Social studies is usually taught as a great deal of reading followed by a written answer. Students who struggle with it often know the facts and cannot yet connect them: why one event led to another, or what a source is trying to persuade them of.
A tutor can turn a chapter into a story with causes and consequences, practice reading a primary source, and teach the structure of a short written response.
What social studies tutors cover
Elementary schoolKindergarten to grade 5
- Families, communities and how they work
- Reading maps and globes
- States, regions and landmarks
- Early American history
- Rules, rights and responsibilities
Middle schoolGrade 6 to grade 8
- Ancient and world civilizations
- U.S. history from the colonies onward
- Physical and human geography
- How government works
- Reading sources and taking notes
High schoolGrade 9 to grade 12
- U.S. history
- World history
- American government and civics
- Economics
- Document-based questions and history essays
Each tutor lists the exact grades and courses they teach on their profile.
When a social studies tutor helps
- Your child memorises dates for the test and forgets them the next week
- Chapter reading takes hours and little of it sticks
- Written answers list facts without making a point
- Document-based questions feel impossible to start
- They enjoy history and want to go further than the textbook
What a lesson looks like
Expect a lot of talking. The tutor asks your child to explain what happened and why, fills in the missing links, and then practices the kind of question the class is assessed on. Bring the chapter, the study guide and any writing prompt.
Every tutor will be an American Board certified teacher whose profile our team has reviewed. Lessons are booked and paid for one at a time, and if you cancel 24 hours or more before a lesson you get all of your money back.
Questions about social studies tutoring
Is this the right subject for help with history essays?
Yes, when the essay is for a history or social studies class. If the difficulty is with writing in general, an English tutor may help more.
Which courses does this cover?
U.S. history, world history, geography, civics or government, and economics. Each tutor lists the courses and grades they teach on their profile.
Can a tutor help my child study for a unit test?
Yes. Share the study guide when you book so the lesson is spent on what the test will cover.
