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Timothy
I am one of many Varsity Tutors. I attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA where I graduated with a 4.3 GPA taking multiple AP and honors courses (AP Bio, Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations...
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
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9+ years
I am currently a rising Junior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and minoring in Science, Technology, and Society. From early on, the intellectual development of others has been very important to me. In high school, I developed my school's first summe...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Samuel
I am an undergraduate student at Harvard University! I am studying history and linguistics, and plan to teach English abroad for a few years post-graduation. Though I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, I have the most experience helping students with their writing. I would love to help you imp...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Nico
I'm a student at Yale University majoring in both Economics and Global Affairs. Over the past 4 years, I am lucky to have worked with students of all ages and helped them reach their full potential. I offer tutoring services in all subjects, and I'm particularly interested in English, Economics, Gov...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts, Ethics
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alisha
I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University. I am working towards a BFA in Dance and Choreography with minors in Political Science and Psychology. I have served as a TA for a freshman honors writing course at VCU since Fall 2018. I have also assisted and taught children's dance classes. I enjo...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Margaret
I am a Stanford student from Maryland studying Political Science and Computer Science. I graduated from high school in 2015, where I was active as the captain of my high school sailing team, a section leader in the orchestra, and part of the STEM magnet program Project Lead the Way. I am currently t...
Stanford University
Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am passionate about the importance of education and hope to be able to help my students attain their goes. I am particularly passionate about and experienced with helping in all levels of reading, writing, editing, English, public speaking, and political science. Additionally, as a law school grad...
Loyola University-Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Notre Dame
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Catherine
I am a National Board Certified Teacher, an achievement considered the "black belt of teaching" I have 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Government and Economic classes ranging from AP to ELL level; Special Education Math and Language Arts; Algebra I and II; Literature; Wri...
Siena College
Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Abigail
I am a recent master student from Columbia university. I graduated with a Masters in International Affairs. I have worked at the United Nations, European Parliament, and for a State Senator. My passion is political science and history. I am eager to help students develop their writing skills while d...
Columbia University
Masters in International Affairs
CUNY City College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
10+ years
reid
I'm a recent graduate from Hobart College where I double majored in political science and philosophy.
University of Chicago
Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
Hobart William Smith Colleges
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
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Jeff
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I am currently a senior at Washington University in St. Louis and will be attending law school next year. My areas of expertise are Political Science and Government, History, Writing, and ACT prep. I teach a weekly course to underserved youth for ACT prep and have done well personally on both the ACT and the LSAT. My philosophy is to guide you in your search to find the correct answers - not to give them to you. I am extremely goal-oriented, and I look forward to helping you achieve yours. Hobbies: reading, music, writing, art, books
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I'm a senior at Yale College where I study Economics. I'm originally from Millburn, NJ.
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I am a recent Brown University graduate from Dallas Texas now living in Manhattan. I graduated with honors in political science and have a good mind for standardized tests. I am currently preparing to take the LSAT, so I am in the test taking mindset myself and am excited to help students preparing for the SAT/ACT this summer/fall. In addition to SAT tutoring, I have experience coaching high school debate and am passionate about finding ways to simplify test-taking concepts so that they can become second nature to students approaching the process. I am a strong believer in the notion that standardized test taking is a learnable skill and believe I can effectively help students get into a mindset conducive to their succeeding. My favorite subjects to tutor are test prep and politics/government course work. I am excited to tutor all components of test prep but am particularly passionate about the reading/writing portions, which have always come the most naturally to me. Hobbies: music, writing, art, nature, outdoors, books, reading
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I am currently a rising Senior at Rice University from Alexandria, Virginia. I'm studying Political Science and Latin American Studies with a minor in Politics, Law and Social Thought. After I graduate I hope to go to law school to become an immigration lawyer.
Dotty
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I am a graduate of Swarthmore College, where I studied Quantitative Social Science and Education. I currently work in marketing analytics for higher education institutions. My skills range from writing/editing to data analysis. I would love to chat and make a plan to help you reach your goals! Hobbies: art, books, reading, cooking, music, writing
Andrew
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I'm the philosopher they call Andrew! You are most very definitely welcome to come to me with any school questions, but be warned: there's a good chance we'll soon be figuring out the meaning of life...
