Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Bridgeport, CT

I am a rising sophomore at Princeton University currently on a gap year. I am majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering. In high school, I tutored middle and high school students in math. While I am most passionate about math, I tutor a wide range of subjects, including APs, SAT, and ACT.

I'm an engineering student with a rich background in public speaking and natural sciences willing to help anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of any subject. I understand that a conventional or traditional approach is not always the best means for learning.

...graduating Montclair State University (NJ) with a B.A. in Education and double minor in Spanish and Psychology, I began my professional career in the education field. After two years as a preschool teacher, I was hired as an elementary and middle school teacher. After three years of teaching 4th through 6th grade Spanish and Social Studies, I am now teaching Level 1 and 2 Spanish at the high school level. Having slowly shifted from preschool...

...am an elementary school teacher with two master's degrees (one in History from CW Post on Long Island and the other in Education from Manhattanville College in Purchase N.Y.) I teach science and social studies, as well as taught ELA at the fourth and fifth grade level. I like to work with kids in small groups (or individually) with work. I like to question children to find answers to questions and find ways to relate...

...World History, US History, and English, and I graduated in the top 4% of my class (2005). In 2009 I graduated cum laude from the Macaulay Honors College at Queens College with high honors in English. In obtaining my bachelors degree, I also continued my interest in business through the Business and Liberal Arts program. Throughout my time at Queens College, I began to work in part-time managerial roles and privately tutor students in various...

...am deeply passionate about teaching because it allows me to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity...

...to always teach, so tutoring test prep is my way of being able to share my knowledge with students every step of the way. My goal is to make the student self-sufficient so that learning can become natural and self-fulfilling. I'm currently at NYU while consulting for federal agencies. Enhanced learning is more achievable with personalized tutoring, let's get to work! I also adhere to the Statements of Principles of Good Practice of the Association...

...recently graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a BS in Elementary Education/Special Education. I believe with the proper tools and guidance, every student can have a meaningful educational experience. My philosophy is that each and every student learns at his or her own pace and each with their own style. It is my job to find out which methods work best for each student. Currently, I am working with a 1st grade student who has...

Hi, my name is Jorge. I graduated in 2018 from Sacred Heart University, where I studied politics and writing. I am applying to law school now to begin next fall. My long term goal is to be appointed to serve on the federal judiciary. I also enjoy hiking, listening to podcasts and fantasy football.

...graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in May 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. While in school, I frequently engaged in collaborative work with other students. Since that time I have tutored in remedial English at Housatonic Community College and have worked with teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum to improve their social and critical thinking skills. My greatest tutoring interests are history especially East Asian history, geography, writing, and literature,...

I believe education plays a vital role in the success of young people. I believe everyone is capable of learning given proper opportunities and sufficient attention. Most importantly, I believe I understand how to help, motivate, and communicate what I have learned to students and can therefore contribute to enhancing the prospects of young people.

...am a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying Literature and Fiction Writing. I have experience volunteering with Pre-K to 3rd grade students at the Pacific Art League in Palo Alto. I am most passionate about English and Literature as these subjects carry broad implications and applications for the "real world", an element of learning that I consider very important. I am also passionate about any medium of art, and believe it to be vital to...

Hi! My name is Nima, and I am a rising college sophomore who will be attending Duke University on a full merit scholarship in the fall. I love to run cross country and play the viola, as well as tutoring students in a whole variety of subjects! Feel free to message me!... Methodology, Methodology, Methodology! I teach students a process so that they can use their understanding to help them solve any question in the field...

...I've been working in education for more than five years at this point in my career. My experience is in the humanities up to the AP level and the sciences including Living Environment and Earth Science (geology). I have also been successful as an executive functioning coach and as a one on one tutor for students with severe impairments. I graduated from Hunter College with an honors degree in history and a minor in geology. I...

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.... It changes based on the student. Not all students work well with a particular philosophy, nor should such a philosophy be set in stone.... I would look to understand the student's class, goals, and strengths/weaknesses. Then I might have them work on their normal homework with me making suggestions to get an idea of...

...am a graduate student working in the humanities. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences from the middle school to the graduate school level. I am fluent in several languages. I worked as a T.A. for a writing class at a university and have experience editing undergraduate writing. I understand the perspective of college professors and T.A.'s and can help students achieve the level of writing and analysis...

...to see what types of tutoring methods best fit their needs. In my experience tutoring, studying for, and taking standardized tests, I learned that there are several different ways to answer the same question, which is what I love the most about tutoring for the SAT and LSAT. It is my goal to show and explain the various methods of answering these questions, therefore giving them the tools to select the method(s) that they find...

...name is Amanda Geist and this past year I graduated from Boston University, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Political Science. I am currently attending Columbia University to complete my Masters Degree in Human Rights Studies. I am extremely passionate about providing quality education to each of my students. I've worked as a tutor for several years across a range of subjects, specifically those of the humanities and social sciences....

Rising sophomore at Vanderbilt University. Political science major.

As a tutor, I want to enable young minds to develop, and achieve their potential. I also want them to understand the vast perspectives of others around them, and prepare them for the world outside of school.