Award-Winning History Tutors serving Bucks County, PA

...in the business peer tutoring program on campus and will be interning at an Investment Bank this upcoming summer. In high school I completed 15 AP tests, receiving 14 5's ranging through almost every subject excluding the languages and Biology. I also used to be a nationally ranked Chess player and often tutored in Chess, AP subjects, and SAT prep. I am most interested in helping tutor business classes, especially Accounting and Finance, but I...

...into every lesson. I've always believed that a great teacher is also a lifelong student. I continue to learn every daynot just through books, but through the curiosity and perspectives of my students. My motivation to teach began in first grade, thanks to a teacher who inspired me with her kindness, creativity, and belief in my potential. She showed me how powerful education can be, and I strive to pass that same inspiration forward. My...

...illuminating past and present trends, my pupils can gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the world around them. I have always made sure to not treat any class as a monolithic entity. I am always ready to keep regular contact with both individual students and their guardians so that we can ensure academic and social excellence. As long as three key elements of teaching are satisfied-intelligent use of technology and materials, encouraging students to...

...here to teach anything from the basics of high school study strategies to advanced studies in upper level college courses. I have tutored throughout high school, college, and graduate school, with great success. When it comes to my tutoring style I truly believe that if you cannot explain something simply, then you do not understand it properly. That is why I endeavor to give the most straightforward explanation possible. I am a firm believer in...

...AB calculus, Spanish, French, AP US History, and SAT. My favorite subject is probably history as I think understanding the context of things should strongly influence the way they are understood. I particularly enjoy tutoring math because I firmly believe that all students can master any academic subject if they put their minds to it, and that with the right prompting and assistance they will be willing to use their minds! My tutoring style is...

...am majoring in Behavioral Economics with a double minor in Finance and Management Information Systems. I firmly believe that in order to achieve success, one must strive to attain a strong academic foundation and a well-rounded skillset. Even though my favorite subjects to teach are English and Mathematics, my goal is to help all sorts of people from different backgrounds with a variety of subjects that range from Music Theory to Study Skills. I am...

...I have been a private tutor in the past in subjects such as math, biology, chemistry, and the SATs and every single one of my more than twenty students have shown significant improvement. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, and your needs and preferences as the learner will always be paramount. I hope to help every one of my students reach every bit of their potential, and along the way, to utterly shatter...

...believe that anyone can achieve success as long as they are willing to make the effort. I have many interests outside of Mathematics including working out at the gym. It reduces stress and provides motivation and confidence. I also like hanging out with my friends and going to an occasional movie as everyone needs to enjoy life. Occasionally I also partake in a game of chess. This brilliant game develops the mind like nothing else...

...knowledge of fine arts with students. Still lifes, figure drawing/painting, portraiture, anatomy, color theory, art history, and stylized illustration are just a few of the skills I can teach. I can include some proponents of art history, structure and form, dynamic compositions, narrative, and more in my lessons. I was also a youth counselor for several years and am exploring a Masters's in art therapy, providing experience and empathy to work with a mental or...

Graduate from Temple University with a strong passion for making learning fun and easy

Hi! My name is Ms. Amanda and I have been teaching for 7 years. I have taught everything from Elementary Education, to Middle School Social Studies, to High School History and Special Education. I love teaching and helping students be successful! I love tutoring because I really get to tailor each session to meet my students needs and how they learn best.

...Science and Philosophy. I have a background in Financial Services and currently work in the legal field. I have always had a passion for anything involving communication skills, especially writing. Though I tutor across subjects, I am most passionate about helping students find their voice in writing while honing their overall communication skills! In my free time, I like to go to the gym, play with my kitten, and spend time with friends and family.

...hour for quality tutoring (you don't!). Since spring of 2020, I've been tutoring with Varsity Tutors. Even online, I have built relationships with students and feel invested in their success. I love seeing students master the concepts that have confused them in the past. I am often complemented on my ability to explain daunting concepts in easier words. I believe this is the most important ability of a tutor. I have focused a lot on...

...the field of tutoring. A lot of my tutoring experience comes from the Spanish, Math, and Science Honor Societies, where I worked with students in subjects ranging from Calculus and Statistics to Biology and English. Several students I have worked with have told me that they hate a certain class or subject, but I firmly believe that a passionate instructor can make all the difference. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, science, and history,...

...I got an M.A. in History from Arizona State University in 1992. In the years since then I have lived in Philadelphia, Pa. I taught for many years at Penn State's Brandywine Campus, where I handled classes in U.S. & World History, American Culture and for several years even taught a class on the history & cultural impact of Video Games. I have also taught at Germantown Friends. For the past four years I have...

...concepts to a learning exercise and/or problem. When I am not attending to the obligations of work and home, I have a number of interests I like to dabble in. I am an art lover and enjoy checking out the various collections at museums both in nearby areas and abroad. I am an amateur photographer and in high school I learned how to develop black and white photos in the darkroom. Additionally, I took my...

...schooling, I have developed a deep love and understanding for science and mathematics and I enjoy passing on my experience and passion for the subjects through tutoring. I specifically tutor H.S. and AP Biology and any mathematics up to Calculus III, including elementary and middle school math. There is nothing better than teaching how to build on fundamentals and explaining concepts in different ways until it "clicks" in a student's head! Having also taken a...

...happy and excited to be able to teach both of those subjects now as a Varsity Tutor. I believe that the goal of education is to give students life long learning skills and most importantly teaching students to be critical thinkers. When I am not teaching you will find me playing sports, usually tennis or ice hockey, or playing guitar. Also, in the winter time I try to make it to the mountains to snowboard...

...an IB diploma. For college, I moved to Houston to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and...

...teachers and fellow creatives. I am cognizant of gender theory, feminism, literature, hermeneutics, and the importance of communication and holding/creating space for my students. Along with this, I have ample experience in mediating an online classroom environment through the Zoom Platform. Perhaps, above all else, I would like to leave you with this final note: I believe your words pressed to the page are powerful and they're incredibly important. I promise to meet you as...