Brennan Young

Meet Brennan Young - Expert Social Studies, History, & Writing Tutor

Brennan brings a strong academic background from Georgetown University and hands-on teaching experience to help students excel in the humanities. A Cum Laude graduate with a 3.891 GPA, Brennan specializes in Social Studies (History/Government), Literature, and Writing for middle school, high school, and adult learners. With significant experience as a Volunteer ESL Teacher for resettled refugees and a background in rigorous academic research, Brennan combines subject mastery with a flexible, diagnostic teaching style that meets students where they are.

Areas of Expertise:

Social Studies (History & Government): Strong proficiency in History and Government, backed by a B.S. in International Politics and a specialized medal for excellence in U.S. Diplomatic History.
Literature & Writing: Experienced in guiding students through literature analysis and writing development. Expertise in monitoring legislation, writing reports, and drafting policy blog posts ensures high standards for written communication.
English as a Second Language (ESL): Extensive volunteer experience planning and conducting English literacy classes for non-native speakers, including working with resettled refugees.
Mandarin Chinese: NSLI-Y Scholarship recipient with professional working proficiency (Minor in Chinese).
Music: Minor in Music with leadership experience in marketing and collegiate performance.

Teaching Philosophy:

"I meet students where they are by treating tutoring as a conversation, not a lecture. I start by identifying exactly what a student understands, then break down complex topics into simple parts. To keep learning fun, I use games and creative activities that go beyond standard quizzes."

What Makes Brennan Special:

Language Specialist: Recipient of the U.S. State Department NSLI-Y Scholarship for Mandarin Chinese.
Award-Winning Historian: Awarded the W. Coleman Nevils Medal for Excellence in the Study of U.S. Diplomatic History.
Clear Communication: Experienced in editing weekly bulletins and semesterly newsletters, ensuring high standards for written communication.
Structured Lesson Planning: Proven ability to plan and conduct weekly curriculum-based English literacy classes.
Leadership & Character: An Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and former President of an elite university acapella group.