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...in levels of math up to college calculus (including preparation for advanced placement and regents examinations). Additionally, I have tutored World and United States History (including preparation for advanced placement and regents examinations) as well as preparation for the SAT and 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...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in United States History Tutor
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...have worked with students in Math, History, and Music, I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to give students...
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I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia with degrees in Spanish and Global Development Studies and a passion for literature and the arts. I couldn't be more excited to help New York area students thrive as I navigate my first few months in this incredible, swirling city.... I primarily believe in my students' intelligence and capacity to solve problems. Sometimes they need a supportive voice -- someone who can answer their questions and...
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...tutoring gives me the opportunity to be a problem-solver, discovering the best strategy to work effectively with each individual student. I enjoy helping young people reach their full potential by passing my knowledge on to them, as well as the challenge of adapting to each student's learning style. Besides working as a tutor, I have been an investigator, an IT consultant, a radio DJ, and a pilot. It is exciting to use these diverse experiences...
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...of subjects and learning styles. As a licensed teacher with four years of experience at Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, I've honed my skills in creating engaging, effective learning environments that cater to each student's unique needs. I am dedicated, personable, and reliable, with a deep commitment to helping students thrive academically and personally. My approach is tailored to address individual challenges and goals, ensuring a supportive and encouraging experience. Whether you're looking to strengthen...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in United States History Tutor
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...Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to discover or develop a love of Reading, Writing and...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in United States History Tutor
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I'm a scholar of history, and educating the youth is my deep and abiding passion. I work as a high school teacher in Boston and I have extensive experience teaching social studies and English language arts, as well as prepping my students for college admissions exams. I look forward to working with you to achieve your potential and find the success you've been looking for in your academic pursuits!... Academic success is not determined by innate...
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...former. I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant at Vassar College as well as at the Montclair Art Museum summer program for children. I often worked one on one with students improving their proficiency in Spanish. I am a published poet and playwright, a standup comedian, and a jazz guitarist. I hope to share my passion for literature, modern history, the Spanish language, and more with students in person in New York City!
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I am a rising Senior at Williams College where I major in History and Political Science with a certificate in Arabic. Having learned Spanish, Arabic and Korean from scratch, I am a major proponent of learning new languages and enjoy helping others on their language journeys. I am also an avid chess player, and love to introduce others to the game.
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...ate far more chocolate than is ever advisable. After graduation, I moved to China, where I taught English to high school students and started a tutoring business for kids from ages 5-17. While I tutor on broad range of subjects, my favorites are history and French. I also love working with students on their writing and preparing for standardized tests. I take time to evaluate my students' individual learning styles and goals, and I craft...
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...St. Louis with majors in Business Administration and Political Science. I also have a ton of experience working in college admissions, with 4 years in Washington University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions and another year with Chamberlain University as an Admissions Advisor. I know what colleges are looking for and understand how best to help students tell their story. Whether that's through effective storytelling, high standardized testing scores, or simply knowing what colleges are looking for,...
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...victory, not resignation. I've been speaking French since I was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in United States History Tutor
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...of the SAT and PSAT, as well as AP and SAT tests in the fields of History or English. Additionally, I am happy to assist with college application essays, or help college students interested in applying to law school. Having previously worked as a T.A. in philosophy, I am aware that tutoring can involve complex ideas. I therefore place a premium upon clarity and precision: difficult ideas are best understood when put in simple terms....
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...deal of experience coaching public speaking, debate, and other oratory arts. My approach focuses on relating the erudite content of courses to the lived experiences of students. More than just knowing the hard information, my job is to help you truly understand the material. How has it shaped the world you live in? How does it affect you today? Who were the people underneath history's greatest figures? I am confident that with my help, any...
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...you not only in these subjects, but also in college essay writing and ACT prep. I have a particular fondness for teaching politics and history, as my work outside of tutoring revolves around these subjects. In general, I try to work with students to achieve the goals set out for them by their instructors. Subject like history and political science can have a high degree of variability in how they are taught and what a...
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...Cell Biology and Sociology I can provide both structured tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to access when they are struggling. I also can help students with writing...
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I am certified to teach grades Kindergarten-6, and have also passed the content exam for Social Studies for grades 7-12. I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching for Elementary Education from Sacred Heart University, and have a Bachelors of Arts in both History and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. My experience working in elementary schools makes me particularly suited for tutoring students at the elementary level.
