Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Washington DC

...a degree in economics from Creighton University. I have worked with students at the high school level for eight years, especially in the area of public speaking; as a competitor, I reached the national tournament in extemporaneous speaking and was twice a state alternate in congressional debate. Becoming a stronger speaker played a key role in building my confidence and my identity, and helped me to discover my passion for tackling new subjects. I try...

...two years I worked as a tutor for American University. From this experience I built some close, constructive relationships with students. I consider myself a successful tutor because of my ability to empathize with the students and connect with them on a personal level. Consequently, this trait makes me more patient with the students. I'm excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team, and am looking forward to starting more constructive relationships with...

Educator of 12 years

I am a recent Howard University graduate that has a love for English. I've been assisting students in the subject since the 11th grade, particularly reading, writing, and comprehension, and grammar. I am good with students from grade school through high school and am very excited to work!... I believe that teaching is fundamental for everyday life. Every day is a learning opportunity and the teachers make the difference in how the knowledge is passed.... In...

...graduated college from Oregon State University with honors degrees in Political Science and Economics and a minor in US History. During college I began tutoring at a local high school, where I helped students work towards passing standardized state subject tests. I'm comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects related to Social Sciences, History, Writing, and Math. While tutoring, I seek to help students relate and connect new concepts to their existing knowledge. In my free...

...American University with a B.A. in International Service in 2014. Through my own studies and several positions within the university, I have considerable experience with instruction in academic writing, critical reading, and test-taking strategies. My interests include reading non-fiction and fantasy, learning new languages, hiking, and running. In terms of tutoring, my specialties are the ACT, AP history, social sciences, AP English Language, AP English Literature, College essays, general reading, and writing skills. I am...

As a devoted college student with a strong passion for social media marketing, Youtube content development, and much more. I am truly excited to work as a developing college student. Throughout the past few years, I have tutored students ages 8-18 in history, English, and social studies.

It's a wonderful experience to be a part of my student's learning development and I do that by ensuring that my tutoring materials address my student's weak areas and enhance strong points by providing challenging materials.

...degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. I am proficient in multiple international baccalaureate subjects as well as essay writing and editing. I have tutored in these subjects as well as elementary school math and reading. I love tutoring in essay writing because it is my personal best subject. I also love to edit essays. I tutor through encouragement and positive reinforcement. Outside of academia, I like to run and read books. I also enjoy hanging...

...States and Spain and love to bring my passion for reading, writing, traveling, history, and sports into my lessons. I have a bachelor's degree in history and master's degree in Education. I have been a teacher for over a decade teaching in the American, British, and Spanish school systems. My love of travelling has allowed me to also work throghout Spain where I have branched out to teaching other subjects such as teaching English, Physical...

...Science in Environmental, Soil, and Water Sciences. I was also a student note taker and tutor for the Center for Educational Access during my last five semesters. I have a passion for learning and teaching, and especially enjoy subjects in the math/science discipline. I have been living in the DMV since June 2015, and definitely miss my outdoor adventures in the Ozark Mountains. I am very flexible for scheduling and would love to talk to...

Hi all! My name is Kelsea and I am passionate about teaching the Spanish language. I have a degree in Spanish and International Studies from Virginia Tech and I have taught served as a Spanish Literacy Promotor in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. I would love to help you or your child learn Spanish in a fun and interactive way.

...I was at Smith I was a peer advisor at The Lazarus Center for Career Development and had direct experience working with students from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. I edited, revised, and proofread cover letters and resumes. I also advised students on how to search for employment and internship opportunities. I am passionate about Writing and English as I have dedicated a great deal of my life to reading, researching, and writing,...

...social studies. Most problems I have encountered in my teaching and tutoring simply involves basic communication to understand process. How do we go about solving the problem? Where do we start? What keys do we need to keep in mind as we work through a problem? Once a process to solve a particular problem has been explained and put to use, it becomes much less daunting. Learning these processes tends to work across the board...

...in Biology and Spanish. Having just moved to Washington, DC, I am loving getting to know my new home city! Aside from getting lost on the way to and from work, I like to read and write, play soccer, spend time outdoors, and spend time with my friends. I have previous short-term teaching experience in Peru and Spain, and am near-fluent in Spanish. I believe in the power of positive thinking, hard work, and self-confidence....

...I taught in public schools before leaving to complete a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling which I received for Adams State University. During this time, my husband and I welcomed our first child. Once my children were in school I started working in the school system again as a Pre-K teacher and then as a long term substitute at an arts charter school where I had the amazing opportunity to teach theatre. I...

...is finding solutions to problems, and sharing that knowledge to others searching for that solution. There is nothing more fulfilling than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there are always alternative teaching methods, analogies, memory techniques, and positive learning experiences that will allow anyone to learn...

...Honors Society I began tutoring different students in math and history during lunch, and I tutored a boy with learning disabilities in pre-calculus after school for my entire senior year. In college I became a peer tutor who assisting undergraduates with any form of writing from any academic department. In addition to my work as a tutor, over the past year I have been the TA for two microeconomics classes. The positions required me to...

I believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable activities in life, and I love the process of helping students make a connection with the material they're studying. ... Every person is different, so I tailor my tutoring sessions to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each individual student. I believe that honesty and good communication are the keys to building the trust necessary to optimize our time together.... I would begin by discussing the...

I'm a student at American University, and I've always been the kind of person to get excited about learning. I hope that tutoring will allow me to help other students enjoy learning by empowering them to succeed in subjects they might struggle with.