Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Indianapolis, IN

I am a recent graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, where I majored in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. This past year I studied abroad and worked in China with the Chinese Flagship Program. I love studying history, languages, literature, and writing, and when I'm not helping students as a tutor, you can find me swing dancing, listening to jazz music, experimenting with vegan baking, and walking my dog. ... Learn by doing.

...plan on becoming a teacher someday and I hope that through Varsity Tutors I can help students gain greater understanding and interests in these subjects among others. I am incredibly patient and will do whatever I can to assist students in comprehending material as I know how hard it can be sometimes, especially with things that do not particularly interest some people. Currently I assist students at IU through the Japanese conversation table, where students...

...My teaching philosophy is encapsulated in the belief that education thrives in a community where each member actively participates to nurture a positive environment. This belief is complemented by my 'I do, We do, You do' tutoring philosophy, a scaffolded approach that exemplifies my commitment to collaborative and independent student success. Outside the classroom, you will find me deeply engaged in a variety of pursuits, from the competitive spirit of sports to the interactive worlds...

Teaching is about more than the content. It is about building better people. I look forward to working with you and all that I ask is that you come in with an open mind to what we are going to discuss.... Everyone learns in a little bit different way, and we all learn at different speeds. As a teacher, my job is to help coach you to find those individual ways to succeed and learn from...

I have been a certified teacher for over 20 years. I believe learning can be fun and engaging. Let's build a relationship as life long learners together.

...they are learning. I have 22 years of experience working in healthcare and the majority of that career was spent training volunteers and staff, I graduated with honors in my ASN program at Ivy Tech Community College, and now work part time as a Registered Nurse. My other job is raising my daughter, who I have tutored throughout her elementary school years. I love teaching. It is so rewarding when I can see confidence and...

...tutor during my high school years. I have also previously been a tutor. I find enjoyment in learning and helping others grasp concepts. My work experience has placed me in both animal and human health care. Both of which require excellent customer service and patience. As an adult, I went back to night school and completed my Bachelor's Degree and then Master's Degree in management. I am here and ready to help you.

Excellent communicator willing to find the best way to help any student.

I have three years of tutoring experience in standardized test prep through various tutoring companies Not only do I have a great time tutoring, but I find that as a general benefit, it serves to keep my reasoning and communication skills sharp, which is useful to my professional development.

...currently a Honors Scholar and Media Fellow student at DePauw University. I'm majoring in Communications with a minor in Film Studies. In high school I was a part of a tutoring program for underclassmen and I also spent a significant amount of time tutoring children in elementary school. In addition, here on campus I spend a lot of my time editing essays for students. I have knowledge in history, psychology, english, ACT help, and study...

My teaching license is in History and Government. However, I do have a background in teaching SAT reading comprehension and sentence structure, and vocabulary. Throughout all my professional experiences, my philosophy has always been relationship first. I've developed strong relationships with my students and mentees through active listening and patience. Only through truly knowing what's important to a person can you genuinely help that individual reach their full potential.

...Girl Scout troop. Between my practicum hours and experience gained through substitute teaching and tutoring I have interacted with children from grades K-8. I have assisted children with math, language arts, social studies and science. I have good knowledge of Windows office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. I have completed observations of classrooms and have assisted teachers in daily interactions. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, watching sports especially the Green Bay Packers,...

...at the University of Missouri studying Spanish and sociology. I am a firm believer that education is the key to the future, and everyone deserves the opportunity to love what they are learning. My overall tutoring philosophy is based around building confidence. Not only would I like my students to achieve their goals in our subjects of focus, but I also want my students to feel more confident in their own academic abilities.

...how I got through the infamous Logic Games. The attitude of "Beat the Mountain". I used this in study sessions with my peers in BC Calc and Algebra in High School and it comes in super helpful in the LSAT, because once, you find that one "difficult situation" and figure it out, it'll make the entire set in question that much easier. Something I learned long ago, while you may go to school for academics,...

...recently finished my PhD in Anthropology from Indiana University. My research was in zooarchaeology and concerned the possible butchery of extinct sloths from the Dominican Republic. I have been teaching at the undergraduate level for the past seven years and have experience tutoring undergraduates in a variety of subjects. I have participated in many outreach activities to teach science to children and the public. I enjoy education and want to continue to promote an interest...

I'm here to help. Never hesitate to ask a question, because that's what I'm here for. Together we can help you succeed.

...students from all walks of life and across a range of academic subjects for years. But I specialize in providing wisdom and insight to my students that makes lifelong learners of them and deepens their commitment to education. My expertise on the LSAT lies in equipping my students with methods, hacks, strategies, and perspectives that break down the LSAT for easier climbing so your capabilities can shine. If we sound like a good fit, I'd...

...plans, I focus on teaching every student the most effective, step-by-step way to approach each question on each section of the test. Beyond test prep, I've taught/tutored just about every academic subject through the undergraduate level. Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading about history, going to church, coaching sports (track & tennis), and spending time with my family. I really enjoy getting to know each student I teach as we work toward our goals.

...Science, and Ethics, History, and Public Policy. Before that, I was a Biology and Chemistry major for two years. I enrolled at Georgetown Law School in the fall of 2003. I realized that law was not for me and decided to spend several months traveling around and exploring Europe before moving to Los Angeles to fulfill my childhood dream of becoming a teacher. After traveling for several months, I found myself in Los Angeles and...

Hi! My name is Kierstyn Franklin and I am in my final year of college at Indiana University. I am studying Elementary Education but I am passionate about teaching students of all ages. I have completed both my ELA and Mathematics certification classes and I have taken four extra concentration courses in Mathematics. I really love getting to know my students and finding ways to make learning fun!