Award-Winning History Tutors serving Trenton, NJ

...Arts. My concentration was painting but hold high expertise in drawing, printmaking, sculpture, illustration, and more. I love to work in a variety of mediums and am excited to share my knowledge of fine arts with students. Still lifes, figure drawing/painting, portraiture, anatomy, color theory, art history, and stylized illustration are just a few of the skills I can teach. I can include some proponents of art history, structure and form, dynamic compositions, narrative, and...

...be relaxed while structured. In doing so, you can more effectively respond to the unexpected because your thinking is clear. There is enough pressure due to the very nature of these tests, and their implications, that adding more is not helpful. I believe that focus is important and that you should allow your mind breaks during a test to ensure your focus is at its best. I tutored my children and both followed these ideas...

...test taking skills. I use these skills to this day when I take state certification and licensing exams. I learned these techniques through trial and error and know that they will be of use to everyone. I have learned that tutoring is a two-way street. The students learn about the subject material and the tutor learns about the most effective way to communicate with them. With that being said, I look forward to working and...

My goal is to improve each student's understanding of history and the lessons it may impart. The more we understand about the past and learn its lessons, the more we can avoid similar mistakes and progress both individually and collectively.

...Through Varsity Tutors, I tutor many subjects related to engineering, math, science, art, ecology, and the environment. I love to work with students on strategies to learn math and geometry, particularly focusing on strategies that involve physical and visual learning. I am an active and hardworking individual who loves working with others to solve problems, which directly translates in my approach to tutoring. In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors (running, biking, hiking, gardening)...

...are so many ways to teach a student that were not available when I was a student especially in the elementary grades. The different ways help both me and my students because I can utilize these ways to ensure their success and to help build their confidence in their ability. When a student has confidence in their skills, they can learn anything. In my spare time I like to play video word games, watch reruns...

Hello! I'm currently in my sophomore year of undergrad at the College of William and Mary, pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English. I've completed all the lower division classes, and a few of the upper division classes. My previous tutoring experiences include tutoring high school underclassmen in math and french, as part of my school's honor societies. Please let me know if you'd be interested in working with me!

...and the myriad fields included in management and policy analysis, I can not only tutor several subjects, but also relate new or difficult topics to my students preexisting knowledge to improve understanding and conceptualization of the material. I have found that, with discipline and consistent effort, students are able to attain complete mastery of subjects they previously struggled with. Consequently, while the material itself is important, I also work with my students to develop productive...

...with him or her unique traits which exposed me to a vast array of learning styles, aptitudes, and aspirations, and allowed me to hone my abilities to make meaningful connections with students in order to help them to realize their goals. The subjects I tutor, English, Spanish, composition, European and American History, are all profound interests and intense passions of mine, and I seek to inspire similar excitement in with whom I work.

...in the Philadelphia area. I love the theatre, and it has taught me an enormous amount about interacting with people and the world in which we live. Time and again I have been enlightened to the power of collaborating with my fellow artists, and the amazing, inventive magic this can produce. Similarly, my tutoring sessions are just as much about collaborating. By striving to reach a common goal together, we can overcome any obstacle or...

I am currently a student at Gordon College in Massachusetts, majoring in History and minoring in Music (I sing and play the piano!). I am currently part of Teach for America's Ignite Fellows and tutor in reading. As of right now, I am taking steps to pursue teaching after graduation. I am deeply passionate about the value of education and how critical personal relationship are to that. Some subjects I particularly love are History and...

...While I tutor in many subject areas, I particularly enjoy History, Music, and Writing. All of these topics are integral to my graduate degree in musicology, and I love helping others to learn and enjoy those subject areas. In any kind of teaching environment, I find the best way to help a student is to give him or her the tool necessary to learn and do for themselves. So, instead of simply helping them to...

...Louis, I've gained extensive experience working in various settings with children from birth to 12th grade. My expertise lies in public schools, self-contained classrooms, private schools, early intervention, preschool, and OPTION schools. With my linguistics background and minors in Speech/Hearing Sciences and Educational Studies, I am well-equipped to provide comprehensive tutoring services in Education, Special Education, and Deaf Education. My subjects of interest include English, Science, and Social Studies (History included)! I also have some...

...to provide the knowledge and support necessary to help my students learn from their mistakes. Mistakes signify conceptual holes that must be filled through a detailed understanding of a course's core material. I want my students to become fluent in the basic language of their subject. Once a student has mastered the foundational concepts he can intuitively comprehend more advanced material instead of relying on memorization. For example, a student working on trigonometry cannot effectively...

...Mackenzie has tutored students in both private and group settings. Mackenzie has extensive experience with tutoring students between the grades of Pre-K to 12th grade in English, reading, and math. She also has tutored students in both high school and college and teaches both SAT and ACT prep. Mackenzie's specialty is in both SAT and ACT prep, English (elementary level to college level), History, political science, and writing. She is extremely passionate about helping students...

Hi! I'm Katie, and I'm a certified social studies teacher in Maryland and Pennsylvania. I taught 8th grade U.S. history in Maryland for a year, 9th grade world history and AP Government in Philadelphia for a year, and am currently teaching 12th grade ELA in Philadelphia.

...Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in Government & Law and History, and a Pre-Law minor. I have a passion for academic excellence and have several years of experience tutoring students from elementary to college levels. I believe in going the extra mile to help the students I teach understand the concepts and truly grasp the material. My teaching approach is customized to each student's individual learning style, ensuring that...

...variety of disciplines, my favorite subjects to work on are French, English, and History. As a tutor, I always try to establish a collaborative and friendly relationship with students. I aim to work with students by valuing their strengths and interests to develop a positive relationship with the subject. Outside of academics, I love playing guitar and have played in several bands. I regularly go to concerts and have worked as the co-booking director of...

...up detailed schedules of when to work on certain projects in order to make them more manageable. I believe that an education is one of the most important thing that someone could ever be gifted, and that working hard to make that education worth it is extremely important. Hopefully, as your tutor, I can help you make these years worth it and instill a love for learning that I have always had.

...consider myself to be the perfect tutor for all your writing needs as you traverse the magical, messy process of creative writing. Moreover, I believe words create a home within us and they're important as they open up spaces for us as human beings to wrestle with the world around us. As an educator, I constantly reflect on the intrinsic power of words and how I can hold space for you as you contemplate these...