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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Tony
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
History students often struggle with memorizing dates and facts while missing the bigger picture of cause-and-effect relationships. Many also find it difficult to analyze primary sources critically, organize information chronologically, and write essays that go beyond simple summaries. Personalized tutoring helps students move past rote memorization to develop deeper analytical skills and confidence in historical thinking.
In a typical classroom setting, teachers must pace lessons for 20+ students with varying learning speeds. Personalized tutoring allows a tutor to focus entirely on your student's specific gaps—whether that's understanding primary source analysis, essay structure, or connecting events across time periods. A tutor can also tailor examples and discussions to your student's interests, making History more engaging and memorable than standardized classroom pacing.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who are familiar with Florida's standards and the specific curriculum used in Port St. Lucie schools. Whether your student is working through U.S. History, World History, or AP-level courses, tutors can align their instruction with what's being taught in class, fill gaps from missed lessons, and prepare for unit tests and major assessments.
Yes—essay writing and document analysis are core strengths of History tutoring. Tutors work with students on thesis development, organizing arguments with historical evidence, analyzing primary and secondary sources for bias and perspective, and crafting compelling historical narratives. These skills are essential for success on essays, DBQs (Document-Based Questions), and standardized History assessments.
The first session is an opportunity for the tutor to assess your student's current understanding, identify specific challenges (like struggling with timelines, essay structure, or source analysis), and learn about upcoming tests or assignments. From there, the tutor creates a personalized plan focused on building confidence and addressing the most pressing academic needs in History.
Tutors work with students across all History levels—from middle school surveys of world and U.S. History through high school courses like AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP European History, and college-prep History electives. Whether your student is building foundational chronological understanding or preparing for advanced placement exams, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor who specializes in that level.
Absolutely. Tutors help students prepare for unit tests, semester exams, state assessments, and AP History exams through targeted review, practice with released test questions, timed essay writing, and document analysis drills. A tutor can identify which topics need more focus and help students develop test-taking strategies specific to History, including time management for essays and efficient source analysis.
Students typically see improvement in essay grades, test scores, and overall understanding of historical concepts and connections. Beyond grades, many students develop genuine interest in History and gain confidence in their ability to analyze complex information and construct well-supported arguments—skills that transfer to other subjects and future academic work.
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