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Megan
I am a graduate of Sewanee: University of the South. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. I also have two master's degrees in education - a Master's of Education from Vanderbilt University in Special Education and a Master's of Arts in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University. I have ov...
Vanderbilt University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Lipscomb University
Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Sewanee: The University of the South
Bachelor in Arts, English
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Troy
I am an Arizona native. Upon graduating from Desert Mountain High School, I attended Rice University and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with a business focus. At Rice I was a student/athlete representing the Division I Owls in track and field. After several years experience voluntaril...
Rice University
Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology (business focus)
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Zoe
I am currently getting a second Masters from Harvard in Education Leadership. I know what it takes to write an essay or application to get into your dream school and specialize in college application support. I guarantee if your student has a complete essay draft we can polish it in a single two-hou...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
University of Pennsylvania
Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sabrina
I am a graduate of The State University of New York at New Paltz and am currently working towards my masters at Southeastern University. I received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics and I am obtaining my Master's in Educational Leadership. Throughout the years...
Southeastern University
Masters in Education, Urban Education and Leadership
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6+ years
Ariana
I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have ...
Kansas State University
Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Kansas State University
Bachelor in Arts, French
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Olivia
I am a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ with a degree in English Literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with my family and friends. I am enthusiastic about helping students to improve their academic confidence, essays, and test scores. Through ACT and AP t...
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Bachelor's
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4+ years
Mona
I am a graduate of Faculty of Pharmacy. I received my Bachelor of Pharmaceutical sciences. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring students for more than 13 years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Science, Math and Arabic. I have reached bo...
Alexandria university
Master of Science, Epidemiology
Alexandria university
Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Yucheng
I am a student at the University of Texas. I tutor multiple subjects from middle to high school level math. I have tutored algebra, algebra 2, pre calculus and ACT prep. I look forward to helping you!
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am so excited at the prospect of working with you! I will be graduating with a Health B.S. degree from the University of Houston this upcoming May 2024. Afterward, I will be pursuing a doctoral degree in occupational therapy. With experience private tutoring elementary and middle school students f...
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3+ years
Nupur
I am committed to providing personalized and meaningful learning experiences that foster academic growth and ignite a lifelong love for learning.
London University
Master's/Graduate, Laws
Delhi University
Bachelor of Science, Physics
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Elementary social studies students often struggle with understanding cause-and-effect relationships in history—connecting why events happened rather than just memorizing dates. Many also find it challenging to distinguish between primary and secondary sources, and to understand how geography shapes human societies. Additionally, students frequently have difficulty grasping abstract concepts like government systems, citizenship responsibilities, and cultural differences. A tutor can help break down these complex ideas into concrete examples and relatable scenarios that make connections stick.
Rather than focusing solely on memorization, a tutor helps students ask deeper questions: Why did this historical event matter? How would this situation look from a different perspective? What evidence supports this claim? By practicing these analytical skills early, students learn to evaluate information, consider multiple viewpoints, and construct evidence-based arguments—skills that become essential in middle school and beyond. This foundation makes the transition to more rigorous social studies work much smoother.
Map reading requires students to understand abstract symbols, scales, and spatial relationships—skills that don't develop naturally for all learners. Students often confuse latitude and longitude, struggle to interpret map legends, or have difficulty visualizing how flat maps represent a 3D world. A tutor can use interactive approaches—like creating their own maps, comparing different map projections, or relating geography to current events—to make these spatial concepts concrete and meaningful rather than abstract and frustrating.
Many elementary students don't know where to start when examining a primary source like a historical photograph, letter, or artifact. A tutor teaches them to ask structured questions: Who created this? When and why? What does it tell us about life at that time? What bias or perspective might the creator have? By practicing this analytical framework with various sources, students develop the ability to extract meaning and context from historical evidence rather than treating sources as confusing documents. This skill directly supports stronger history understanding and better writing about historical topics.
Abstract concepts like democracy, rights, responsibilities, and branches of government are difficult for elementary students to grasp through textbook definitions alone. Effective tutors connect these ideas to students' own experiences—comparing classroom rules to laws, exploring how their school government works, or discussing real current events at an age-appropriate level. Using role-play, simulations, and concrete examples helps students internalize why these systems matter and how they function in daily life.
Elementary social studies aims to build students' understanding of diverse cultures, perspectives, and historical experiences. Tutors help students move beyond surface-level facts (what people eat, what holidays they celebrate) to deeper understanding of why cultures developed differently, how geography and history shaped societies, and how to respectfully engage with perspectives different from their own. This foundation builds empathy and critical thinking while strengthening reading comprehension of social studies texts.
Elementary social studies writing ranges from simple summaries to research-based essays, and many students struggle with organizing information, supporting claims with evidence, or moving beyond plot summary to analysis. A tutor helps students develop a framework: What question are you answering? What evidence from your sources supports your answer? How do you explain why this matters? With guided practice, students learn to write more sophisticated social studies pieces that demonstrate genuine understanding rather than regurgitated facts.
Social studies tests often require students to apply knowledge rather than just recall facts—interpreting maps, analyzing documents, explaining cause-and-effect, or comparing different time periods. Tutors prepare students by practicing with the specific question formats they'll encounter, teaching test-taking strategies like annotation and elimination, and building confidence with timed practice. This targeted preparation helps students demonstrate what they actually understand rather than getting tripped up by test format or time pressure.
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