Hi my name's Chloe! I'm an honor roll Appleby College graduate, and I'm currently pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Political Science with a correlate in Music Performance at Vassar College. I've been working as a tutor in mathematics and English for over 6 years. I'm excited to get to know you and help you learn! I'm flexible and adaptable, so please let me know what learning methods work best for you!

I recently graduated from Vassar College, where I majored in education. While at college, I tutored elementary through high school students in English language arts, social studies and math. I also led after school art and cooking activities. Since graduating, I worked as a paralegal in Chicago for eight months, and I recently moved to NYC to pursue education related career opportunities. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, running and walking outside and reading. I look forward to working with you!

Hi, my name is Elle. I'm a recent graduate of Vassar College with my BA in English and Psychology, and I'm working to bridge the achievement and opportunity gap in the American education system. I believe all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential as students and I hope to help them do so through tutoring.

I am a 2005 graduate of Vassar College (Bachelor's) and 2009 graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University (Master's). I have taught English Language and Literature for five years in both NYC public schools and a private academy in New Jersey. As a tutor, I have worked with high school students in the Bronx and suburban New Jersey on reading and math skills.My passion for Literature arrived late; as the only child of a book publisher and librarian, I had to get my rebellion in somewhere. But ever since I was introduced to Kurt Vonnegut in college, reading has been an obsession. I've spent years trying to force this love into gum snapping high school students, and when I see that spark of awareness that some of us get from reading great books, it makes up for all the swings and misses on students who just want to get the grade and get out the door.Even if you think reading is something to do only when the power goes out, I can help you find something unique and yes, even interesting in your dreaded required Literature.

Hi there! My name is Bryan Kim-Butler, and I would love to work with you or your child on Varsity Tutors. I have over 7 years total of teaching experience, from the elementary school all the way through to the college level. I started way, way back, when I tutored elementary school kids when I was in high school, and that was around the year 2000. So that means I have been helping people younger than me educationally for over 25 years. My academic background is that I have a Master's in English literature, with a specialization in American literature, from the University of Michigan, a J.D. or a Juris Doctor, also known as a law degree, from Columbia University, and a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Vassar College. So my areas of expertise are mainly in humanities: English, reading, writing, and social studies, including things like American history, law, and civics. My teaching is very student-centered and responsive to a student's own goals and their own needs. That's because I believe that even at a young age, children have their own ways of learning & their own priorities. It's just that adults often don't take the time to listen to them to figure out how best to help them. That's why I love getting to know the students I work with on a one-on-one level. My approach is not one-size-fits-all. I emphasize 3 things, okay? First, critical thinking, second, self-learning, meaning not depending on a teacher to tell you everything, and third, learning the practical steps anyone can take to improve from where they are. One thing I love about helping students and their families is seeing that spark of improvement, when someone who's been struggling realizes that what they need to do is not as hard as they thought, and that they really can do it. I've seen that spark in kids as young as 5 years old, and as old as college students ready to go off to law school, medical school, graduate school, and so on. So, I hope this video gives you a good idea of who I am as an educator, and I hope you're interested in working with me. Just let me know what you might be wondering about and how I might help. Thank you! Bye for now.

I recently graduated from Vassar College with a BA in music and piano performance. I also studied math extensively while there, and am familiar in everything from Algebra to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. I worked as a tutor for music theory classes in Vassar's music department, and am fascinated by the marriage of music and mathematics. I am incredibly patient, and can adapt to any learning style. My energy as both a teacher and learner is infectious, and I try to convey that passion for learning to all of my students.In addition to my math and music skills, I can speak, read, and write proficiently in Spanish. I am also a classically trained pianist, performing all over New York City, and teach piano in addition to tutoring.

I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.

I am very excited to get to work! I'm fun and funny and am ready to teach!

Hi my name is Grace, I'm a sophomore in Vassar college right now. I'm currently a psych major with an English minor as well as premed. I've been tutoring since my second year of high school and enjoy it immensely. I've tutored kids from elementary school all the way to high school. The subject I'm particularly confident in are English/Reading, but I also enjoy SAT and ACT math, psychology, and biology!

