
Scott: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...will help them become lifelong learners. My academic specialities include writing (essays, scripts, fiction, and non-fiction), history, and literature. I have broad knowledge of the social sciences and love learning about psychology, economics, political theory, and sociology. I am an experiential learner and consider the world a classroom, and every stranger a potential teacher. This outlook has led me to take work as a day laborer, meet three U.S. presidents, open a vintage clothing store,...
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Hampshire College - Bachelors, Narrative Journalism/Liberal Arts
St. Joseph's College - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing (MFA)

Alyssa: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands...
Education & Certification
Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies

Rob: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University with a triple major in English, Philosophy, and American studies. I have two masters' degrees, and am a certified teacher in the State of Massachusetts. As a tutor, I am both flexible and patient. No two students are the same, and therefore there is no "right approach" to tutoring. Rather, I try to meet students where they are, and find ways to help them accomplish whatever...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English / History / Philosophy
Fordham University - Master of Arts, Philosophy

Arianna: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that dream to fruition is the...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Caroline: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...been working as an online ACT tutor since March of 2016, and have worked with more than thirty students in that time. With students, I generally work with them on test strategy, time management, as well as intense focus on the test materials themselves. Additionally, I believe intensely in the power of positive reinforcement and belief in oneself, and do my best to instill in my students a sense of confidence going into the test....
Education & Certification
Mississippi State University - Current Undergrad, Fine Arts

Nick: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...had a passion and a gift for teaching. I completed my PhD in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great Books), Writing Composition, and Spanish. From 2010-2014, I was Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Whitman College. I am currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities at Lewis and Clark College where I teach courses in the Core...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
UC Los Angeles - PHD, Comparative Literature/Latin American Studies

Tessa: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History

Bradley: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...can also be fun, and I make an emphasis on how a slight change in approach to the materials covered on these tests can transform hours of drudgery into a playful, good time. I come from a background in academia where I was a Ph.D. student in English Literature (CUNY) and editor. It goes without saying that I love literature! Some of my favorite works are Moby-Dick, the poems of Gwendolyn Brooks and Emily Dickinson,...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, English, History

Aaron: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...and teaching English as a foreign language both at home and abroad. I recently moved to the Las Vegas metro area where I am starting a post-baccalaureate degree in secondary education to teach social sciences. I have traveled extensively for academic, professional, and personal purposes, visiting over 40 countries and living in a dozen different places. I have advanced proficiency in Spanish and basic skills in several other foreign languages. I have tutored 1 on...
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
American Public University System - Masters, History

John: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...complex information and skills, I have great compassion for students needing coaching to unlock the power of the mind to learn. I relate well to children and teens, having fathered, mentored, and helped to teach six at home. I have substitute taught elementary through high school -- band and chorus and art and French and geography and social sciences. I have been told I am a good teacher. At the Naval Academy I was chosen...
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US Naval Academy - Bachelors, Literature with European Languages
US Naval Postgraduate School - Masters, Religious Studies

Hernan: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...Affairs) - Portland, OR - Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education (MAT Middle/High School) - Portland, OR I teach Spanish, English and Social Studies (all levels). My teaching style focuses on a humanistic worldview and attention to context and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to use the tools they were born with, in order to make learning fun and relevant to their lives. Students can also count on me as a confidant and friend.
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs
Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle / High School - Social Studies

Dawn: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
Hello! I am Dawn. I love tutoring, especially in one on one situations, because I love to watch the light in someone's eyes when they "get it." I can and will use various methods from visual to lecture to help you or your child learn the subject. I have worked with students who just needed help studying and ones who had extreme test anxiety. I am willing to help you with what YOU need.... When teaching...
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Pima Community College - Current Undergrad, AS for Transfer

Carolyn: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...both my high school and undergraduate years, I was able to help many students increase their knowledge of History, English Literature, and Grammar. Additionally, I was also able to help others gain the skill sets necessary for accomplished essay writing and SAT Verbal Test Preparation. My goal is to always guide the student towards a deeper comprehension of the subject matter, with development of the corresponding techniques and sense of confidence necessary for success.... I always...
Education & Certification
The College of Saint Elizabeth - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drew University - Master of Science, American History

Gwen: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with clients of all...
Education & Certification
Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine

Jeff: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...initial basic knowledge so that together we can map where each student needs to go. This approach results in a plan that caters to each student's distinctive learning style. When not teaching, I love to get out of the city and into the outdoors. You can often find me camping in the mountains, fishing the lakes of the central Oregon Cascades or hiking the trails of the Columbia River Gorge. The city dweller in me...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Dramatic Literature)
University of Durham, UK - PHD, History

Brett: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...at Temple, including American Politics, Political Theory and Philosophy, Politics of Identity, Race and Gender Studies, Research Methods and Statistics. During this time I have worked with hundreds of students from every conceivable background to ensure that their educational experience is the best it can be. I also worked closely with students to improve their writing in both form and content. I worked with a summer bridge program that prepares high school juniors and seniors...
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Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics; Philosophy and Religion
Temple University - Master of Science, Political Science and Government

Jason: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...skills which I believe anyone can acquire with proper instruction. This combined with my familiarity with the GRE means I can help you achieve the result you wish. My way of teaching focuses on understanding instead of rote memorization and that each pupil is best suited for a tailored teaching plan that takes into account your current abilities, time commitments, strengths/weaknesses, and desired result. My hobbies and interests include reading (literature), creative writing, calligraphy, and...
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Durham University (UK) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Philosophy

Mat: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...and Venture Capital. I have tutored peers and students for the past 7 years of my life and I have always assumed a role of a mentor, instead of being a simple tutor. Tutoring in general is a perfect means of passing down tips and experience gathered over years of schooling that help numerous students, no matter where they are. Outside of all of these aspectes, I am an avid traveler and have a huge...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance & Management

Jessica: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...avid student of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, South Asian Studies

Brian: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...students need to interact with their learning, such as with a tutor, in order to better cement the content learned in school. I feel that I am qualified to guide students on that journey. I hold a master's in education from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University. Experience in tutoring extends from being the Saturday school coordinator at my local high school, to working with at-risk students...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
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Receive personally tailored modern history lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with in-home and online tutoring that offers flexible scheduling and your choice of locations.How can a modern history tutor help you?
If you are a history major, or you study the history and philosophy behind various cultural movements that have occurred around the world, you will be required to have a background in modern history. In this course, you will learn about how much of the modern world was influenced by historical endeavors, as well as what separates modernism from its predecessors and its successor, postmodernism.
Courses in modern history are quite diverse, often covering topics as varying as early modern science to the philosophical background of romanticism. Whether you are an undergraduate taking a core curriculum course, a graduate student taking a very specific course in the modern world, or you would like to learn more about what makes the modern world distinctively modern, you can work with a private tutor to meet your academic goals.
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