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Enthusiastic and experienced tutor in History, Government, and Writing
Rakan B.

17 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60

About Rakan


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After serving in the military for nearly 10 years, I decided to go back to school and finish my degree. I pursued a degree in my biggest passion. I graduated in 2013 with a degree History and minor in English from Old Dominion University. During my tenure there, I tutored foreign exchange students in American history while also working as tutor in the university Writing Center. I also had the opportunity to work as a peer mentor, assisting History and Biology students with their writing and...

After serving in the military for nearly 10 years, I decided to go back to school and finish my degree. I pursued a degree in my biggest passion. I graduated in 2013 with a degree History and minor in English from Old Dominion University. During my tenure there, I tutored foreign exchange students in American history while also working as tutor in the university Writing Center. I also had the opportunity to work as a peer mentor, assisting History and Biology students with their writing and research. I love tutoring because it's a way to interact with people and help them grow intellectually. Educational settings can sometimes be intimidating; tutoring removes the pressure and allows for more effective learning. Tutoring is about empowerment and finding the right strategy to help someone learn.

I am adept at teaching how to brainstorm, form theses, perform research (and cite sources in a variety of styles -- MLA, Chicago, Turabian, APA, etc.), organize papers, edit/proofread, and use effective grammar/sentence structure. I can teach tips and tricks to make writing more sophisticated and elevated. I've tutored Biology students, foreign exchange students, and other students who find writing challenging or intimidating. Everyone can be an effective writer.

In college, I concentrated on early Roman, Medieval, and American history. Most people find history boring, but I find ways to make it interesting. I've tutored foreign exchange students in American history and enabled them to be successful on their exams and essays. Government and politics is a passion of mine. I have a Master's degree in Public Administration from George Mason University. My passion for understanding how government works and the complexities of American politics only grew, and sharing that interest in the American governmental system is something I love to do.

If you're interested in finding help with writing, grammar, history, or government and politics, please let me know. I am looking forward to meeting you and helping you excel!


Education

Old Dominion University
History, English
George Mason University
Masters

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American History

American History

My undergraduate degree is in History with an emphasis on early American History. I've also tutored students in American History for 5 years, including foreign students and those with English as a second language.
English

English

I have a minor in English, and in college, I tutored students in writing and grammar.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I have an undergraduate degree in American History and a Masters Degree in Public Administration, which deals with the implementation of government policy, federalism, and the relationships between the various branches and levels of government. My experience in mentoring and tutoring in American History has provided me a good platform to tutor in Government and Politics. I have also successfully tutored students in AP Government exam preparation.
Proofreading

Proofreading

My experiences as a writing tutor has enabled me to develop effective strategies to assist writers with their proofreading and editing. In college, I mentored science and history students in strategies for writing, editing, proofreading, and effective prose.
Writing

Writing

In undergrad, I worked in my university's Writing Center, tutoring students in a variety of subjects, from freshmen through post-graduate. I've mentored students through my school's supplemental instruction program, where I helped students develop brainstorming strategies, thesis creation, paper organization, paragraph transition, and citations and research. I provide comprehensive tutoring for all phases of the writing process.
Geography
Grammar
Social Studies
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Listens, Asks, Explains, Repeats

As an older woman returning to school for a graduate degree, I needed a tutor who could guide me through the process of writing papers. After all it had been 43 years since I last wrote an academic paper. Rakan was that tutor. He listened to what I needed. Asked questions to be sure he understood. Rakan then explained how to get started and step-by-step gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to begin. I will certainly work with Rakan again, knowing it will be time well spent.

Karen, 1 lesson with Rakan

Excellent AP Gov tutor

Rakan has a great personality and is highly knowledgeable. He and my son got on very well. We're looking forward to working with him some more.

Rachel, 7 lessons with Rakan
Hourly Rate: $60
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