I am a certified English teacher (grades 7-12). I am passionate about learning and reading, and I am eager to help students with any aspect of Language Arts. I majored in English at Vassar College and am currently earning my M.A. in English at Middlebury’s Bread Loaf School of English. I have student taught 9th grade English, and I have tutored many different middle and high school students. I am well versed in all aspects of the English curriculum.I believe that education should be stimulating and engaging. I am enthusiastic about teaching material in new and interesting ways. I look forward to helping your student become excited about learning too! I also believe that developing a trusting interpersonal relationship is crucial. During my experiences tutoring and teaching, I learned that when I connect what the student is learning to his or her life and experiences, I could help forge a deeper and more lasting understanding of the material.

I am a soon to be graduate of a top liberal arts, having studied Biochemistry. I primarily tutor high school and college level math and sciences but also have extensive experience in all forms of engineering and higher mathematics. My current interest is in the application of Numerical Analysis into predicting high order polynomial expressions for physical phenomena as well as for data interpolation.

I recently graduated from Vassar College as an English and history double major with honors in the former. I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant at Vassar College as well as at the Montclair Art Museum summer program for children. I often worked one on one with students improving their proficiency in Spanish. I am a published poet and playwright, a standup comedian, and a jazz guitarist. I hope to share my passion for literature, modern history, the Spanish language, and more with students in person in New York City!

Education is a passion for me. I've loved it ever since I was a child and love it now that I am able to share my knowledge with others. I received my BA in Biochemistry at Vassar College, my MSC in Anatomy & Physiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College of UPEI, and my PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Orthopedics) at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Subjects revolving around biology and chemistry are therefore my area of expertise and what I most enjoy tutoring.I don't have a singular approach to tutoring. It starts with getting to know the student and how they best assimilate information. Everyone is different. I always look to the individual's needs and work from there.Outside of academia I am interested in Fitness (CrossFit, Powerlifting), Aikido, Rock Climbing, Gaming, Movies, and Outdoor Activities/Nature.

I am a student at Vassar College and a recent high school graduate, so I am intimately familiar with the challenges that students face when learning new material. I taught math at a community center during high school and I have recent experience helping fellow students with their homework and SAT prep. I try to approach tutoring the same way I would help a friend, by helping them build an intuitive understanding of the material rather than memorizing a set of rules. I love helping students achieve their goals, and I hope I can help you!

I am a 2014 graduate of Vassar College, in Poughkeepsie, NY, where I majored in Cognitive Science and minored in Spanish/Hispanic Studies. In college, I played two years of DIII lacrosse, sang in an a cappella group, studied abroad for a semester in Madrid, and was the co-chair of my major committee. With a faculty member in the physics department, I worked on a project analyzing the intersection of physics education, cognitive science, and contemplative practice (e.g., meditation). My senior thesis was a critical evaluation of the goals and results of neuroimaging studies purportedly studying "the self."Ever since I was a child, I have had a passion for the learning process. I enjoy learning new things, getting better at them, and helping others to learn as well. My work as a swim instructor for recalcitrant kiddos, behavioral specialist with young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and adult men in psycho-educational groups have taught me that people learn best when they are intrinsically motivated and feel that they are in the driver's seat of their learning process. As such, my job as a tutor is to support, ask questions, and be a sounding board for learners to coach them through their own process of discovery and integration.My high school and college education gave me a broad, interdisciplinary background, which makes me feel comfortable moving between quantitative and qualitative subjects and a great tutor for standardized tests. I particularly enjoy helping learners achieve success in reading and writing skills.

Hello! My name is Neha, and I am currently a college student studying neuroscience on the pre-med track. I have several years of tutoring experience dating back to high school, where I discovered my passion for helping students build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I used to tutor subjects such as math, science, and languages. I believe that every student is capable of success when given the right support, encouragement, and learning strategies. My goal is to create a positive and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing from them. As a tutor, I strive to make learning engaging, personalized, and approachable. I understand that every student learns differently, so I plan to adapt my teaching style to fit each student's unique needs and strengths. Whether a student needs help understanding new concepts, completing homework assignments, preparing for exams, or improving study skills, I am committed to helping them succeed. I look forward to working with students and helping them develop the skills, confidence, and motivation needed to reach their full potential.

