Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Washington DC

...students on admissions essays and general homework help. I come from a suburban town near Houston, Texas, where I attended an international studies high school and gained tutoring experience through working and volunteering. I have worked as an assistant teacher for ESL (English as a Second Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business...

...the contexts in which it might appear. I also have experience tutoring writing, biology, ISEE vocabulary, general vocabulary, and French vocabulary and grammar (through the early intermediate level). In addition to this experience, I have a strong background in the social sciences, particularly anthropology, and in AP courses and tests relating to social studies. I earned a 5 on the AP exams in American Government, European History, Human Geography, US History, and World History, and...

I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.

...minor in history. At Hopkins, I am a News and Features Editor for the school paper so I have a keen interest in journalism and am competent at writing and editing. I also read quite a bit, enjoying great works ranging from Paradise Lost by John Milton to The Complete Works of Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, playing piano and playing minesweeper on the computer. I am...

...job is to give students the tools they need to gain confidence in their writing and achieve academic success. I am a creative and fun communications professional with extensive writing, editorial consulting, public relations and publishing experience in both Seattle and Washington, DC. Having been a professional journalist (ABCnews.com), I speak reporters' language and have a strong sense for how to shape and position essays, stories and other writing assignments. While I tutor for a...

...stages (finishing my thesis) of an MA from George Washington University. My specialization is medieval Iberia, which was a complex mosaic of religion, politics, and war. But my passion for history is widespread. In addition to expertise in medieval Europe in general, I am well-versed in early modern European and American history (such as the Reformation, the Renaissance, and Colonization) and more recent American History. I am also proficient in Spanish, and I can supplement...

...teachers instilled in me as a student. I have personally experienced the difference individual attention can have on a student; seeing teachers sit down and explain a subject to someone who is having difficulties is inspiring! In college, I would get excited not just about learning, but about conquering a subject after having a conversation with one of my professors about a class. Individual attention has such an impact because it allows teachers and tutors...

...as the class valedictorian and I am currently a computer science major at Vanderbilt University. I have five years of tutoring experience in topics including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, Hebrew, Torah, Jewish studies, and high school physics. I love tutoring any math related subjects and making sure it is fun and engaging for the student. I believe that no two students learn the same so I cater my lessons to their unique needs. We will...

...economics. I am really excited to be a tutor and share my knowledge of Mandarin and economics. I have been studying Chinese for 9 years now and lived cumulatively in China for over a year! I have a passion for the language and the culture (and food), so I hope to share this love! Since I have been studying Chinese for so long I truly understand what works best for the student.

...policy attorney. I am a committed government attorney, who has dedicated many long hours to reading and understanding the American system of government, the organization of state and federal political institutions, and the U.S. and Massachusetts Constitutions. I have had the honor of serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Suffolk Journal of Trial & Appellate Advocacy, where I reviewed the legal writings of over forty law students in areas ranging from Constitutional and Criminal Law...

...to you. With a degree in Systems Science and Engineering and a minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania, I possess the necessary skills to assist you in achieving your academic goals. Additionally, I have a passion for reading and writing and specialize in aiding students with their college admissions essays. My mission as a tutor is to help every student unlock their full potential and excel academically. I am eager to collaborate with...

...passionate about helping students because I believe that when we learn, we grow. It's important to me that my students feel like they're getting a great education, because I want them to be able to take on the future with confidence. I have worked with students for over 3 years as a TA and weekly tutor, and during that time, I've seen a lot of different styles of learning and personalities. What I've found is...

...attending graduate school at George Mason University for a Master of Science in Peace Operations with a concentration in Infrastructure and Development. I am currently studying both Spanish and French. My passions are culture and geography, as well as travelling. In my spare time, I volunteer in community outreach through my employer - assisting in the rehabilitation of elementary schools, veteran housing and refurbishing of local parks. Over the last decade I have led how-to...

...in Digital Curation. I received my undergraduate degrees from Elmhurst College in Chicago, IL where I double majored in History and Philosophy, while minoring in English Writing. I also spent a semester at the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Kebel College, Oxford University. I have been tutoring students for over a decade, from trombone lessons in high school, to my college writing center, to my current professional position in a local museum where...

I am a 4th year medical student at Ross University School of Medicine. I double-majored in Biology and Economics. I obtained a Master of Public Health with a certificate in Mental Health from Emory University. I am also a Nationally-Registered EMT. I hope to finish a Master of Arts in Bioethics from Emory University in the spring.

Dedicated teacher with a history of working in dynamic, multi-cultural environments and implementing a range of learning solutions to support the education of students with special needs & disabilities. Well-versed in various learning styles. Team player with excellent communication skills.

...always applicable in a personal way and can always be furthered and used to further other projects instead of staying within one topic realm. I encourage the movement from knowledge to imagination in any educational scenario. Personal interaction with any knowledge I pass on is constantly encourage on my part; as Peter Drucker said, "Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes". My personal heroes and mentors have been people who...

...a focus on global health and health policy. Since graduation, I have worked in Washington, D.C. at a healthcare research and consulting firm, helping hospitals business development and strategy. From these experiences, I have significant experience with various forms of writing (e.g. academic or personal essay, research brief), and thoroughly enjoy helping others with their writing as well. Other areas of interest for me include History, Literature, English, and, last but not least, Spanish. I...

...bachelors degree in Mass Communications and from The Johns Hopkins University with masters in Public Policy. I also have a graduate certificate in Digital Media Skills from American University. When I am not on social media planning communication strategy, I enjoy binge watching my favorite shows, researching random topics on the interweb, reading news articles, and hanging out with family and friends. There is a point in every student's life where you notice you need...

...language. I strive to create a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to practicing Spanish. I received a bachelor's in Global/Public Health and two minors in Spanish and Translation from American University in 2024. I have tutored numerous subjects since I was in high school including drums, Spanish, statistics and writing skills. I enjoy tutoring Spanish because I am not a native speaker, so I know what it's like to start from scratch when learning a language....