Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Spring Valley, NV

...middle school social studies, Elementary language Arts, and early elementary math. One of the things that I really appreciate is getting to know my student and their adults before tutoring begins, because you are working together to empower the student to learn and grow in knowledge. It is helpful to know exactly what the adults and the students want to achieve from the sessions. It helps you set small goals for the student, and set...

I am an undergraduate sophomore at Yale University. Though I have been in New England for the past couple of years, I am originally from Las Vegas, NV. Aside from my academic interests in Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry, distance running and flying are my two passions. I believe empathy to be the most important quality in a tutor and something I emphasize in my own tutoring.

I graduated from Brigham Young University in English and Music. I love helping others find their voice through writing and recognize ways to improve their skills and understanding of the English language.

...biology, and computer science at a STEM summer camp to 6th-9th graders; working as a TA in a college-level philosophy seminar; and even teaching choreo for a hip-hop dance workshop series! And, though my teaching experience centers largely around STEM subjects, I also have a deep love for history, English, and philosophy, and am excited to work with students in these areas as well. In general, I have an intense passion for learning anything and...

...levels to adult continuing education at Great Basin College for ten years. Non fiction courses concentrated primarily on argument and thesis development, which also includes the basics of argument writing, MLA and APA formats, and critical thinking skills. Having taught a wide array of students from both rural and urban environments, I have had ten years of professional development and classroom training that focuses on student's needs from socio-emotional development to presenting a multilingual/cultural curriculum using...

...and socioeconomic levels; helping them to achieve their professional and personal goals. While more than 25 years of experience allow me to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Coaching, Spanish, Public Speaking, and assisting people to live their dreams. I just became a Special Education Teacher and I obtained another Master in Education (M.Ed.) at the UNLV focused on Special Education & Behavioral Disorders. I am a living proof than...

I am a graduate of a private accredited university with both my bachelor's and my master's of accountancy. I hold a CPA and also the CMA. I have taught middle through high school students as well as tutored for preparations on professional exams (CPA & CMA). I want to help anyone eager to learn to help accomplish their career, person, and scholarly goals in any way I can.

...Math, English, and standardized testing are my passions. I'm the person who will teach you to love them too. We'll break everything down in a stress-free environment, and you'll gain the tools you need for the real world. As for me, I'm a UNLV student studying finance. I love helping people grasp difficult concepts (and become the best in their class!). Ready to get into a great college, or ace your next class? Let's roll!

I have a passion for tutoring! As a substitute teacher for 12 years I have interacted with students from grades K-12. My favorite grade levels are 1-4. My favorite style of tutoring is in person, using tangible tricks-of-the-trade that I carry in my tutoring tote. I am comfortable tutoring in the client's home or at a library. I have a bachelor's degree in Education and Psychology and have been tutoring for 15 years.

Hello. My goal is to find out what style and method works best for those I tutor, and utilize that knowledge to develop the skills necessary for those I tutor to demonstrate a major improvement in the subject area.

...watching students learn. There are many different ways students learn and I like to engage the students using videos, art, readings, simulations and writing. Watching students finally grasp a concept is a joy like any other. I graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a degree in History and a minor in Art. I recently just finished a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction through Concordia University. I have been teaching High School US History Regular/Honors...

...On occasions I would prepare a lesson of someone who made a difference in a child's life even when the odds were against them. The students responded with so much positivity. I taught a class once and was able to teach other than the common subjects because, this was my way of providing another area of life they will surely need. There will come a time in their lives when they will remember what I...

...asking intermediate questions, the answers to which would bring the student to the place of competence for the problem at hand. I never considered teaching until years later a friend remarked, "You should consider teaching. I have all the training, but you have all the gifts." I believe in my students. They have beautiful minds and that their priceless presence cannot be overvalued. I have been a preferred substitute teacher with the Clark County School...

I have been tutoring students from the K-12 for three years. I will be attending Cornell University fall 2020 and have a lot of experience with college admissions and AP Classes. My goal is to help my students apply the concept they learn and apply it in their lives, and find the beauty of learning by making it fun.

...the question was a good problem to have!) While at the charter school, which was K-8, I also had ample opportunity to substitute teach every grade level, covering pretty much every subject in the Common Core curriculum. Substituting also allowed me to expand upon subjects once the material left by the teacher was completed, allowing students the opportunity to ask questions about topics and subjects that interested them. I really think if one shows a...

...your chid's reading comprehension, writing ability, and thinking skills so they can better deal with life on their own terms. I have a bachelor's degree in History from California State University Northridge, as well as experience in other subjects such as geography, art history, philosophy, religion, and general language/linguistics. My experience includes tutoring for the No Child Left Behind program. Because I know how to research complex subjects and develop ideas I will be able...

...teacher whose desire is to help create a culture of life-long learners by nurturing my students' natural curiosity. While pursuing my degree in Elementary Education, I was a private in-home tutor as well as a tutor within a school district. After receiving my degree, I taught 4th grade English/Writing and Social Studies for 4 years, 3rd grade Science and Social Studies for 2 years, and then 3rd grade Reading and Social Studies for 1 year.

I have two bachelor's degrees and one master's from the University of Utah. My educational and career focus has been accounting. I love researching topics and learning more about the nuances of the intersection of business and government.

...enable me to teach students who are of mixed ability. Through the use of different teaching styles and learning strategies that motivate, all learners have the opportunity to excel in areas of education. Forward thinking styles and adaptability will challenge all children to achieve. It is my aim to combine my range of experiences with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic and approachable practitioner who will make a positive contribution. I believe my academic...

...learning, (b) ongoing professional development, (c) family/community engagement, and (d) one's own professional ethics and obligations. A great teacher understands that the family must be a part of the students' learning process. A great teacher is one who understands that teaching is about relating, understanding and reading the needs of each student individually. Teaching requires patience, understanding and the skill set in applying a 'coaches' touch so to speak. When does that student need a...