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Yangbo

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Yangbo

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Yangbo's other Tutor Subjects
K-12th Grade French
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Chemistry
6th-12th Grade AP Economics

Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Daniel

Certified Tutor

Daniel

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Chemistry
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade Chemistry

My name is Daniel Chandler. My passion stems from allowing others to enjoy learning the same way I do. I have a background in history but I also have master level degrees in business and anatomy, I teach most history subjects as well biology, anatomy and related fields. I hope you will allow me the ...

Education

Lincoln Memorial University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Oakwood University

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Shela

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Shela

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Shela's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Admissions
AP English Literature and Composition
Art

As a graduate of Brigham Young University, Provo, I began teaching high school English and theater. During my time as a teacher, I was awarded grants to create and implement a district-wide English program for accelerated and at-risk students. Since that time, I have published three books, "Awakenin...

Education

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Sarah

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Sarah

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
ARDMS - RVT - Vascular Technologies (VT)
CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Professional Certifications
ARDMS - Sonography Principals and Instruments (SPI)

I graduated from The University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Technology. For approximately 8yrs I was the head coach of a high school rowing club. Setting individual and team goals, promoting hard work and team work, and ...

Education

University of Toledo

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

University of Toledo

Associate in Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Mahdika

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Mahdika

Bachelors, Biology & Biochemistry
Mahdika's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Math
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing
3rd-8th Grade Science

Everyone has a particular learning style and method by which retaining information becomes effortless. Finding that gem is the key- and this is where having a tutor can really help you excel. Often students do not have as much difficulty understanding a topic, if only it is presented in a manner the...

Education

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Biology & Biochemistry

Touro University Nevada

Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Ryan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ryan

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Writing

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Houston looking to assist students in strengthening comprehension in subjects vital for college-entrance exams (specifically SAT and ACT). I focus on tutoring in writing and language skills, essay editing, and mathematic subjects. I aim to help stud...

Education

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Henry

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Henry

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Henry's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algorithms
Basic Computer Literacy
Bioinformatics

I am a rising Junior computer science major, biochemistry minor at Carleton College. I remember how important asking for help was when I was studying for exams and would love to assist students going through the same process. Although I am knowledgeable in many subjects, I am most equipped tutoring ...

Education

Carleton College

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Faith

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Faith

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Faith's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Admissions
Adult Literacy
College Application Essays

I believe a mind is a terrible thing to waste. I believe that all person/people can learn to the best of their ability.

Education

Kettering College of Medical Arts

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Raissa

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Raissa

Doctor of Philosophy, Physiology
Raissa's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Biology
College Biology

My first tutoring experience was of small groups of dental and medical first years while I was obtaining my PhD in Physiology at the University of Puerto Rico. Since then I have taught a variety of Science classes (General Biology, Anatomy, Anatomy and Physiology) to larger groups at the college lev...

Education

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy, Physiology

Stuart

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Stuart

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Stuart's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
American Literature
College English
College Level American Literature

I am originally from Atlanta. I recently completed an MFA in Creative Writing at Chatham University. I speak French at the advanced intermediate level, and have traveled extensively across Europe. I feel I have a lot to offer as a tutor of writing and literature.

Education

Chatham University

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English

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Ben

10th Grade Reading Tutor • +72 Subjects

I am currently in my junior year at Union College. I will graduate with a B.S. in Biology in June of 2016, and plan to go to medical school after. My tutoring experience is quite varied. Back in high school I was the TA for a computer science course and a volunteer tutor in chemistry and biology. More recently, I have done more informal tutoring, such as helping friends at college with biochemistry and MCAT preparation, and helping my younger sister with note taking skills, AP US History, and ACT prep. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from computer science to history and biochemistry to critical reading. My favorite subjects to tutor though, are standardized test prep and biochemistry. Though enjoying standardized tests is not a common opinion, I have always liked the logical nature of standardized test questions, and the fact that simply by working on a few test taking skills students can see marked improvement. Biochemistry, while far from a simple field, is one of my favorite subjects. I find the chemical basis for how biological mechanisms work to be fascinating. Biomedical research is also a passion of mine; I have worked in a handful of labs since high school, from a critical care surgical lab studying treatments for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome to a study on managing diabetes. In my free time, I enjoy reading (especially nonfiction scientific or political books), playing tennis, listening to and playing music (I play piano), and the occasional Netflix marathon. I believe that no matter the subject, every student has the potential for success.

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Rita

Languages Tutor • +5 Subjects

Hey! My name is Baoyi and you can call me Rita. I studied and graduated at The University of Texas at Austin. I am an outgoing, organized, friendly and responsible person. I am fluent in Mandarin and English, and I'd love to help more people to know and learn about Mandarin. Most people think Mandarin is hard, but I will say it is super beautiful, interesting and worth learning. I hope you are interested in it and thank you for visiting my profile:)

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Josephine

ACT English Tutor • +14 Subjects

Hi there! I am a graduate of Pepperdine University, with a degree in business administration and minor in applied mathematics. Since graduation, I have worked for U.S. Bank as an anti-money laundering investigator and tutored students both remotely and in person. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics, with considerable experience tutoring anything from pre-algebra to Calculus 1. I have also tutored for the ACT, covering time management and strategy as well as problem solving. I like to get to know my students, learning what drives them so I can better motivate them to succeed.

