Award-Winning History Tutors serving Henderson, NV

...and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked with students in a variety of subjects from math, to history, to writing. In every subject, I was able to help lead my 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...

...and willkommen! I 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!

...I try to engage somewhat in a Socratic method of teaching where I prompt my students, offer them a framework for their conclusion, and then have them strategize ways in which the goal can be made. I do not expect my students to have "perfect" work or a "perfect" session because I know that the term "perfect" is subjective. Rather, I expect my students to come to each meeting with a goal (learn this topic,...

...in the learning process. (Telling him to give the other students a chance to answer the question was a good problem to have!) While at the charter school, which was K-8, I also had ample opportunity to substitute teach every grade 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...

...experience in a broad range of subjects, mathematics is the most enjoyable for me, as well as LSAT Logic Games I'm the weirdo doing LSAT games at the tea house. My spare time finds me in nature for hikes and trail runs, and I can regularly be found on an obstacle course (Spartan, Tough Mudder, SISU, etc.) or doing an extreme endurance events either racing or supporting friends. Life is to be learned and lived!

...experienced, certified teacher whose desire is to help create a culture of life-long learners by nurturing my students' natural curiosity. While pursuing my degree in Elementary Education, I was a private in-home tutor as well as a tutor within a school district. After receiving my degree, I taught 4th grade English/Writing and Social Studies for 4 years, 3rd grade Science and Social Studies for 2 years, and then 3rd grade Reading and Social Studies for...

...school math. My individual teaching style is flexible, as I feel it is necessary to cater towards a students unique learning style and needs. I believe confidence and self-efficacy play pivotal roles in a students acquisition of knowledge and ability to learn new concepts. I believe it is crucial to provide encouragement, reinforcement, and support to help students realize their unique gifts and potential. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, spending time with...

I believe that teaching with, rather than at students, is the best way to improve student outcomes. Learning is not only about memorizing content, but also applying that content. Furthermore, mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow.

...opportunity as the perfect foundation for my future experiences, especially as I am now completing a sociocultural anthropology masters in Switzerland. Expanding my tutoring to students beyond those of the university level is the perfect way to start putting my skills into practice. I am most excited to share the skills and tricks I have learned along the way that have made me successful. Academia is my passion and I want to make it an...

...worked with high school students as well. I have two younger brothers in middle school, so I feel especially attuned to the psyche of that age group. In order to finish my degree in history, I wrote a 400 page dissertation and completed a field of study in English. Through this experience and my classroom teaching, I am well versed in the English language and can help you or your children not only to learn...

...practice it every day. I held numerous instructor and leadership positions while at the Naval Academy and found my love for teaching. Upon graduation, I was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps my job as a Financial Manager. My passion for finance was sparked once I began my work as a financial manager. I applied for grad school and began my MBA with a concentration in finance shortly after from LSUS. It was at...

...as multiple regression, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and psychometrics (reliability, validity, item analyses). I also have experience using statistical software such as the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and the R programming language. I am also passionate about helping others learn. While I was earning my Master of Arts in Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, I was a teaching assistant for an undergraduate psychology research methods course and I...

My students come first. Period. One of my biggest drives in life is to educate, assist, and make the learning process easy and fun for everyone of all ages. Whether you are brand new or just need a refresher in a subject, I will be more than happy to help anyway I can!

...present day. I have taught/tutored various subjects, however I particularly have a passion for social studies, STEM courses, and college, ACT/AP testing prep. I love education and am passionate about finding/curating different teaching styles and personalized content to fit the student I am helping. I hope to make learning as straightforward, easy to understand, and fun as possible for each of the students I encounter to aid in their educational journey and success.

...mission for helping fellow scholars to succeed. I would be grateful for the opportunity to draw upon my extensive tutoring and teaching experience in accompanying you in the attainment of your educational objectives. I have extensive experience as an individual tutor in both 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...

...all been Teachers & Educators! So you could say the passion for Teaching & Coaching is in my blood. That being said, what I enjoy most, is when YOU, as the student / pupil, look at me, in the moments when you go or say "OH ..." as in astonishment that the material has suddenly 'CLICKED' or 'Made PERFECT sense' to you! I'll tell you right now, it's going to happen, just as it has...

The key most important factor that I have found being an educator for 17 years, is a connection must be formed between educator and student in order for any type of information to be retained. Should you choose me as a tutor, be prepared to make that connection!

...Shuttle Flight Controller in NASA/Mission Control. I graduated from the University of Florida, the Air Force Institute of Technology, the Air Command and Staff College, and the Naval War College. I have taught a variety of subjects (math, leadership, customer service, national security 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...

...help students further their own academic and professional goals. In working with all types of students previously, they all have a basic thing in common: their desire for the opportunity to succeed and improve towards their dreams. Tutoring in a variety of subjects, including Writing/Reading Comprehension, Business, College Admissions, and the ACT, I believe I can absolutely help you take a leap forward. Through hard work and a little elbow grease, your goals and dreams...

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.