Top Social Studies Tutors serving Alameda

Audrey: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Hannah: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...rethink and reframe material in a new and exciting way so that I can meet my student where they are and get them to the place where they strive to be. I think its incredibly rewarding to have the opportunity to impact a students life in such a direct and profound way, and I feel...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 800

Evan: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good food and bad puns. In my free time, I wish I had more free time.... My goal is to create an environment in which I learn as much from my students as my students learn from me.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Mustafa: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...that, in addition to the raw information presented, math and science courses teach crucial analytical skills that can be utilized by anyone in whichever path of life they choose to pursue. For this reason, I try to impart my passion for maths and sciences upon all the students I work with. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800

Eli: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...have worked with students of all ages from kindergarten to adulthood and am a staunch believer that it is never too late to fall in love with learning any subject (even math!). My approach to tutoring is the same way I approach training for a sport. If you are willing to put in the effort,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Robert: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...they need to succeed. I firmly believe that I and Varsity Tutors can fill this gap in education and in a student's learning by supplementing what schools cannot provide though teachers and professors are very passionate and heartfelt and genuinely care about their students. This is the unique role of the tutor. I can tutor...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
San Francisco State University - Masters, English

Talia: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories, and sharing a laugh as I impart knowledge in a structured but comfortable...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Jennifer: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction needed to achieve their personal...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Andy: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...of people. I am especially interested in one-on-one learning, as it has improved my own life time and time again. This is why I joined Varsity Tutors: to contribute as much as I can to someone else's development as a student in the classroom and citizen of the world. Let's have a great time learning...
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University of Miami - Bachelors, Motion Pictures, Spanish

Josh: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Lucas: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck, and keep studying! -- B.S.F.S. '06, Science, Technology & Int'l Affairs, Georgetown Univ., Washington D.C. GPA: 3.75 -- 5 years professional experience in writing, research, analysis and translation. -- 2+ years experience as an educator, working with...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Martin: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...My favorite subjects to teach are government/political science and homeland security. The first helps me understand our amazing system of government, and the second is about protecting it. My teaching philosophy stems from theories about adult learning (andragogy). Rather than the teacher simply spewing facts (pedagogy), the teacher is a facilitator of learning to a motivated...
Education & Certification
Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, Government
Suffolk University Law School - Juris Doctor, Law

Grace: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...and even mapping a large portion of the Berkeley hills. I completed my senior honors thesis after a year of collaborative research with UC Berkeley faculty and intend to pursue the topic of that thesis in future research endeavors. In the fall of 2016, I plan to begin my graduate education; I am currently in...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

James: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...in developing a student's skills over a period of time, rather than simply providing the short term answers simply to achieve an immediate grade. Writing is a skill we develop over the course of our lives, always learning and improving, and it is a skill we will always need, whether we're writing high school essays...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, English Literature

Haley: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
Education & Certification
Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance

Samuel: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Michael: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...time wisely. I took the GRE in 2013 and earned the top score in Critical Reading, so the latest version is fresh in my mind. I am glad to share the study strategies that worked for me, including tips on writing essays under pressure. If you suffer from test anxiety, I know some tricks psychologists...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770

Arianna: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with master and apply skills that they once found impossible. In my spare time I...
Education & Certification
Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Daniel: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...am applying to medical school this year. I have tutored fellow classmates throughout college in a variety of subjects; I have tutored biology, physics, math, history, chemistry, and ecology. My teaching method is to make complex ideas more relative to simple concepts and everyday life. I believe that making connections to concepts while learning is...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Zoology

Simon: Alameda Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Alameda, CA
...History is my first love, but I plan to continue my studies in the direction of an Earth Science for my Masters in several years. After completing the extremely competitive Southwestern Advantage internship this past summer, during which I worked 80 hours a week selling educational aids and study guides to families, I have been...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
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