As a junior at Vassar College majoring in Psychology on a premedical track, I am passionate about making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for my students. With tutoring experience in subjects like AP Biology, AP Psychology, and Organic Chemistry, I employ unconventional teaching methods that not only clarify difficult material but also foster a genuine love for learning. My goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring ideas. I believe that education should be enjoyable and inspiring, and I take pride in tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each student. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading and exploring new ideas, which further enriches my tutoring practice.

A life-long lover of books and language, I am passionate about learning, the arts, traveling, telling stories, and sharing experiences. I have a B.A. in Drama and Italian from Vassar College, where I graduated with general and departmental honors. As a Drama major, I focused on directing and dabbled in writing, performing, and costuming as well. As an Italian major, I spent a semester studying at the University of Bologna, completed a translation for my thesis, and worked as a drill instructor for first-year students. After graduating I was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Catania, Sicily, where I spent a year teaching high school students English language, culture, literature, and theatre. In my spare time, I acted in an Italian version of As You Like It, did a weekly guest spot on a radio station, tutored privately, and started an after school theatre program culminating in an end-of-year performance in English.In addition to tutoring, I currently devote my professional time and energy to theatre directing and producing. I am fascinated by the ways in which the arts can impact and enrich society in ways both big and small, and using this understanding to develop a culture of creativity and community.As a tutor, I find that empathy, a sense of humor, and flexibility are invaluable in helping others gain academic success and personal confidence. Working as a director has taught me that careful listening and guided collaboration are critical to both problem solving and teaching--and of course, that there is no greater teacher than trial and error! I love finding ways to help others make connections, develop strategies, and answer questions. A naturally curious spirit, I find that learning what makes people tick and how we can use it to resolve problems is a ongoing challenge and tireless adventure.I'm an avid (albeit still amateur) runner, sometime yogi, and constant consumer-participant in the cultural life of New York City. In the short term, I aspire to finally have enough shelving to keep my books off the floor and an urban herb garden that makes it through the winter.

Hi my name is Lukas, a recent graduate from Vassar College. I have a BA in Drama as well as focuses in German, Creative Writing and Studio Art. Currently, I work as a personal assistant and find acting jobs on the side. My strengths lie in German, English, Theatre and Video Production.Being a tutor is so exciting for me. I have been working with people younger than me for a while and it has always been a rewarding and learning process for me and them.

Working as a theatre director, I have a passion for all of the arts and enjoy finding ways to connect them to other aspects of education and tutoring. I play cello and regularly attend all types of performances from contemporary dance to traditional opera. My experience in the arts has taught me to be a more critical observer - I see where students struggle with problems and am able to focus my attention on these areas. I particularly love tutoring in writing and critical reading focusing on deeper textual analysis and comprehension. I am also able to encourage a very systematic and manageable approach to mathematics based on logically deconstructing every problem. I always try to draw on students' passions which leads to greater focus and dedication to learning. At Vassar College, I studied Theatre and Art History developing a rigorous work ethic and attention to detail that can be applied to every aspect of education. I believe tutoring, like all types of learning, is a medium for growth and self-improvement which leads to a boost in confidence.

I have been an elementary and middle school teacher for the past 14 years, and enjoy working with all ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The Orton Gillingham (OG) approach consists of multi-sensory instruction that is direct, explicit, and systematic. Lessons are based on the individual needs of the student. It has been proven over time to be a very effective way to teach students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia, to read. I look forward to help you or your child experience the joy of learning to read.

I have recently completed my PhD at the University of Oxford. I previously attended the Yale School of Public Health and earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. I also hold two Bachelors degrees - a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in biology - from Vassar College. I have been a tutor for fourteen years and enjoy teaching very much. I have taught both graduate and undergraduate level courses at Yale as well as multiple courses at Oxford. Some of my favorite activities include traveling, dancing (classical ballet, pointe), and playing baseball.

