increase their knowledge of History, English Literature, and Grammar. Additionally, I was also able to help others gain the skill sets necessary for accomplished essay writing and SAT Verbal Test Preparation. My goal is to always guide the student towards a deeper comprehension of the subject matter, with development of the corresponding techniques and sense of confidence necessary...

Bachelors, International Politics and Economics, 2014 Graduate: Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Current Grad Student, Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2017

...a Bachelors in Arts in Sociology and Bachelors in Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. I also have Minors in Criminal Justice and Women's Studies with undergraduate certificates in Criminal Profiling and Behavioral Forensics. When I was in elementary school, I was tutored in math and it helped me tremendously. This inspired me to be a tutor. I have published an undergraduate thesis on social construction of eating habits. I have completed...

...great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football...

...meet their social, emotional, and academic goals. I plan to pursue a certification in ESE to continue serving an underserved group. I love working with students to develop goals and strategies for success. I tend to focus on English, writing, literature, and grammar with my tutoring students. I can cover a wide range of subjects if necessary, however. In my spare time I like to travel, go to museums, take road trips, do yoga, read,...

...reading and writing needs in order for them to achieve their learning goals. I have been fascinated with the study of history, geography, and political science for my entire life. This personal passion led me to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts degree in National Security Affairs. It also prompted my Secondary Education teaching certificate in Social Studies. In these subjects, I believe my academic foundation combines with...

...as they arise. I am currently a student at University of Mary-Hardin Baylor with a major in Nursing and a minor in History. I attended Texas A&M previously where I majored in Research and Counseling Psychology. I tutor a wide variety of subjects and feel comfortable doing so, but I most enjoy History, Government/Political Science, Life Sciences, and Reading/ELA. I also feel very confident in tutoring for the ASVAB after spending 6 years in the...

Howdy! My name is Amelia and I am a sophomore college student at Texas A&M! I have always had a passion for knowledge, and I'm super excited to ignite that passion in my students! Learning study skills and habits that will set students up for success is my main goal.