Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Spokane, WA

...American Studies and Social Justice. After college, I spent time teaching English in El Salvador, and now hold TESOL certification from NC State University and an MA in TESOL from Greensboro College. I have extensive experience teaching English language learners from a variety of linguistic backgrounds, and I love working with students of all ages. My teaching philosophy is very simple: learning shouldn't be frustrating, it should be fun! I try my hardest to tailor...

...but feel ambitious to take on any subject. I have direct experience with Math subjects up to Calculus. All in all, I am a very amiable personality who loves to learn, grow, and help bring understanding to others. I understand that not everyone learns in the same method, and this drives me to make the process easier for those like me. "Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to...

I am a recent graduate from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor's in Biology, pursuing a degree in teaching. During my time in college I got to work as a Teaching Assistant in addition to volunteering to teaching science to third grade students.

...getting my degree for K-6 in all subjects and am capable of tutoring all subjects at an elementary and middle school level. However, I am most passionate about Mathematics and Chemistry. I believe that all students learn in their own way and it's important for students to find the way that works best with them. I don't want to see students struggle with their education. I am going into teaching to help students learn different...

...Teaching program at Gonzaga University, specializing in Secondary Spanish and Social Studies education. I have known that I've wanted to be a teacher since I was little, and tutoring gives me a great opportunity to practice my teaching skills in a personalized setting. I understand how challenging it can be to start learning Spanish in middle school or high school, since that's when I started learning it myself, but I have many effective (and fun!)...

...in classrooms has taken place working as an educator for high school students, and my most recent role had me spending months as a teacher and behavior therapist for girls 11-17 at a trauma informed care treatment facility for foster kids. My experience in 1 on 1 education includes working as a behavior interventionist for special education classrooms across Idaho. My goal is that every student leaves our sessions believing in themselves at least 1%...

...received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a secondary major in History. Since graduating, I have worked in a variety of industries, from Law to Environmental Testing. I have finally landed in K-6 education as a Building Substitute Teacher. Many of my close family members have worked in education, which has always drawn me to teaching! I am working toward my Master's in Teaching with an endorsement in Secondary Social Studies. I teach...

I began tutoring during my undergraduate career and moved on to become a teaching assistant during my time as a graduate student. I'm knowledgeable in various levels of biology, English/grammar, as well as bioinformatics and some programming languages. Tutoring is something I thoroughly enjoy and helping students learn material well is my ultimate goal.

I am a graduate of University with a degree in History. While I'm deeply passionate about the subject of history I'm also well versed in English, German, drama and public speaking as well. Arts and humanities are my specialties and I've loved every minute of guiding students through this subjects. I aim to help students develop not just an understanding of subject material, but an appreciation and fascination with it as well.

...required course, is not supposed to cause extreme boredom or irritation. One simple need find a teacher or tutor that works for them. That is where I come in! I love teaching both children and adults, and have worked in kindergarten classrooms, as well as provided one-on-one instruction to high school students and adults. I teach piano lessons as well, and will occasionally sing my instructions out of habit, which is always entertaining. I can...

I just graduated with my bachelor's in history and anthropology, and I'm going on to law school. I'm an expert academic writer and test taker, and I tutor those subjects primarily as well as a few others. I tutored professionally during college. I want to help people succeed with their admissions, tests, and academics to help them have the best results from their education.

...as a copy editor for Whitman Colleges student newspaper, and informally served as go-to sounding board and writing editor for friends and peers. I utilize knowledge of educational psychology to adapt my tutoring to students specific learning styles and challenges. I am well-versed in processing, attention, and text-based disorders; learning styles and teaching strategies; cognitive mechanisms involved in learning; and strategies for effective communication. I welcome students who seek an effective, supportive, enriching, and fun...

...can make this pretty painless, really!) to advanced, college prep students who just need a little polishing--and the occasional grammar lesson ;). I am pretty good at grammar (yes, I'm a nerd and LOVED the college grammar class I took), but I believe grammar should be taught on a need-to-know basis. If your writing REALLY needs a semi-colon, let's go there; if you have trouble with run-on sentences or comma splices (pretty common), we'll focus...

...with what interests them. I look to challenge, but also engage and inspire deeper learning through interactive and specialized lessons. I tailor my teaching methods to each individual student in order to meet their specific skills and weaknesses. The areas I specialize in are English, both composition and literature comprehension, French, and History. I have taken the exams for AP English Composition, AP English Literature, AP World, AP European History, and AP American History. I...

...students from age 4-adult for the past 20+ years, including 13 years of work at the university level. While my bachelors, masters, and doctorate are all in music, I also have experience working with elementary and middle school students in English, math, and science. A lover of text and poetry, I also enjoy helping students to find their writing voice. I believe that learning is one of the most vulnerable activities we can engage in,...

...in Public Relations and a double minor in marketing and Spanish. I currently live in Spain teaching English and I love every moment of it. I love being able to travel and teach various subjects. My background in PR has helped improve my English both written and verbal. I have a passion for writing in English and Spanish. While in college I held multiple marketing and sales jobs as well as being involved in several...

...privately tutoring students from 1st-12th grade in subjects ranging from simple math to AP Chemistry. I am capable of tutoring a variety of subjects including basic and complex math, English, biology, and chemistry. I am most passionate about teaching math, I find it rewarding to the confidence of students to grow as they become better at math. My strategy for ensuring my students' success is to provide organization tips, create a safe space to ask...

I chose to take a position with Varsity tutors because I have a passion to teach, and help students succeed. I am a proud graduate of the Paralegal Studies program at Spokane Community College. I have an A.A.S in Paralegal Studies and a certificate in Business and Professional Communications. My first tutoring experience was a work study assignment on campus. I primarily assisted students with English Language skills and reading comprehension.

Anna Jennings is a dedicated tutor, who is passionate about helping students enjoy learning and have fun while doing so! She particularly loves learning new languages and new musical instruments, and helping others learn new things too. When she's not tutoring, she's likely making kombucha or cooking something to share with family and friends, hiking near the Little Spokane River or playing her guitar by the pond near her house in Spokane, WA.

...minor from Saint Louis University in May 2013, and in May 2014 I completed Saint Louis University's accelerated program for my Master's of Public Health in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education. Throughout my life I have traveled throughout Europe, Africa, and Latin America, and this has inspired my passions for health, education, and social justice. I have been a tutor, volunteer and paid, for the past six years with various after-school programs reaching minority and...