Award-Winning History Tutors serving Henderson, NV

...students into developing their own critical thinking skills. I also encountered some of the same fear that I saw from people 100 feet up a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on to pursue her own passion...

...tutor for a private Jewish school here in Las Vegas. I have always had a passion for the English language and writing; consequently, I enjoy helping others gain that same enthusiasm but teaching reading, writing, and general English. I also love tutoring anatomy and physiology, as well as basic biology. Due to my passion in biology and the sciences, I want to pursue a career in dental medicine. I recently took the Dental Admission Test...

...Britain and the USA. At Durham University, I served as a Resident Tutor for first-year undergraduates. On returning to the USA, I provided individual coaching in essay writing and editing for international students at Western New England University. I also offered SAT tutoring through Upward Bound, a program which supports first-generation college applicants. This tutoring experience is complemented by a strong background in teaching and research. I have taught courses in Medieval and Renaissance Literature...

...learning program that adapts to the student's needs, strengths and learning style. I cover both practical applications and grammar structure (a little grammar goes a long way!) I also take into consideration the age of the student and the learner's interests and motivations. I am fully bilingual and I know from personal experience what is like to learn a foreign language. I am a high school teacher in a magnet school of Northwest Las Vegas....

...level, covering pretty much every subject in the Common Core curriculum. Substituting also allowed me to expand upon subjects once the material left by the teacher was completed, allowing students the opportunity to ask questions about topics and subjects that interested them. I really think if one shows a passion for learning, that passion can be passed on to a student. I know from personal experience that learning is much easier if the subject is...

...studies, emergency management, and more) at a number of different universities. I truly enjoy helping students (young and old) gain an understanding of the subjects, which I teach. I am always available to my students (past and current) to provide advice and assistance. I have been certified by Varsity Tutors in a wide variety of subjects. I want to note that I have a son with severe ADHD; have worked with the IEP Program for...

...given the information relative to real life scenarios that answers their never ending question of, “Why do I need to know this?” My philosophy is to do more than educate, but illuminate on why things matter and how they relate to real life situations. Outside of tutoring, I love to read and play the guitar. I’m in a rockabilly band and spend a lot of my off hours seeking out new music or new music...

...a student's own writing. I began teaching Composition (non fiction and essays) and Creative Writing to students from remedial levels to adult continuing education at Great Basin College for ten years. Non fiction courses concentrated primarily on argument and thesis development, which also includes the basics of argument writing, MLA and APA formats, and critical thinking skills. Having taught a wide array of students from both rural and urban environments, I have had ten years...

I have a passion for tutoring! As a substitute teacher for 12 years I have interacted with students from grades K-12. My favorite grade levels are 1-4. My favorite style of tutoring is in person, using tangible tricks-of-the-trade that I carry in my tutoring tote. I am comfortable tutoring in the client's home or at a library. I have a bachelor's degree in Education and Psychology and have been tutoring for 15 years.

Hello, I'm Alexander. It's nice to meet you! My qualifications include being on the President's list of scholars for a 4.0 GPA, graduating high school with 33 college AP hours, achieving over the 99th percentile on the critical reading portion of the SAT and becoming an Eagle Scout. I'm patient, easy to get along with, and happy to help. Just let me know what I can do.

...work on something they struggle with and be able to succeed. I am a Junior in college, working towards my Bachelor's Degree in History, and then work at my Law degree. I tutor American History, AP World History and Test prep. My favorite subjects to tutor is American History and Chinese History. American History can still be seen in American life today, and China is one of the oldest countries to study. I have a...

I enjoy helping students de-mystify math by teaching them that it is a language that can be mastered, if they are willing to put in the work.

...students to correct me if they caught my mistake. In college, if a professor turned his back to the class, I couldn't read his lips, which would cause me to miss information. These issues could have caused me to drop out but it didn't. I hope that my experiences can enlighten both children and adults to keep pursuing their education despite their limitations. I have two basic approaches to learning--reading and keep learning about the...

"Sometimes the breaking of routine might get you what you really need."

...focus on the political philosophy of Western society in modern colonies. I'm from Hilo, Hawai'i and I'm especially passionate about my home, land conservation, and the effects of indigenous lead political movements. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to learn more about college applications and political science! I teach of range of subjects from math, science, English, and social studies, as well personal finance and college test prep. I'm excited to meet new...

I have B.A. degrees in secondary education and Spanish from UNLV. I also have previous experience teaching various levels of Spanish at the high school level. As a tutor, I can help students with all aspects of Spanish language proficiency including vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking. I can customize tutoring lessons to accommodate different learning styles at all levels from beginner to advanced to help students reach their full potential.

...am a former college instructor who specializes in philosophy, theology, and the history of the classical world. I love dogs, Roman Stoicism, karaoke, and Jane Austen novels (because that Mr. Darcy is such a dream!). My degrees in both English-Writing and Philosophy have helped my students craft essays that are logical, coherent, precise, and eloquent. Never fear, for after a decade of teaching and tutoring, I still have more awesomeness to give!

...experience teaching all elementary and middle school including math and science. My greatest skill is writing as I also studied journalism back in college. I became a teacher because I like sharing my knowledge to my students and hearing the students' thoughts and opinions about it as well. I feel that as a teacher, I learn from my students as much as they learn from me which makes this job special and interesting.

I strive to help others learn by presenting information in a new light, experimenting with different methods of learning, and tracing back difficulties to their roots. I hope to make education less stressful and more accessible to students who are struggling or just need that extra help.... I believe that teaching needs to be individualized to the student's needs. Some people love lectures and taking their own notes, while other students need an element of play....

...positive learning environment for students and to encourage innovation and success at all levels in their academic journey. I have worked with students of varying grade levels and abilities, including special needs and believe each student is capable of success and understanding. My favorite courses to tutor are: English, Philosophy, Psychology, and Asvab test prep. I am an out of the box thinker and enjoy finding unique learning styles that best fit each individual student.