Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

I have a BA in Chemistry from Yeshiva University and recently finished an MA in Chemistry from Columbia University. I was a TA for organic chemistry lab/lecture and have done a bunch of other tutoring as well. Obviously chemistry rocks, but I also enjoy tutoring SAT and GRE math!... I'd figure out our end goal, and then outline a plan to get there.... I'd break it down into smaller pieces or use analogies, but sometimes just...

...for anybody, so that's not how I teach. I try to de-mystify the subject from the outset, starting with acknowledging and building on what students already know - usually more than they think. I've studied a lot of languages (Spanish, Latin, French, Turkish, Attic Greek, Ancient Hebrew, and, of course, English) and I've learned that a lot of the principles of communication are universal. If you're reading this, you already know one language, so you've...

...developed a deeper understanding of what diversity means and have been able to build productive and valuable relationships with diverse students and peers. Additionally, my volunteer experiences in academic tutoring, youth mentoring, and college success coaching have resulted in valuable insight on the success of lessons based on results from student assessments that I evaluated, indicating my commitment to continued learning and growth. I truly believe that we are all lifelong learners.

...reading comprehension and fluency, writing, handwriting, social studies, and science. I also coached competitive high school debate (following my own participation in the event throughout high school), and taught students research, writing, argumentation, and public speaking skills, as well as about international and domestic politics. I am comfortable tutoring in a variety of subjects, particularly at the elementary and middle school level. I am most excited about US history, English, writing, and public speaking. I...

...confident written and oral communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Friends and family tell me I am empathetic, caring and dynamic, particularly suited to teaching. As a reflective and enthusiastic practitioner I am dedicated to enabling minds to develop and achieve. I feel that developing my own style and confidence in teaching, while being very accepting of further advice and training, would be a great addition to this opportunity. I would welcome the opportunity...

...must believe every student has the ability to achieve greatness and must work to insure they are afforded all opportunities to do so. Based on my previous experiences, my favorite subjects to tutor are Math and History. I also love to tutor students preparing for the SAT or ACT because I know that success on these standardized tests can unlock a great future for any child. When not working or tutoring, I enjoy playing sports,...

...politics. After leaving St. Johns and completing two years of Business Administration at Queensborough Community College, I entered into the CUNY Baccalaureate Program for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies as a Politics and Diplomacy major. Being in such a unique, self-driven program, I was able to be exposed to a variety schools (Baruch, Queens, Hunter) and teaching styles. I have been very successful in helping my peers better understand material during and after classes, and want...

I am a University of Chicago graduate experienced in tutoring English, Writing, Biology, Nutrition, Public Policy, Philosophy, SAT and ACT. Since graduation, I have relocated to New York City and work for a market research company called Ipsos. I am a Research Analyst on the Syndicated Global Healthcare team. I am passionate about health, data analysis, and writing. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, Pilates, indoor rock climbing, cooking, and listening to House music.

...helping them improve their understanding and accuracy of these topics. I tutor these subjects within math in addition to SAT math. I love math because of the great feeling one gets when solving a problem. Additionally, I have coached high school debaters who were nationally competitive. In that role, I helped them write and research on complex philosophical and policy topics. This experience, in addition to my writing-intensive major, has prepared me to tutor writing....

...mathematics. I am best at tutoring middle to high school level math, in subjects such as Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus and ACT Math. I developed a passion for learning while tutoring with two other programs, School on Wheels and For Love of Children. I have worked with School on Wheels for about 4.5 years and even received The 2021 President's Gold Volunteer Service Award for my work there. I have a lot of fun...

...a love for learning! I graduated summa cum laude from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Communication. But don't let the singing and dancing fool you--I graduated high school with a 4.3 GPA and was able to test out of all my GenEds with the help of AP testing. I love cooking, baking, theater (obviously), pro football and dinosaurs. I look forward to helping more students achieve their...

...like to give up and I have seen it in my students from the past. Theres a way to work around such problems and it starts with learning and starting to regain hope which is something I hope my students will attain. I want to help students with elementary Math and English because I have a strong passion towards helping elementary students and that is where my prior work has been done. I also want...

...learns in different ways. A little bit about me. I studied history and international studies at Franklin and Marshall College. Currently, I am finishing up a masters program at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education where I will receive a degree and certification in Elementary Education. In addition to teaching both in the US and abroad (I taught English for 6 months in Thailand!), I have had several experiences tutoring, too. Beginning in high school...

Im currently a student at Coastal Carolina working towards my B.S in Psychology with a Minor in human studies. When im not attending class im usually at the pool for swim club or hanging out with my friends in my apartment. I tutor a variety of subjects with, experience tutoring people of all ages! I will work with you to become a great student!

Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.

...aspiring professor and an avid student of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning...

My name is Erin. I am currently a student at the University of Maryland at College Park and I am in the engineering program. I love soccer, reading, and creating art. I really enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with peers and hope that I can help out those struggling with academics.

...in K-8 Education through Teach For America, a national non-profit organization that competitively recruits recent graduates to work in inner-city schools across the country. During my time with Teach For America, I worked as a full-time 6th Grade Social Studies in Passaic, NJ. I am active member of my community, volunteering with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America, and Literacy Volunteers of Morris County. I play ice-hockey & soccer, and like to balance a healthy...

...what else is different about the two that could explain why that's the case?"). Finally, I've found that the best way to facilitate learning is to highlight easily understandable parallels to the content being studied. For example, I would compare a historical event to an ongoing, contemporary controversy. Or I would encourage students to think of historical figures as actual characters with goals and motivations instead of just a name on a page. Likewise, when...

...incorporate into my tutoring approach. I have worked with students in various settings, from mentoring peers in academic writing and history to engaging museum visitors through object-based learning. I particularly enjoy tutoring history, writing, and the humanities because they encourage critical thinking and allow students to develop their own perspectives. Additionally, I have a deep passion for chemistry, having studied it extensively from high school through advanced college courses in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. I've...