Award-Winning History Tutors serving New York

...long I absolutely believe that they all have incredible brilliance in ways that are not always exposed by standard education, so I try very hard to tap into that imagination in order to help them become the best scholars they can be. I spend the majority of my free time reading, watching documentaries, biking, swimming,...

...high school students in history, reading comprehension, and writing composition at a community center in downtown Manhattan called the Door. I have a passion for studying people and cultures and have found great success teaching my students to both understand and appreciate the power of a good narrative both in history and literature. People often...

...is original, personal, and correct. As a creative guide, I use humor, pop-culture references, and real-world experience to help young writers draw out their experiences and perceptions, and shape them into personal essays that say something meaningful. In my free time, I enjoy music, playing guitar, film and theater, hiking, tennis, and other sports.

...strategies for students of all ages and abilities. As a Special Education Teacher I understand the many challenges that a student will face when having difficulty with a particular skill or a subject that they are learning for the first time. I really enjoy seeing my students reach their potential both in and out of...

...in from McGill University with a BA in History and Political Science, I was hired as an editor for SparkNotes. At SparkNotes I distill works of literature for high school and college students every day. I am comfortable with and enjoy working with students from middle school through college. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading,...

...to museums and galleries across western and central Europe, and I have had essays and reviews published in several reputable publications. I'm flexible in the format of each session and individuals may choose from the following options: study sessions to prepare for exams/Slide IDs, practice essay sessions, targeted art museum visits, formal presentation run-throughs and...

...successful academically as well as socially. I have taught in classrooms as well as facilitated academic based programs. I find the best way to work with a student is to figure out how they learn and help them to understand the material a way that makes sense to them. I have a very kind, easy...

I love teaching and helping people gain knowledge and confidence.

...smart boards have become a cornerstone of 21st century education. The use of these tools better allow students to share, explore, and create their own learning experiences. In addition, gives the help and support to those that truly need it. On a more personal note, I enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy novels, listening and...

...program for students aged K-8. In my role as classroom teacher, I was in charge of lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching Hebrew and Judaic studies to classes of middle school students. An important part of the mission at Varsity Tutors is working with students to engage them in learning. Similarly, my job at the...

...patterns that can help you ace that test if you know where to look. Helping students conquer these subjects (and become "math people") by identifying and breaking down the methodology is very rewarding. My philosophy for tutoring has always been: Some people teach to the test. Others teach to the book. I teach to the...

...(on average, comparing pre-assessment and post-assessment scores). I have experience tutoring grades 1-8, but I really shine with elementary students. I strive to help students reach the next level; whether they are struggling to keep up, or striving to be at the head of the class. I have experience tutoring in Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar,...

Purdue University - Data Science and Statistics. I enjoy helping others learn and making sure they're having fun while doing so.

...the learning capacity of young people: as a high school student in Florida, I volunteered at my Math Club's "Math Lab", an academic peer-tutoring session held every Monday for four years; as a college freshmen I was a tutor for Champion Learning, a company funded by No-Child-Left-Behind in order to aid struggling middle school students...

...I believe that they just haven't been taught the subject in a way that makes sense to them yet. Therefore, I encourage students to try and think about problems in new and innovative ways. I have recently moved back to NYC, where I was born and raised, and I am very excited to share my...

...to complement my strengths and weaknesses, I was able to teach myself to be a fluent Spanish speaker in less than a year. With the lessons learned from this experience in mind, I seek to teach my students learning skills that help them get the grade they want in the short-term, but also prepare them...

...Mathematics, and minored in Computer Science. I completed three co-ops in quantitative roles and worked as an Implementation Consultant following my graduation. I am most passionate about Finance, Philosophy, and Psychology. As a tutor, I believe it is vital to put myself in the shoes of the student, in order to understand where the gap...

...something I am very passionate about, and teaching is one of the most fulfilling activities I have performed in my life. I have been told by former students that I am a good listener and an easy person to relate to. As a teacher, I look to understand a student's needs and create lessons and...

...Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where I received my Bachelors degrees in English and Theatre. I'll be moving to New York City to pursue a career as an apprentice literary agent this June. I'm a firm believer that learning is collaborative, and I can't wait to start working with you and your student!

...High School. My favorite subjects were AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Marine Science. I started tutoring as a sophomore in High School, and since then have tutored primarily in Chemistry, Earth Science, Geometry, Physics, and Algebra I and II. In addition to STEM, I am confident in my skills as a concise yet descriptive...