520 Burlingame History Tutors

...I believe that embracing healthy study skills will not only make the subject a bit easier to tackle, but also help a student develop more self confidence in their work and ability. My academic areas of strength include English (writing/reading/grammar), Spanish (I am a native speaker), and World History (with an emphasis on US History). I also feel... read more

History has always been my favorite subject and I am excited to share my knowledge with students, both in the classroom, and as a tutor. When studying History, I think it is crucial to understand the "why." Why people in the past behaved as they did and why they made the decisions they did. History should be more than a list of names and dates to... read more

...My K-6th experience includes teaching 4th and 5th grade English and Social Studies at Merryhill School in San Jose, CA; substitute teaching in various (preschool and) Kindergarten through 6th grade classrooms for Teachers on Reserve; teaching English language arts to various grade levels at Enopi Learning Center in San Mateo, CA; tutoring 3rd and... read more

...Your brain will remember easier with a setting change that can be matched with certain information. I know it's not a lot, but this is honestly just part of the things I have learned and it is probably the best advice I have ever received. I know I can use it to help lots of kids who need to improve their test grades.... read more

...As a student at SFFU I worked in two university-sponsored tutoring programs, providing reading and writing direction to graduate and undergraduate students. I have a BA in English from San Diego State, where I graduated Phi Beta Kappa. After college, I worked as a technical writer. When I returned to school, the work I did while pursuing my Masters... read more