Award-Winning History Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.... It changes based on the student. Not all students work well with a particular philosophy, nor should such a philosophy be set in stone.... I would look to understand the student's class, goals, and strengths/weaknesses. Then I might have them work on their normal homework with me making suggestions to get an idea of...

...concept; however, the dramatic improvement in my writing style and technique after the few months of working with her increased my performance in school tenfold. I keep chasing improvement even today. As a student at New York University, I study under some of the most talented professors in the world. Though my pursuit is far from over, I feel I can now help set others on the track to having a real passion for achieving...

Hi! I'm a tutor based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to my track record of personal success in my subject areas, I also bring broad and varied educational experience to my tutoring, and ensure that lessons address the specific needs of each student. Drop me a line and say hello!

...Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native Russian speaker, so I can help you with that as well. Please contact me if I sound like a good fit, and I would love to...

I am currently a fourth-year student at the University of Chicago majoring in Spanish/Portuguese. I am currently learning Catalan through an intensive course sequence and also have experience with Geography and Linguistics.

...informal learning experiences for all of Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students. When I was a South Bronx youth, my young parents worked all the time and my grandparents, aunts, and uncles supported me while obtaining my education in New York City. It is my belief that a highly motivated student can accomplish any academic goal(s) s/he puts their mind to. Learning is a process; concepts build on each other. Knowledge mastery is a goal the...

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

Neuroscience Major, Princeton University 2020

...While at Brown, I served as a Writing Fellow for three years, which involved tutoring fellow undergraduate students on their writing in a broad array of disciplines: Earth Science, Religious Studies, and Public Health, to name a few. I also served as a teaching assistant for an introductory Earth Science course, where I graded homework assignments and led office hours and lab sessions. I have had extensive research experience at and outside of Brown, and...

...a graduate of Yale University, where I studied Political Science with Urban Studies, wrote and edited for a monthly magazine, and worked at the Yale University Art Gallery. I spent the last year as a Fulbright Teaching Fellow in Bogota, Colombia. I am passionate about education, politics, history, and writing. I have extensive experience tutoring high school math, high school and college writing, and application essay writing. I love to learn, and I love to...

...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, but engaging and empowering. Outside of academics,...

...navigating a variety of disciplines. I also have experience tutoring in a number of subject areas, and have worked with diverse sets of students who have varied in age, grade level, and coursework. I began tutoring almost seven years ago working with disadvantaged students on mathematics. Since then, I have constructed curriculum for a program for middle school girls, and spent a semester training in preparation to be writing tutor at Duke’s writing center which...

...traditional classrooms. I've seen firsthand how one-on-one attention allows students to truly flourish, as personalized learning adapts to each individual's unique needs and style. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, English, and Literature. I believe in creating engaging learning experiences by connecting academic concepts to students' interests and everyday lives. My international relations background has given me a unique perspective on teaching, particularly in helping students understand...

...am an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and pursuing a Medical Doctorate Degree. My specialty specifically lies in the fields of Abnormal Psychology, Psychopharmacology, and Clinical Psychology. I will complete my degree by Fall 2019. I primarily tutor primary and secondary level Psychology, Math, Biology, General and Organic Chemistry, History, and Political Science. I cater my approach at a conceptual level. This way, students don't just memorize details, but actually understand the concepts. In my...

...a well rounded individual is the best way to approach the different obstacles and struggles in life and to constantly improve my limits. Aside from my tutoring activities, I like to involve myself in community and leadership-development activities. During my time at college and my medical school career, I have been involved in many clubs and organizations. I was also a resident assistant at Stony Brook University as well as the Vice-President/Treasurer of an anti-tobacco...

I am currently a Junior majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Teaching is my passion because by teaching you also learn the material and become better at it.

...I tutor all test prep including GMAT and LSAT. I used to teach AP Psychology and AP English, and tutor many other AP classes along with general school work. I teach via the Socratic Method, asking pointed questions that will guide you to the answer, ensuring that you can learn the material yourself as opposed to me telling it to you. I want to make sure you learn the concept not just a particular problem....

...understanding, which was a huge factor in the decision to be a neuroscience major. I am very interested in how people learn things, and how they understand the phenomena around them. Due to this fascination, I have spent many hours trying to figure out what makes certain learning techniques "better" than others, and I have become well versed in a variety of teaching styles. Personally, I learn through understanding, and try to teach others through...

...graduated college (Princeton) where I studied History. I'm excited to be back on the East Coast and to get a chance to continue working with students! While I'm comfortable work with students of all ages, my most recent teaching experience was serving as a volunteer teacher's assistant for sixth, seventh, and eight graders in English, Math, and Science. Before this experience, however, I have worked as a coach, mentor, and tutor with students age 9-18...

...home on Long Island. I love to teach reading, writing, social studies, math and science at the Elementary level. I am currently applying to a Masters program to become a Reading specialist. I have tutored for many years leading up to my teaching certification and still tutor today. I have tutoring/teaching experience with kids from Kindergarten-4th grade. I love bringing my classroom materials (manipulatives, sorting cards, flashcards, whiteboards, workbooks, and more!) to my tutoring sessions....