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Top Social Studies Tutors

Online Social Studies tutor named Keith

Keith

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Government, World Civilization and 56 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
  • SAT Math: 770
  • SAT Verbal: 800
Online Social Studies tutor named Akhil

Akhil

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...literary analysis, close reading, and writing essays. I am also an ACT tutor, and focus on an approach that builds confidence towards the exam, not just repetition. I can also teach algebra and pre-algebra, as well as AP United States History. I am also available to work on college admittance essays and with public speaking. I teach much the way I was taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student... Read more

Can also tutor: History, AP Human Geography, Elementary School Math and 27 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 34
  • ACT English: 34
  • ACT Math: 33
Online Social Studies tutor named Marvin

Marvin

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world. I believe education should be fun, loving, inviting, challenging, and organized. Read more

Can also tutor: 1st Grade Reading, Calculus, 1st Grade and 56 more subjects.

Education

  • The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores

  • SAT Verbal: 740
  • SAT Writing: 710
Online Social Studies tutor named Ariel

Ariel

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Writing, AP European History and 40 more subjects.

Education

Online Social Studies tutor named Alyssa

Alyssa

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Geography, Latin America History and 63 more subjects.

Education

  • Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
  • Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies

Test Scores

  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
  • SAT Math: 740
  • SAT Verbal: 710
Online Social Studies tutor named Alex

Alex

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...able to see a problem and find the right path to a solution. I also try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Geography, Handwriting and 146 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
  • SAT Math: 740
  • SAT Verbal: 770
Online Social Studies tutor named Molly

Molly

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Geography, Art and 111 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
  • SAT Math: 700
  • SAT Verbal: 780
Online Social Studies tutor named John

John

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is... Read more

Can also tutor: Government, History, College World History and 110 more subjects.

Education

  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
  • University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 36
  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
  • SAT Verbal: 750
Online Social Studies tutor named Samantha

Samantha

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and... Read more

Can also tutor: History, AP United States History, Psychology and 36 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 32
  • ACT English: 35
  • ACT Reading: 34
Online Social Studies tutor named Brianna

Brianna

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills, marketing and social... Read more

Can also tutor: History, 8th Grade Reading, Elementary School Writing and 217 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • ACT Math: 33
  • ACT Science: 34
  • SAT Math: 770
Online Social Studies tutor named Max

Max

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world... Read more

Can also tutor: AP US Government, History, SAT Reading and 104 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
  • SAT Math: 800
  • SAT Verbal: 760
Online Social Studies tutor named Luke

Luke

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Study Skills, TOEFL and 31 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 34
  • ACT English: 33
  • ACT Math: 36
Online Social Studies tutor named Diptesh

Diptesh

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing,... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Middle School Math, IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation and 88 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
  • SAT Math: 720
  • SAT Verbal: 700
Online Social Studies tutor named Tessa

Tessa

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof.... Read more

Can also tutor: Classics, History, AP US Government and 106 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 36
  • ACT English: 36
  • ACT Math: 36
Online Social Studies tutor named Rebecca

Rebecca

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Government, English and 31 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • SAT Verbal: 760
  • SAT Writing: 720
  • GRE Verbal: 163
Online Social Studies tutor named Lexi

Lexi

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...continued to tutor throughout middle and high school as a 'homework helper' for kids with behavioral and developmental challenges, which required that I teach a range of subjects at various levels with personalized approaches for each student (ages 9-13). While in high school, I completed a challenging AP curriculum and tutored my peers in Biology, Psychology, English, Spanish, and Government at the AP level. As a junior/senior, I also helped prepare students for PSAT/SAT &... Read more

Can also tutor: History, Government, REGENTS and 29 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 33
  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
  • SAT Math: 720
Online Social Studies tutor named Kevin

Kevin

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests when viewed as a whole... Read more

Can also tutor: History, SAT Writing and Language, AP U.S. Government & Politics and 15 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 31
  • ACT Reading: 36
  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Online Social Studies tutor named Jeffrey

Jeffrey

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to... Read more

Can also tutor: History, GRE, LSAT Logical Reasoning and 34 more subjects.

Education

  • University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores

  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
  • SAT Math: 710
  • SAT Verbal: 800
Online Social Studies tutor named Joshua

Joshua

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...- Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring... Read more

Can also tutor: College English, French 3, ACCUPLACER College-Level Math and 92 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
  • SAT Math: 800
  • SAT Verbal: 760
Online Social Studies tutor named Adam

Adam

Certified Social Studies Tutor

Biography

...the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a way that is conducive to them, and I aim to achieve that in my teaching. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy ultimate... Read more

Can also tutor: History, AP US Government, Geography and 186 more subjects.

Education

Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 34
  • ACT English: 32
  • ACT Math: 36

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Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best Social Studies tutors work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.

Receive personally tailored Social Studies lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.

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Recent Social Studies Tutoring Session Notes

Online Social Studies Tutoring review by Jason
-20 minutes summarizing a book for English final -10 minutes diagramming sentences with participles and gerunds -60 minutes studying for history final -The student will study history for at least an hour tonight on his own.
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Online Social Studies Tutoring review by Tom
We drew up outlines for each of the three potential topics for the analytical essay on the final exam. In addition to organizing a plan of attack for each, we also wrote a thesis sentence to be applied to each essay topic.
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Online Social Studies Tutoring review by Nick
The student had prepared a written database of his study terms and I went over them with him. He seemed to have worked hard to study them to make sure he had them down, but I noted areas he was still weak on. All in all, I think the student will do well on his test tomorrow and I'm glad to have worked with him.
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Online Social Studies Tutoring review by Mary Heather
Reviewed Renaissance worksheet. Got 27 out of 36 questions completed. The student wrote answers as we discussed the material. I tried to keep track of where in the book the answers were and wrote the page numbers down on the questionnaire.
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Online Social Studies Tutoring review by John
He needed to do a one page summary using his notes, a video and two articles. We went over the text book, added a video and I helped him write a rough draft of the topic. We also looked at his English assignment. He had to read a difficult short story and write a few meaningful sentences. He had not read it yet so I skimmed through it and showed him places of importance and how he might focus his topic.
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Online Social Studies Tutoring review by Patrick
Assisted client in understanding concepts of environmental stewardship and developments of new agricultural techniques (integrated patterns) and ethical questions in agriculture. Explained other concepts (slash and burn agriculture, crop rotation, pest density management, inorganic vs. organic pesticides). Also helped client with World History chapter study guide, reviewing the Ming and Qing civilizations, Japanese feudal system, the Tokugawa shogunate, Treaty of Kanagawa, the Meiji era, the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, and Suleiman the I.
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