Award-Winning History Tutors in Spring Valley, NV

I have B.A. degrees in secondary education and Spanish from UNLV. I also have previous experience teaching various levels of Spanish at the high school level. As a tutor, I can help students with all aspects of Spanish language proficiency including vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking. I can customize tutoring lessons to accommodate different learning styles at all levels from beginner to advanced to help students reach their full potential.

I strive to help others learn by presenting information in a new light, experimenting with different methods of learning, and tracing back difficulties to their roots. I hope to make education less stressful and more accessible to students who are struggling or just need that extra help.... I believe that teaching needs to be individualized to the student's needs. Some people love lectures and taking their own notes, while other students need an element of play....

...cohesion. My experience ranges from being an English, foreign language, and social studies tutor while in university, to my time as a substitute teacher and private mentor to high school students getting ready for college. While I was a Naval Officer deployed to Japan, I conducted countless trainings and briefs for small and large groups alike. This gave me early comfort in a pedagogical role. The contributions I offer delve deep into effective problem solving,...

...at Western New England University. I also offered SAT tutoring through Upward Bound, a program which supports first-generation college applicants. This tutoring experience is complemented by a strong background in teaching and research. I have taught courses in Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Western New England University in Massachusetts and Durham University in England. My academic papers have appeared in the Bulletin of the Society for Renaissance Studies and the Kaleidoscope journal of interdisciplinary studies.

Hello. My goal is to find out what style and method works best for those I tutor, and utilize that knowledge to develop the skills necessary for those I tutor to demonstrate a major improvement in the subject area.

...to be a compassionate, enthusiastic and approachable practitioner who will make a positive contribution. I believe my academic achievements and experience will provide a solid foundation to build on and transfer my knowledge and skills into providing the best learning environment. I am diligent, determined, committed and feel that I can offer a significant contribution to the learning experience. My interests outside my studies include a range of sports, martial arts, mechanics, and travel. I...

I am an undergraduate sophomore at Yale University. Though I have been in New England for the past couple of years, I am originally from Las Vegas, NV. Aside from my academic interests in Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry, distance running and flying are my two passions. I believe empathy to be the most important quality in a tutor and something I emphasize in my own tutoring.

...to ask questions about topics and subjects that interested them. I really think if one shows a passion for learning, that passion can be passed on to a student. I know from personal experience that learning is much easier if the subject is something that one finds interesting. The trick, of course, is to make any subject or assignment interesting to the student -- and that's something I feel very strongly that I bring to...

...help with, and recently, I began tutoring various high school seniors for their college applications. While I can tutor most subjects found in a high school curriculum, I most enjoy working with students on their math skills, whether algebra, calculus, or statistics. I think math is a subject that many students seem to fear, but usually their fear is what holds them back. I feel a sense of fulfillment when I can show a student...

...currently applying to grad school to study education and social work. I have 2 years of experience tutoring K-12 students, which has only inspired my goal to become a teacher. For elementary and middle school aged students, I tutor all subjects. For high school students, I tutor subjects like English (Reading, Writing, Literature), Psychology, History, and especially test prep for the PSATs, SATs, and ACTs. I find it extremely rewarding to help students learn to...