I am a recent 2016 Vassar College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies and Educational Studies. Though my studies were focused primarily in these two academic fields, I have taken courses in sociology, statistics, history, calculus, and biology.During my junior year I worked for a local non-profit organization that provides after-school tutoring for Poughkeepsie City School District students in grades K-5. As an employee, I tutored students in elementary math, science, social studies, and English. While working for this organization, I learned how to effectively manage classrooms of 10 to 25 students, while also frequently adjusting my communication style according to individual students academic needs.In addition to my experience as an after-school tutor, I have worked as a private tutor in math and English, preparing students for their NYS Regents Exams. As a private tutor, I've created supplemental materials to prepare a middle school students for their New York State Regent's Examination in algebra and geometry.I look forward to hearing from you and aiding in your academic success!

I am a PhD Candidate in History at the University of California, Berkeley but am currently living in New York while finishing my dissertation on the British Empire in India in the late 18th Century. I am originally from New York City and attended a very academically oriented private school, so I have first-hand experience with the stresses and concerns many students face, regardless of the school they attend. I benefited from private tuition myself and would like to consider my story a successful one, therefore I hope to carry on the benefits of tutoring to my own students.I have 7 years experience private tutoring a diverse range of subjects in New York and London, and 6 years experience as a teaching assistant of History and Italian at the University level. I've worked with a range of students from high-achieving undergraduates to students at pressure-cooker college preparatory schools to children with high-functioning Autism. My specialty subjects are History, English, Latin, essay-writing, exam preparation, and I have extensive experience preparing students for exam prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE to name a few) and university applications in the USA and the UK. I chose to go to graduate school and continue working in the field of education because I am passionate about both learning and teaching whether this takes place at home, in a classroom, or at an international conference.

Hello! My name is Nicholas, and I have a passion for education and learning. To me, education is not simply an act of personal betterment, but one of societal improvement and sustainability. Education, from science to math, english to history, allows us to have new lenses through which to see our world. Mastering content gives us a cognitive framework through which we can process and understand new information from the world around us. Knowledge is critical for one's own success in the world as well as a requisite for a well functioning democracy. If you do not have a fully formed internal logos, you are at the whim of others determinative narratives and little more than a passenger on your ship through life. My goal is enable individuals to be the captains of their own ship.

I'm a dedicated tutor and teacher with years of experience working with a range of students of all different ages and skills. In working on-on-one with students, I enjoy getting to know them and work hard to tailor my approach to their specific strengths, weaknesses, and needs. It's been gratifying to find that I'm able to help students discover their innate talents by being a good listener and serving as a patient, supportive, and encouraging coach as they tackle their academic challenges. It can be exciting for both student and tutor when students grasp new and difficult material and feel more confident about their abilities.As a tutor at after-school programs, I've helped elementary school students study for spelling tests and improve their reading comprehension. In my role as a tutor and mentor for high school students in a college-prep program, I've enjoyed brainstorming with students to help them find themes for personal statements and other essays for college applications, then working on drafts and coaching them through the editing process.I especially enjoy working with students who want to improve their writing. Although I'm a professional writer and editor, I sometimes find it daunting to face the blank page or screen. In addition to serving as a copy editor at numerous publications and creating editorial style guides for magazines and nonprofit organizations, I've taught copyediting to adults under the auspices of Mediabistro, a well-known New York City media resource. My experience and love of language contribute to my ability to successfully explain grammar, punctuation, and style; answer students' questions about the mechanics of writing; and guide writers in developing genuine and powerful writing they're proud to share with others.I'm a native New Yorker and graduate of Stuyvesant High School. I earned a BA in English from Vassar College, where I also studied history, political science, American studies, art history, and music. I consider myself a lifelong learner and satisfy my curiosity about subjects ranging from New York history to bookbinding and graphic design by reading and attending lectures around the city. I'm an avid National Public Radio and Channel 13 fan, read The New Yorker and Smithsonian magazines, plus Slate and Brain Pickings online, and can't resist the volume-packed shelves of the Strand bookstore.

I am a Vassar and Dartmouth educated woman with a passion for learning and for making learning fun. I believe in not only helping a student with the assignment at hand, but rather to teach and enforce tools and skills that will help each student for a lifetime. I also believe in customizing my lesson plans to each student rather than emphasizing a "one style fits all" approach. I am positive, energetic, and thrive on helping others succeed and reach their goals.

