Award-Winning IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL Tutors

...a traditional classroom to tutoring college students in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization...

...this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions,...

...skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well as outdoor summer schools. I speak both French and Arabic and am learning Spanish, and in my free time I love to cook,...

...a BA from Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA in comparative religions. I have also taken classes in the University of London's Centre for Development, Environment and Policy in sustainable development through the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). In addition I am an award-wining author in two categories, (Adult short topic and Children's Lit.). Subjects I have taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB...

...the classroom, and cherish the work that allows me to help people. I have fairly extensive tutoring experience with a variety of subjects, ages, and backgrounds. This includes tutoring middle school math, English as a Second Language (ESL) for adults, grammar and writing for young students to college students, and Arabic through my university. My goal for each student is to take something frustrating and working through it together to make it not only approachable...

...addition to AP Government. My tutoring experience is primarily with elementary school-age, but I have great rapport with kids K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible in addition to some AP classes. I will work with students to help them see the connections and break down large concepts into small pieces and help them build up. I have taught sales tactics and techniques to...

...I have engaged in tutoring all content at the elementary age, and social studies and formal writing from eight grade through intro college age. My experiences in education has prepared me to assist students to achieve levels of success beyond there perceived abilities. Every student is and can be a learner. With that being said, no two students are the same. Curriculum should be catered to each student according to their needs, to reach new...

I am a great tutor because helping a student reach their own 'Aha!' moment is constantly one of my proudest accomplishments. I love teaching, and I am adept at understanding where a student's strengths and weaknesses lie. I am patient with students who have a hard time concentrating.

...English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social...

...recent graduate of Haverford College with a reverence for education. I aim to help students grow as both students and learners in the broader sense. My aim is to help the student progress as much as possible through being simultaneously supportive and rigorous. In my past experience, I have found that the best mode of education is dependent upon the particular student, and thus strive to accommodate a wide variety of personalities and learning styles....

...freelance and from 2011 to 2012 I taught French part-time at Bay Languages Academy, an after school program in Alameda. I started working with Varsity Tutors in 2013. I have always loved getting to know all of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning and teaching, and I believe in return many have grown from working with me. For me, learning to work with a student is like solving...

...am pursuing a double degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and Bilingual Elementary Education. I am completely fluent (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension) in English and Spanish due to the incredible opportunity I had of living and studying overseas in Venezuela for most of my elementary school years. I have had much experience working with students all ages: tutoring for student athletes here at OSU, organizing and leading study groups for my high school...

...focus on indigenous populations living in tropical/temperate rain forests. I love to tutor math as well as any science courses because they have a large quantity of information that needs to be digested, but once you get that light bulb moment it's something you'll never forget. In my personal tutoring style I like to approach problems from many different angles, as well as walk through each one step by step to ensure solid problem solving...

...me to New York--specifically to the New York publishing world, where I worked as an assistant to a literary agent for two years. It's probably become clear at this point that the subject I am most passionate about is writing. In college, I worked as a consultant at my school's Writing Resources Center, assisting students with their academic papers. In this position, I helped our clients improve the overall structure of their papers, strengthen their...

...to help you or your child do the same. I have my Bachelors degree in Anthropology and was on the Dean's List for much of the time I was in university. I am a high-achiever academically, personally, and professionally which means that I will do my best to help others to achieve as well. I believe in a friendly and encouraging approach without berating someone for not having certain knowledge, and I always incorporate humor...

...I have a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of York in the U.K. and an International Baccalaureate diploma from the Munich International School. My international education in Germany, Britain, and the United States has prepared me for the exciting challenges and rewards of sharing my bilingual English/German expertise through teaching and tutoring. I spent two years teaching German in grades 1 – 5 at the Munich International School. I'm familiar with the philosophies...

...where I minored in History. In 2011, I studied in England to earn a M.A. in Poverty & (International) Development from the University of Sussex. I know first-hand the challenges associated with manipulating equations and writing extended essays. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math, Physics, History, and Engineering. During tutoring sessions, I strive to make students comfortable with the material and confident in their abilities. I'm glad to work with you when you feel...

...teacher 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.

...adults in a range of subjects from English to Science and everything in-between. As a diligent student who is continuously striving to learn more myself, I am knowledgeable and well informed in a range of subjects. I've always been excited about the opportunity to help my fellow students grow. I find it genuinely rewarding and enjoyable to help my peers learn and understand new things, and I always bring enthusiasm to my tutoring work. Overall,...

...Human Geography for 4 years at the high school level, and IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL for 12 years . Since retiring last June, I found that I missed student contact and the chance to help students achieve their goals. I had excellent test score results for both AP Human Geography and IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL. Therefore, tutoring seems to offer an opportunity to continue doing what I love, but on a...