Summer 2026 - Humanities, Writing, Basic Math and Study Skills Tutor

Caitlin K.

American History

American History is an abiding passion of mine. While most of my formal studies have focused on 20th and 21st century history as it relates to International Affairs, much of my free time is spent reading detailed histories of the important people and events of our early history. Even as a young child, I begged to be taken to battle fields, restored mansions, and sites of historic events. Growing up in Virginia and New Jersey meant I was well acquainted with Jockey Hallow, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Roanoke, and other colonial towns as well as the complex history of the Civil War. I've lived the past 5 years in Washington, DC and took every chance I got to steep myself in the history and current events of our nation. I truly believe that each and every person, young or old, can learn to enjoy and even love the complex, terrible, wonderful and ever-fascinating history of the U.S.

Study Skills

Study Skills are among the most important skills a student can learn. Organization, time management, project planning, scheduling, and other study skills are invaluable to a student at any age and any stage in their education. Study skills primarily consist of (1) physical organization (2) time management (3) learning style appropriate study strategies. In terms of physical organization, student will learn to do their homework in a consistent place, at a similar time everyday to encourage mental preparedness and organization. Study spaces should be quiet and clean, with all the needed books and supplies at the ready. Time management is one of the major keys to good study habits. I ensure that all students keep or learn to keep a planner that encompasses not only their school subjects, but also any after school activities, tutoring assignments, family obligations, etc. In this way, we practice planning out homework, reading and studying in such a way that it is done well without taking up too much time or becoming a burden because they are doing it at the last minute. Depending on a student's needs, s/he learns how to read their text and how much time to do it in one sitting. Some students require multiple short sessions a day. Some can achieve more in one long session per day. This ties in to learning-style appropriate methods. Taking into account each student's style of learning (audio, visual, reading-writing, kinesthetic) is key to crafting effective study skill tailored to meet each student's needs. Flash cards will work across the board, but reading and summarizing a chapter will only work for some students. Study skills includes learning about and working with, not against, a student's study style.

World History

Both my undergraduate expertise and my passions lie in world politics, geography and history. I am studying to become a social studies and special education teacher because I love to help students connect in traditional and non-traditional ways to this amazing curriculum. No matter their classroom experience, I work hard to help students connect to the content.