Hi I'm Chris.Based in Manhattan. I'm a bilingual tutor (English and Japanese) expert at ENL, ESL and English Language Arts (ELA).Yes, I can teach you Japanese, as well as writing and composition for K-12 through college. Let me know your goals and we'll achieve them together.For AP and college students, feel free to contact me for online and 1-to-1 thesis projects and anything relating to global studies and sustainability.For ESL students: I'm happy to help you with boosting your skills conversation and pronunciation, writing, job interviews and more.

As a tutor, I aim to make learning exciting and relevant to children. One of the greatest challenges facing young students is that information is presented to them in a stale, inaccessible way. Specifically in the context of standardized testing, they are asked to memorize and regurgitate information without truly grasping its content; such a style makes it impossible for students to approach unfamiliar problems and think critically, and often contributes to their discouragement and their writing off of entire subjects like math and science. I attempt to give students the ability to think critically, relish the problem solving process, and come to solutions on their own. To this end, I attempt to speak clearly and concisely, to make high-level concepts accessible to students of all ability levels, and to create strong personal relationships with my students. I am currently accepting students in all math subjects through the high school level, standardized test preparation (SAT, GRE, SSAT, PSAT), computer science, writing, study skills and organizational skills.I recently graduated from Vassar College in New York where I majored in computer science with minors in math and art history. I strongly believe in holistic approaches to education, and as a computer science at a liberal arts college, I had invaluable experience studying both math and science while continuing to develop my critical writing, reading and research abilities. At Vassar, I was deeply involved in the computer science department as a tutor and lab coach for several years and as the department-wide academic intern. In these roles, I worked with students of all levels in the department to complete their homework and lab assignments and to study for tests, and held open review sessions and recitation classes for our 100 and 200 level courses. Additionally, I have worked as a middle school tutor and test prep coach and feel very comfortable working with students of all ages and skill levels.

Hiya! My name is Joe Rozek and I would like to be your tutor. In the past I studied philosophy at Vassar College, ecology at Fordham University and then at Lehigh University I had a brief stint as a PhD student in evolutionary biology. There I quickly found out that I was more keen on teaching than I was on doing research and have since transferred to obtain my teaching certificate in high school biology. Despite my many years in biology, I never found it to be easy. Science is hard. There's a great deal of memorization associated with the subject, as well as difficult concepts and esoteric terminology. Let me help you by lending you my expertise in effectively studying and learning biology.

Teaching is my fourth career. I've learned my way through the first three by watching others and choosing how to adapt and apply their techniques to the specific purpose of my projects.In high school I was a STEM student before the term existed, but I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College with a major in Drama and a double minor in English and Art.Starting out on my career path in New York City, I took and taught theater crafts and began to develop prototype design skills while working in live theater, opera, dance, and television/video, and after contributing to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and The Muppet Movie, relocated to London through the Jim Henson companies to work on feature films such as Dark Crystal, Dreamchild, Labyrinth, and Little Shop of Horrors.After a time, being at the intersection of a script and its visualization excited me the most and led me to emulate my colleagues who were into concept creation by beginning to research and write story treatments for Labyrinth.Returning to the States to raise a family, I applied what I'd learned about production to the corporate world. My experience and imagination yoked to a client's vision and purpose allowed me to take on a variety of roles: creative director, writer, producer, graphic designer, and occasional project management.As in the past, I often worked in the trenches, this time learning the software that supported and enhanced our efforts. But overall, my focus was to communicate, through language and visual representation, how a project could be realized. I knew that the plan might grow and change as it progressed, so had to be mindful that collaboration, communication, and flexibility were key to adapting to change as we moved toward the client's goal.Although I returned to college and earned a Master's in English and a Certificate in Creative Writing, my progress in the real world still relies on both words and pictures. The more we engage our senses, the deeper will be our ability to convey our intentions to those with whom we live, work, and play.Therefore, I wish to find out how you learn best so that together we may craft a plan for your progress, whatever your goal. Please share your expectations and concerns. Your goal may seem hazy at the start, but as learning is about observing, trying, and sometimes failing, your vision will come into focus. We can course correct as we move forward together to ensure a resolution, even if the destination changes somewhat. That's life, isn't it?

