Samantha: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
Akhil: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...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 enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
Keith: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...& History from Georegetown University and a Master's in Education from Valparaiso University. I have taught for four years in a few different departments, but mostly in the social studies. I offer tutoring in the social studies, mathematics, and Spanish as well as test prep for the SAT & GRE, both of which I have taken. I hope that we can move you forward in your academic endeavors. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, video...
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Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
Brianna: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and...
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University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
John: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Tessa: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and 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...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
David: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...and Foreign Policy. Outside of academics, I am an avid gamer, both tabletop and video games. I frequently travel, both for pleasure and for gaming competitions. I am also an avid hiker and mountain biker. When not working or gaming, you can find me wandering mountain trails. As I stated above I believe that forging a personal connection between the student and the material is the key to education. The teacher's job to identify and...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, International Political Economy
Pepperdine University - Masters, Master of Public Policy
Hallie: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...Bachelor of Science. There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught 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...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
Ariel: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...understanding of the topic that is tailored to the student's learning style while providing him or her broad insights into the issues. Quality writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Rebecca: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...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 their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play to explore theme, plot, and dialogue. My favorite subjects to tutor...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Kevin: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...in Washington DC. I received my BA in Political Science. Prior to attending college, I graduated from the West Windsor Plainsboro School District, so I understand how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT...
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Patrick: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...English in primary schools in France last year. I learned an enormous amount about the importance of education and the importance of 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...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Alyssa: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...Graduate School of Education, and more than 6 years teaching experience. I have taught English, Literacy, Humanities and Social Studies/History at the Middle School/Secondary Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their 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...
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Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies
Chris: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...get in the way of us learning. I'll spend time convincing you that Algebra is something that not only will not ruin your life, but is instead something that can be easily conquered just as I'll work to convince you that you're entire undergraduate career will not be scuttled by your struggle to figure out standard deviation. Once we get the proper measure of the challenges in front of us, I will support you as...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Business Administration and Management
Alex: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...to a solution. I also try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching, I...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Adam: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...from the University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
Diptesh: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Miguel: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...The study habits I hope to pass on to my students are ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
Jeffrey: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...of it as an undergraduate at the University of Washington. As a tutor, I believe that test preparation is a solvable problem, 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...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Alyssa: History tutor
Certified History Tutor
...novel. Though I do not promise to know all the answers, I can guarantee that I will do my best to help students know where and how to find them. I believe that tutoring is most effective when a student comes to acknowledge and utilize the strategies that are best suited for their learning style, which they can then take with them into other subjects and in their future academic endeavors. Outside of the academic...
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology
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If you have been searching for "history tutoring near me," Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor who can help you out. History is the study of the past, and it is important for a variety of reasons. History can help us understand where we came from, why we are in the situations we are currently in, and what mistakes people have committed in the past that we should learn from. History is not just about the past; it is about why the past happened and about understanding the past. This allows us to plan for the future so that we can do things differently.
History is also the study of great individuals and what they have done to contribute to civilization. History tutoring can help you understand the past so that you can see into the lives of these people and what it was like to live in their times. There are a lot of different aspects of history that you may be studying.
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Varsity Tutors can help you connect with history tutors who can help you or your child work to understand any historical period better. Whether you have a child who is studying the American Revolution in elementary school or you are pursuing a graduate degree in Classical Studies, working with a private instructor can help clarify the roles of individuals and movements, and provide context for historical events.
History plays a vital role in education for several different reasons. Historical context allows us to understand where we originated, how current events came to be, and what mistakes people have made in the past that we should endeavor to avoid. But history isn't just about the past; it's also about understanding the past within the context of the culture, people, beliefs, and ideas of the period entirely and without judgment. Doing so gives us higher perspective and an ability to look at our current situation as a detached student of history, rather than as an emotional bystander.
When we study history, we often examine the lives of the great individuals who moved the tides of humanity and changed the course of nations. But it also allows us to peel back the layers and look at the lives of common people to learn more about their hopes, dreams, and reasons for playing the roles they did. When we can learn what it was like to live in a different time period, we can more easily see how circumstances can sweep people along a current that seems almost out of their control. Then, when we identify those individuals who took control of their lives and the lives of those around them in stunning ways, we can examine the context and circumstances that allowed that to happen. Continue reading to learn more about how Varsity Tutors can help you determine if working with a history tutor is right for you or your child.
What can history tutoring help me learn?
History tutors can help you or your student work toward better understanding topics in elementary, middle, high, and collegiate level classes. Whether you need to find a private instructor well versed in world history, U.S history, Russian history, European history, Middle Eastern history, historical methods, historical writing, or the history of Catholicism, there is a skilled tutor who can help you maximize your study time.
