Award-Winning IB History HL Tutors

...I have a wide variety of experiences and am very well traveled. I have worked in an educational setting for over 3 years and have served as a tutor in various capacities throughout my career. I have proven my ability to tutor through the improved successes of my students and the adoration of their parents. I have a wide variety of knowledge in all areas of social sciences and have taken Graduate courses in many...

...economically disadvantaged high school students. What I believe makes me a great tutor are the following: I frequently engage the class, I find ways to make learning fun for my students and give them examples of how their lessons apply to the world we inhabit, and I am very thorough in the material and diligently work, while being patient, to make sure each student is understanding the lessons because I know everyone has a unique...

...a Western Civilization course. I was responsible for creating lesson plans and grading student performance. Having taught students with so many interests (I only ever taught one History major) and of such different backgrounds, I find the challenge of making History interesting and relevant to students a rewarding one. This includes not only making the material of History interesting, but in showing that History is more than simply the memorization of dates and names; I...

...any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe my teaching philosophy as friendly but structured. I use lesson plan organization techniques including lesson plan outlines and back-up activities in case a certain activity does not go as planned. I also am familiar with teaching methodologies, learning styles,...

Hello! I am a Social Studies, Language Arts and AVID teacher. I really enjoy traveling, food, running, volleyball and hiking. I am a visual learner, I like to be able to see things and I also really like graphic organizers to help keep track of information but I understand that everyone learns differently and I have a lot of strategies for different types of learners!... In a first session, I like to get right into what...

...most effective teaching tool is modeling, which is why I stretch myself in learning to paint, draw, make my own ceramics, and continue to write and study. Where ever I find myself, I endeavor to make myself an expert in the history, flora, and fauna of the area. My hobbies include SCUBA, collecting old books, and propagating endangered species. It is by example we demonstrate that life-long learning is not only possible, but desirable. Pushing...

...best history departments in the country allowed me to develop a handful of studying, writing, and thinking skills that I try to teach to every student. I believe that all subjects that I teach can be exciting and fun, and it is the job of the teacher to approach the subject in the right way for the student to appreciate the subject. This is not to say, however, that I don't have expectations. In fact,...

...gives me the opportunity to be a problem-solver, discovering the best strategy to work effectively with each individual student. I enjoy helping young people reach their full potential by passing my knowledge on to them, as well as the challenge of adapting to each student's learning style. Besides working as a tutor, I have been an investigator, an IT consultant, a radio DJ, and a pilot. It is exciting to use these diverse experiences to...

...students on any subject is fulfilling, including standardized test prep. Having lived abroad in Spain and Chile, I also know the importance of connecting classroom learning in Spanish to the actual experience of the language and am always excited to help Spanish come alive beyond conjugation worksheets. Regardless of subject, I strive to ensure that my students build the strategies and confidence they need to be capable, self-directed learners. My own interests include reading, camping...

...and tutor with over 16 years of experience in education. I have taught AP American Government, AP World History, AP Macro Economics, and most secondary Social Studies courses with great success. It is my pleasure to use my wealth of knowledge, patience and holistic teaching styles to help my students reach their highest potential. I look forward to exceeding all your tutoring needs and helping increase achievement in the areas you desire.