Varsity Tutors offers LSW courses for individuals who want to prepare for their social work license as an LSW. The Licensed Social Worker has achieved licensure requirements so they can help clients who have mental health issues. If you think that taking an LSW class can help you better prepare for getting licensed as a social worker, contact Varsity Tutors today.
The first step to becoming an LSW is to earn your degree from a CSWE-accredited program. You'll need to apply for a license and take the national ASWB exam. Working with a qualified tutor in LSW classes can help you build your study skills. You can work in a private one-on-one environment that is distraction-free to hone your focus. With our LSW course, you'll benefit from personalized attention from your private tutor. There is no syllabus to follow. The tutor creates a customized tutoring program so your LSW prep classes are optimized to your needs.
During the initial LSW class, the tutor can assess your skill set in the material covered on the licensing exam. The tutor can ascertain areas that you need more assistance with so the LSW prep course can be tailored to meet your specific learning needs. If you are concerned with taking the exam itself, the tutor can provide practice tests during the LSW prep class. Taking practice tests can help you get more familiar with the format of the exam and possible content that may be tested.
There are a variety of steps involved in becoming an LSW, ranging from earning your degree to completing the required work hours under supervision. The steps are listed below.
Steps to becoming an LSW
- Earn your degree from CSWE accredited program.
- Apply for Licensure.
- Take the national ASWB exam.
- Obtain employment as a LBSW or LMSW social worker.
- If working under a LCSW and meeting all requirements, become a LCSW after completing required hours of supervision and practice
Another benefit of personalized tutoring in LSW prep courses is that you'll have time to ask your tutor any questions and receive timely answers. Your time won't be wasted by reviewing material you are already familiar with and you won't have to compete with other students for attention from the instructor. If you are a visual learner, the tutor can create customized sessions with graphical representations. If you are an auditory learner, you may benefit more from a Q&A discussion format.
We know you may have a busy schedule and we can try to match you with an instructor who can adapt to scheduling sessions as needed. If you need to complete online tutoring, we have a Live Learning Platform available. You get the same personalized face-to-face tutoring online as you would in person. A stable internet connection is necessary when you complete an LSW class online on our platform.
Individuals with LSW licensing have the opportunity to work with a variety of people like those that have addiction. The following bullet list shows some subsets of the population that LSWs may decide to work with.
Subsets of the population LSWs may choose to work with
- Children
- Adolescents
- Couples
- Groups
- Adults with specific mental health issues
- People with addiction
If you would like to find out more about the benefits of an LSW course, Educational Directors are available to answer any questions you have. You can build your study and test-taking skills and get better prepared for the exam. Contact Varsity Tutors today to begin improving your study skills.
Education & Certification
- University of New England - Master of Arts, Social Work
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- College Application Essays
- Executive Functioning
- +12 subjects

Eliza: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...for middle school, high school, and college students. My approach is structured and supportive, aiming to foster confidence and clarity in my students. I understand the challenges of academic pressures, especially for those feeling overwhelmed or anxious. I tailor each session to meet individual goals, whether it's brainstorming essays, analyzing texts, or prepping for the...
Education & Certification
- University of Saint Thomas (MN) - Master of Social Work, Social Work
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- +10 subjects

Nichole: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...and helping others to reach their goals. I started tutoring in elementary schools helping first and second graders learn how to read. Helping others has continued as a professional working adult. I have mentored social workers through their practicums, supervised social work interns, and onboard new social social work staff. Fun Fact: I played the...
Education & Certification
- The University of West Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Florida State University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- Professional Certifications

Hilary: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...and love to impart the beauty, wisdom, and compassion of social work values to social work students. I do clinical and macro work and have worked in many different types of settings with many different populations. I will work with you in a respectful way that you find comfortable and help you develop your inner...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor, Earth Sciences
- Naropa University - Master's/Graduate, Spirituality, Creativity andJustice
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Master of Science, Medical Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Social Work
- Professional Certifications
- +4 subjects

Obinna: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...exam; and private clients looking for tutoring in micro and macro social work. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for the LMSW exam, I enjoy prepping for the reasoning based questions that make up to 60% of the exam. I am a firm proponent of education and I am a lover of academia, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Westminster - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Languages
- Social Work
- +7 subjects

Kimberly: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...regarded and respected as children in highly stressful and extraordinary circumstances. My teaching philosophy is centering empathy in all that I do, including work with clients and students. As such, I try to impart teachings and real-world tips that I would have benefitted from as a social work student or younger professional (been there!). Similarly,...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Professional Certifications

Elnora: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...with our families. Stress, depression, and anxiety were manifested throughout. This is when becoming a tutor took on a different meaning. Infusing the skills I learned as a social worker helped my family to better adjust to uncertain times. Gratitude is one of the most important parts of the pandemic adjustment period. I was grateful...
Education & Certification
- Southern University at New Orleans - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Southern University at New Orleans - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Professional Certifications
- Social Sciences
- +3 subjects

