Humanities Subjects

Learning to reason, analyze both sides of a topic, organize thoughts logically, and defend ideas with evidence is essential for student success in the humanities. Disciplined Minds humanities tutors (English, History, and Languages) are experts at working with students and at helping them brainstorm, research and organize their ideas into a logical and persuasive argument. Our tutors have advanced degrees in their chosen fields or significant teaching experience (10+ years).

Our tutors help students build an analytical mind using the following techniques:

Providing strategies to brainstorm, organize, and connect topics
Teaching students how to provide and source evidence that supports ideas
Providing ample opportunities to discover both strengths and weaknesses
Teaching students to be metacognitive and make their learning visible

JoAnn is a wonderful tutor! She’s knowledgeable and is always prepared with great resources. I really appreciate that she even provided materials for my daughter to work on at home. JoAnn’s communication skills are fantastic too. My daughter said she speaks clearly and makes everything easy to understand. My daughter learned so much from her.

Google Review from Emi

Joann is very knowledgeable and competent. My child loved her teaching methods and they really connected.

Google Review from Kelley

Savannah, Olda and Trent are amazing. Really helpful with my son, Aiden! Scheduling is easy and everyone is pleasant to work with.

Google Review from JM

We are very happy with Savannah. She has been remarkable for our daughter!

Google Review from GG

Savannah has helped my high schoolers improve in English and they both enjoy going. She has adapted to both of them and continues to look for personalized strategies to help them advance. We highly recommend for anyone trying to improve SAT/ACT.

Google Review from Kristina

JoAnn Zak is an amazing tutor and helped my son achieve great results on the HSPT. She is kind, patient, thoughtful, and a true professional. I highly recommend Disciplined Minds and JoAnn Zak to any parent who is looking to accelerate their child’s test prep readiness.

Google Review from Trey