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...that a learning experience which places a heavy emphasis on communication, structure, and critical thinking can play a significant role in cognitive development and long term skill retention. In my experience, communication is the most important aspect of being a tutor. In the classroom, my students can expect me to cover concepts with both depth and clarity. Outside of lesson plans, my students can also expect me to reply promptly to any questions they may...
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...IB Global Politics, Business & Management, Environmental Systems & Societies, and History, I bring both expertise and passion to my teaching. My approach is student-centered, focusing on each individual's unique learning style and needs. I strive to make complex concepts understandable, engaging, and relevant, helping students build confidence and excel in their studies. Whether you're preparing for exams, working on assignments, or seeking to deepen your understanding, I'm here to support you every step of...
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...school. While in college, I spent a six weeks in the summer in Madrid and took the opportunity to improve my Spanish through Washington University classes and strong cultural immersion. I spent my second semester in junior year studying abroad in Ireland. I have tutored a group class on the SAT and have learned best practices at both teaching and managing to maintain the attention of a group of high school students (much tougher than...
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SAT Subject Test in United States History Tutoring FAQ
The SAT Subject Test in U.S. History is a one-hour, 90-question, multiple-choice exam that allows you to demonstrate your mastery of United States History to colleges. While some colleges do not require SAT Subject Tests in their application criteria, many colleges require applicants to present scores from two or more of these tests as further evidence by which they can evaluate your academic abilities. If you are a history buff or have recently taken and performed well in a U.S. History course, this SAT Subject Test may be a good option for you.
Of course, taking a standardized test without any preparation is not advised, so consider private tutoring to help you master the content and skills you need to gain before test day. A personal instructor can help you identify areas of weakness or gaps in your U.S. History knowledge that may be detrimental to your performance on the test. A SAT U.S. History tutor can then work to help you fill in these gaps and correct these weaknesses as you prepare for test day.
Using teaching strategies and practice exercises customized to fit your learning style and needs, your tutor can create an individualized lesson plan designed to help you maximize your success on the SAT Subject Test in U.S. History. Beyond helping you learn the material that will be on the test, tutoring can also help you acquire valuable test-taking skills that can help you complete test questions efficiently and accurately. Being able to apply particular strategies to questions that confuse you can help you get more questions correct than you might by just guessing. Additionally, learning how to make the most of your time while taking the test can be a major advantage as well. While you may have mastered the material, if you do not manage your time effectively, you may not even get the chance to answer all of the questions on the test. Learning test-taking skills during private tutoring sessions can make the difference between choosing to send your resulting score along with your college application, and deciding not to send it at all.
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Recent SAT Subject Test in United States History Tutoring Session Notes
For the reading section, we talked about how to manage time, skim, and mark the passages. The student tends to like the science articles most, so she should start with those. As soon as one of the articles is especially hard to read, she should abandon it and come back to it as the last passage.
In my last session with the student we focused solely on the math and science section of the exam. I reminded her once again to look for shortcuts on the math section (like magic triangles) in order to save time. On the science section she is doing a better job of determining which graphs/charts to use with each question. Overall she seems confident and I believe that she will do very well on the exam.
The student and I spent all the time on the math section. Its her weakest but she is starting to see the trends in how the exam is asking questions. Her goal is to accurately answer the first forty questions or so. If she gets to the last 20 that will be great. She needs help with the critical thinking aspects of applying math. Reading and understanding the questions are getting easier as she is working with each question type.
The student and I began our session today with examining the scoring rubric and reader expectations for the exam essay. I reviewed these guidelines with her and then had her read various essays and give them scores. We talked about what each essay did well, but also where they could improve. She scored all of the essays very closely to what the readers did, so she seems to have a good grasp of the essay expectations. We then focused in on writing and reading. She is doing much better in the writing section, probably largely due to her extensive work on grammar with her previous tutor. She is also improving in the reading section now that we are perfecting her strategy of reading less of the actual passage and focusing on the content of the questions. She continues to feel confident in math, so we do some practice with this section but mostly focus on reading and writing.
The student had gotten his PSAT results from October, so we spent the session analyzing the questions he had gotten wrong. He was able to answer nearly all the questions right this time around, and he was able to explain the reasons for the answers.
The student has chosen to take history as his second subject test so we started working on that today. Lots to review here, but he likes history. Also did some math 2 subject test review.
