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Alyssa: Durham The Modern World tutor
...strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into...
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- Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
- Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- World Civilization
- US History
- High School World History
- +63 subjects
Tessa: Durham The Modern World tutor
...philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of...
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- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- AP European History
- AP World History
- US Constitutional History
- +106 subjects
Brian: Durham The Modern World tutor
...to interact with their learning, such as with a tutor, in order to better cement the content learned in school. I feel that I am qualified to guide students on that journey. I hold a master's in education from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University. Experience in...
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- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- AP US History
- AP United States History
- High School Level American History
- +113 subjects
Philip: Durham The Modern World tutor
...but completed my last three years of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now,...
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- Carnegie Mellon University - Current Undergrad, International Relations and Politics
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- Latin America History
- College World History
- AP World History
- +55 subjects
Adam: Durham The Modern World tutor
...Humanities Scholars Program. Its mission of developing creative and critical thinkers who promote the humanities and betterment of society is a mission I have adopted and continue practicing to this day as a teacher and tutor. In my spare time, I enjoy reading literature and news of the world, watching movies, playing Dance Dance Revolution,...
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- University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Bachelors, History and English (BA) and Writing (Minor)
- University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- US History
- AP United States History
- AP European History
- +46 subjects
Rob: Durham The Modern World tutor
...No two students are the same, and therefore there is no "right approach" to tutoring. Rather, I try to meet students where they are, and find ways to help them accomplish whatever goals they have in mind, be it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have...
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- Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English / History / Philosophy
- Fordham University - Master of Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- US Constitutional History
- European History
- College Level American History
- +94 subjects
Brett: Durham The Modern World tutor
...pedagogy. This begins with the acknowledgment that all students are different, all students have their own interests that should be taken seriously, and all students possess a wealth of knowledge and experience that can be drawn upon in order to allow each student to fully develop his or her own capacities. I love working with...
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- Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics; Philosophy and Religion
- Temple University - Master of Science, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- US History
- Civics
- High School Level American History
- +86 subjects
Jonathan : Durham The Modern World tutor
...that it is my vocation to share and impart that love of learning in others. As beautifully put by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca in his moral epistles: "[P]art of the joy in learning is that it puts me in a position to teach; nothing, however outstanding and however helpful, will ever give me any pleasure...
Education & Certification
- University of Dallas - Bachelors, Politics
- University of Dallas - Masters, Humanities
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- World Civilization
- AP European History
- College Level American History
- +151 subjects
Bradley: Durham The Modern World tutor
...a Ph.D. student in English Literature (CUNY) and editor. It goes without saying that I love literature! Some of my favorite works are Moby-Dick, the poems of Gwendolyn Brooks and Emily Dickinson, the lyrics of Bob Dylan, and anything by James Baldwin, Kurt Vonnegut, or James Joyce. I hail from the Midwest where I earned...
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- University of Michigan - Bachelors, English, History
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- AP US History
- European History
- High School Level American History
- +62 subjects
Nick: Durham The Modern World tutor
...passion and a gift for teaching. I completed my PhD in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great Books), Writing Composition, and Spanish. From 2010-2014, I was Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Whitman College. I am...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
- UC Los Angeles - PHD, Comparative Literature/Latin American Studies
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- SAT Writing and Language
- Elementary School Reading
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- +119 subjects
Evan: Durham The Modern World tutor
...writing, speaking, and listening, to advanced grammar, composition, and cultural fluency. As for test preparation, I draw on my personal success on the SAT (perfect verbal score of 800) and the LSAT (167/180, 94th percentile nationally) to provide insight on test-taking strategies and knowledge of specific content areas. I recognize the inherent stress involved in...
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- Kenyon College - Bachelors, French Literature
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Masters, J.D. (law)
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- College Level American History
- World History
- High School World History
- +73 subjects
Caroline: Durham The Modern World tutor
...themselves. Additionally, I believe intensely in the power of positive reinforcement and belief in oneself, and do my best to instill in my students a sense of confidence going into the test. Many high school students generally dont see the ACT test as something enjoyable, so I always make sure that tutoring sessions are something...
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- Mississippi State University - Current Undergrad, Fine Arts
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- High School World History
- College Level American History
- AP Art History
- +70 subjects
Michelle: Durham The Modern World tutor
...executive functioning skills. These can develop overtime while working through school content. I overseeing curricula for a national group of secondary schools and am currently seeking a Doctorate of Education-Learning Technologies at Pepperdine University. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy exploring the city, traveling, seeing friends, and attending theatre productions.
Education & Certification
- Hollins University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Pepperdine University - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- High School Level American History
- Civics
- US History
- +84 subjects
Daniel: Durham The Modern World tutor
...My passion stems from allowing others to enjoy learning the same way I do. I have a background in history but I also have master level degrees in business and anatomy, I teach most history subjects as well biology, anatomy and related fields. I hope you will allow me the privilege of teaching you.
Education & Certification
- Oakwood University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
- Lincoln Memorial University - Master of Science, Anatomy
- Lincoln Memorial University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- US Constitutional History
- IB HL World History
- AP United States History
- +196 subjects
Mat: Durham The Modern World tutor
...tips and experience gathered over years of schooling that help numerous students, no matter where they are. Outside of all of these aspectes, I am an avid traveler and have a huge passion to touch every little piece of the globe. The world's various cultures and people have lived a different subset of experiences than...
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- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance & Management
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- Ancient and Medieval Heritage
- College World History
- World Civilization
- +109 subjects
Gwen: Durham The Modern World tutor
...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...
Education & Certification
- Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
- University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- European History
- African History
- College Level American History
- +208 subjects
Bill: Durham The Modern World tutor
...and Modern European. My major enjoyment, however, comes from the teaching of writing, in all areas, from essays to fiction in all forms. Because of the lack of expressive abilities I encountered when I began teaching, I have stressed it in all of my teaching situations. I have tutored in after-school programs, privately while in...
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- Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, SS/Edu
- Northern Kentucky University - Master of Arts, Gifted Education
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- College Level American History
- World Civilization
- US History
- +28 subjects
John: Durham The Modern World tutor
...teaching), and safety and industrial training and testing. My personal interests/hobbies are: Helping people reach their life goals, Bible, Ancient History and Languages, Modern Languages, Classical Music, Modern History and Politics, Reading, Walking, Woodworking, Travel. My tutoring philosophy is simple. Listen to the student and discover what help they need, and then craft an individualized...
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- US Naval Academy - Bachelors, Literature with European Languages
- US Naval Postgraduate School - Masters, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- History of Science
- World Civilization
- European History
- +192 subjects
Jessica: Durham The Modern World tutor
...of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you...
Education & Certification
- New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, South Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- Latin America History
- AP United States History
- African-American History
- +222 subjects
Evan: Durham The Modern World tutor
...or Spanish Language AP tests. I also tutor Japanese, clarinet, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- The Modern World
- IB History SL
- Art History
- World Civilization
- +297 subjects
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