Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...of these skills, and assured them that the ability to read, write, speak, and listen proficiently would provide them access to opportunities and expand their conception of the world. My teaching reflects my belief that other writers can develop a strong sense of self-efficacy given encouragement and the resources to break down even complicated concepts. I view my job as an English teacher and writing instructor as facilitator of this rigorous thinking, providing direction in...

...entirety of my adolescent and adult life, I have been a witness to the learning capacity of young people: as a high school student in Florida, I volunteered at my Math Club's "Math Lab", an academic peer-tutoring session held every Monday for four years; as a college freshmen I was a tutor for Champion Learning, a company funded by No-Child-Left-Behind in order to aid struggling middle school students with the Common Core; as a full-time...

...an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor with over 7 years of experience teaching English, History, and Creative Writing. My journey as an educator began out of a lifelong passion for literature and history, and I have transformed that passion into a personalized teaching philosophy. I believe in meeting each student where they are and guiding them forward with patience and insight. Over the years, I have worked with students of various ages and skill levels from...

...studying Economics with a Pre-Law track at The College of New Jersey. My passion for helping students began in high school, where I completed over 650 community service hours, much of it spent tutoring peers and mentoring children in local elementary schools. I tutor Spanish 1, U.S. History, and math from the elementary level through Algebra 2. U.S. History is one of my favorite subjects to teach because I enjoy making it feel personal and...

Education is the greatest equalizer...I believe this phrase effectively encapsulates my perception of what exactly education is, and should be. Regardless of where you come from, education can take you farther and higher than you ever thought possible. As your tutor, I will work to empower you to get to any destination you want your unique educational journey!

I graduated from Tufts University, where I studied History and Economics. I love to learn languages, travel, and help others. I have a straightforward and concise teaching style.

...or standardized test prep in those areas! My specialties are in writing, editing, history, and literature. As an American Studies major at Yale, I developed excellent analytical and creative writing skills. My senior thesis in American Studies examined the visual language of race and power in Korean war photography. Outside the classroom, I served as editor-in-chief of The Bullblog, Yale???s daily campus blog. I also served as a teacher in the Hillel Children???s School, a...

...consisting of weekly individual and group tutoring elementary school children ages 6 to 11. Additionally, I spent a few years tutoring middle and high school students who needed help with the reading and writing portions of standardized ACT and SAT exams. I also specialize in tutoring and preparing for high school level AP US and World History exams. I recently worked in coaching some of my peers struggling with writing to prepare acceptable Ph.D. and...

...currently a rising junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison working towards a B.S. in Mathematics. I have been a tutor for almost two years and can tutor elementary, middle, and high school math along with any Calculus course. I have also had experience tutoring middle school ELA and feel confident in tutoring elementary school, high school and college ELA, reading, and writing as well. Though I tutor a wide array of topics, I love tutoring...

...most recently a graduate of New York University having received an MA in Applied Quantitative research. Previous to my graduate studies, I received a BA in Theatre and a BA in Sociology from the University of New Mexico. In the Fall of 2015 I will become a PhD candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center in Sociology. Other than tutoring, I also work as an instructor of English Language Arts as part of a weekend, after-school,...

I recently graduated from college at Yale University where I studied Political Science and dabbled in other subjects. I love tutoring and teaching and I have experience tutoring a wide variety of subjects including U.S. government and history, grammar and writing skills, and middle school math up to calculus. I particularly love working on perfecting college essays!

...Literature. I then went on to achieve a Master of Arts with a concentration in Theology from Union Theological Seminary. Since graduating, I have diligently pursued a career in libraries, where I enjoy providing direct reference and research assistance to students as well as essay structuring consultations and editing services. I also teach group instruction sessions on library resources, research methods, citation, and information literacy. I love working with students to destigmatize research and critical...

...as a tutor in a wide variety of areas. Most recently I have worked full time as a chess tutor for elementary school through middle school age groups. Professionally I have worked as a TV writer and advertising copywriter. I hope to use what I have learned as a professional writer to help my students improve in their writing and reading comprehension. In addition to this I have experience working as a tutor both for...

I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.

I am a full time teacher with a passion for providing engaging, fulfilling instruction for my students. With a Master's Degree in Social Studies Education and a passion for literacy, I am the perfect tutor for anyone looking for assistance in any history subject, English, or test prep!

...neighborhood kids (elementary-middle school) for two years. Having countless nieces and nephews of my own, I have a gentle hand with children and teenagers. I firmly believe in fostering a growth environment -- I want you to believe that you can do it with just a little bit of hard work and self-assurance! Let's be honest -- almost anything is achievable with perseverance and some assistance to push you to be the best you can...

..."Policy Analysis and Management" 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...

...a Mount Holyoke College graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and Philosophy. As an alum of a liberal arts institution, I have gained a passion for teaching from previous my mentors and experiences. Therefore, I would like to use this platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and...

I am an experienced tutor and teacher from Okinawa, Japan who recently graduated from Brown University and now lives in Brooklyn. I double-majored in economics and urban studies but most of my tutoring and independent teaching experience comes from high school math tutoring, teaching ESL to adults, and college application essay tutoring through Varsity Tutors. I was an ESL teacher for 4 years during undergrad, and also co-coordinated an adult ESL program in Providence, RI.

...and/or political in nature. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from San Jose State University in 2010 and capped it off with a Master’s Degree in Military History from Norwich University in 2013. In my downtime, I used to constantly tinker on my Ford Mustang. Unfortunately, the ‘stang could not make the trip back east, and is currently being store with my family in California. To occupy my free time, I binge watch hot...