Award-Winning History Tutors serving Maryland

...past two years I worked as a tutor for American University. From this experience I built some close, constructive relationships with students. I consider myself a successful tutor because of my ability to empathize with the students and connect with them on a personal level. Consequently, this trait makes me more patient with the students. I'm excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team, and am looking forward to starting more constructive relationships...

...skills and state-wide test preparation. After being an elementary school teacher, I moved to middle school in Arlington, VA where I spent one year with 6-8 graders in special ed. We covered U.S./World History, Astronomy, Geography, Chemistry, and Advanced Reading & Writing Comprehension. I left teaching to pursue my MBA at American University, where I became a Marketing GA, helped run the behavioral lab and taught a few Marketing 101 classes to freshman. Outside of...

...of Central Florida, I joined the Peace Corps. For two years I taught English and Social Studies in rural Liberia. Upon completion of my Peace Corps service I continued teaching High School Social Studies in Florida. Following that, I pursued a Masters in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. My graduate degree focused on educational programming, curriculum development and adult learning. I'm excited to continue working with students and will do anything I...

...skills. I am also currently an Event/Operational Medicine EMT with the GW Medical Faculty Associates. Prior to this, I obtained a certificate in Pre-Medical Studies from the George Washington University in the Spring of 2023 and earned my Bachelor of Science in Public Health minoring in Emergency Health Services in 2022. I have been a consistent volunteer with Prince George's County Fire and EMS (Maryland). Aside from my work in the medical field, I also...

...as a member of the International Law Moot Court Team. I practiced corporate and white collar criminal law for seven years at some of the top law firms in the world. My passion is teaching, and I have tutored extensively during my undergrad and law school years. I have experience tutoring students of all age levels in the subjects of history, social studies, SAT Prep, elementary math, and science. Furthermore, I am a native Spanish...

...life. A person who is a shade tree looks for ways to serve others by providing shelter, i.e. a ride to work or just a few meals because funds are tight. Even in adverse circumstances, I have always been a shade tree and my desire to become a teacher goes back over 30 years. Currently, I am a middle school special education teacher at a local school in our area of Lynchburg. I am the...

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...chemical engineering major with a minor in computer science at UVA. In high school I took AP Chemistry, AP biology, AP physics 1, AP Calculus BC, multivariable calculus/linear algebra, AP Government and politics, AP language and composition, AP Art, psychology/sociology, and AP French. I worked at Kumon and have experience working with preschool, elementary, and middle school students as well. I am very comfortable tutoring in math and science up to the high school/intro college...

...helping hospitals business development and strategy. From these experiences, I have significant experience with various forms of writing (e.g. academic or personal essay, research brief), and thoroughly enjoy helping others with their writing as well. Other areas of interest for me include History, Literature, English, and, last but not least, Spanish. I have taken Spanish classes since elementary school and love sharing my passion for the language with others. Over the years I have supported...

...when I look back at these achievements, what I remember most was the hard work behind them. In all the sleepless nights writing essays or figuring through biochemical pathways, I repeatedly wished I had someone to help me wrap my brain around concepts I just couldn't grasp on my own. These experiences are what motivate me to be the best teacher possible to my students. The stress of falling behind your peers not only impacts...

...(about word choice, structure, etc) to further polish them. Of those subjects, my favorite to tutor is U.S. Government. It's the first subject I tutored, and I think it's one of the best examples of the importance of having a foundation when trying to learn something. All of the layers and nuances seem intimidating and peculiar at first, but once you get an idea of how and why everything is connected, it all starts to...

...US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school students and adults in English. Helping students understand new concepts is one of the great pleasures in life. I am committed to seeing all my students succeed, and I look forward to helping you meet...

...completing a bachelor of arts in political science at Yale University, I served 8 years as a combat arms officer in the US Army. I coached, trained and mentored soldiers and junior officers in a wide variety of tasks. After leaving the military, I completed graduate coursework for a master's degree in international affairs at Tufts University. Finally, I recently finished all academic requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Maryland....

My name is Dan Butler and I'm a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary. I work as a consultant in the DC area. My academic background is in history and government/political science and I enjoy sharing the knowledge I've acquired in those subject areas with others.

...apply to law school in the fall. I have years of experience working with children and teenagers in academic and non-academic settings. Additionally, I have a very diverse range of interests and hobbies, including being a varsity athlete, conducting on campus psychological research, and watching Jeopardy! I seek to make my sessions as "unboring" as possible, as I believe a combination of effective teaching and fun is unmatchable. If you are looking for a tutor...

...character animation at Animation Mentor. I am very passionate about animation and excited to not only get students started in the animation industry, but to learn about their interests in the subject and how I can incorporate that into classroom sessions. Some of my hobbies include reading, video games, rock climbing, and lots of tv/movies. I hope to give students a great opportunity to expand their artistic passions and really dive into creating art!

...Redland Middle School. Next, I moved to San Jose, Costa Rica where I studied Spanish while living with a local family. I also earned my certification to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) during this time, and later taught business English to adults in San Jose. Recently, I returned to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente. I believe that providing positive...

...and MCAT. I've always loved tutoring because it made me feel like I could make a real, positive impact in someone's life. Recently, it's been especially inspiring to see my tutees improve despite pandemic hardships. I plan on matriculating to medical school this upcoming fall, but in the meantime, I have been volunteering virtually, playing lots of music, and relaxing with friends and family. I look forward to tutoring more students on Varsity!

I graduated with honors from New York University and studied history and literature. I have spent over six years tutoring and teaching students of all ages, in a variety of subjects. I am looking forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your learning goals!

...with students in Kindergarten-Third Grade. After working with the Literacy Lab for 2 years, I joined Teach for America and gained valuable teaching experience. I currently work as a Behavior Technician with Trellis Services, providing Applied Behavioral Analysis interventions to children with Autism. I am a determined and objective-driven professional with experience: administering assessments to identify the student's academic and skill level. implementing systematic, research-based interventions. tailoring instruction to the developmental and academic level of...