Award-Winning Social Work Tutors

...Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is...

...won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a...

...USC to receive my masters in social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure that frustration is never felt again. It is my goal to make sure each individual student achieves their maximum potential, you are all super stars I am only here to...

...currently teach psychology and statistics at Glendale Community College and plan to teach other courses there in the future. I am very excited on the first day of every semester to meet my new students! It is my goal to make all the material relevant and interesting. I want my students to be as excited as me to learn each and every class. While I currently teach college students professionally, I still really enjoy tutoring...

...8 years, and 119 classes, I have reached 2,944 people. I love my work!! While I accept my call to serve others going through financial, life, or death transition; there is a deeper passion to teach. Through online and classroom environments, my courses include: Philosophy of Ethics, Ethical Issues in Human Service Organizations, Technologies in Human Service Organizations, The Helping Process & Self-Care, and Principles of Health & Wellness. In addition, I am a Certified...

...secondary students. I also tutor in test prep, including ACT Reading/Writing, SAT English/Biology, and Nevada state proficiency exams. I am most passionate about teaching psychology, English/writing, reading, and elementary/middle school math. My individual teaching style is flexible, as I feel it is necessary to cater towards a students unique learning style and needs. I believe confidence and self-efficacy play pivotal roles in a students acquisition of knowledge and ability to learn new concepts. I believe...

...had several years of experience working with students in a variety of different settings from age three all the way through college. I am truly passionate about the work that I do! I enjoy helping students reach their goals and become successful individuals academically, and emotionally. My favorite subject to tutor is writing as I am a writer myself! I believe that every student is a unique individual and therefore teaching styles have to be...

...best way to learn is through practice. I typically use class time to present a lesson plan, practice problems on the lesson, and talk through the solutions to determine areas of strength and areas of improvement. I typically provide some homework problems to allow students a chance to try concepts on their own to strengthen their understanding. Positivity is key! We are all learning and should celebrate the victories and be kind to ourselves when...

With over five years of experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning plan to achieve those goals. ... I believe every student has the ability to succeed academically. I provide...

...students and mental health professionals in a virtual online platform through the utilization of problem-solving, feedback, psychosocial support, assessment, developing goals, planning that is unique to each student's personality, needs and focus, skill building(including test-taking, motivation, confidence, communication,and time-management), implementing solution-focused interventions, client-centered interventions, techniques for reducing test anxiety, and stress management. I also work with students with anxiety, ADHD, and learning disabilities. The subjects I tutor are professional licensure exams for social work and...

...graduate student working on my second masters (MSW), with my first MA in General Psychology and Substance Abuse Counseling. I plan to apply to the PsyD or Ph.D. Clinical Psychology program in the future in order to gain more experience with research as well as providing adequate therapy. Currently, while working underneath my supervisor, I run varied groups in a psychiatric inpatient facility. My interest in tutoring and helping students stems from a group I...

...with students by exploring their strengths, talents,and interests. I also enjoy learning how a student responds to a particular style of instruction: visually, audibly and/or experientially. My interests include Hiking, Outdoor Photography, Street Art, and Hip-Hop culture. I went to college in Upstate New York, and attained degrees in Sociology and Public Administration from The State University of New York Colleges at Geneseo and Brockport. I enjoy tutoring students who may need assistance with writing...

...those that instruct. For example, I am not just a history teacher, but I am a historian with experience traveling and debating as well as a one with a fervent involvement immersing myself with different cultures I am don't just teach writing, English, and literature, I am a successful, proven, and published writer that knows the field and why it is important for success in the real world. In my opinion, I believe that sometimes...

...15 college credits in the School of Education at University of Maryland. My studies and experiences have helped me develop exceptional communication skills with my students and their families as well as outstanding organizational skills and a profound work ethic. My strong references also attest to my successful performances and abilities. (Feel free to message me for letters of recommendation and references!) As a passionate, motivated educator, I am extremely excited to begin tutoring with...

...which I teach my discipline. Although integration may be accomplished in many ways, I find it helpful to concentrate on my teaching role of a shepherd. As a shepherd I mentor students and as a mentor I am responsible for putting my best foot forward, instilling and holding true to the word, as well as values, ethics and accountability. As an Instructor, it is my responsibility to demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with faith, in...

I am an experienced educator ready to help you learn!

...I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling...

Hello, My name is Dana LeSueur. I live by the motto "Teach one to reach one". I love learning and helping others learn. I have a Dual-Degree in Human Development and Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. I have over 5+ years of tutoring experience and hope to gain more! See you soon!

I became interested in tutoring during college. I started tutoring biology, chemistry and writing. By my senior year, I was running the tutoring center and writing lab. Following undergraduate, I became a teacher's aid and substitute teacher in the public school system. A year later I attended graduate school, where I received my PhD in neuroscience. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring math, science, SAT prep, and sciences (including biology and life sciences).

Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping others. I have over ten years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in mental illness/SPMI and addiction.