Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...Tutor. I continue to learn about myself and see similarities in others from everyone I meet. I believe my strength, as a Tutor, comes from being able to understand the students that I work with, and in building their confidence. I understand the effects that self-esteem and confidence have on the success of my students and how the ability or desire to learn is impacted by the support system they have access to. I enjoy...

...contemporary art. For the students I worked with, I provided extensive feedback on written assignments and formal presentations. Moreover, I have experience preparing lesson plans, lecturing, and teaching within the museum context. In addition to my professional practice as a curator and critic, I lecture on the history of art in the Western tradition. I have primarily worked with first- and second-year college students so I am familiar with introducing individuals to the fundamentals of...

...NY. I graduated from Georgetown University with a major in Government in 2014 and earned a Masters degree in Education in 2016 from Johns Hopkin University. Teaching has been my life's love for the past 5 years where I have had the pleasure to bring the joy of education to hundreds of young people up and down the east coast as a full time high school ELA and AP US History teacher. I am super...

...I left teaching and received a Master 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...

...history. I will be attending law school in the fall, where I look forward to further applying my analytical and historical skills in a legal context. My tutoring philosophy is centered on individualized learning. I begin by understanding how each student best processes and engages with historical material, then tailor my approach accordinglystarting at a comfortable pace and building up as confidence and comprehension grow. My goal is to make history accessible, engaging, and relevant...

...currently on the faculty of a major university's graduate program in Writing, and have previously been on the faculty of Purchase College, SUNY in the BFA writing program and at the New School in their MFA writing program. I have a wide-ranging and very active curiosity! I'm 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...

...above prepares me to deliver excellent French lessons to students. Outside of teaching and tutoring French, I am a seasoned interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in French and European studies, anthropology, cultural studies, history, and philosophy as well as academic writing (research papers and theses). My educational background and scholarly work in the humanities prepare me to deliver excellent instruction in European History, World History, English, Academic Writing and Editing, and ESL/ELL. I am eager to...

...education. My experience with students includes children between the ages of 5 and 21 as well as post-secondary students in both college and high school equivalency programs. I completed undergraduate and graduate studies at the University at Albany where I earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in religious studies and a Master of Arts in political science. Subsequently, I earned a Master in Public Administration (MPA) from Marist College and a Master of...

...do not include only those in the social sciences, but also reading and writing skills. Reading and writing are crucial skills for all learners, and for any type of career path that a student chooses to follow. If my experience in education has taught me anything, it is that there are many different types of learning styles and it is meeting the need of that learning style that will help to foster appropriate understanding. Outside...

...learning practice for each individual, as everyone 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...

...it. My approach to tutoring is personalized, understanding that each student has a unique learning style. I am committed to adapting my teaching methods to meet the individual needs of my students, providing them with the tools and confidence to excel. As someone who has worked diligently to achieve my own goals, I am passionate about helping others realize their potential. I believe that with determination and the right support, anyone can succeed. My dedication...

...learning journey. With experience teaching at the college level both in group settings and one-on-one. I've learned how to adapt lessons to fit a wide range of learning styles and goals. My teaching philosophy is student-centered: I believe that learning is most powerful when it feels personal. That's why I work to make each lesson relatable, drawing from your own interests and passions to build knowledge and skills that truly stick. Whether we're diving into...

...Jay College of Criminal Justice. I am currently a junior. I am currently involved in research at my school. I like to spend my free time reading and writing poetry.I have tutored many different students over the years. During my time in high school, I tutored middle and high schoolers in various subjects, from Spanish to Living Environment. I also assisted a teacher in a 10th grade English classroom during my Spring semester of Freshman...

...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 instructor, I managed classes for SHSAT and SAT and produced my own content...

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.

I am certified to teach grades Kindergarten-6, and have also passed the content exam for Social Studies for grades 7-12. I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching for Elementary Education from Sacred Heart University, and have a Bachelors of Arts in both History and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. My experience working in elementary schools makes me particularly suited for tutoring students at the elementary level.

...Special Education from Brooklyn College. I have been teaching for nearly four years now, where I worked as a substitute, intern, tutor, and full time teacher. My passion for teaching and helping those in need comes from my mother, who was an inspiring educator for over 15 years. Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with students with disabilities, multi language students, and different subjects in a classroom setting. In my spare time, I love...

Many students benefit from one on one learning experiences. It is important that students get individual attention to ensure that they understand the material, and that attention is not always given in the classroom environment. Students should be able to feel comfortable with their teachers and ask questions when they need clarification, and there should be enough trust between teacher and student for easy conversation.

...of a great tutor is the ability to listen first before asking a multitude of questions. This philosophy allows for the pupil to show his or her understanding of the assignment and subject matter before the tutor makes any assumptions. As a result, the tutor can tailor an individual strategy for each student that targets specific needs or areas for improvement. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you on improving your writing as...

...history and anthropology. During my four years at NYU, I tutored high school students in history, reading comprehension, and writing composition at a community center in downtown Manhattan called the Door. I have a passion for studying people and cultures and have found great success teaching my students to both understand and appreciate the power of a good narrative both in history and literature. People often think of history as a series of facts or...