Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...by Ill be able to do more! I am excited to be working with Varsity Tutors because I believe that everyone has the capacity to learn and I want to help students reach their full potential! I understand frustrations and that some students need some extra one-on-one attention. I have a daughter with Down Syndrome, which has given me a unique perspective on how differently each person learns. It has also taught me the importance...

...journalism and academia. My strongest ability, in the subject of writing, is editing. I enjoy assisting others expand upon their already established ideas, and helping with organization and citing sources correctly. My other strong suit is with commonly used software programs such as: Excell, Outlook, and countless other social media platforms. I can additionally help form a budget and assist with financial software such as: Mint, Quicken, and Turbotax. I can also help tutor for...

I am a certified elementary school teacher. I have taught English and history to a wide variety of grades. I channel my interest in both subjects and work to have students recognize their fullest potential in these areas.

...I believe in a collaborative approach to learning, working with students to inspire in them a genuine thirst for knowledge. While I particularly enjoy tutoring in government and public policy, I also enjoy subjects as diverse as chemistry, biology, mathematics, economics, literature, and geology. In my off time, I enjoy downhill skiing, cooking, hiking, reading, and games. I especially enjoy games that stimulate your knowledge and test your strategic skills, such as Settlers of Cataan...

I truly find learning to be one of life's most exciting and rewarding experiences! I want to help you be successful and have fun along the way!

...to edit and revise their writing, term papers, and presentations. I would describe my tutoring style as informal and conversational-- I got my start by tutoring my Latin classmates in high school and college, and I've retained the egalitarian approach because I find it helps to make learning fun and feel less like "work." Outside of the academic realm, I spend a lot of time reading and I miss being able to go sailing (not...

...work hand-in-hand with the teaching career. The past 17 years, I have earned a Masters degree and am a National Board Certified teacher, all while teaching in public schools grades K-12. Much of my experience is in middle school Language Arts, where my personality and subject knowledge come in handy. The past 6 years I have been teaching high school where I have tutored for standardized testing with the goal of increasing test scores. I...

...I always stay focused on substantive issues, encouraging students to listen to divergent points of view; evaluate the merits of an argument; recognize and acknowledge prejudice; and expose logical fallacies. I specialize in the art of clear communication, having mastered the traits of good writing, as well as the styles and forms appropriate to different genres (i.e. different types of writing including, of course, academic composition, such as essays, research papers etc.). I am an...

...no end. I have my BA in journalism from the University of Arizona and my MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Writing and reading are my main vocations and past times, though I have had about every kind of job you can think of! My real world experience enables me to incorporate compassion and understanding for all students. I would love to help you find your way through an essay or your Spanish class!

...I live now. For a few years, lived in Boulder, Colorado, where I did an MA in Philosophy at the University of Colorado. What I loved most about graduate school was being a Teaching Assistant for Introductory Philosophy courses. I enjoyed communicating the importance of critical thinking and clear argumentative writing. I also had a chance to display my passion for charting the development and influence of big ideas through History. After returning to Tucson,...

...Arizona Honors College in my Sophomore year. I am double majoring in PPEL (Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law) and Communication with a Minor in Economics. I have made the Deans list for all completed semesters and also was recognized with academic distinction by the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, from SAT prep to math, I am most passionate about English, essay writing,...

...States. Two of these were spent teaching English to K-8 students in Japan. For the remainder, I taught broad-based humanities courses at three major research universities (Toronto, Brandeis, and Arizona). I am a former Fulbright scholar, and have travelled extensively throughout Asia, especially India and Japan. My tutoring specialties include Reading, Writing,Test Prep (SAT/ACT, PSAT, GRE, GED), World History, Study Skills, and English as a Second Language. I am also qualified to tutor K-12 math....

...at the Rhode Island School of Design where I am pursuing a BFA in illustration studies with a concentration in art history. Previously I attended Pomona College before transferring to pursue my interest in studio art. At Pomona, I worked as a writing mentor for high school and middle school aged students. In addition to art, I am passionate about literature and math and am eager to help students struggling in these areas.

...and to see it as the fantastic unfolding of human events that it is represents one of my favorite experiences as a teacher. As a teacher, I've learned that every student can learn given the right circumstances. As a tutor and teacher, it's my job to work with the student to figure out how they learn so that I know how to teach them. Education is never a one-size-fits-all endeavor! When I'm not teaching or...

...six as a school administrator at a high school in Los Angeles. I have three years prior experience with private tutoring. I am passionate about helping all students succeed, and I firmly believe that all students can reach their academic goals with the right support and determination. I have experience tutoring in a wide range of subject areas, and enjoy working with students of all ages and skill levels. When my students experience success in...

...to a lovely baby boy whom I adore! I attended Prescott College, earning bachelor's degrees in both Ed and Elementary Ed. I maintained a 4.0 GPA during my undergrad. I attended Full Sail University, earning a Master of Fine arts in Writing, and my GPA was 3.7. I have also earned a Certification in Counseling for Gender Diverse Population from NorthCentral University. If a student wishes to meet in a public place, I am absolutely...

...to really help high school, college, and law students - not only have I been there, but I've done the research as well. I can help you achieve your goals and also frame your goals. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Law, History and Politics. I see students learn a lot when we work on writing and study skills as well as the reading comprehension and analytical...

...ages to achieve their academic goals. I tutor a variety of subjects including Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College Level English, as well as Middle School Math, Art History, History, AP Art History, Psychology, Personal Finance, Business, Nutrition, and many others. My favorite subjects to tutor would definitely be English and Art History, but I can find a love for any subject! My tutoring style adjusts depending on my client's needs. My goal with...

I'm a historian, librarian, archivist, and professional writer with 20 years of experience. I love helping students get engaged with history, improve their writing, and have fun while learning new skills.

...eight as well as for mathematics in grades eight to twelve. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011 with a degree in History, and I am currently working through a Master's degree in Liberal Studies at Arizona State University. This variety of experience gives me a wide base from which to understand and assist students with a variety of learning styles. I tailor my tutoring style to each student's individual strengths....