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Larry

English Tutor • +10 Subjects

I have the Master of Arts degree from Pepperdine University. From my under- graduate college days on, I have taught ages from older elementary through older adults in one-on-one, class room, camp, auditorium and church settings. These presentations have also taken place during hosting a 21-day Israel, Jordan, Egypt and Greek Isles Tour and 7-day tour to Brazil. In addition to Brazil I instructed through a translator for 1 month of college in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and on various occasions in Mexico and the Navajo Reservation in the SW U.S.A.In summary, I have served in leadership roles with various non-profit boards where skills were developed in interpersonal communications. I have conducted well over 50 special event activities in 11 states and 4 foreign countries, with over 2500 participants, as well as consulting on many topics for churches and businesses.With my education, ministerial, college instructing, non-profit and life experiences, I am looking forward to those who would be interested in any of a broad range of subjects, including but not limited to those I am most excited about: History, Social Studies, Ethics, World Religions, Religion, and Theology.Believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, I am a proponent of not only education but of continuing education. Some of my continuing education included: Marriage Preparation and Enrichment certification, Managing Conflict seminars and workshops, special faculty training from University of Phoenix and many other professional, specialty training workshops. I trust this enthusiasm and appreciation will be imparted to all of my students.In my spare time, I enjoy family time, reading, an active church participation and some sports, all which enriches my life!

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Victoria

Accounting Tutor • +7 Subjects

I have my Bachelor's in Accounting from Michigan State University, and my Master's in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. I enjoy working with college students and want to share my Accounting and Business knowledge with future generations. I have been tutoring College students in Accounting for almost 2 years privately.

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Elsbeth

Biology Tutor • +6 Subjects

I recently graduated from Indiana University (IU) with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Life Sciences with a concentration in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies. While I was at IU, I was a teacher's assistant (TA) for Molecular Biology. While this can be a difficult subject, I loved being able to explain the intricacies of it to students during office hours. I was also a member of Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional chemistry fraternity, for three years; we provided free Chemistry tutoring once a week and helped students with test prep. My favorite job I've ever had was as at an IU summer program for freshmen, where I was a TA for a class about feminist and psychoanalytic film analysis of horror movies. I absolutely loved working with my students and introducing them to the new, weird world of horror movie analysis. Currently, I tutor for Biology, History, English, and Social Studies. I'm very excited about this opportunity to be a tutor because I know what it's like to struggle in a class, and I wish I would have reached out to a tutor myself. It's so important for students to have the resources they need to succeed in and even enjoy their education. My hope is that through tutoring, I can show students another way of looking at the subject. In my spare time, I've been devouring audiobooks and podcasts about history, race, gender, and colonialism while I play Pokemon on my Switch.

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Tabitha

American Literature Tutor • +11 Subjects

Greetings! I am an instructor of writing at Northeastern University. American literature and culture is my passion and my specialty area. I am also an experienced researcher and academic writer. In the spring of 2016 I finished my PhD in English at Northeastern University, and since then I have been teaching college writing courses and tutoring international students, mostly from China, Korea, and Russia. Working with students to help them succeed in the areas of literature, cultural studies, writing, and grammar brings me great joy. There is nothing better, and more fulfilling than helping others find success.

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Melissa

Academic Coaching Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am a 2016 graduate of the University of Southern Maine. I have my Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Minor in English. I was selected to be the student commencement speaker for my graduating class and have additional experience with public speaking and group facilitation. I graduated at the top of my economics department while in undergrad and served as a teacher's assistant (TA) for two of my economics professors while in school. I was also a part of the women's outdoor track and field team and was co-chair of multiple student groups on campus. I tutored my classmates in English, writing, public speaking, economics, and business primarily but have assisted with other subjects as well, such as statistics.I truly enjoy working with students as it is most rewarding to help students reach their full academic potential, which is not always realized in a classroom setting alone. While I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring writing because good writing is truly foundational and essential in so many areas of life. I also enjoy teaching students good study habits and organizational techniques that are conducive to greater learning and set students up for higher academic achievement and success. I would describe my teaching style as focused and collaborative, but also casual so as to make my students feel like they can ask questions at any time throughout the learning process. One of my overarching goals with tutoring is to inspire student interest in subjects that have been troublesome to them, because oftentimes it is not the subject itself, but how the subject is taught that can inspire interest.

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Casey

College English Tutor • +12 Subjects

I am a graduate of Ripon College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish Language and Literature with high honors. I have four years of experience tutoring both Spanish and English. Since graduation I have spent the last two years living in Spain where I taught and tutored private English classes. My favorite subject to tutor is Spanish because I am passionate about the language and about helping students understand and master its intricacies. I am an avid proponent of education because I believe that an enriched education is key to both personal and professional success. I believe that a tutor is a bridge between the student's potential and the subject matter. I believe in helping students become independent learners by fostering critical thinking skills through asking questions, presenting the information in a new light and encouraging them to feel confident and inspired while learning. In my spare time I enjoy enriching my body and mind through reading, hiking, dancing and traveling.

