Award-Winning History Tutors in Spring Valley, NV

...am an experienced, certified teacher whose desire is to help create a culture of life-long learners by nurturing my students' natural curiosity. While pursuing my degree in Elementary Education, I was a private in-home tutor as well as a tutor within a school district. After receiving my degree, I taught 4th grade English/Writing and Social Studies for 4 years, 3rd grade Science and Social Studies for 2 years, and then 3rd grade Reading and Social...

...am a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and also received a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects, though most of my experience is with primary and secondary students. I also tutor in test prep, including ACT Reading/Writing, SAT English/Biology, and Nevada state proficiency exams. I am most passionate about...

...This is why I went into special education. Contrary to popular belief, special education isn't just for those with disabilities. It is for ALL who need a different way of learning and processing material. I employ different strategies for each individual. I have spent time as a long term substitute teacher in a fourth-grade classroom. Here, I found that my background in SPED helped my students, regardless of background, to succeed beyond my expectations. If...

...learn. There are many different ways students learn and I like to engage the students using videos, art, readings, simulations and writing. Watching students finally grasp a concept is a joy like any other. I graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a degree in History and a minor in Art. I recently just finished a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction through Concordia University. I have been teaching High School US History Regular/Honors for 3...

...satisfying than seeing a student's eyes light up when they get that 'Eureka!' moment of understanding the subject material. My primary prior education experience was working at an inner-city charter school in Cleveland, Ohio. For two years I served as a one-on-one aide for an elementary-age student with high-functioning autism. His unique abilities and the way he perceived the world required me to become very creative in my teaching methods. I can say with pride...

...teaching for more than a decade. I've lived and worked in 8 countries and my favorite hobby is traveling. I have a MA in International Policy Studies with a specialization in Terrorism Studies and French Studies and a BA major in French. When I'm not working, I enjoying cycling on my 14 speed bike, jogging, relaxing in the steam room and sauna, practicing French or Italian, and keeping up on international current events.... My teaching philosophy is to listen. The best teachers are the best listeners, and they let their students talk and express their opinions.

...me than to know that I have helped a student conquer their academic fears. I could never be satisfied, as a tutor, until I know that the student is not just satisfied, but elated about their improved scholastic performance. I have a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology with clusters in chemistry and nutrition. I completed this undergraduate program from Brigham Young University-Idaho. While there, I worked as an English tutor. Some of my responsibilities were...

I enjoy conveying my knowledge to young people and children. It gives me a sense of purpose and gives me a sense of doing a civic duty to make our society better.

...they accumulate while working with me. If it is not fairly obvious, I am very nerdy and it would be a lie to say that it does not influence my teaching skills. I use different pop cultural references to explain a concept more thoroughly or rally motivation when needed. Though I am a nerd, teaching and student retention is always my first priority. I have been teaching higher education public speaking courses for the past...

...understand that students all learn differently and that a successful Tutor needs to adapt to their students. My goal is to not only to help students learn the material, but also to come up with effective tools of studying and learning for long term success. Furthermore, my goal is to foster the student's confidence about their abilities and to learn ways to manage multitasking. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, Yoga, cooking, pottery, and...