Award-Winning History Tutors serving Maryland

...Amman, Jordan for seven months studying Arabic and working for a news outlet. I consider myself professionally proficient in Levantine and Standard Arabic. I love teaching beginning students in Arabic and have plenty of tips and tricks on learning the language efficiently as a non-native speaker! I also spent three years volunteering as an EMT on a collegiate ambulance and teaching CPR classes. I am also passionate about Writing and History and have assisted students...

I believe that students learn best when they are able to connect their studies with culture and personal interest. I meet the students at their needs and work with them to move them from where they are to where they need to be

...direct and continuous pathway to knowledge. Instruction as the sole method of educating a student only teaches content and subject knowledge. Where as mentoring both educates and empowers the student. Mentoring is an important aspect of my educational philosophy. For my undergraduate education, I graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology. In addition, at GMU I also began my teacher preparatory education. I am currently completing my Masters Degree in...

...get the right answers, but to actually learn the material. I have spent countless hours alone on homework and always wished that there was somebody who has been through the same kind of courses I had who could help me. I can be that person! I am currently pursuing a degree in education and one day would like to become a teacher. I am passionate about education and want to help students succeed!... In a first...

I am a current senior at the University of Maryland studying Criminal Justice and English Language and Literature. I love teaching children and using my own knowledge to help others foster an understanding of the same material that is their own.

...no one has ever seen “The Sound of Music.” After I moved back to my hometown of St. Louis, I worked in schools failing the No Child Left Behind standards and began tutoring with Varsity. Even once I started law school at George Washington University, I kept tutoring, started an education law society, and volunteered to work at an education-reform non-profit. Now that I have gotten my JD and passed the Virginia Bar, I have...

...my master’s degree in Religion and a certificate in Educational Leadership and Ministry. During both my undergraduate and graduate careers I have been fortunate enough to help students with SAT preparation, college application essay writing, and have experience teaching both History and Religion classes at a high school level. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I feel a particular affinity for History and helping students become the best writers they can be. Skills in...

...Center) in Washington, D.C. I have also worked as Spanish language tutor. In the past, I have worked as Director of Research and Policy for a non-profit in Washington, D.C., freelance translator and interpreter (English and Spanish). He also worked as Country Specialist (2005-2007) for Amnesty International USA. I am fluently bilingual in English and Spanish. I have given presentations on human rights in Latin America and translated for human rights defenders from that region...

Hello! I graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in international politics. I have experience tutoring and teaching all grade levels, from elementary-schoolers to adults. In my sessions, I like to focus on problem-solving strategies, critical thinking skills, and tips to write cleanly and with style. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, and U.S. history I hope to share my love of these subjects with my students!

...and Kindergarten students. Even while babysitting, I found myself naturally slipping into the role of tutor, using those moments to support early learning. These experiences solidified my belief that learning can (and should) happen anywhere, and that all students deserve patient, personalized support. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology with minors in History and Gender & Sexuality Studies from Loyola University Maryland, and I'm currently pursuing my Master's degree in Teaching at my alma...

...and develop essential skills in the workplace. My experience includes working with students from diverse backgrounds, including English Language Learners and international students, especially those who speak Arabic. I tutor a variety of subjects, including English Literature, Creative Writing, Psychology, History, and Marketing. My favorite subjects to teach are English Literature and Creative Writing because I enjoy guiding students through analyzing themes, developing ideas, and refining their writing. My teaching style is supportive and student-centered....

I hold multiple degrees in physics, with a wide range of additional interests and subjects. I'm dedicated to teaching technical concepts in a manner that is as concise and easy to understand as possible, while still maintaining the "practice makes perfect" philosophy. I'm also happy to discuss career interests or assist in college preparatory efforts.

...Alongside those subjects, I am comfortable teaching middle school and lower level high school math and science, and I offer test preparation for both the SAT and ACT. Outside of academics, I like to train for memory sports, and my current goal is to set a Guinness World Record for memorizing the most decimal places of the irrational number phi. In my previous tutoring experience, I have not only helped teach the subject matter at...

...in an array of subject areas all over the city, from homes to public libraries to coffee shops. I aim to make learning and studying a low-stress experience and am trained in how to differentiate and accommodate work for students with exceptionalities. I am a highly motivated learner myself, pursuing a second master's degree in adult education. I am also an active cyclist, animal lover, and an art and music enthusiast.

...writing skills. Between undergrad and grad school, I taught English in rural France to high-school students, and loved seeing the improvement and learning from my students over the course of the year. My Master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science are from the University of Maryland. Because of my passion for aerospace history, during my time at UMD I worked as a teaching assistant for a course on NASA's Apollo Program. With a...

...of subjects now and have a particular passion for the humanities and math! I love watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my goal. I also enjoy helping high schoolers prepare college applications and work on their essays. Telling a personal narrative or writing a "Why X school" essay can...

...in German back in the United States. After college I continued my studies and received an M.A. in International Affairs from the George Washington University. As a graduate student I volunteered for the Washington, D.C. YouthBuild Public Charter School’s Tutoring & Mentoring program with an inner city high school student. I worked with this student for two years and covered topics ranging from arithmetic and pre-algebra to U.S. history and government. I truly enjoy watching...

...and Economics teacher at the St. Frances Academy as we are the oldest historically black educational institution in the western hemisphere. It is especially important that our students in particular are armed with the knowledge and a visual example of what it takes to graduate from college, gain meaningful employment, and/or endeavor in entrepreneurship. I believe students learn best by repetition in being challenged with the subject matter and their assignments while relating both to...

...Virginia in Italian Literature. While at UVA, I taught elementary Italian courses at the university as part of my program. During my time at UVA, I had the opportunity to teach and tutor several undergraduates. I truly developed a passion for helping my students learn and exceed. I ultimately feel the learning process is enabled when a student is comfortable and able to express him or herself. This is the environment I strive to create....

...with two bachelor degrees in Neuroscience and Math, along with a minor in Chemistry. I am extremely passionate about science research and worked as a bioinformatician/data analyst at UVA's Center for Brain, Immunology, and Glia. During my four years, I have successfully applied for 3 research grants and 1 scholarship independently. I have published 1 paper in Nature and recently submitted another. I hope to become a medical scientist (MD/PhD) involved in translational medicine, so...