Top Social Studies Tutors serving Glendale

Travis: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a better understanding of why an answer is wrong and how to arrive at the correct one. I specialize in essay writing, elementary-high school math skills, college admissions essays, and test preparation. I am confident that by tailoring personalized learning sessions to individual student needs and giving students the resources and skills they need to succeed, any student can ace their...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy - Master in Public Health Administration, Master of Public Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Benjamin: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way to learn the skills and information they need for school. As you may have guessed from my interest in libraries, I love reading. Mostly I read fiction, but also some non-fiction when I find a particular book...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 165

Chandler: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...am majoring in Chemistry. I have a passion for teaching and engaging students with their education. There is little that is more rewarding than aiding a struggling student successfully. In high school, I was a member of the National Honors Society and relished the opportunities that organization provided me to tutor others. I love learning, and I love sharing that with others. What better way to engage others learning than tutoring?I enjoy video games and...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Mark: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
I am a recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject.... Everyone learns differently, but everyone can learn anything.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Anna: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Vishnu: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...alternative viewpoints and thoughts on contemporary and classic literature. Outside of the classroom and the board room, my favorite hobbies involve sports, movies, and my friends and family. Football, basketball, tennis and soccer are my favorite sports, both to play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I am an avid skier and am excited to tackle the West Coast slopes. I'm a big fan of movies; recent favorites include Lincoln,...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
GMAT: 780

Rebecca: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Graham: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...English, political science, and law. I've also helped people study for the LSAT and bar exams. A great tutors listens and offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out of your studies. Nice to meet you...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of San Diego - PHD, Law

Michael: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...high school with a 4.80 GPA, which put me in the top 1% of my graduating class. I earned outstanding scores on multiple Advanced Placement tests and the SAT. My consistently high levels of academic achievement are due to my dedication and solid study habits, and I know I will be able to impart my passion and dedication to any student I tutor. Before deciding to pursue a career in medicine, I graduated from the...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
California State University-Fullerton - Certificate, Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Kamilah: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...ton of strategies for a variety of subjects and have seen my students grow leaps and bounds in confidence, skill, and ability. I love the challenge of uncovering a child's weaknesses, creating the opportunity for them to discover what they are capable of, and the excitement of seeing their faces light up once they realize, they can do it. Nothing brings me more joy then seeing children walk in the fullness of their potential.... I help...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
GRE Quantitative: 157
GRE Verbal: 151

Saagar: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...graduate teaching assistant, and a high school teacher. I believe tutoring is about passion and communication. If the student doesn't care about the subject, it will be very difficult for them to learn it. I strongly believe I will be able to not just teach my students anything they'd wish to learn, but also help them enjoy it and foster a desire to learn more than just what was required. Communication is key; I am...
Education & Certification
Wright State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemistry
Wright State University-Main Campus - Masters, Chemistry
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Aaron: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...in reaching their dreams in the process. Thus, having the opportunity to continue tutoring while I am in college is such a great honor and joy that it hardly seems like a job. Outside of tutoring and the classroom I enjoy playing sports, playing guitar, songwriting, rock climbing, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends and family. I look forward to the opportunity to assist you (or your child) in any way that...
Education & Certification
Cal State University Fullerton - Current Undergrad, Human Communications

Paul: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...lots of praise, and I correct students' mistakes without judgment. Watching the light bulb come on in my student's head at that moment of understanding is priceless to me. I am also an avid snowboarder and certified snowboard instructor in the winter. When I am not on my local mountain, I enjoy basketball, volleyball, electronic music, and dancing, and I have recently begun to dabble with deejaying. I have a young personality that my students...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Philosophy
University OF PHOENIX - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher

Marissa : Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...the saying goes, and knowledge comes through reading and writing. Literacy is the path to liberty, independence, and fulfillment and I want to help students succeed in their reading and writing to empower them to freedom. One of my favorite historical books is The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas. In his autobiography, Douglas, a former slave, describes how his masters kept him enslaved by making it illegal for slaves to learn to read...
Education & Certification
Providence Christian College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts with English and History Concentrations

Derek: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...York I began tutoring elementary and middle school students at my local JCC in a multitude of subjects. Starting my junior year of college, I worked in the History Department as tutor, with a strong emphasis on helping students in American and European History. I am most passionate about tutoring students in History and English, including AP courses. I feel that I bring a creative and unique approach to my tutoring, and I actively work...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History/Theater
State Certified Teacher

Alan: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...of the SAT. My favorite subjects to teach would be the ACT science portion, as well as US History. My tutoring style involves a lot of preparation work as well as review. I believe that the best way for students to learn, and it has helped me as well, is to constantly practice questions in whatever subject they may be studying. This is especially true for science and math subjects. Cramming simply does not work...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Biology
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36

Desiree: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...higher grades! I believe that writing is a skill similar to any other: with practice, dedication, and a little help, anyone can become a clear, effective writer. In addition to my experience with one-on-one tutoring, I have also taught reading, public speaking, and study skills classes to students as young as Kindergarten all the way up to graduate students. Reading, study habits, public speaking, and organization are all skills that, like writing, can be honed...
Education & Certification
CSU Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, History
CSU Northridge - Master of Arts, History

Sara: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...improving grades or getting accepted by the college of their dreams. I have over seven years experience tutoring and teaching, and I pride myself in helping students become proficient and comfortable in English and history-related subjects and testing. I believe my professionalism and friendly approach greatly benefit my students' learning, and my years of living abroad in both Europe and Africa make me very comfortable interacting with people of all backgrounds. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, European Studies

Tara: Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...to see the light-bulbs go on when they finally understand something or realize what they know. It's also fun to build rapport with young people and help them discover the joy of learning. I have over ten years of teaching experience in all subjects: as a full-time elementary school teacher, a substitute in all grades, and a summer-school teacher doing math review with high school freshmen. I have also tutored in French and English as...
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, French
U.C.L.A. - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Patrick : Glendale Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Glendale, CA
...Writing, and Literature. History is especially fun to teach as there is often a perception that it's a boring or tedious subject. I really try to break out of that stereotype and make the subject more relevant and interesting for my students. Ultimately, I really like to take the time to get to know my students and work together to help them achieve their goals. In my free time I really love playing volleyball, going...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
State Certified Teacher
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