Award-Winning History Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...program, I was able to be exposed to a variety schools (Baruch, Queens, Hunter) and teaching styles. I have been very successful in helping my peers better understand material during and after classes, and want to help other students of all ages better understand politics and global interaction. My goal as a tutor and mentor is to help you overcome whatever challenges you may have, learn about topics not generally broadcast, foster a good relationship,...

I'm a Columbia University alumnae with a Bachelor's in Human Rights and Creative Writing. I've tutored kids ranging from ages 5 to 20. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Writing, and General Test Prep.

...math and science, I have always made sure to diversify my education and interests. I minored in history while getting my bachelors, and have extensive experience with art, writing, and history via projects, clubs, and personal pursuits. I have also spent an extensive period of time sharing my experiences with others. Through a variety of clubs on campus, such as the engineering honors society and Healthy Heroes, I have tutored and taught college students, high...

...journey to content mastery! I have spent the last four years teaching World History and AP U.S. History at the high school level and have had the opportunity to work as a curriculum planner for my school network. I bring a great deal of experience both in the classroom and out of it when it comes to content. My experience has not only allowed me to dive deep into the content you will need to...

...story of human history. It is impossible to truly understand the modern world without a grasp of centuries of history as well as the political theories that inform our view of society. Furthermore the history of a culture is written in its language. Without a knowledge of geography there is no way to contextualize any of this. I want to become a tutor because I wish to spread my knowledge and passion of these subjects...

...and memory studies. I began tutoring while getting my BA at Kenyon College, where I worked with middle and high school students of the surrounding community. I went on to tutor in Rhode Island, Germany, Philadelphia, and Boston. I have worked with individual students as well as small groups and I also have experience working as a teaching assistant in my PhD program. I am passionate about English, History, and Social Studies and have experience...

...to gain the skills necessary to take their writing to the next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide range of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My professional background is in publishing, and I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and Professional Writing from William Paterson University, where I...

...my strategies: -- Each test is a game, treat it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the rules, we can apply them to make our study hours more effective. Fewer hours spent cramming and better scores! -- Relax! Being anxious about your grade doesn't help you take the test. I know...

...them through the thought process and gradually releasing responsibility. I work to help students gain a better understanding of material by engaging students by using visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic learning techniques. I can work with students in grades K-8 to improve: reading, writing, math, phonics, history, science, and study skills. I find guiding students to success to be a truly rewarding experience, and I believe I can help improve students understanding of a variety...

...years in both formal and informal settings. I have tutored primarily in social sciences (psychology and sociology), English (writing, editing, and literature), and biology. My tutoring style varies depending on who I am working with - for example, if someone is a learner by doing then I won't have them watch me do a practice example, instead I will give them one and have them talk me through the steps they are going through. Each...

...Jamaica since I graduated to assist kids from one-parent households. I teach a wide range of subjects, but my love is African history and culture. In my experience, we always seem to have the most fun when we help struggling children get ready for tests or even schoolwork. I really believe that education is essential to achieving a higher standard of living, and I work hard to instill this belief in each and every one...

...Antonio who now lives in New York City. I love my two cats Pher Pher and Hobbes. I love to cook, run, and sing! I'd also love to help you ace your classes. I understand how challenging certain subjects can be as someone who had to overcome a learning disability myself. I want to help you clear your own hurdles. I like to have fun in the class and be creative with learning while still...

...of tutoring and instructing students in my homeland of Zimbabwe and in the past 20 years in my new homeland of USA. I attained a Bachelors Teaching Degree, certification in speech therapy, various teaching certification in English, ELA, Essay, Writing, Reading, Phonics, and more in the English Language. I have Behavioral certifications and ESL as a foreign language. I enjoy assisting ADHD/Autism, behavioral behaviors, and work with these children to move them forward in their...

...degrees in English Literature and Spanish, and went on to teach English abroad in South America: first in Colombia, then in Brazil through a Fulbright grant. Literature, foreign languages, and social studies are my specialties, but I'm comfortable in all subject areas. I'm an encouraging and warm presence in the classroom, and get to know the needs of the students I work with so that we can strive to meet their goals together. Outside the...

As a recent graduate from Dartmouth College and ongoing student of the world, I am inspired to grow and to share and to help others find their voice to do the same. When unable to travel in body, I turn to books for adventures through time and space. Ideally, together we will see work as play, countering the mundane with creativity and curiosity.

...all departments. I have partnered with several different co-teachers in an ICT environment in the English and Math departments. I have also taught pull-out interventions for literacy, along with writing and conducting testing for Individualized Education Plans. I have received comprehensive training to prepare our students for standardized state assessments, as well as integrating our curriculum with Common Core Learning Standards. In addition, I initiated several after-school clubs to fill in the gaps in elective...

...received my Bachelors from CUNY CCNY Macaulay Honors College in Anthropology and Biology. I am currently a research assistant in the Anthropology Department at the University of Amsterdam. Outside of that, I am a personal trainer (NASM certified and USAW certified). I have experience at a luxury gym (Equinox) in Manhattan and since moving to the EU have been training clients online and freelance. I love to learn and am now seeking a Ph.D. position...

...programs in Beijing and Shanghai. I have just returned from a post graduate year abroad in Taipei, Taiwan, and left being evaluated at an advanced level of written and spoken Chinese. I understand how difficult learning this language can be especially for high school students or for new learners because I remember I faced the same challenges when taking Chinese in High School myself. I am very passionate about teaching and look forward to passing...

...goal is to not only provide the student with strategies and confidence to perform optimally on exams and college applications, but to imbue a lifelong motivation to engage in reading for meaning, communicate ideas effectively and write with clarity and impact. I begin by asking my student to write on a personal topic for ten minutes. Together, we read what the student has written in order that I may assess the student’s areas of strength...

...I have been a high school Social Studies teacher for past eight years. My only mission here is to provide services that will allow you all to successfully pass the Regents exam. Whether you are taking the US or Global Regents or just want some extra studying to be prepared for a class, essay or research project, I can provide the resources and solutions you need to help you master the content.