Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Baltimore, MD

...business administration major with theatre minor college student, at Towson University . While I tutor broad range of subjects, I have a passion for History, Arts, English. I want to make this learning environment fun for students while learning. I believe education is very important and crucial for an improved quality of life and I appreciate all of my upcoming students. During my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing, helping the community through service,...

I believe that any student can achieve anything they want with the right guidance. I have successfully taught students from middle school to undergrad in wide ranging subjects from biology to chemistry to databases to US history. I believe in holistic learning - by which I mean you should UNDERSTAND the material, not just memorize the material and if that means going back to basics to ensure a good foundation, I'll get you there.

...confidence in teaching all grade levels. I attribute my personal success in taking the ACT to a tutor, inspiring me to join the Varsity Tutors team. I have experience with many standardized tests, but I specialize in ACT and SSAT test preparation. My ability to effectively work with all ages allows me to intellectually grow. I am a passionate writer and understand the pressure students face in writing college application essays. My experience with college...

...time teaching and training NAVY personnel how to operate submarines and aircraft carriers in a one on one format. Through my experience I have gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see the pride they take in completing difficult tasks. When I'm not working you can usually find me hanging out...

...program, I took two classes on education and completed an internship at a local middle school. In my internship, I not only got to work one-on-one with students, but I also got to teach entire classes. I taught a wide variety of students- from the most advance 8th graders in the school, to struggling 7th graders with a big attitude. I found the experience incredibly rewarding, and I'd love to continue making a difference by...

...primarily as a doctoral student at the University of California, Berkeley. I helped students there in a number of history courses to learn how to plan and carry out a well-researched history essay, better argue and explain historical events and ideas, analyze primary and secondary sources, and pass exams. I myself completed a PhD in History at Berkeley, and previously a masters at the University of Oxford and a Bachelors at Brigham Young University in...

I am a current senior at the University of Maryland studying Criminal Justice and English Language and Literature. I love teaching children and using my own knowledge to help others foster an understanding of the same material that is their own.

Junior, Georgetown University. Majoring in Government and History.

...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. I believe strongly in...

...point in every student's life where you notice you need help. When I was a student, I know when these instances occurred and barely had the resources to access the tools needed to be successful. Now, I want to use my skills & experience to help students be their best academic selves to succeed in both their personal and professional lives. I begin tutoring young children who had difficulty reading and found the joy in...

...to our center for services helped me to hone my approach as a tutor, as I believe that I am able to find the best method to convey the information to my students. I was the "jack of all trades" tutor during this time, but my strengths are Study and Organizational Skills, History, Social Studies, Literature and Writing, and General Humanities. I have had success in helping my students develop key strategies and techniques to...

Hi, I'm Berhan Getachew, a public health professional who loves writing, literature, and learning new things. I'm passionate about helping students harness the power of words to tell compelling stories and express their thoughts clearly. I'm also an expert in writing personal statements, resumes, and cover letters for college or grad school applications. Whether you want to improve your writing skills, enhance your reading comprehension, or create a standout application, I'm here to guide and...

...I often build slide shows with compelling visuals and video to bring my lessons to life. I love to see my students succeed. I primarily teach English, writing, history, and French. I have a bachelor's degree in political science from Yale University and a master's degree from University of Maryland School of Public Policy. I've worked in communications for the federal government for ten years and I've written a biography of Florida governor and U.S....

...am most effective at tutoring, as I have prior tutoring experience in mathematics and my college major relying heavily on mathematics. I believe that every student learns differently and that as a tutor part of my job is to convey information in a way that is tailored to the students learning style. Subjects that are more difficult for a student can be more easily understood, if explained in a way that is best for the...

...middle school aged, to college freshman through seniors, graduate students, and to adults. I was a TA and instructor during graduate school at Oregon State University (an environmental science/sustainability intensive writing course called Sustainability for the Common Good) for 3 years (2012-2015) and was also a TA and private tutor for 2 years during undergrad at Juniata College (2010-2012). My husband and I recently moved to Alexandria, VA but I have also lived in the...

...graduate in geology with a passion for education. Throughout my undergraduate career, I taught environmental science to high school students, and fell in love with the creativity and energy required as a teacher. I am passionate about inclusive teaching practices, and am committed to implementing effective and engaging learning methods. As excited as I am to tutor and teach students, I believe that the tutor-student relationship is two-way and I look forward to working with...

...at the University of Maryland, College Park, and I am currently studying biology. I've had experience tutoring students from 2nd grade to college. My expertise lies in Conversational French, reading, math, biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. By working with you, I hope to help you gain first the confidence that you CAN be successful in this material. We will look at what you're struggling with and develop studying techniques best fitted to maximize your learning potential....

...than the old idea of merely "to teach." Student success and outcomes are the most important element of classroom activities, in-person, remote, collectively or individually. An instructor must make the subject matter interesting and insure student learning! I am a professional historian with more than two decades of teaching experience in history and political science in two- and four-year institutions of higher learning in the Greater Washington DC area, I also have a dozen years...

...school math is learning to see connections between concepts and build on earlier work. When I help students with math, I guide them towards making connections and ensure that they understand how concepts are interrelated - the Pythagorean theorem and the distance formula, for instance. I believe that the best way to make sure a student remembers a theorem or formula is to teach them how and why it works. Therefore, whenever it is both...

I tutor American history, political science, US government, reading, and writing. I am a graduate of the University of Delaware and the University of Maryland. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I've tutored, taught, and written. Most recently, I've worked for a US senator on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.