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Ruth

English Tutor • +9 Subjects

I am currently working towards a BS in Music Education at Case Western Reserve University. In the past I have worked with middle school orchestra students at an arts summer camp, where I was a volunteer Teacher's Assistant. During this camp I ran sectionals with small groups of students and sat in with the violinists to help individual students in large group rehearsals. I have some tutoring and organization experience by working with my high school's chapter of the California Scholarship Federation, where we offered free tutoring to other high school students. I am most passionate about tutoring algebra and pre-calculus, because I really enjoy the problem-solving aspects of math. I also tutor English and SAT prep. In my free time I enjoy cooking, reading, and practicing as many different instruments as I can get my hands on!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Texas History covers a vast and complex timeline—from Native American civilizations through Spanish colonization, the Republic of Texas, statehood, and modern Texas—which can feel overwhelming without proper context. Many students struggle to connect these different periods into a coherent narrative, or they memorize facts without understanding cause-and-effect relationships between major events like the Texas Revolution and the Civil War.

Additionally, Texas History courses emphasize primary source analysis and regional perspectives, which require critical thinking skills that don't come naturally to every student. Personalized instruction helps by breaking the timeline into manageable sections, building connections between events, and developing the analytical skills needed to interpret historical documents and draw meaningful conclusions.

Elementary students (grades 3-5) typically focus on Texas geography, Native American tribes, and basic colonial history. Middle school (grades 6-8) expands to include the Spanish missions, the Texas Revolution, and statehood with more emphasis on cause-and-effect. High school Texas History (usually grade 8 or a standalone course) covers the entire state history with sophisticated analysis of primary sources, competing perspectives, and connections to larger national trends.

High school Texas History also incorporates skills like document-based questions, comparative analysis, and historical argumentation—skills that require direct feedback and practice. Tutors familiar with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards can target instruction to your student's grade level and help them master both content knowledge and the analytical skills tested on state assessments.

A great Texas History tutor goes beyond reciting facts—they help students see the "why" behind historical events and understand how Texas's unique past shaped the state and nation. They're skilled at using primary sources (letters, speeches, maps, artifacts) to bring history to life and teach students to think like historians by questioning sources and evaluating evidence.

Effective tutors also adapt to different learning styles, whether your student learns best through timelines, maps, discussion, or document analysis. They know where students typically get stuck (like understanding the complex causes of the Civil War or the impact of westward expansion) and have strategies to bridge those gaps. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who combine deep subject knowledge with the teaching skills to make Texas History engaging and understandable.

Primary source analysis is a cornerstone of Texas History education, but many students find it challenging to extract meaning from documents, letters, speeches, and images from the 1800s. In a classroom setting, there's limited time for individual feedback on analysis skills. With personalized instruction, tutors can work one-on-one with students to develop a systematic approach: identifying the source, understanding the author's perspective, asking critical questions, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.

Tutors can also tailor practice to your student's needs—whether that's analyzing primary sources about the Alamo, the Texas Revolution, Reconstruction, or early statehood. This targeted practice, combined with immediate feedback, accelerates skill development and builds the confidence students need to tackle document-based questions on tests.

Students typically see measurable improvements in content retention, test performance, and historical thinking skills. With focused instruction, students develop a clearer, more connected understanding of Texas's timeline and can explain cause-and-effect relationships between major events. They also become more confident analyzing primary sources and defending historical arguments with evidence.

Beyond grades, many students develop a genuine interest in Texas History as they understand the real people, decisions, and conflicts that shaped the state. Whether your student is working to improve a test score, deepen understanding of specific units, or prepare for a state assessment, personalized instruction targets their unique needs and helps them reach their goals more efficiently than generic study methods.

Effective Texas History study combines timeline building, primary source engagement, and spaced repetition. Students benefit from creating visual timelines that show major events and their relationships, organizing information by theme (government, expansion, culture) rather than just chronologically, and regularly reviewing and reorganizing their notes to strengthen long-term retention.

Active learning strategies like practice retrieval (testing yourself on key concepts), discussing different perspectives on historical events, and writing brief analyses of primary sources are far more effective than passive re-reading. Tutors can teach students these evidence-based study techniques and hold them accountable to using them consistently, transforming study sessions from frustrating memorization into meaningful learning that sticks.

In a classroom with 20-30 students, a Texas History teacher must pace instruction for the average student and provide feedback to the whole group. Some students lag behind on foundational concepts while others are ready for deeper analysis. With personalized instruction, a tutor works at your student's pace, spends extra time on challenging topics (like understanding complex causes of historical events or mastering primary source analysis), and adjusts teaching methods based on how your student learns best.

Personalized instruction also allows for immediate, individual feedback—critical for developing skills like historical argumentation and source analysis. Rather than waiting weeks for a test to reveal what your student doesn't understand, tutors identify gaps in real-time and adjust accordingly, making learning more efficient and building confidence along the way.

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