Award-Winning History Tutors serving Victoria

Anyone can learn anything if given the opportunity and the correct path to the conclusion.... Engage the student on all levels, and then lead them to the answer instead of pushing.... Try to find out the most effective way to teach the student. Relax and talk about how to get to the solution.... Find the student's favorite way to learn.

...dedicated to creating a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel respected, valued, and encouraged to take risks and learn from their mistakes. In conclusion, I am passionate about working with students, and I am committed to providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed. I look forward to working with...

...is Emma. I am a recent graduate for the University of Washington, Seattle, with a PhD in history. I am also a documentary filmmaker. I joined varsity tutors because I love teaching and take great joy in helping others reach their potential! I have expertise in history (especially European history), dissertation writing, public speaking and...

...is a sense of humility and forgiveness. Learning can be hard—and every teacher will tell you it should be challenging. It’s important to give ourselves opportunities to make mistakes, to ask real questions, and to appreciate the advances we make, no matter how small. I look forward to helping more students find and reach their...

Kind , caring , and patient with good communication skills. Serious about your success!

...not very familiar with - it's an excuse to learn something new! I prefer tutoring to teaching primarily because I can tailor the lessons to the individual student. One-on-one settings mean I don't have to divide my attention between students, which I love because every student deserves undivided attention. When I'm not tutoring, I'm writing,...

...and figuring out the best way to help them succeed! Having started learning a language from the beginning, I am well equipped to help others do the same as I have a good idea of what works and doesn't work in language learning. Additionally, my international affairs major has deepened my understanding of politics, history,...

...students in learning English. I am very interested in tutoring students in both English and in History because I really enjoy teaching many historical topics to students and providing them with a great interest in the subject. My hobbies outside of tutoring and teaching include doing research and also going outdoors.

...Language has always been an interest of mine and writing poetry was a hobby when I was young. Writing songs comes naturally to me so using the sound and cadence of words is something I am attuned to. My teaching style is relaxed, and I like for students to feel comfortable and at ease with...

...the first one is creating a bridge between the student and the material in a way that it becomes not only relevant, but useful and even inspiring. The second principle is comcerned with cultivating a stromg sense of rapport which then allows for an engaging space between tutor and student where learning is dynamic and...

...work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind....

...the answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical...

...opportunity to tutor students. It was my first exposure to education (from the educators side) back when I was in college, working with students at a local high school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to...

...up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin,...

...undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden...

...their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play to explore theme, plot, and dialogue. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, English and American history....

...Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign countries practice their conversational English. Please feel invited to contact me and/or ask me your questions....

...pose unique and varied challenges to students. One of my primary goals is to meet students where they are, understand their specific needs, and develop an individualized plan that challenges them and helps them succeed. To this end, I do not follow a specific formula during sessions with my students. Instead, I work with my...

...tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way about history and language as I do. The tutoring process is of great benefit to me as well, not just the student. I always come away learning a lot both about the relevant subjects and about the...