Award-Winning History Tutors serving Des Moines, IA

Sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis studying Economics and Computer Science

...in math and science for a long time. I got my degree in science from illinois central college in East Peoria, IL. I love seeing that "light bulb" go.off in a students head when they finally grasp a tough subject. I succeed when my students succeed and I love being a part of my students...

...to be able to assist with any questions my students may have about a typical subject. Otherwise, I enjoy tutoring about Art History and Public Speaking at all levels. It all comes back to my philosophy. In education, I find that patients is key to being a good educator. Students will take a while to...

...environmental science, in May I will graduate with a master's degree in global public health from John's Hopkins School of Medicine. My research is concentrated on snakebite mitigation in Northeastern Tanzania, I frequently travel to work with Masai communities to reduce snakebite incidence and the reliance on scarce antivenom throughout the region. I have lived...

...great teachers have had a massive impact on my life. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, English, Economics, and standardized testing. I like standardized tests because they offer a measure of objectivity and fairness in admission processes that can oftentimes be anything but fair. I use a...

...gain an understanding of current issues and events. When teaching English and Spanish to students not only do they learn vocabulary and grammar, but you also open the door for cultural exchange and share with them a world different from their own. In my class, I provide a safe learning environment that is low in...

...and I would love to be your tutor. I have received my bachelors and Masters degree from Iowa State University. I tutor different subjects like Biology, History, Physiology, human anatomy and more. I believe in helping the student grow as a learner and to teach good study habits. I love to teach about history with...

...and empowering force in children's lives so they are excited and motivated to learn. I graduated from William Penn University in 2019 with my degree in elementary education with endorsements in reading and special education. I have spent the last 2 years working with level 3 BD kids as well as a student with severe...

My name is Ian Stabbe. I am licensed teacher in Iowa with a History degree from Iowa State University. I also have a degree in Anthropology from the University of Northern Iowa. Currently, I am a substitute teacher for several school districts around Des Moines. ... I focus on skills and instilling curiosity. The skills vary for subjects, but the ability to ask good, investigative questions is the most important skill. If a student has the...

...and in College Admissions. I specialize in helping high school aged students prepare for college. Whether that is through the skills needed to navigate college admissions, test prep and improving competencies in the humanities and social sciences. I graduated from Grinnell College with a degree in Political Science, speak Spanish (Fluent), Vietnamese (Intermediate) and Mandarin...

...with my friends, reading books that aren't on a syllabus, and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. The majority of my past tutoring experience is one on one with high school and middle school students to help with math and essay writing, though I am available for a wide variety of subjects. Since I took...

...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 Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered...

...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 reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping...

...native who is studying for the bar after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of...

...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 is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to...

...oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the...

...Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations throughout high school. I then attended UCLA for my undergrad degree in Political Science (Class of 2014) while also completing the pre med requirements there. At UCLA, I took the full General and Organic Chem series with labs, Life Science...

...them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving...

...and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain...

...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 writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize important literary terms and techniques in writing, and how...