Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...and essay writing. I believe that history should be taught as a narrative with a plot and characters rather than as a collection of names and dates to memorize. The main thing that sets me apart from other tutors is that I constantly use examples from contemporary popular culture and the media to explain academic concepts. When helping students study for history exams or projects, I find the best results come from using visual sources,...

...a World History Instructor and teach a variety of geographical regions from the ancient to modern period. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate careers, I have worked as a tutor. Most recently, I was a general history tutor, tutoring a number of topics such as world and US history survey courses, and thematic courses addressing topics in Latin American, European and American history. While I tutor a wide-range of topics, I am most interested in European...

In order to become a great teacher, you must first learn to listen to your students. ... Everyone learns differently; the trick is to find out how.... Get to know them: what do they do, how do they like to have fun, do they prefer pictures and stories to learn or flashcards and practice testing?... Help them figure out how they learn best. If you are aware of what you need to do, then your studying...

...is Matt H., and I live in Tucson, AZ. I have a Bachelor's degree in History and Religion from George Washington University, and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas. I taught American Government and Economics at Cholla High School, and I have a wide range of interests/specializations, including American and World History, psychology, research and study skills, reading, and music. I look forward to helping make your/your...

...an educator in either an AZA accredited zoo or aquarium. I have always had a passion for wildlife and education! I spent four years volunteering at the Oregon Zoo teaching kids about animals, and spent last year teaching students at an environmental center. My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing the students become excited and intrinsically motivated to learn. Through my studies, I have had the opportunity to learn about and work with students with...

...objectives. I am a published author and a working editor, writing works for our own UA literary magazine Persona as well as devoting my time to freelance tutoring and editing for multiple students in the UA Writing Program. I am also currently participating in an internship as a technical writer and educator at CCLAC, Inc.' an NPO involved in formulating curricula for digital literacy components of the pre-existing Common Core in low-income regions of Tucson,...

...at the University of Arizona from the ground up, but my teaching abilities are strong in a one-on-one setting. Primarily that's because I really like people. A lot. I see things from the student's point of view, and that helps me to tutor in a way that is individualized for each student. As a high school and middle school substitute teacher and as an instructor at the North Carolina Governor's School I found that I...

I am a passionate student of History . My greatest passion comes from telling the stories and increasing the knowledge people have about our past because they are the facets that make us the human beings we are today.

...I am a U.S. Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow. Additionally, I hold a current Arizona K-8 teaching license. In the past I have taught grades 6-8 Language Arts and Social Studies. My tutoring experience includes one-on-one experience working with students who were under-performing on their standardized tests. I also have experience working with English Language Learners and taught abroad for two years as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. I am currently available to tutor K-12 reading...

...(ACT, GRE, PSAT, GMAT, and several AP's). Relatively, I am strongest with the verbal and writing sections of grad school entrance exams. With quality materials and a student who already has some comfort with math, however, I am very comfortable tutoring quantitative sections as well. OTHER SERVICES: In addition to course-specific help, I often assist students with planning and editing papers, conducting academic research, and preparing applications for admissions, scholarships, etc.. I also provide whatever...

...teaching and tutoring Math and Science. I work at the University of Arizona, at Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ. I am an energetic and experienced tutor and mathematics lover who makes things look easy. I have a solid background in Math, and a bachelor in Math Education. I don't mind explaining things many times (and in different ways) until you understand. I can also tutor you in Spanish! I also have experience with people who...

...at the University of Arizona, but previously studied at Miami University (OH) which is where I began tutoring high school students in a variety of subjects. I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors and using my free time to help others gain a grasp on subjects troubling them. I will always do whatever I can to help the student, and will work hard to help them achieve their goals.

...of the Horse Soldier in Tucson, AZ. My academic career includes U.S. History, library and archival studies, and artifact collection, displays, and interpretation. I have tutored at the college level for almost ten years in Language, Writing, and History. I am an effective tutor because of my leadership and communication abilities. I enjoy helping people make sense of texts, images, objects, and the all important skill of critical thinking as of way of helping my...

Hi, my name is Ashley and I am a Jr. at the University of Arizona. I have a passion for learning and am currently working on my degree in Education. I hope to teach either first or second grade in the near future.

...in academics. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in biology in 2011 from the University of Nevada, Reno. As an undergraduate, I worked as a peer tutor for three years in science, math, and English. During the same time, I was a teaching assistant for an introductory biology course. Since graduation I have worked as a molecular technologist in a genetics based lab, and I am now going to be a graduate student in epidemiology at...

...me to fully grasp, many people are the exact opposite. I greatly enjoy helping people along the road to that understanding in geometry. My love for writing comes from a similar place, though from the opposite side. I was a terrible writer in middle school, but one writing skills class in high school changed me from a D level writer to a B+/A- level writer and the IB program only made me better. I love...

My goal is to help students develop the skills necessary for success in college while working through the material in question.

I am a dedicated educator who believes every learner is unique and able in specific ways. I strive to engage learners so that the experience is engaging and positive.

I have two master's degrees in geography, and an undergraduate degree in history. I specialize in research and organizational skills for older students, and confidence-building for younger students.

...and am willing to spend as much time as it takes to help where I can. I take pleasure in most school subjects and am what many would describe as an outdoor enthusiast in my free time which includes hiking, camping, rock-climbing, and kayaking. I have tutoring experience both giving and receiving and have accumulated a vast array of teaching techniques over the years so subjects can be approached from many angles until we find...