Top Social Studies Tutors serving Nebraska
Darrell: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...to obtain my first graduate degree in about 5 years, because, i atteneded multiple colleges and universities taking both local and early online to complete them faster while I worked as a door to door computer technician, so, I know what it means to study hard and work hard. I like to teach from that...
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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Bachelors, Computer Science
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Missouri - Masters, Business Administration / Project Management
Emily: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...were instilled in me from an early age. I believe in helping students so they can grow and build a strong sense of their own selves. I believe by being a calm and positive force in their lives; they are more likely to want to learn and expand their overall development. I have worked in...
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Drury University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Drury University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Robert: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...in public school self contained elementary classrooms grades third through sixth. I also taught middle school for two years-English and Social Studies. I even taught one year of high school incarcerated youth both science and language arts. My last three years I have served homeschooling families K-12 working with a public charter school. I was...
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Phyllis: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...worked in Florence, Italy for 10 years, teaching language at Istituto Americano and also answering and conversing on the telephone in Italian as a secretary at the school. I am fluent in the Italian language and I know the best way to become fluent is through conversation and total immersion. The majority of our classes...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Arts, General
Molly: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Keith: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do...
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Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Samantha: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential....
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Alyssa: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and...
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Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Courtney: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Kevin: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests when viewed as...
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Travis: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes and steps that led them to an incorrect answer, they attain a...
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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
Timothy: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...of 2014) while also completing the pre med requirements there. At UCLA, I took the full General and Organic Chem series with labs, Life Science Physics including labs, Calculus, Biology including labs, and completed an honors thesis for the political science department. I took one gap year between UCLA and medical school where I worked...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Drexel University College of Medicine - Current Grad Student, M.D.
ACT Reading: 35
Rebecca: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring 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...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
Jeffrey: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Katherine: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Stacie: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to concerts, and...
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The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Miguel: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Emerson: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...or equations might help somebody in the short term, but understanding why that word means what it means, or what an equation is actually depicting is worth the extra effort. Besides test-prep I think I can be a great help in writing and editing, as I have experience in everything from short, timed essays such...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Tessa: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Minu: Nebraska Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Nebraska
...chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you set your mind to it. I have a...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
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