Best History Tutor

My teacher handed me the Iliad when I was fourteen, and I hated it. Eight years and two full tours of the Great Books later, I had learned to like the Western Canon but not how to understand or study it. I still felt like a person at a feast with a stuffy nose. Then I got hired to write Literature class plans and suddenly there was no more "try." What happened next was stranger than fiction, but that's a story I'll save for later. For now, can you relate to my experience? Maybe they kee... Read more

American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Reading, Writing, Geography, English

I am a Colombia native and fluent Spanish speaker. I hold a bachelor?s degree in social science from el Universidad Pedag?gica Nacional, a public institution dedicated to preparing teachers to serve in the education system, and I am certified by Pontificia Universidad Javeriana as a specialist in teaching history. I taught social science to high school students at Gimnasio Santa Anna, a highly regarded private school in B?gota, Colombia, for four years. For two years, I also taught research ... Read more

Spanish, World History

I am an enthusiastic teacher who enjoys sharing a love of learning with students. I seek to create curiosity in the student so that he or she connects with the material. I have been tutoring for several years both with Wyzant and on my own. I have experience teaching and tutoring students of all ages in ESL, Spanish, and biology. I have a master's degree in geography and taught that at the college level. I took a graduate-level class, Language Teaching Methods, from Shenandoah University's ... Read more

Biology, Spanish, Writing, Geography, ESL/ESOL, World History, Ecology

I was born and raised abroad, the son of US Diplomats and then had a career in the military and foreign affairs with the US Department of State, retiring as the Policy Adviser on Disaster Management. I also served as UN Affairs Director for a British non-profit and did consulting in Africa. In addition, I've written over thirty non-fiction articles and several books. The books are on techniques of diplomacy and can be found on Springer.com, where books I've edited can also be located.... Read more

Government & Politics, World History

Hello! My name is Brenda, and I have a passion for learning and teaching! My favorite subjects are history, government, and Spanish! I enjoy teaching at everyone's pace. I love being hands on learning, I believe that this approach provides a better engagement and learning experience. Being a native speaker, I have the experience of writing, speaking, and also reading proficiently. Learning a new language can be a hard experience. We go at your pace, the best way to lean is having a posit... Read more

American History, Spanish, Geography, Government & Politics

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your interest in my profile. My name is Fatima ? I love arts, poetry and working with young people. I have a Masters in Arts Education from Harvard and two years experience teaching middle school and high school age students at museums and nonprofits. I?ve also spent time with younger children as a baby sitter, and I?m trained as a birth doula and super excited about early childhood education. I love nurturing and supporting an interest in poetry, art his... Read more

French, Reading, Writing, Literature, Art History

I have recently graduated from George Mason University with honors with a bachelors in history, achieving a 3.93 GPA and graduating with distinction. My historical background focuses on contemporary history in both the US and the world, though my academic skills extend to any historical topic or discipline. I am versed in historical method, historiography, research, writing, and citations. I also offer an intimate understanding of critical reading, analysis, and writing which are all tools I ... Read more

American History, European History, World History, Political Science

Hello, my name is Jonathan V. I'm 26 years old, and formerly, an International Relations student. I say formerly given that I have a found a new calling to me and that is teaching. Recently I earned the CELTA or Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The certificate allows me to prove that I am proficient in teaching students who wish to learn English for personal or professional reasons. The course I took was a condensed learning course that takes 4 weeks. In tho... Read more

American History, ESL/ESOL, World History

I am a freshman in college and my dream job is to be an elementary school teacher! I think it?s the best feeling when a student feels confident in themselves, and recognizes their intelligence and strengths. I have always loved to learn new things, and I hope that I can help students feel the same way. I have 2+ years of tutoring elementary-aged students and I am currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education in order to become an elementary school teacher. All of my tutoring ex... Read more

Vocabulary, Reading, World History, Elementary Math, Elementary Science

I am young American male who studied Russian as a foreign language in college. I have BA and MA degrees in Russian Studies from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. I studied abroad for a summer in Russia and traveled solo across the country on a separate trip. I speak Russian at a very advanced level and I am passionate about teaching the mighty Russian language and beautiful Russian culture. I taught Russian for two-years as a learning assistant at CU Boulder. Being a native Engli... Read more

European History, ESL/ESOL, Russian