Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...former teacher and a father of three children, I understand what is needed to get children and students to engage. It's the thrill of seeing a child "buy in" to learning that drives me and makes me stand apart from others. My goal is to help others find a way to achieve their goals. I have a rich background in education as well as 10 years experience working in corporate legal, specifically involved in legal...

...year of college-- I study environmental science and art history at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I...

...held various roles in government focused on policy briefs and memos. I also wrote a thesis that compared literature from African Studies and Security Studies in an evaluation of counterterrorism doctrine in Africa. This exercise required extensive research and analysis, which was distilled into a 100 page piece of writing for which I won an award. I am an adept editor, perfect for helping older students with everything from college entrance essays to research papers,...

...stylistic, it is also remarkably formulaic. With proper preparation, all students are capable of fine-tuning their craft with effective methodologies and strategies all that is needed is the right guidance and support. There are few things more rewarding and fulfilling than helping clients to develop a recipe for success. It truly brings me delight to see a student discovering the right answers to the same questions that once boggled him or her. When students discover...

...Aside from the sciences, I enjoy learning and tutoring math, history, English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material and develop a genuine...

...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 full potential in...

...philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass),...

...internal operations and communications for the Information Technology team. I first began tutoring in high school, helping fellow students with Algebra II, Pre-calculus and Calculus via the school's math honors society. In college, I tutored local high school students on their homework and SAT prep exercises, as well as giving lessons on nonviolent conflict resolution in middle and high schools through a volunteer program. I also have a younger sister and several younger cousins who...

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 the PSAT with which I became a National Merit Scholar. I've learned that testing well requires as much skill as it does knowledge, and I look forward to helping students learn to recognize the type of questions testers create so that they can better figure out how to find the right answer. In my free time, I like sewing (very poorly), yoga, soccer, and pining after various adoptable animals around the City.

...with a special love for helping students build confidence in their analytical writing and communication. Writing is not only a technical craft but a way of thinking clearly and expressing oneself persuasively, skills I find deeply rewarding to teach. My tutoring style is encouraging, adaptive, and centered on the student's goals. I believe in fostering a space where students feel heard, supported, and challenged to think independently. I strive to make difficult material not only understandable,...

...the result of great tutoring I've received in the past. I've enjoyed tutoring recently because it's a welcomed respite from the world of startups, and I love seeing students "click" when they've gotten past a mental roadblock, or discovered they could do something they didn't know they could. Among other things, I play the bagpipes, and enjoy reading and traveling. I've traveled to almost all 50 US states, and have been to over 20 different...

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...Bucknell University and over five years of experience working in education. I have worked with Kindergarten to 12th-grade students in different formats, from interning with a high school history teacher to being a special education specialist in an elementary school. I am passionate about tailoring learning to meet student's specific needs and accommodations, helping everyone reach their most significant potential. My strongest areas are US History, ELA, Writing, and Reading, as I taught middle school...

In May of 2017, I graduated from New York Institute of Technology with a bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.

I am a graduate of Northwestern University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science with a social science concentration in Sociology. Since graduation, I have worked primarily as a journalist and editor in the news industry. I am passionate about history, writing, reading, political science, and sociology and have an extensive history with math - having come from a long line of math educators.

...to close the achievement gap between students and prepare them for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Many of the goals that were part of the program, such as teaching students skills and behaviors for academic success, providing intensive support to maintain positive student/teacher relationships and developing a sense of personal achievement through hard work. Part of AVID meant working with students from historically underrepresented communities. These students often had family problems or were the first...

...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 from the stress of grades and school to help students appreciate it...

...a sophomore Biology major at Adelphi University. My interests in tutoring include high school and college biology, SAT, and reading and writing for high school, middle school, and elementary students. I have enjoyed teaching students from kindergarten to college, so I have experience in catering each session to any students' needs. Whether it be using visual tools, acronyms, or concept mapping, I am open to using the study technique that works best for you! I...

...class on the SAT and have learned best practices at both teaching and managing to maintain the attention of a group of high school students (much tougher than it sounds, shockingly). I have been reading more in the last few years than I did while I was in school and love when I find a book where I don't hit a wall halfway through. I am currently reading "What It Takes", by Richard Ben Cramer,...