Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

My educational philosophy on learning is based on the cognitivist learning theory. Cognitivist teaching methods help assimilate new information to existing knowledge and enable them to make appropriate modifications to their "existing intellectual framework to accommodate that information."

...all, we all learn in very different ways! I am a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. I hold a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in English Language & Literature and Cinema & Media Studies, with a minor in Creative Writing. I am most passionate about tutoring English subjects, like essay writing,...

...University. I am eager to help students in writing, history, government, and Spanish. In my spare time, I volunteer as a student educator at a DC-based nonprofit that uses Division 1 athletes as health instructors. As a tutor, I want to promote a safe environment for students to ask questions, grow in confidence, and learn...

...with students from kindergarten to community college. Along with Latin, I have taught a wide range of subjects from history, art history, the Humanities, English and English Composition, Essay writing, organizational and note taking skills, to drums and guitar. I am also available to tutor in Spanish up through 1st year College level. I am...

My name is Shreya and I'm a junior at Duke University! I am a neuroscience major on the pre-medicine track and have a lot of experience in Biology, Math, Chemistry, Psychology, and Spanish! I believe in multi-modal learning and strive to tutor students through reading, conversation, visuals, and understanding concepts through tackling the fundamentals first.

...a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology focusing on Gender Studies. When I am not in school, I am tutoring! I started tutoring when I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting...

...1950s and early 1960s all TV was decidedly low-definition, with the programming lineup gradually transitioning to full color. At the time color programming was such a novelty that big, bulky color TV consoles were a mainstay prize on all the quiz shows. There were no personal computers or smart phones, credit cards also were something...

...than just sharing facts; it's about sparking a genuine interest in learning and helping students become self-assured and think for themselves. I've had the chance to work with a wide variety of students, from those learning basic ideas to those doing advanced research. This has involved explaining complicated topics clearly, giving helpful feedback, and changing...

...obtained national certification as an EMS educator to further my passion of teaching Emergency Medicine. I believe that learning happens best through conversation, and that an exploration of a topic through examples and open discussion is critical for understanding. In medicine especially, it is crucial to be honest about knowledge gaps or weaknesses, and I...

...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 and learning from students as well.... In the first session, I like to take time to get to know students. I think that it is important to understand...

...I also sing in a chorus and an a cappella group, and I volunteer at a local nursing home. I began teaching at age 13 with 1st graders at my synagogue, and I have loved helping others learn ever since. In addition to working with elementary school students at my synagogue, I also have worked...

...subjects. My credentials include BA, MA and an MBA. My industry certifications include SSGB and PMP. My global work experience include working in Asia, Europe and United States for Fortune 500 organizations and clients. My teaching and mentor-ship is grounded on real life experiences and examples. Feel free to reach out to me if you...

...International Studies. I have worked with students from all ages both domestically and internationally. I specialize in teaching English as a Foreign language and Spanish, but also am comfortable teaching test-taking skills and many other subjects. I absolutely love teaching and my forte is middle and high school students. I do my best to personalize...

...my undergraduate experience I worked with the University of Michigan Solar Car team, compiling climatological race data for the Strategy Division and assisting with forecasting during a race. I spent several years at the University of Oklahoma (Boomer Sooner!) as part of the School of Meteorology, working towards a Masters degree in meteorology. During my...

...I have worked as a Middle School teacher in Frederick County; with Elementary/Middle School-aged children online in China looking to improve their English (as I am also a certified TESOL instructor), and online phonics tutoring with elementary-aged students in Prince George's County. I tutor English, Math, Writing, and English as a Second Language Students. It...

...International Baccalaureate diploma along with several AP classes. In my free time I love to draw, paint, and read. Currently I'm exploring environmental education through an internship with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. I'm a visual learner myself and am strong in the humanities and writing!If you have any questions or would like to get...

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Management, Pursuing Master of Arts Degree in Strategic Communication, Experience with College Admissions.

...At Yale, I received Phi Beta Kappa honors and graduated summa cum laude. I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, with a focus on writing skills (from essay writing to critical thinking) and college counseling. I also am available to tutor for several standardized tests including the SAT and ACT, on which...

I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.

...team-up to mutually achieve goals. When I, the teacher, teach you, the student, I succeed. When you, the student, learn to apply what I teach, you succeed. When we successfully teach and learn together, we both reach our goals. Over 40 years of teaching and guiding aspiring students gave me this wisdom. I am waiting...