Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...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 research and e-discovery.... That all students...

...for helping others and sharing my knowledge, I've gravitated toward tutoring since my early high school years. I'm now in my last 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;...

...Anne, I graduated this spring from Georgetown University with a major in international politics, minor in environmental studies, and a certificate in African studies. Throughout my time there I was an editor for Georgetown's newspaper, The Hoya. I working with countless authors across undergrad, grad, and law school to improve the grammar, stylistic choices, and concision in their writing and ultimately led a team of 10 who I taught to do the same. Before undergrad...

...are more than capable of finding solutions to challenging problems, they often begin to attain a sense of fulfillment from their work. With the right training, any student is capable of excelling academically. My role as the facilitator is to simply show the tricks and techniques that will help a student to achieve noticeable improvements. With my help, I am more than confident that you will be able to succeed and thrive.... For me, the main...

...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 interest in the subject. Whether assisting high school students with exam preparation or...

...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...

...become a tutor with Varsity Tutors because I have a deep passion for learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is 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...

...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 have tutored for years. I intend to channel my previous tutoring experience,...

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.

...graduate student at New York University studying Economics. I did my undergrad in my home state at the University of Georgia, where my academic curiosity led me to choose a wide variety of classes that could be described as either "well rounded" or "deeply unfocused." After four years and three semesters abroad, I left with degrees in English and Economics and a minor in Ecology. I am flexible in what I can tutor, but I...

...candidate at New York Law School and a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Oklahoma, I've developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, analysis, and communicationskills that directly impact my approach to tutoring. My passion for helping students stems from years of experience in both academic and professional settings where clarity, support, and motivation are paramount. Before law school, I served as Lead Demand Writer at a personal injury law firm, producing hundreds...

...and an LLM from Cornell Law School, and a BA in History from Yale. In the past I've worked as a law clerk at the Arizona Supreme Court and as a corporate attorney, but, for the past 3 years, have worked in technology startups. I'm currently the co-founder of a software-as-a-service company based in NYC. I left law to pursue my passion for technology and I've learned a tremendous amount by working in the tech...

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...a summer and have ample experience with lesson planning for these humanities subjects. Through my two years as a special education specialist, I helped students directly in the classroom through one-on-one and small group intervention in elementary school English, Math, and Social Studies. My knowledge of counseling techniques and coping skills allows me to tailor my teaching to help students struggling with their academics in a mindful way. Outside of my professional life, I love...

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.

...create a sense of organization for the student and myself. I want the student to provide feedback on tutoring methods because their input is crucial to the success of the tutoring. Communication between the tutor and student is key because if something is not working or the student is not understanding a particular topic, we need to work together to find a method that will work better for the student. Whether I tutor in large...

...Samantha and I am a teacher and writer from New York. I have a BA in literature, history, and Spanish from Wesleyan University. I have five years experience as a private tutor and two as a public school teacher. My specialities include ESL, elementary education, literacy, writing (both academic and creative), and Spanish. I am fluent in Spanish and have TEFL and C1 Spanish language fluency certifications and am currently studying to receive my interpreter...

...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 love to learn and wish...

...University in St. Louis with a major in History and minors in Political Science and Spanish. I have lived in Washington, DC, since November 2012 and have worked on Capitol Hill for political campaigns, an area which I plan to continue pursuing until I go to graduate school. While in college, I spent a six weeks in the summer in Madrid and took the opportunity to improve my Spanish through Washington University classes and strong...