Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...language class in Baruch. When I immigrated to the US, I became interested in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes and have become proficient in Japanese. In...

...get their information from internet headlines, or talking heads on television, or from their families or friends, and rarely take the time to really understand the world. With such an information overload, who are we to believe? The only way is to develop a full background, with multiple viewpoints, and then to develop one's own opinions. My approach is to study history from a conceptual framework, rather than chronological, to fully understand how the ideas...

...that may seem daunting at first. During my time as an undergraduate, I volunteered as a tutor for middle school students as part of a joint athletic and academic after school program. I am most passionate about helping people learn history, social sciences, and mathematics. I also assist with standardized test prep, primarily with the Reading and Writing sections of the exams. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, hiking and other outdoor activities, and...

...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 are understood. I will also only start a lesson at the point where a student can confidently understand the information and then work forward from there. In my spare time...

...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, I serve not only as a Teacher, Mentor, and motivator but, also as a cheerleader. When you succeed, I succeed.

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!

...and Science. I belive that no subject is too difficult for a student and with the right approach and dedication from the teacher any student can excel. A strong foundation in the core subjects is essential to reaching short and long term goals. One concept at a time I enjoy helping students gain mastery of a subject. In my spare time I enjoy biking, fencing, and occasionally playing basketball with my friends.

I am currently a Phd candidate in History, and have been teaching History at University for four years. My teaching fields are American immigration and ethnic history, modern America, modern Europe, and world history. I have recently moved to New York from the Detroit area to research and write my doctoral dissertation. What better place to be for an immigration historian! ... On the first day, I like to get a feel for the student's interests,...

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...

...and Turkey. My students have ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and have spoken many languages. I grew up trilingual, and added quite a few more languages along the way. I have the distinction of being one of the few non-native speakers of fluent Icelandic. I have a passion for learning. every situation is an opportunity to learn, and I enjoy encouraging others in their learning endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy flying...

I am a dedicated and patient tutor with a passion for helping students unlock their full potential. With a strong foundation in math, computer, French and experience working with learners of various ages and skill levels, I tailor my approach to suit individual learning styles. I believe in creating a supportive, engaging environment that builds confidence and fosters a genuine love of learning.

...when I can show a student that math is not as bad as their brain might make it out to be. When I tutor, the most important thing for me is to make sure the student and I are on the same page. I want to relate to the student and make learning more fun. I truly believe that education is a gift, one that is important for us all to cherish. In my free...

Having taught students in various subjects before, and as a college student myself, I believe that the best teaching approach is one that caters directly to the student's needs-whether it's through lecturing or more personalized attention. I also think that learning should be an enjoyable experience and not feel like a chore which is why I teach in an interactive and exciting manner.

...of understanding cultures and politics different from our own. I have taught people from age 4 to 40, in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings. I spent a year in Taiwan as an ESL teacher. I enjoy students of all ages, but there's a special place in my heart for early readers. I am a proponent of the Words Their Way approach to Reading Comprehension. There is something uniquely wonderful about helping someone learn...

...concepts may be grasped just by looking at them from another perspective. I have experience working with students of varying age groups. I also have some experience assisting high school-aged students with college admissions essays and other writing projects. As an undergraduate, I frequently tutored classmates in essay writing and edited papers, which helped pay for my expenses during college. I enjoy helping people and enjoy teaching in particular because it gives you the opportunity...

...Vincent. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and tutor. While I enjoy teaching a wide range of content and skills, I am most passionate about Social Studies and English Language Arts. I hope to inspire a new generation of learners and to impart enthusiasm and curiosity to my students through collaboration and meaningful engagement. I believe that every child is entitled to academic success. And most of all, I believe that learning can...

...York City-based non-profits. I graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelors in Science in International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can help students improve the style and structure of their writing, as well as teach grammar and copy editing. I have also tutored...

...my teaching skills. Finally, I worked for Grade Potential Tutoring and tutored 2nd and 4th grade English and writing as well as GED prep. My past experiences make me confident that I can help all students become stronger and learn to love learning! I have a love for education and believe it is a great opportunity that I am able to share it with other, and I try to give this appreciation to all of...

...TA, both in 1-1 and in group settings later in my college career. My responsibilities ranged from weekly 1-1 sessions with multiple students to giving a review session to a large lecture class. Outside of academics, for all four years I have tutored middle/high school students in music in a 1-1 setting. This was through one of Yale's Dwight Hall service/outreach program. What interested me in tutoring music was the same sense of fulfillment, being...

...do love teaching. Even fields in which I have little experience become a contest with myself to master solely for the sake of helping a student. I have extensive experience in reading, writing, and editing (I've been published several times over as both head author and editor) and its something that I truly love to do. I currently hold three Undergraduate degrees in Mathematics, Physics, and Linguistics, as well as two Graduate degrees in Philosophy...