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.

...meaningful and relevant inquiry that allow them to explore their interests and passions. I encourage students to ask questions and seek out answers that promote critical thinking and problem-solving. I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and it is my goal to help each student find and reach their full potential. I am...

...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 filmmaking. I hope to meet you soon!

...certification course and am (as of July 2016) weeks away from becoming a US certified teacher. I speak and write Mandarin Chinese (although far from perfectly!). Learning a foreign language, especially one so different from English, has been a long-term and ongoing project. One of the most important things I’ve gotten from learning Chinese is...

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

...degree in education from Lynchburg College, and tutoring experience that dates back to 1995. I've tutored Spanish, history, science, math, and English (lots of English! Dyslexia and other learning disorders are my specialty). I can't really say that I have a "favorite" subject. If I had to pick, I'd have to say a subject I'm...

...connecting with different types of people 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...

...way in engaging to students to be very interested in learning more about a newer subject. I compare present day events with that of historical events. I teach topics about history in ways that is very dramatic and animated. I graduated from Bishop's University where I majored in History. I usually tutor students in learning...

...and theory as well as geography. 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...

...is founded on two key principles, 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...

...aiding them is three-fold. I will 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...

...answering a question, and just knowing 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....

...few different departments, but mostly in the social studies. I offer tutoring in the social studies, mathematics, and Spanish as well as test prep for the SAT & GRE, both of which I have taken. I hope that we can move you forward in your academic endeavors. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, video games...

...All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up...

...from calumet college, St. Joseph. My 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...

...my students to seek answers on 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...

...I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a...

...tutor, I understand that the sciences 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...

...of good teachers and mentors. Education is a field that I hope to pursue as a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor,...