Award-Winning AP World History Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...personal and professional lives by improving their English language skills. I earned a PhD from Rutgers University in Global Affairs, an MA from Columbia University in Regional Studies in Eastern Europe (focus on politics and economics) and a BA from New York University in History and Journalism. I have taught for over 10 years at colleges in the greater New York City area and volunteered for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer to teach...

...is Thomas, I graduated from SUNY Purchase class of 2017, on the Dean's List. My degree was a Bachelors of Arts. I majored in History with a minor in Political Science. I am very passionate in my field of study. My focus was primarily on American and World History including Middle Eastern History, Ancient Chinese History, and Irish History. I have expanded on my course work by studying abroad in Italy to learn about their...

...become a teacher that my students respect and truthfully enjoy to be in my class. In my opinion, being a teacher should be just that. Teachers should be like doctors with medicine and medical treatments where the patients are the top priority, but for teachers the students are the top priority. Education is an incredible and large factor for a child to become successful in the world, not by their salary but education increases their...

...Undergrad at Lock Haven University of PA. While there, I studied History from around the world, with a concentration in both American and European Studies. As a high school student, I took AP Euro and AP US exams. I know what it takes to achieve high marks in History, both as a student and as a teacher. I can work with students of all levels on both content knowledge and skills that are needed to...

...guidance. I believe education is about building cognitive skills and focus on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, often using real-world examples to make learning relatable and engaging. My tutoring style is collaborative; I listen to my students, adapt to their learning preferences (in an actual data-driven manner) and celebrate their progress along the way. Outside of education, I enjoy reading and journaling ideas after a long hike with a view, cognitive computational neuroscience (I'm...

...Michael. I am a current Brooklyn College sophomore majoring in chemistry and have been tutoring for about 5 years. My goal is to make the student comfortable with whatever subject I teach and make them excited to learn something new. So far, after 2 years of elementary and middle school math, 3 years of algebra through trigonometry, 2 years of SAT prep and one year of college chemistry, I have never failed to achieve this...

...Medieval and Renaissance Studies from Columbia University and History from Southern Connecticut State University. With 4 years of tutoring and teaching experience, I specialize in study skills and organization, ensuring that each student develops effective strategies tailored to their unique needs. My teaching philosophy centers on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, as I believe that every student deserves a supportive learning environment. I am committed to guiding students through the research and writing processes, helping them...

Experienced tutor (from k-college) who has lived a rich professional and personal life. I have worked in everything from politics to art, thus my approach to everything is multidisciplinary. Endlessly curious: there is no subject I won't be interested in discussing with a student, and turning it into a learning opportunity within our subject matter.

...for the past 7 years of my life and I have always assumed a role of a mentor, instead of being a simple tutor. Tutoring in general is a perfect means of passing down tips and experience gathered over years of schooling that help numerous students, no matter where they are. Outside of all of these aspectes, I am an avid traveler and have a huge passion to touch every little piece of the globe....

...and Special Education, I love teaching both advanced subject material and the fundamentals of literacy, organizing, and the whole human that go along with all learning. I often say I work best with folks who "love learning but hate school." I am very flexible with teaching, ethics and focus on student needs, styles and interests. In languages especially, I can bring students to great leaps in proficiency through low-stress, research-backed methods like immersion in "comprehensible...

...to drink milkshakes through straws everyday to strengthen my jaw muscles, and study diagrams of tongues forming different shapes. Now I speak perfectly. That learning experience taught me both discipline and inventiveness: you have to work hard, but there's no right or wrong way to do anything. I am a playwright, educator, and graduate of Bard College. I work part time as a literary assistant at off-Broadway theater Playwrights Horizons, where I read play submissions...

My approach to teaching has been to build skills through a scaffolding process that encourages students to grow and excel. I value that each student is unique and have always utilized differentiated instruction to address multiple learning styles. I have always challenged my students to think critically, to reach their full potential, and master the skills necessary to become informed and inquisitive lifelong learners.

...a parent, so I know first-hand both the frustration of homework struggles and the joy of accomplishment. I'm a PhD candidate in history at Rutgers University and I have taught history classes there, and in the Expository Writing program as well. I'm well acquainted with the standards professors are expecting from their students. I'm also extremely dedicated to helping students attain the reading and writing skills that are so critical to success in the classroom....

Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.

...Reed College this May and feel excited to pass my educational passion to elementary school, middle school, and high school students! I am passionate about tutoring Mandarin Chinese, history, anthropology, writing, etc., because my educational and cultural experience in the U.S. as a Chinese national has cultivated my enthusiasm with cross-cultural studies, especially in an educational context. My senior thesis in college explored the postwar history of Chinese students in the U.S. and their transnational...

I have been a New York City public school teacher since 2014. I have taught 6th-10th grade English Language Arts and History. I strongly believe in the power of education to change people as individuals and to also change our world.

...and experiencing legitimate seasons for the first time! Prior my move, I tutored AP US, AP European, and AP World History, AP Government, and taught SAT and ACT prep classes for a Bay Area based College Prep Academy. I also wrote several historical and literary articles for a startup educational software developer, and worked alongside my best friend on a successful political campaign for a local city councilman. In a nutshell, I am abundantly passionate...

...Bachelors Degree in Teaching Social Science and a minor in Spanish. I am a certified teacher in the state of Utah. From January to April of 2017 I taught U.S. Wars and Sports Psychology classes at Skyridge High School in Lehi, Utah. Previously, I spent two years observing and teaching various psychology and US History classes in both junior high and high school classes. Additionally, I volunteered at an elementary school helping Spanish speaking students...

I am passionate about supporting students in reaching their academic goals and building the confidence they need to succeed. With my background teaching middle and high school, I bring patience, adaptability, and a student-centered approach to tutoring. I understand that each learner is unique, and I take pride in tailoring my instruction to meet individual needs. I use a student-centered approach to make learning and studying engaging and interesting...if not fun.

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.