Top Social Studies Tutors serving Washington DC

Brian: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...and hope to help students achieve their goals by helping them understand different subjects in order to progress towards college. I am determined to help students with their ACT/SAT scores as I believe that having a good understanding of entrance exams will in turn be a great asset when applying to colleges. As I had gotten a 35 on the ACT (around a 1570 on SAT) I am confident that my insight and mentorship will...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Angela: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...rising sophomore at UC Berkeley, studying Economics and Public Health. I love working with others, getting involved on campus, and spending time with family and friends. In high school and freshmen year of college, I was on 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....
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Adam: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...organizations such as the Japanese government, NATO, the U.S. Department of Defense, and even the White House! In this field, it is imperative to have a multidisciplinary background, which I believe helps me a great deal in tutoring! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.98 GPA from the University of Florida, and I graduated high school with a 4.5 GPA anda calvacade of passed AP exams. I carry a strong commitment to excellence, so...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Sciences Po, Paris - Associate, International Relations

Angharad: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...English literature and writing for three years. I love teaching and tutoring English literature, especially the challenge of exciting a student's interest in something they never thought they would like (one of my proudest achievements is getting young male students to enjoy writing about Jane Austen). As a teacher though, I became most passionate about supporting students to develop their writing and essay skills so that they could reach their full potential and truly succeed...
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University of Exeter - Bachelor in Arts, English
Queen Mary, University of London - PHD, English

Alex: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
I received a Bachelor's with Honors in Government and History from Dartmouth College in 2015 and am currently pursuing a Masters in Security Studies with a focus in Technology and Security from Georgetown University. I've worked for the US Government since 2015 and for a small think tank covering Asia and technology issues. I am most passionate about history, social studies, and math. My wife is an elementary school teacher in the DMV.
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Rachael: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...in French. At NWU, I worked in the writing center on campus, helping students from all departments on campus with their research and writing skills. Between undergrad and grad school, I taught English in rural France to high-school students, and loved seeing the improvement and learning from my students over the course of the year. My Master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science are from the University of Maryland. Because of my passion...
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Nebraska Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Arts, History
ACT Composite: 33
GRE Verbal: 165
Maya: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...I found a lot of fulfillment in being a mentor for younger students both in and outside of the classroom a passion I bring to tutoring. As a tutor, I love to utilize interactive lessons that get students thinking creatively and analytically. When I introduce a new idea in a lesson or editing session, I normally explain the concept using a fun example, and then allow students to practice with an activity, leaving space for...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History

Cheryl: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Environmental Engineering and Economics. Since coming to the east coast, I have tutored local Baltimore elementary students in elementary/middle school math and reading and writing. However, I also have experience teaching high school students for Science Olympiad, a common high school science competition. I am a super flexible tutor and believe that teaching styles should and can be adapted to every student's needs.
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Charles: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...have been actively involved in teaching, writing and public speaking since the late 90s. I have earned a master's degree. This has been in anticipation of fulfilling my passion to empower people through knowledge. I believe that there is nothing more satisfying than empowering people through knowledge. My skills, talents, experience and knowledge uniquely qualify me to meet various tutoring and writing needs. My additional areas of proficiency include: (i) Great passion for quality promotion...
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Njala University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Bethel University - Master of Arts, Theology

Mara: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...track. I began learning Arabic at Brown during my freshman year, fell in love with the language, and went on to live in Amman, Jordan for seven months studying Arabic and working for a news outlet. I consider myself professionally proficient in Levantine and Standard Arabic. I love teaching beginning students in Arabic and have plenty of tips and tricks on learning the language efficiently as a non-native speaker! I also spent three years volunteering...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Near and Middle Eastern Studies

Nate: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...my genuine enjoyment in helping students deepen their understanding of American history and the social sciences. I received my PhD in political science in 2011 with a specialization in American politics and research methods. Throughout graduate school, I taught my own courses in addition to working as a teaching and research assistant. Currently, I work as an education research analyst for the U.S. Department of Education. I also tutor low-income students from Washington, DC through...
Education & Certification
Oregon State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - PHD, Political Science and Government

Alexandra: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...a growing interest in student advocacy, I am now working outside the classroom supporting high-risk students and their families. Even as a student myself I always enjoyed academics, which led me to tutoring early in life. Test taking can be daunting for students of all ages, but breaking down verbal and writing skills in approachable way is my specialty! I like to think I can make tackling the GRE or Praxis less stressful, to help...
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Tara: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
I am passionate about providing accessible education for all learners. My experience includes coaching teachers in technology integration, training educators in various digital tools, and teaching computer science and data science to students. I hold Masters degrees in the Science of Instruction and Data Science and a Bachelors in Mass Communication. My tutoring philosophy emphasizes individualization using technology to enhance learning.
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications

Rui: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...My approach to tutoring emphasizes big picture ideas and building a student's sense of intuition. My best professors and teachers have emphasized that it takes more than memorization to be a good learner. Likewise, I try to make students comfortable with the subjects that they learn and help them feel like they're capable of navigating subjects on their own when studying, practicing, or doing homework. Some of my subjects include Economics, English, World History, and...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelors, International Relations
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, School of Advanced International Studies -China Studies
ACT Composite: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770

Sydney: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
Hello! I am Sydney, a 22-year-old college senior. I currently study journalism and sociology at American University and plan on staying and working in DC after I graduate! I am passionate about reading, social justice, education, learning, and connecting with others. I can't wait to get to know my students and help them in any way I can!
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Valentine: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
I'm a Maryland native who loves good music, dramatic movies, and travel. Another one of my favorite things is working with students from all walks of life; I've been happily tutoring and mentoring for more than four years. I practice student-centered tutoring, which means I like to spend a little more time in the beginning trying out various learning techniques (written, oral, movement-based) to discover which best helps my student succeed.
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelors, Politics

Matt: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...a current researcher working in clinical trials and a recent graduate from Boston University's Master in Public Health program. I completed my undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Economics. I am a bilingual Spanish speaker and regularly interpret in medical setting. I am passionate about teaching and learning, and am available to tutor English, Spanish, Biology, Math, Statistics, History, Health, and everything in between. I look forward to connecting about how I can work with...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 740

Sahithi: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...Business with several years of tutoring/mentoring experience. I have achieved scores in the 99th percentile for both the ACT and SAT prior to college. While in high school, I spent my time volunteering at animal shelters and medical clinics, and tutoring K-12. Nowadays, I spend most of my tutor hours helping students with any K-12 material, ACT testing, SAT testing, or imparting some admission-worthy wisdom. I want to emphasize on creating a curriculum and plan...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Eleanor: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...public policy with a minor in political science. I am an IB graduate and IB diploma recipient with years of tutoring experience for students elementary through high school. I tutored most often in English, history, Spanish, biology, and chemistry. I was also an IB mentor helping high schoolers work through the diploma. My approach to tutoring is to cater to the way the student learns best. I am a visual learner and find color-coding and...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Ian: Washington DC Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Washington, DC
...a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. I am also a Second Lieutenant in the US Air Force. Now that my time as a student has ended, I am taking the skills and experience I acquired and putting them to use helping others reach their academic goals. I tutor students of any age in a variety of subjects, but I particularly enjoy English, History, Government and Mathematics. I also have extensive experience with...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 760
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