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2+ years
Nicole
Nicole's original bio mentioned political science and international affairs as a specialty for good reason — she teaches it alongside civics, American history, and IB Global Politics, which means she's comfortable moving between the theoretical frameworks and real-world governance questions that col...
Northeastern University
AB
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
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
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
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
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
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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
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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
Matthew
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
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Your first session is an opportunity to discuss your current coursework, identify specific challenges (whether that's understanding political theory, writing analytical essays, or preparing for exams), and establish goals for improvement. The tutor will assess your strengths and areas for growth, then create a personalized plan tailored to your college curriculum and learning style.
Many students struggle with synthesizing complex political theories, analyzing primary sources critically, and constructing well-supported arguments in essays and exams. Others find it difficult to connect historical context to contemporary political issues or to master the specialized vocabulary across different political science subfields like international relations, comparative politics, and American government.
In a typical college classroom, instructors must pace lessons for 30+ students with varying backgrounds and learning speeds. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to focus entirely on your specific needs—whether you need deeper exploration of a particular theory, targeted help with essay structure, or intensive exam preparation. This focused approach often leads to faster mastery and stronger critical thinking skills in political analysis.
Yes. Tutors can help you develop strong thesis statements, structure arguments around evidence, analyze political concepts rigorously, and revise for clarity and persuasiveness. Many students benefit from working through the writing process with a tutor—from brainstorming and outlining through drafting and editing—which builds skills you'll use across all your political science courses.
Tutors can help you identify the key concepts and theories your professor emphasizes, practice analyzing case studies and historical examples, review lecture notes for gaps in understanding, and take practice exams under timed conditions. This targeted preparation builds both content mastery and test-taking confidence, helping you perform at your best when it matters most.
Rather than passively reading theory, tutors use discussion, real-world examples, and guided practice to help you actively engage with ideas like liberalism, socialism, realism, or constructivism. Breaking down dense theoretical concepts into manageable pieces, connecting them to current events, and testing your understanding through questions builds genuine comprehension that sticks with you.
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