Award-Winning History Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...Emory University studying neuroscience and behavioral biology. I am on the pre-med track and hope to help students achieve their goals by helping them understand different subjects in order to progress towards college. I am determined to help students with their ACT/SAT scores as I believe that having a good understanding of entrance exams will...

...about History, Political Science, and English. In my experience, students respond best not to strict tutors but to engaging, fun, and supportive tutors. A quality education opens up a world of opportunity which is something I have experienced firsthand, and I welcome the opportunity to help others access a quality education. In my down time...

...make some pretty awesome homemade mac & cheese. I have a knack for languages: I speak French, German, and Italian, and I am learning Spanish and Arabic. I am a French tutor for Varsity Tutors and whethr you are beginner or advanced, I am excited to help you improve your skills in the most beautiful...

...Washington and Lee University, with a B.A. in American History. My main academic interests are U.S. History and U.S. Politics and Government, with a focus on the 20th century. I enjoyed my AP courses in these subjects, among others, and hope that I can share that enthusiasm with potential students. I look forward to meeting...

...at my college. My teaching experience ranges from K-12. When I was studying in Italy I worked as a teacher assistant in an Italian high school. I was also able to work in a middle school classroom teaching Spanish for two consecutive Winter break periods as well as a Summer internship for 10 weeks. For...

...Currently, I work as an education research analyst for the U.S. Department of Education. I also tutor low-income students from Washington, DC through the non-profit organization, Horton's Kids. I can help students of all backgrounds improve their subject-area knowledge and advance their educational and career goals by developing and implementing a student-specific learning program.... My teaching philosophy emphasizes setting high but realistic expectations, and then developing a clear and systematic plan for achieving them.

...supporting atmosphere where they may blossom. Now, with a few years of teaching under my belt, I have developed a more defined teaching philosophy. Since having established clear teaching objectives through an emphasis on diversity, by providing an atmosphere of comfort and leaving students with a desire to continue learning, I learned to apply this...

...NGO professionals improving their written communication, and US military service-members prepping for career development exams. From those experiences, I have learned to communicate clearly and efficiently, helping students achieve understanding and confidence from our first session. I bring in the best support resources (including easy to understand videos, games, websites, and handouts) to support the...

...in the human rights and international development field at a non-profit in DC. I am passionate about helping others, and hope to leverage that passion as a tutor to help students succeed. My teaching style is interactive and engaging, as I believe information is best retained when a student enjoys the lesson.

...taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing, and resume/career skills, amongst other topics. I believe that for a student to truly succeed, he or she needs to become engaged in the subject beyond the textbook. For example, that's why I incorporate music, art, culture, and media into my foreign language lessons- to make the subject come alive!...

...am most passionate about tutoring Mandarin-related subjects because I can relate to the difficulties of learning Chinese as a native English speaker. Having taken the Chinese SAT Subject Test and HSK Level 6 Exam (highest level offered), I am also experienced in helping with standardized language tests. I believe everyone has the ability to reach...

...Service from Georgetown and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley. I am Chinese language speaker with college teaching experience. I also significant experience in TEFL and TESOL, and have taught college students in China as well as adult and children learners in the US. Consult me if you have questions...

...advocate; visionary and creative leader; newly announced candidate for Deputy, Portuguese Parliament; seasoned and former US Presidential Campaign and Senate Staffer, with a combined 25 years of International, Diplomatic, Congressional, Intergovernmental (State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial SLTT), and Public Affairs experience. More recently, working in the nation's capital metropolitan area as a dedicated professional in...

...school and vocational school. I worked with students on English grammar and writing, and held weekly conversational groups. Prior teaching experiences includes tutoring in math and reading with Apex Elite in Chicago, teaching horseback riding and horse science classes at a summer camp, and participating in College Mentors for Kids. I enjoy keeping up with...

...inspired me to become a math and Mandarin tutor. Both mathematics and Mandarin are intimidating subjects, and far too many students experience frustration at the foundational levels. I address this challenge by building a strong base of knowledge and building towards challenging concepts, ensuring no gaps in understanding. Above all, I teach with positivity, enthusiasm,...

...love tracking the relationships between major players. Throughout my life I have excelled at mathematics; I was a member of our competition math team in middle school and high school, and have carried a passion for math into my current profession. I also love to travel; I did two home stays in France for four...

...Williams College with a major in asian studies and extensive coursework in economics. I am really excited to be a tutor and share my knowledge of Mandarin and economics. I have been studying Chinese for 9 years now and lived cumulatively in China for over a year! I have a passion for the language and...

...students of all ages, but have the most experience with students in 6th to 12th grade. I love History because I love how it is like learning a story of the past, and there is always a new detail to learn that makes it more interesting. However, I also love subjects that help me learn...

...like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education, and I hope I can inspire students to think about how all academic subjects relate to each other. When I'm not working, I enjoy...

...the University of California, Santa Cruz, and will soon receive my Master's of Arts from Howard University. I specialize in tutoring English literature and history. As a historian, history is my strongest subject, as I generally teach historical topics as a narrative rather than just facts. I believe that identifying what a student's interests are,...