Tonya: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...over 30 years of Social Work experience in various settings. I have experience working with the geriatric population, homeless Veterans, mental health, and chronically ill Veterans. I have also worked as an adjunct professor in Social Work and in private practice. My private practice experiences include working with clients coping with complicated grief, anxiety, depression,...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Master's/Graduate, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Social Work
- Professional Certifications
- +1 subjects

Chaniece: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
My goal is to find out how the student best learns in order to tutor them in the most effective way while making the subject fun and applicable to life to foster a deeper sense of understanding.
Education & Certification
- Texas Woman's University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- The Texas A&M University System Office - Master of Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- College Business
- Accounting
- +69 subjects

Destiny: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...age 9 6. Music teacher (Piano & Guitar) 7. Product Manager, Product Owner, & Scrum Certified Additional Subjects I teach: 1. Personal Budgeting 2. Women's Studies 3. Life Coaching 4. Weight Training 5. Amazon Self-Publishing 6. Minimalism/Decluttering 7. Goal Setting 8. Mock Interviews 9. Healthy Eating 10. Time Management 11. Career Sales Advice 12. College...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelors, 1. Public Administration, Policy, & Management 2. Psychology 3. Gender & Women's Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- PRAXIS
- USMLE
- CAE - Certified Association Executive Exam
- +578 subjects
Katrina: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...succeed. I am committed to helping students overcome barriers, particularly those from marginalized communities or those navigating multiple responsibilities. Through my own journey, I know firsthand how education can transform lives, and I strive to make that transformation accessible to others. I aim to cultivate a classroom where students develop not only technical skills but...
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Social Work
- The University of Texas at Austin - Master of Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Productivity
- Professional Certifications
- +16 subjects

Cassie: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...helping students prepare for their social work licensing exams (BSW &MSW). Having faced and overcome the challenges of passing the exam after multiple attempts, I deeply understand the struggles and self-doubt that students may encounter. My goal is to empower them with effective strategies, a growth mindset, and the confidence to approach the exam with...
Education & Certification
- Jackson State University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Professional Certifications

Raven: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...metaphysics, spirituality, government, civil rights, policy development, and economics. We all learn differently, and I am open to training and coaching students to develop those skills that will fit their particular intelligence structure, which will assist them in best retaining the information learned during our sessions. Knowledge is everything, but if we cannot see how...
Education & Certification
- Lamar University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- University of Phoenix-Austin Campus - Master of Arts, Psychology
- Lamar University - Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- NCE - National Counselor Exam
- CPCE - Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination
- Social Work
- +4 subjects

Karinellie: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...as a counselor, Davila worked as a community outreach and case manager in a shelter for human trafficking survivors. In that role, she created partnerships with other community-based agencies in northern California to strengthen the organization's efforts and provide one-on-one assistance to survivors to navigate multiple systems such as immigration, housing, social welfare, and others....
Education & Certification
- University of Puerto Rico - Bachelor of Science, Social Work
- University of Barcelona - Master of Science, Social Work
- University of Southern California - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Social Sciences
- Professional Certifications
- +1 subjects

Deborah: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...University students. Teaching is a passion and I love to share knowledge and watch students become successful and more confident with their schoolwork. I also worked with adult students who were looking to pass their Social Work exams. I passed my national and state exams, and realize that sometimes we overthink or lack the confidence...
Education & Certification
- Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- +163 subjects

Hannah: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...learning so that the information can be carried throughout a person's life. I have worked with students as an Intern Supervisor and an instructor at a college. I earned a master's in social work at the University of Alabama. I am open to tutoring in any ethics or social work related course.
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Master of Science, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- Professional Certifications
- Ethics
- Social Sciences
- +1 subjects

Christina: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...and how to make important coverage decisions to best protect themselves and their families. During the first 3 1/2 years of my second career I provided family therapy to improve home environments in order to assist families in overcoming generational cycles of poverty, abuse, neglect and crime. I helped these families by providing psycho-education, working...
Education & Certification
- Ottawa University-Jeffersonville - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- University of Louisville - Master of Science, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- Insurance License
- Statistics
- IB Psychology
- +11 subjects

Maria: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...degree is in Social Work. I have worked in the field for 20 years, holding various positions in my agency. Although I can tutor in many subjects, my strengths are greatest in statistics, Psychology and other Social Sciences. I enjoy these subjects and love to see the person I am helping love the field as...
Education & Certification
- Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Walden University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Math Substitute
- AP Psychology
- +34 subjects

Ashley: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel valued and understood. I believe that learning is a collaborative process, and I strive to foster a space where questions are encouraged, curiosity is sparked, and knowledge is shared openly. My approach is student-centered, focusing on each individual's strengths and areas for growth, and tailoring my methods...
Education & Certification
- Capella University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Middle School English
- Human Development
- +34 subjects

Nancy: LSW - Licensed Social Worker course instructor
...if I had to pick a favorite topic I would say it is psychology because that is where my journey began. I am a believer in early reading and writing because this is the foundation of all other learning, and of being successful in life. I believe that every learner is unique and it is...
Education & Certification
- Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Walden University - Master of Arts, Psychology
- Indiana University-East - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- Geography
- Visual Arts
- +36 subjects