Top Social Studies Tutors serving Washington DC
Annie: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...experience tutoring in middle school English, math, and science, and high school English, social studies, and essay revision. My favorite part of tutoring is helping a student figure out how to connect their real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for a crowd, and he discovered that essay-writing wasn't a punishment--it...
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Williams College - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Ariel: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Alex: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...an EMT-Paramedic, a lifeguard, a martial arts instructor, and a swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different countries in Central America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Angela: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...the Speech Team. Getting to know the speech and debate community has been truly amazing, and I know my passions shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to country music, playing badminton, and writing poems. My past tutoring experience includes tutoring elementary school ESL students in basic subjects for 4 years in high school and tutoring spanish in high school. My friends describe me as bubbly, easygoing, ambitious, patient, and caring. Please...
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University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ryan: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...and the social sciences. I completed my undergraduate degree in social science at Sciences Po Paris, France's premier institute for politics and international relations. My studies in France focused on presentation skills, effective writing, and gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines including math, history, law, and politics. I concentrated on economics and sociology, focusing my studies further on Europe and the transatlantic partnership. I am now a first-year master's candidate at Georgetown University's School...
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Sciences Po Paris - Bachelors, International Affairs and Transatlantic Relations
Georgetown University - Current Grad Student, European Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Katelyn: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the subject, rather than studying to master an exam. It is my utmost desire...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies,
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 33
Zac: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.... Get to know the student. Figure out what they want to...
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St Johns University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Tufts University - Masters, Security Studies and Pacific Asia
GRE Verbal: 163
Samuel: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...starting at SAIS, I worked at a non-governmental organization working electoral reform and assistance projects in Jordan and Libya. I completed my undergraduate education at Brown University in May 2015, graduating with an honors degree in International Relations. Outside of class, I was heavily involved with Model United Nations as a conference planner and attendee. I helped produce musical theater and was a member of a gender inclusive Greek Society. I worked as a teaching...
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Brown University - Bachelors, International Relations
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Ben: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration,...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE Verbal: 164
Sarah: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...working on the Varsity Tutors platform. Having tutored since high school, I've grown to love watching a student's face light up after realizing they finally understand. There's nothing better than knowing you helped them get to that point. Currently a senior at BYU, I study Interdisciplinary Humanities and English. I'm the oldest of a large family in Maryland, just outside of DC. If all goes as planned, I'll be a graduate student at the University of...
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Brigham Young University - Current Undergrad, Interdisciplinary Humanities-English
Navya: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...a club that created tutoring videos specifically tailored to students taking difficult courses at Poolesville High School. I can tutor multiple subjects, including math, biology, and environmental science. But, my favorite subject to tutor is biology, or anything science related. My philosophy, particularly for subjects relating to science, is that if someone can fully explain the concept in words, without looking at notes, then they can do good on any examination testing the understanding of...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32
Hannah: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...sometimes all it takes is an outside push, or someone to explain the issue a different way. Tutoring can provide that missing element -- whether it's a sudden "I get it!" moment or a more gradual path to understanding. As for me, I graduated from Macalester College, a well-known liberal arts school in the Midwest, where I majored in political science. I have had the pleasure of working with kids in a number of different...
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Macalester College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Joe: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...experiences along within an academic setting. My professional career has taught me the value of active listening and working with those from a wide variety of personal backgrounds and experience. Everybody learns differently, and my job is to communicate information and concepts to students in ways that are most effective for them. History, politics, business management, and marketing are all areas of study most enjoyable to me, and ones I use almost daily. I enjoy...
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Alexandra: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...hours of teacher training and countless hours in the classroom. Furthermore, I was the editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a strong grasp on the English language. I am currently employed by an educational non-profit in Alexandria, Virginia and would like to spend time outside of my regular 9 to 5 job to help students succeed at test taking and excelling in the classroom.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, History and Journalism
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32
Nichole: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to better tailor their learning experience.
Education & Certification
Clarke University - Bachelors, History and Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Emily: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...a residence dedicated to students who were passionate about studying abroad and exploring the world. The following year I took on the role of Student Instructor and led a class of 15 in conversations about the current state of world affairs, the effects of globalization, and how to effectively assimilate and adjust to a college environment. I spent the 2008-2009 Academic Year studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, which was an invaluable experience and allowed me...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, History and Spanish
Matthew: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...moved to Shanghai, China where I began working as an eighth grade teacher at Shanghai High School. Having begun studying Mandarin Chinese in Spain, I continued my studies in China while working, traveling, and experiencing the wide variety of tastes, sights, and people that Asia has to offer. Having returned back to the United States, I am pursuing a Master's Degree in International Affairs at The George Washington University. I enjoy teaching students of all...
Education & Certification
Loyola University Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, History
George Washington University - Master of Arts, International Affairs
GRE Verbal: 163
John: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...use my spare free time to help students in a variety of subjects. I have worked with students in a variety of settings, including summer camp, a magnate high school, and a private English school in South Korea. As a tutor, I'll help you gain subject mastery through a methodical approach starting with fundamentals and patiently building towards complex concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, board games, and marathons of superhero television shows.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Syracuse University - Master of Arts, International Relations
GRE Quantitative: 170
Samantha: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...excited to be a Varsity Tutor and look forward to working with students in a variety of areas including ACT prep, Spanish, English, and Government. I participated in the debate team and the newspaper in high school and continued honing my writing and public speaking skills as a political science major at the University of Florida. I am the oldest of 3, my brother is 17 and my sister is 15. I love to assist...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Maryland-College Park - Current Grad Student, Masters in Public Policy, Specialization in International Security and Economic Policy
Armin: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...get my MA in European History at American University. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have tutored German and Mathematics, and I am eager to continue my work at Varsity Tutors. My goal is to become a teacher, either at the High School or College level. I believe that education and the process of educating are two-way streets, during which both parties learn and evolve constantly. Success, especially in tutoring, comes from building strong,...
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Temple Univeristy - Bachelor in Arts, German, History, Math (Minor)
American University - Master of Arts, History
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