Award-Winning History Tutors serving Maryland

...size, student confidence or even the general lack of understanding tutors can act as buffer in such situations that affect the student's' overall education. In tutoring, as for many other instructional based programing, such situations can arise, but the general difference is that the tutor can dissect the content and build understanding alongside the student on a smaller scale. The student is now one-on-one with the instructor and is able to delve fully into the...

...been a special education teacher for almost a decade. I have taught all grades from kindergarten to 8th grade. Many of my students have had learning disabilities and challenges in both reading and math. Although I enjoy supporting students in grades 2 through 4, I am able to support students in all grades. I received my bachelor's degree from Howard University. I received my first master's degree from Temple University and my second master's degree...

I'm an experienced tutor with a myriad of life experience. I am fluent in French, love to discuss literature and have experience in tutoring ESL and primary school reading, and writing as well. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them with their educational endeavors. My goal is to stick with you until we get it right! I look forward to working with you!

...the gritty details of history and give them meaning. As a long-time student myself, I understand how difficult it can be to manage all of the competing demands that work, school, and life can place on you. I respect students' time and always keep in mind that they have their own lives outside of school. As a tutor, my foremost goal is to work within, rather than against, your particular talents, learning styles, and time...

...and Economics. I received master's degrees from the London School of Economics (Economics/Economic History) and the University of Washington (History). I have taught and tutored young adults and adults in various subjects, but my favorite subjects are probably History, English, and High School Economics. My approach to education is to find ways to teach that align with students' needs, interests, and personalities. Learning should be fun and open doors that improve the quality of life....

...out your personal goals, we make an attack plan to ensure those goals are met as quickly and fully as possible, and then we work diligently together to achieve that A+ paper, test score, school admission, or understanding of a difficult subject. I enjoy tackling hard problems and pushing students to grow and succeed academically. Whether it is simply tailoring an essay to get it to its best possible form, or understanding the processes that...

...(finishing my thesis) of an MA from George Washington University. My specialization is medieval Iberia, which was a complex mosaic of religion, politics, and war. But my passion for history is widespread. In addition to expertise in medieval Europe in general, I am well-versed in early modern European and American history (such as the Reformation, the Renaissance, and Colonization) and more recent American History. I am also proficient in Spanish, and I can supplement any...

I have had a lot of experience working in the classroom as a teacher's assistant, and mentoring students one on one as well. I received an education in the humanities, but I'm comfortable with all subjects at the lower levels as well. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to learn as well, along side the student.... When I begin working, the first thing I try to do is get to know the student...

...at the University of Maryland, College Park, and I am currently studying biology. I've had experience tutoring students from 2nd grade to college. My expertise lies in Conversational French, reading, math, biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. By working with you, I hope to help you gain first the confidence that you CAN be successful in this material. We will look at what you're struggling with and develop studying techniques best fitted to maximize your learning potential....

...of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Arizona. I received a master's and bachelor's in International Relations and Chinese. Over the past ten years I have tutored students in my free time, helping kindergarten and elementary school students with their reading and writing skills, middle school students with math, and high school students with English, essay writing, history, and other social studies classes. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most...

...others as I am adaptable and cater to the needs of my students. I specialize in IB curriculum tutoring as I received my International Baccalaureate degree in 2011 and also tutor the German language, essay and writing editing as well as study and organization skills. I believe every student is capable of performing well academically and I enforce this encouragement throughout my sessions. When I am not assisting students, I enjoy running, singing, sailing, traveling...

...several college courses. I love tutoring math and chemistry, but I also enjoy teaching English and reading comprehension. When teaching, I try to tailor lessons to students' interests; I hope to make material both engaging and useful. I believe that lessons that are guided by students are the most efficient and effective. In my free time, I love spending time with my cat Luke, experimenting with origami, and going on runs with my family.

...the opportunity to work with you. I have taught undergraduate history courses and worked as an education specialist for a local museum. My teaching philosophy is to enhance students' strengths and give them the tools to help them overcome the challenges they may encounter. I have a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and an MA in Pan African Studies. I'm currently a PhD student studying history. I enjoy tutoring students in history, English, writing,...

...an aspiring foreign policy professional. My approach to tutoring emphasizes big picture ideas and building a student's sense of intuition. My best professors and teachers have emphasized that it takes more than memorization to be a good learner. Likewise, I try to make students comfortable with the subjects that they learn and help them feel like they're capable of navigating subjects on their own when studying, practicing, or doing homework. Some of my subjects include...

...I often build slide shows with compelling visuals and video to bring my lessons to life. I love to see my students succeed. I primarily teach English, writing, history, and French. I have a bachelor's degree in political science from Yale University and a master's degree from University of Maryland School of Public Policy. I've worked in communications for the federal government for ten years and I've written a biography of Florida governor and U.S....

...gap years as an NIH Post-bac IRTA Fellow doing research on sickle cell genetics. I obtained my degree in biology and minored in chemistry. I enjoy sharing the knowledge I have learned throughout my years as a student and I hope to help out as many people as I can. While I was in undergrad, I was a leader in a mental health organization where I advocated for mental health on my college campus and...

...students to practice with an activity, leaving space for questions throughout. Much of my previous teaching experience comes from a program I volunteered with throughout college, where I taught civic education to 5th graders across the Greater Boston area every week. This experience especially taught me the importance of interactive lessons. I found the most success when I implemented exercises that connected ideas to the real world, like writing a letter to a congressperson. Additionally,...

...Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. He earned Dean's List distinctions every semester, was accepted into the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi as a Junior, and won the William H Huggin's Award for Scholarship and Service upon graduation. He has worked as a Robotics Software Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Honeybee Robotics. He most recently joined Dr. Enrique Mallada's research group at Johns Hopkins. He is studying networked dynamical systems such as the...

...special place in my heart because they helped me realize that having dyslexia doesn't mean I can't learnit just means I learn differently. With a little guidance and the right strategies, I was able to grow into a successful student, lawyer, and now, educator. Since beginning my Master of Arts in Teaching, I've seen a noticeable shift in my teaching style and in how I connect with my students. Interestingly, after taking a math class...

A recipient of a doctorate in history and a high school history teacher for the past six years, I enjoy working with students who wish to improve their academic skills in a variety of subjects.