Lena
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I am currently a Political Science and Environmental Studies major at Brown University. I find it extremely satisfying to share my passion for learning with others. From 2011 through 2013, I tutored middle school students in the Oakland Public School system through the Partners Program. From 2014 to 2015, I was employed as a private tutor for students both in middle school and in high school. Over the last year I have tutored international high school students online in test preparation, as well as various academic subjects. I have more informal teaching experience as a counselor intern naturalist at the Point Reyes Nature Science Camp as well. These jobs have been extremely rewarding, as I have had the opportunity to help my students better understand new concepts and form strong study habits. I also have learned how to explain problems and concepts in multiple ways. When I'm not tutoring, I love photography, playing softball, and backpacking long distance trails.
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I am a native Texan now living in NYC. I just finished my Master's degree, and I love food, reading, and travel. I've been working and volunteering as a tutor since my high school days, and I am eager to provide advanced-level assistance to you! I'm a friendly, approachable person who maintains a professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done! Hobbies: art, books, travel, reading, cooking, music, writing
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AP Calculus BC Tutor • +72 Subjects
I am a Senior at the University of Florida studying Industrial Engineering and Statistics. My areas of expertise include Statistics, High School and College level Math, and Government. I emphasize maintaining trust and steady communication with my students to maintain a healthy and comfortable learning environment. I believe developing micro-goals and positively reinforcing students help them stay motivated and excited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Political Science requires students to analyze complex systems, evaluate competing ideologies, and understand nuanced cause-and-effect relationships—skills that don't develop overnight. Many students struggle with distinguishing between similar government structures, connecting historical events to modern political outcomes, or constructing evidence-based arguments that acknowledge multiple perspectives.
Additionally, students often find it difficult to move beyond memorization to develop genuine analytical thinking. Personalized tutoring helps identify exactly where understanding breaks down and builds the critical thinking skills needed to excel in essays, debates, and exams.
In a classroom setting, instructors must teach to the middle, covering content at a pace that works for 25-30 students with varying backgrounds and learning styles. Personalized tutoring adapts to your specific needs—whether you need deeper exploration of constitutional theory, help organizing arguments for essays, or strategies for analyzing primary sources.
A tutor can also identify and address gaps in foundational knowledge (like federalism or separation of powers) that may be holding you back, and tailor examples to topics you find most challenging. This targeted approach accelerates progress significantly.
An effective Political Science tutor combines subject expertise with strong communication skills—they understand the discipline deeply and can explain complex concepts clearly. They should be able to help you construct logical arguments, evaluate sources critically, and understand how different political theories apply to real-world situations.
Great tutors also ask probing questions to develop your analytical thinking rather than simply providing answers. They're skilled at identifying whether you're struggling with content knowledge, essay structure, or critical analysis, and adjusting their approach accordingly.
Political Science essays require you to develop a clear thesis, support it with evidence, and address counterarguments—skills that improve dramatically with targeted feedback. A tutor can help you move beyond summary-style writing to analytical writing that evaluates competing perspectives and explains complex relationships.
Tutoring sessions focus on structuring arguments, selecting relevant examples, identifying and addressing logical fallacies, and revising for clarity. Many students see significant grade improvements once they master the framework for analytical political writing.
Exam preparation tutoring covers both content review and test-specific strategies. For standardized assessments (like AP Government & Politics), you'll learn how to analyze political documents quickly, evaluate competing theories, and manage your time across multiple question types. For course exams, tutors help you identify high-priority concepts and practice with past exams or similar questions.
The goal is building confidence through targeted review of weak areas and practicing the exact skills the exam tests. Students typically see measurable improvement in both their understanding and their test performance.
AP Government & Politics focuses on U.S. institutions, processes, and behaviors, requiring students to analyze how power is distributed and exercised. Tutoring can help you master the core content (branches of government, electoral systems, civil rights) while developing the analytical skills the AP exam emphasizes—interpreting political data, evaluating competing interpretations of constitutional principles, and explaining policy outcomes.
Many tutors are familiar with the specific question formats (multiple-choice, free-response, and concept application), which allows them to target practice effectively and build test-taking strategies alongside content knowledge.
Strong foundational understanding of power structures, governmental systems, and ideological frameworks makes everything else in Political Science much more accessible. Key concepts include separation of powers, federalism, different political systems (democracies, autocracies, etc.), and major political ideologies. If these foundations are shaky, more advanced topics like policy analysis and institutional behavior become confusing.
A tutor can diagnose gaps in foundational knowledge and fill them efficiently, so you're ready to tackle more complex material. This is especially helpful if you're entering Political Science without prior civics or government coursework.
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