Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...early high school students English. At the elementary level I guided students towards confidently expressing themselves in English, developing the skills to complete challenging work successfully, and become all-around better readers and writers. I have taught small groups of high school students, often with a focus on preparation for major World, American, and European history exams, including in-school exams, and AP, IB, and SAT II History exams. I loved making the students as enthusiastic about...

...then and now, even as a full-time professor, I find myself enjoying the experience of tutoring and helping students on an individual level enough to continue doing it. With a background in the sciences and mathematics, and a graduate degree in philosophy I'm incredibly well-rounded in terms of what I'm capable of teaching and moreover, have a generally positive pedagogical approach to everything; I really do love teaching. Even fields in which I have little...

...communities) for two years. I usually tutor mathematics but I have tutored english as well as science. Math is my favorite subject as I love how there is a logical process to every problem. Once it clicks, math is so fun to do and I want to help everyone understand that. My teaching philosophy is to positively assure my students. They work so hard and put in so much effort, so I try to show...

...University this fall where I hope to study International Relations. The past summer I provided one-on-one SAT tutoring sessions to local high schoolers and helped each student improve by at least one hundred points. Currently, I am teaching SAT and SHSAT classes at a New York tutoring center, working with classes of more than 20 middle school and high school students. I am qualified to provide tutoring services in any high school, middle school, or...

...Relations in the United States. I also minored in Theater and Performance Studies. In college, I served as President of my A Cappella group and I am very passionate about the theater arts. Since graduation, I have worked closely with students. This summer, I taught an intensive SAT Math class. As someone who has taken a lot of standardized tests, I understand how important they are and the means necessary to succeed. As a Tutor,...

...launch a technology startup in New York City that partnered with taxi drivers. I absolutely love tutoring and sharing my passion for a variety of subjects including math, history, economics and Spanish! I have extensive experience tutoring all ages, including adults and my approach is collaborative, individualized, and fun. In my free time, you'll find me reading an American History book, running in Prospect Park or finding music with my friends!

...am a history, literature, and writing tutor. After graduating in from McGill University with a BA in History and Political Science, I was hired as an editor for SparkNotes. At SparkNotes I distill works of literature for high school and college students every day. I am comfortable with and enjoy working with students from middle school through college. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, running, dressmaking, and visiting New York City's historic landmarks. I look...

...want to earn your students' undivided attention, you must first earn their undivided respect for what you have to teach. Besides starting off every lesson making sure I'm on the same "page" as my students, I make it my priority to always explain as thoroughly as possible, what practical benefits are, of learning the lesson that I'm teaching. If the students can connect the lessons with their interests, desires and motivations; the students will be...

...math, and the English portion of the SAT. I have experience tutoring all of these subjects and have seen positive results from my students. I believe that patience is key when teaching. Not everyone's brain works the same as mine! I try to look at problems through the eyes of the student to fully understand where the miscommunication may stem from. Mutual respect and empathy between both student and tutor is what I try to...

...an information sponge. One of my favorite parts of being a writing tutor is learning about my clients' subjects. I have had clients hire me to help them write essays on everything from midwifery to international conflict zones and world orders and have loved the knowledge I have gained along the way. In this way, I learn as much from my clients as they do from me. In addition to going over the basics of...

...at Cornell University (economics, econometrics, and public policy), and I'm looking forward to pursuing graduate studies in the fall for Environmental Management. During the past 3 years, I've been fortunate to travel and work on different organic farms and sustainable land stewardship projects; I'm hoping that my graduate studies will offer an opportunity to merge my formal academic training with my recent experiences working with the land. Can't wait to get to know you, and...

I work with students and parents to tailor lessons to make sure they're learning in their own best pace and style.

...essays, and college applications. As a recent college graduate with lots of energy and enthusiasm, my goal is to make learning fun and get students excited about their progress. Everyone learns differently, so I aim to provide a highly personalized tutoring experience designed around each student's strengths, weaknesses, and unique style of learning. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy traveling, hiking, cooking, making music, going to concerts, and playing with my dog, Chloe.

...my experience, everyone has a writer within, and unlocking that potential is one of my favorite experiences. Working in the rigorous educational environment of South Korea gave me experience helping students prepare for standardized tests of all kinds--and I know how students feel, because I recently took the GRE. I love to teach and I love to learn--and I want all my students to feel the same way. When students have a good time learning,...

...I worked as a literature guide writer for LitCharts. Before that, I was an online tutor through another Tutoring Platform for five years, and taught lessons in U.S. history, European history, world history, American literature, writing, philosophy, psychology, environmental science, international relations, sociology, music, and art, in addition to editing academic essays. I am passionate about history, literature, and all humanities and social studies subjects. I am also a creative writer and love to edit...

...History, English, and Poly Sci, and general High School courses including History, English, Economics, Social Studies, and Geography. Outside of the High School Classroom, I can tutor for college essay writing, public speaking, reading, and general writing skills. The subjects that I am most passionate about tutoring are history, economics, and geography. My teaching style consists of compartmentalizing any topic into small, manageable pieces of information, then putting together the big picture once the parts...

Hi! I'm a tutor based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to my track record of personal success in my subject areas, I also bring broad and varied educational experience to my tutoring, and ensure that lessons address the specific needs of each student. Drop me a line and say hello!

...for close to two decades. I tutor all test prep including GMAT and LSAT. I used to teach AP Psychology and AP English, and tutor many other AP classes along with general school work. I teach via the Socratic Method, asking pointed questions that will guide you to the answer, ensuring that you can learn the material yourself as opposed to me telling it to you. I want to make sure you learn the concept...

...the parents, and the student. I like to instill confidence in my students as well as help them understand the academic lesson at hand. The best experience of my life was when I studied abroad in Paris during my junior year of college. I loved traveling around Europe, visiting museums, gardens, and historical sites, meeting the people and learning about their culture, and of course, trying the food. I learned about being independent and confident....

...of Public Policy with a focus on education policy from Georgetown University. I then pursued a career in management consulting and traveled around the world working for commercial, government and non-profit clients. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in the importance of education and making it interesting and fun. I believe it is important to reach students in a way that interests...