I have a B.A. in English from Vassar College and an M.A. in Literature from NYU. My day job is at a big publishing house, and I really feel like I'm living the dream. Reading has always been a passion of mine, and I absolutely love working with books every day. I have worked as an editor, copywriter, and analyst, so I have a very practical understanding of the real-world benefits of reading and writing well. I love sharing my deep appreciation of literature and language with students. On the side, I am also a certified yoga instructor. I like to think that it keeps me flexible, both mentally and physically.I have experience tutoring students of all skill levels and ranging from 5th grade through college. My fields of expertise include test prep, writing, reading comprehension, French language, and grammar & mechanics. I think that every student benefits from a customized curriculum. Whether it is a problem of comprehension, poor time management, or just a lack of interest, I work with each student's particular challenges to help her/him perform as well as possible.

I graduated from Vassar College in 2016 with a BA in English. I am passionate about literature and writing and want to help make these subjects come alive for students. I want to teach students how to eventually teach themselves so that they may excel at a particular subject in the future. I would love to read students' essays, help students through difficult readings, and with reading comprehension. I am patient and there for the students' needs.

I'm passionate about student-centered learning and building student confidence. I enjoy using my Spanish skills to help others learn the beautiful language.

I am a recent graduate from Vassar College with a degree in Computer Science and English. Ever since I experimented with programming in middle school, I have only grown to love coding more and more. I have taken extensive classes in programming through high school and college, excelling in all of them and nurturing my passion for programming. The more I learn, the more I want to share this knowledge--and with it, my passion--with others.

I graduated from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience. Since college, I have tutored elementary school students in Math and English; high school students in Chemistry and Physics with learning disabilities; and college students in Neuroscience.While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about General Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience. In my experience supporting struggling students, we always seem to have the most fun figuring out stoichiometry, metabolic reactions, neurotransmitters and more in prepping for college exams.I love the quote, "Amateurs can teach other amateurs." While I may teach you something, I firmly believe that you will teach me something too. Education brings me such joy and meaning to life as working through complex problems together remain memorable experiences. I aim to extend my appreciation for learning and growth to all my students.

I take a fun, interactive, Socratic approach to teaching students of all ages that stresses interaction and creativity. I look forward to collaborating with you!

I am a graduate of Vassar College and Trinity College Dublin, where I received my Ph.D. from the School of English in July of 2013. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my passion is teaching writing. Working alongside Ireland's great poets and playwrights has taught me that good writing should spark the imagination as well as stand up to careful criticism. I love and understand the shape of the English language, from the components of a well-constructed sentence, to the structure of a paragraph, to the discursive crescendo of a well-written essay, and I convey these concepts to my students with passion and humor. My favorite aspect of tutoring is re-discovering the course content through my students. I believe that each student brings unique talents and perspectives to the material, and I enjoy finding ways to help them connect with the topics at hand.

I have taught and tutored students of all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have the chance to help dedicated students to achieve academically.

I received my undergraduate degree from Vassar College in History with a minor in Education. I received my Master's degree from Fordham University in Adolescent Social Studies Education. I have worked in the New York school system for three years, both in the middle school and high school level. I have been tutoring since high school and particularly love tutoring students in Social Studies as well as Language Arts. I love tutoring Social Studies because when told, taught, and studied correctly, history can be the most thrilling story. I believe tutoring should be a rigorous but fun experience where both the tutor and student feel comfortable with each other. The first thing I do when I meet a new student is get to know their passions, interests, and experiences so I can make analogies to ideas and concepts they already know about. Part of prepping for standardized tests is feeling confident and building my students' confidence is something I constantly work towards. In my free time I am a sports maniac and play on multiple soccer teams. I love using athletics to describe key concepts such as comparing the Patriot's position during the Revolutionary War to home field advantage at a sporting event. When I am not on the field, I love to read historical fiction and political thrillers.