Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...helped students with their standardized testing for the state assessments and the SAT. I love teaching math because I feel it's the subject where I can gauge the strength of my students best. Math is such a versatile (though widely-hated) subject, where every unique learning style can always result in the same answer. I also get the most freedom when it comes to designing questions to help students grow and practicing alongside them easily the...

...volunteer educator at Greyston Community Gardens and at Quixote Quest. I've also worked as an ecology research assistant and in science writing. I was web editor of the Sarah Lawrence Phoenix for over a year and a half, and then a copy editor for the Sarah Lawrence review for a semester before leaving to study writing abroad in Dublin, Ireland and write as an official blogger for my study abroad program. I plan to eventually...

...makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome. As a tutor, I always ensure that my students have a good qualitative understanding of the subjects they are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students the formula for integration by parts,...

...made me satisfied in my ability to reach and engaged high schoolers who often associate history with being bored. I taught them that history is anything but boring! Teaching English is also another great strength of mine, and I encourage students to learn how to read and write with enthusiasm. I have experience teaching all major ESL exams, such as TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS. Furthermore, I'm experienced teaching SAT and ACT Verbal and Writing sections....

...I can help you take on your challenges and achieve your goals. I am an experienced baseball coach and ski instructor who has helped many students overcome their fears and perform at a higher level than they thought possible. I recently graduated from NYU where I took many writing and history courses, never receiving lower than a B+. I think I am the perfect person to help students break out of their shell and fully...

...degree in History - Education from William Paterson University, I am passionate about fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for my students. With over 2 years of experience in both tutoring and classroom settings, I specialize in Elementary and Middle School Math, where I focus on building foundational skills and instilling a love for learning. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting with students through personalized approaches that cater to their unique learning styles. I...

...an English and history double major with honors in the former. I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant at Vassar College as well as at the Montclair Art Museum summer program for children. I often worked one on one with students improving their proficiency in Spanish. I am a published poet and playwright, a standup comedian, and a jazz guitarist. I hope to share my passion for literature, modern history, the Spanish language, and more...

...earning her M.A. in Higher Education. Josie has also been a researcher for Princeton University and Columbia Books. While Josie tutors a broad range of subjects, she is most passionate about History and English. While studying for Standardized Tests, she understands the importance of translating strategies for comprehension, analysis, and time management. She employs an empathetic and positive tutoring style and aims to foster curiosity and thoughtfulness in her students. Josie has experience working with...

...advanced understanding of our history, and propels us toward our future. In my approach to tutoring, I enjoy learning about the individual; not only the student. In order to understand the educational needs of each student, I must first understand each person. I enjoy using culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure that my enrichment is useful and can be applied to daily education. I expect nothing but the best for all of the scholars under my...

...needed it and, in many ways, was uneasy about the whole concept; however, the dramatic improvement in my writing style and technique after the few months of working with her increased my performance in school tenfold. I keep chasing improvement even today. As a student at New York University, I study under some of the most talented professors in the world. Though my pursuit is far from over, I feel I can now help set...

...of biology and the logic of chemistry, and I enjoy helping students see how it applies in real-world, clinical, or research settings. My teaching philosophy is student-centered and empathetic. I strive to meet each student where they are, then build upward with a structured, step-by-step approach. I use visuals, analogies, and active recall techniques to deepen understanding. Patience and adaptability are central to my tutoring style, especially when working with students who may feel discouraged...

Hello, my name is Arjun! I am a junior at Rutgers University pursuing a Mechanical Engineering and Economics degree. As a Mechanical Engineering major, I have taken classes up to Physics 2 and Calculus 5. I am open to helping out primarily in mathematics subjects but I am also open to tutoring for other sciences like Physics.

...multiple museums as a tour guide and class instructor. Everyone has subjects that give them more trouble than others, but I'm a firm believer that anything can be learned by anyone, and that learning is more about good habits and creative teaching techniques than it is about natural aptitude for a subject. I was personally able to test this idea when I changed my approach to learning Spanish after struggling for years in formal classes....

...to learn and comprehend the information for themselves and to assist in their studies even beyond the tutoring session or particular subject area. Also, I find that motivation is a key factor in studying and that finding what interests you about a subject or even an unconventional (but effective) way to approach a subject can instill that motivation on its own, giving the student the desire to move forward for him- or herself. Even though...

...myself; I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in History from St. Bonaventure and a Master's Degree in Education from SUNY Brockport. Following receiving my masters, I began work as a 5th grade teacher at a charter school in the South Bronx. I currently am a high school history teacher at a high school in Manhattan. I love my job and couldn't ask to be teaching anywhere else. My students are some of the brightest and...

...2 years at a Spanish bilingual school in Granada, Spain. I work now as a private tutor, a writing teacher, a non-profit Outreach Coordinator, and a freelance writer. Developing an individualized approach for every student's academic and intellectual needs is my priority as both a teacher and tutor. I hope to make every student feel capable and hope to teach them how to learn and why learning can be interesting. I aim to separate learning...

...the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams, where we create a personalized strategy based on the student's strengths and weaknesses when it comes to reading comprehension. My tutoring style revolves around personalization to the student - at the first session, we'll chat about your strengths and hobbies and use these as a way of accessing your target subject - are you a huge movie fan who needs to...

...chalkboard in front of my students changed my understanding of both language and teaching. While one certainly needs a solid foundation of grammar and vocabulary basics, of equal importance are day-to-day examples and case studies that ground theory in fact. I believe this lesson applies to every academic discipline and I use it when instructing students in European History or English Literature or the PSAT Critical Reading section. In order to achieve a firm grasp...

I have experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school students. My expertise is with math (algebra and geometry), history (US and world) as well as english (writing as well as reading). I want my students to genuinely learn and appreciate the material they are learning.

...am currently working in medical research here in New York and am planning on applying to MD and MD/PHD programs. I have worked in many different study group environments and I believe that putting topics and ideas into the proper context makes the information easier to process as well as more memorable to the student. I have seen this in everything from US History to biology and truly believe this is the best way to...