Award-Winning History Tutors serving Washington DC

I am a certified teacher with 13 years of experience as both a classroom teacher and school administrator. I tutor students to keep my teaching skills sharp! I have taught many grades including pre-kindergarten to high school. I love to work with students one-on-one to help them master skills and concepts. Currently I am seeking to tutor students in a variety of subjects.

I graduated from American University with a B.A. in International Service in 2014. Through my own studies and several positions within the university, I have considerable experience with instruction in academic writing, critical reading, and test-taking strategies. My interests include reading non-fiction and fantasy, learning new languages, hiking, and running. In terms of tutoring, my specialties are the ACT, AP history, social sciences, AP English Language, AP English Literature, College essays, general reading, and writing...

...a proud graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in French and Francophone Studies. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University. I currently teach Biology in Baltimore City, educating students in grades 9-12. In addition, I serve as an adviser and mentor to young people in after school programs. I am extremely passionate about education and believe that all...

I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you. I have taught undergraduate history courses and worked as an education specialist for a local museum. My teaching philosophy is to enhance students' strengths and give them the tools to help them overcome the challenges they may encounter. I have a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and an MA in Pan African Studies. I'm currently a PhD student studying history. I enjoy tutoring students...

...more and get involved and I took their advice. My wife and I have just recently moved to Washington so I can attend George Washington University's Space Policy Institute. I'm studying to become a part of the growing space technology and policy field, but I also miss my students. This is where tutoring comes in. One-on-one teaching is the best kind. Teaching an entire class is a special skill, but tailoring instruction to individual students...

High School: IB Diploma (Latin SL, Math SL, World Topics HL, English HL, Chemistry HL, Biology HL) College: University of Virginia, English Major, Biology Minor, Classics - 7 years (and counting!) of Latin -Familiar with most classic literature (Beowulf through modern authors), esp. Austen, the Brontes, Byron, Shakespeare's tragedies, and Gothic lit. -Most topics covered in high school biology, as well as neurobiology and cell bio.

Hi! I am graduate from BYU-Idaho with a degree in history education and two years of teaching experience. My primary subjects of focus are history and english, but I also have experience in teaching math. My goal as a teacher is to create engaging lessons to help students learn how to make connections between topics for complete understanding.

...Kenyon College. With every student, I strive to connect with them on both a personal and an academic level, thereby creating a mutually respectful relationship dynamic and a calming & constructive learning environment. As someone who struggled academically as a kid, I address any anxieties and insecurities with the utmost compassion and understanding and work with the student to overcome them. I am also available for college guidance counseling, college interview coaching, and Common Application...

...on linguistics, grammar, ancient philosophy and ancient government. While at Colby, I tutored Latin and Ancient Greek, and I occasionally tutored students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths....

...in a lot of ways, I'm still a kid. I love comics and movies - any story, really. I always get a little tingle of excitement down my spine whether I am watching or reading something for the first or fiftieth time. I am passionate about everything I do, and that extends to education. I have taught students of all grades and ages, in summer camps and schools, and this hands-on experience guides my work...

...it is important to me to find ways to empower my students with both knowledge and confidence in exhibiting that knowledge. I consider myself a lifelong student of History and am constantly challenging myself to know more and synthesize what I have learned for even deeper understanding of the past and present. In terms of my tutoring subjects, I am confident in my ability to instruct: - English/ Language Arts - Social Studies/ History -...

...test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics and deliver that information. While I tutor a broad range of...

...each student and each subject to best suit the student's strengths as a learner. My passion for teaching is apparent right away. I think it is easy for my students to stay engaged and focused. I have an encouraging presence as a teacher and think that this goes a long way in helping students learn. I have taken, and done well on, a variety of standardized tests and have come to understand universal and recurring...

...graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies and Russian Regional Studies. I have 9 years of experience as a teacher of English and French as second languages, tutoring SAT and ACT, assisting with the American college admissions process, and tutoring a variety of AP and IB subjects. As a lover of languages and a traveler, some of my favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, French,...

...School’s Tutoring & Mentoring program with an inner city high school student. I worked with this student for two years and covered topics ranging from arithmetic and pre-algebra to U.S. history and government. I truly enjoy watching my students improve academically, and I have the most experience tutoring in German, U.S. government, U.S. & European history, and AP Human Geography. Having been both student and tutor for a considerable amount of time, I understand how...

I graduated last year from The Catholic University of America as a history major with minors in theology and philosophy. At CUA, I was also able to work as a writing tutor and as head copyeditor of our undergraduate research journal. Now I'm a first year law student at The College of William and Mary. I love writing and history and the most rewarding thing to me is when a student realizes they knew the...

...goals. In undergrad at the University of Illinois, I completed a degree in International Business and Marketing, with a minor in French. I then went on to get my Master's Degree in Public Administration at Cornell University. While there, I interned with both local and federal governments, which taught me how to write and communicate to a variety of stakeholders. I have also worked for several nonprofits and a Fortune 500 real estate firm as...

I have taught classes of 10+ adult students in ESL. I designed these lesson plans and executed them, along with original assignments, tests, and classwork. I've also directly tutored younger students between 10-12 years of age in ESL and math. In high school, I helped other students in math. I am a great tutor because I am patient, funny, and relatable. I'm always able to keep things light and enjoyable. I take pride in helping...

...As a 7th grade Latin teacher, I have experience working with middle school students, and I have also taught Latin, history, and writing on the college level. In addition, I have also worked with high school students. I hold a B.A. in history and German studies from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, and am currently completing my PhD in Classics at the Johns Hopkins University. I enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching, and...

...practice, the subject became less of a chore and more of a hobby. Looking back, I wish that I had someone to assist and push me past my limits, someone who had the patience to explain steps thoroughly and guide me through answering my questions. Although I didn't have such a person when I was younger, I would love to be that for others. It's important for me to show all my students that anything...