Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Las Vegas, NV

...pursuing a degree with a major in Economics and minors in Government and Politics and Legal Studies. I have a wide range of interests and have gone to Math/Science schools for most of my life which gives me a good base in all sorts of subjects from Math to Science to English. In my spare time I also like to read, draw, and I am currently teaching myself Computer Science and Chinese. While I am...

...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, finish and get a certain grade on a speech, etc.) and success depends on meeting said goal. I much rather have my students feel successful in obtaining their goal than self-conscious for work that others might not interpret...

...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 students at Western New England University. I also offered SAT tutoring through Upward Bound, a program which supports first-generation college applicants. This tutoring experience is complemented by a strong background in teaching and research. I have taught courses...

...Florida area. I am also a writer and enjoy the freedom that comes with the field. I have written four, feature-length screenplays and completed an M.F.A. in Screenwriting from National University's Professional Screenwriting program; founded by Bettina Moss, former managing story editor for HBO. I have an extensive background in Film and obtained a B.A. in Film Studies, with a minor of Studio Arts, from the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Filmmakers School of Film...

...Where possible, I like to give immediate feedback and allow my students to respond by correcting any misunderstandings. My knowledge and teaching methods enable me to teach students who are of mixed ability. Through the use of different teaching styles and learning strategies that motivate, all learners have the opportunity to excel in areas of education. Forward thinking styles and adaptability will challenge all children to achieve. It is my aim to combine my range...

...a topic that allows me to get to know my students, to find out what really matters to them so that I can motivate and inspire them based on their own interests. Students are not often addressed personally, or given the information relative to real life scenarios that answers their never ending question of, “Why do I need to know this?” My philosophy is to do more than educate, but illuminate on why things matter...

...Soon thereafter, I began tutoring elementary math, reading, and writing. As part of responsibilities for this job, I would travel to private schools around the Las Vegas valley and teach reading and mathematics lessons to small student groups. I'm currently employed as a reading, writing, and mathematics tutor for a private Jewish school here in Las Vegas. I have always had a passion for the English language and writing; consequently, I enjoy helping others gain...

...a professional educator with several years of experience. I have recently retired and hope to continue my teaching career by tutoring. I have taught all elementary and middle school grades with an emphasis on English, Mathematics, and Technology. My educational philosophy is one that is committed to excellence. My strong administrative and communication skills in educational technology have enabled me to be a pioneer in instructional technology. Our children are our future and they...... My teaching...

...am an 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...

...add real world experience to my political science degree, I interned with the California State Assembly. My interest in tutoring is to take two subjects which can sometimes seem very conceptual, and to show how they can relate to our everyday lives. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy hiking at Red Rock, SDSU basketball, traveling to Mount Charleston (both in the summer and the winter) and coming up with my next small business idea.

...they can better deal with life on their own terms. I have a bachelor's degree in History from California State University Northridge, as well as experience in other subjects such as geography, art history, philosophy, religion, and general language/linguistics. My experience includes tutoring for the No Child Left Behind program. Because I know how to research complex subjects and develop ideas I will be able to assist your student in understanding their reading material and...

...Contrary to popular belief, special education isn't just for those with disabilities. It is for ALL who need a different way of learning and processing material. I employ different strategies for each individual. I have spent time as a long term substitute teacher in a fourth-grade classroom. Here, I found that my background in SPED helped my students, regardless of background, to succeed beyond my expectations. If you are interested in learning more, please don't...

...beyond expectations and standards of success. Pursuing a profession as an educator has always been my dream. I am eager to use this 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...

...that every child has the ability to learn a concept if their teacher teaches in a way that suits the child. I have a Masters in Education in Teaching from California Baptist University. I have 12 years of teaching experience, including 3 years teaching overseas. I have taught KG, 2nd and 4th grades full time. I have also taught 7th Grade Science and Social Studies. Prior to being credentialed, I worked as a substitute teacher...

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!

I enjoy teaching and tutoring students to ensure that each student will achieve academic success. I believe that all students should have high expectations for themselves and by doing so, the learning experience will continue throughout their adult life.

...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 mentored undergraduate students interested in working in the mental health field. I guided students through the process of completing their coursework and applying to graduate school. Helping students achieve their dream of becoming therapists was life changing! Learning...

...spent the last three years traveling to different countries for school, and I have lived in three of them. I am passionate about education and social justice, and I am currently applying to grad school to study education and social work. I have 2 years of experience tutoring K-12 students, which has only inspired my goal to become a teacher. For elementary and middle school aged students, I tutor all subjects. For high school students,...

...hope to use my major toward Med School to become an OBGYN. I have been a tutor for about five years throughout Middle, High School, and 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...

...educator, I've been teaching since 2004. I began my teaching career as a grad student at UNLV, where I taught dramatic literature courses for three years, having taught Script Structure and Analysis and how to apply that analysis to a student's own writing. I began teaching Composition (non fiction and essays) and Creative Writing to students from remedial levels to adult continuing education at Great Basin College for ten years. Non fiction courses concentrated primarily...