Two skills you will need to have to navigate any history courses are reading comprehension and research successfully. History tutors can help you develop both of these skills.
Most students are familiar with basic research skills. However, researching historical topics can present a variety of challenges not experienced in other fields. For example, if you are writing about Ancient Egypt or Medieval England, and you want to look at primary texts, you may need to locate scholarly translations. Without knowing the proper process for doing this, many students naturally turn to online sources such as Wikipedia. Whether you need to learn to differentiate between primary and secondary sources or you need help locating and understanding various types of historic resources or peer-reviewed journals, it can be tricky to know where to start. An instructor with familiarity with gold-standard research methodologies can help you navigate the field of scholarly research and give you pointers on synthesizing, citing, and writing about the information you found as part of your research.
You will likely need a substantial number of history classes if you want a career in one of the following fields:
- Lawyer
- Research Analyst
- Judge
- Anthropologist
- Media Consultant
- Librarian
- Archivist
- Collections Manager
- Curator
- Conservator
- Archeologist
- Historian
- Marine Archeologist
- Event Planner
- Paleontologist
- Museum Conservator
- Sociologist
- Documentary Editor
- Writer/Editor, Journalist
- History Educator
Working with a private instructor can help you with the history classes you will need to take in order to earn degrees in these fields.
Can History tutoring help with test preparation?
A private history instructor can be very beneficial when it's time to prepare for an upcoming test. Regardless of the academic level of the student, most people find they receive an overwhelming amount of information when they take a history course. Working with a history tutor who is well versed in the subject matter or testing format can give you or your student invaluable insight into where to focus study efforts.
For example, if you have a child in middle school, they will likely need to be familiar with the concepts covered by the Common Core Standards for History and Social Studies in grades six through eight. These skills may be tested as part of chapter exams, end of course exams, or as part of your state's standardized testing process. Some of the skills your child may need to have at this point include:
- The ability to cite evidence to support their findings
- Identify the main ideas of both primary and secondary sources
- Create an accurate summary of the source material
- Understand the specific steps of a historical process
- Evaluate and explain how a given text presents information
- Identify an author's purpose and provide supporting evidence
- Distinguish between fact and opinion
- Distinguish between a reasoned judgment and an opinion
- Analyze data from a primary and secondary source related to the same period
Each grade level and type of history course has a similar set of standards that outline what a student is expected to know at the end of their time with the material. When your child works with a professional instructor, they won't have to guess about what they should study.
How is working with a history tutor different from being in a class?
Working with a private instructor is very different from taking part in a typical history classroom. When you are in any classroom setting, the teacher must follow a predetermined curriculum at a scheduled pace if they are to cover all of the expected criteria before the end of the course. This is especially daunting when you think about the vast amounts of time, complicated concepts, and significant historical events that each history class is expected to cover. On any given day, a teacher could cover a decade or a century. If a student misses one day, that can be a vast swath of history to cover, but if there are multiple missed days, the results can be devastating to the total comprehension of the student.
When you work with a private instructor, there is no regimented curriculum or time table to which they must abide. Your personal instructor can take the time to get to know your learning style and discover your academic strengths and weaknesses. They can explore specific concepts in greater depth and answer questions about what happened before or after the period to provide further context to what is being studied. The ability to review and go deeper into the content as needed is one of the most significant differences between learning in a class setting and working with a private instructor.
Another crucial difference is the way in which the information is presented. When a student is in a classroom, the sheer amount of information that must be delivered requires most of the lessons to be taught with direct instruction or through group reading. This is not ideal for most students. A private instructor has the option of changing how the information is presented to make it more personally accessible to the individual student they are working with. The exact methodology a private instructor is not formulaic; it depends on who they are working with and the subject matter or time period.
How can I get started with history tutoring?
Varsity Tutors can help you easily connect with history tutors who can work with you or your student in person or via a secure online environment. The core benefits of working with a private instructor remain the same for both options. For example, you or your student will still receive the same personalized instruction and be able to meet face-to-face with the instructor. However, there are several additional benefits of working with a personal instructor online.
When you work with a private history teacher using our Live Learning Platform, you have access to a broader pool of instructors. Since many of the skilled tutors will be in different time zones, it can be easier to accommodate earlier or later than average session times during the scheduling process. Working remotely means you don't have to worry about adding a commute time to your academic commitment. Instead, you or your child can log in to your session with your digital device from anywhere you have a stable internet connection. This freedom means one session may be held at your kitchen table while the next may be at the coffee shop across from work. You can schedule your private lessons throughout the week and on weekends during the morning, afternoon, or evening hours.
If you're ready to take your history studies to the next level, or you want to give your student the academic support they need to work on achieving their learning goals, contact Varsity Tutors today to be connected with a skilled history tutor quickly.