Award-Winning History Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...the individual and group settings. In my sessions, students used problem-based learning for better understanding of the subject and to strengthen their problem solving skills. I really enjoy helping students tackle this oftentimes challenging subject and grasp difficult concepts. Chemistry is a subject that builds on the previous learned skill, so when necessary, I will always take the time to go back to the fundamentals to make sure the student understands the bigger picture. Since...

Hello all, I am an experienced tutor and teacher. Tutoring English in Brazil, and teaching special education full time (all subjects grades 7-12). I am most confident in ELA and writing. I published my first research article in 2017 as well as worked as a research assistant. I enjoy helping students learn and conquer intellectual challenges. Feel free to contact me for all of your tutoring needs.

...worked as an educator at the Rubin Museum of Art, tutored the SAT, regularly traveled to India where I study Tibetan Language and conduct independent research, and have written, produced, and performed in several music and theatrical productions throughout New York City. The foundation of my tutoring philosophy is personalization and understanding. Different students have different learning styles; some learn best by listening, some by seeing, others must do. To that end, I try to...

...always, not perfection, to see mistakes as opportunities to learn. I’m an educator transitioning from higher ed to high school teaching. I earned my PhD in sociology at Columbia University, where I also worked as an instructor, at the School of International and Public Affairs. I taught sociology for several years, as a visiting and adjunct assistant professor, at the City University of New York. Now I’m pursuing alternate route certification to teach high school...

...Studies. I have worked with students ages 14-21 with various skill sets and backgrounds. Learning is a skill that continues through ones life and I believe in teaching not just the content at hand but tips and tricks that will help the student master their individual learning style. They will leave feeling confident in the material and knowing that in the future they will be able to extract information and master it on their own....

...my Masters Degree in Secondary Education and Special Education. I am currently a Special Education teacher at a high school in Passaic Valley. Part of my daily responsibilities is tutoring students after class to help all different types of learners reach the same goal - understanding! The subjects that I tutor do not include only those in the social sciences, but also reading and writing skills. Reading and writing are crucial skills for all learners,...

I am a student at Tufts University studying Peace and Justice Studies and Sociology. I have a variety of experience tutoring K-12 students in all academic subjects. I strongly believe that each student learns differently. Therefore, I ensure that my teaching skills are adjusted so that they are an ideal fit for each student I tutor.... Every student is capable of success! They must simply discover the best methods of learning and teaching that work for...

...major while rowing on the Div I NCAA Championship winning Brown women's rowing team. I was accepted to Pi Sigma Alpha, the national Political Science Honor's Society, prior to graduation. Shortly thereafter, I enrolled in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program at Columbia University. After two years of classes and research in pediatric oncology, I was accepted to the NYU School of Medicine. Currently, I am working towards my MD degree and will be starting residency training...

...my undergraduate studies, I tutored individuals one-on-one, mainly helping students in beginner French courses. In graduate school, I served as a teaching assistant for four art history courses, with class sizes ranging from 10-30 students. I worked with students in general art survey courses in addition to more specialized courses in contemporary art. For the students I worked with, I provided extensive feedback on written assignments and formal presentations. Moreover, I have experience preparing lesson...

...except for anything but lumber and the Little League World Series. My baseball (and all sports) career was mercifully short, and I became super interested in theater, graduating college with a degree in direction. Since I could first crack open a book and try to read, I've been an avid fan of learning - about things I never knew, about places I've only dreamed of visiting, and about people different from myself. I believe that...

...D.C. I am originally from New York City and although I miss NY pizza and bagels, I am happy to call D.C. my second home. I have been tutoring students since I was a freshman in high school and am excited to continue. My areas of interest are writing and elementary to high school math. However, I am proficient in most subjects and would be able to teach students upon any matter they are struggling...

...a Certified Academic Coach and hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology; I have training as a child psychotherapist in Los Angeles. I have seen most of my students progress due to the individualized goals I create based on their specific learning dynamics. I love working with students and finding unique ways to help them reach their objectives. As an educator and trained psychotherapist, I have utilized many techniques that have proven successful in basic...

...History and English Literature. For the last several years I have been honing my German language skills and plan to pursue an advanced degree in Europe some time in the near future. My tutoring experience ranges from ESL to standardized tests. I've worked as an assistant debate coach and paper grader, too. I believe strongly in the virtues of the examined life; I enjoy aiding students with topics--there are a great number of them--that promote...

...BFA in English with a Creative Writing concentration. But my history in education makes me similarly equipped to tutor Math as well, including higher level topics. I enjoy the idea of being able to interact and build rapport with others while helping them grow and learn at the same time. Whether it's teaching people how they can express themselves on paper or manipulate numbers and patterns, I'm truly passionate to be of assistance.

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...think that Math is boring and pointless. I believe that math is the most interesting thing you can learn because it is part of everyday life and, honestly, what would life be without math? I also tutor in Spanish. Nowadays in this world being bilingual is very important so I can provide with that help as well. I love working with people because I treasure the opportunity of inspiring them to take an interest in...

Education is something that can never be taken away. Creating an environment where students can utilize the knowledge learned to connect to their everyday lives is important to me.... Everyone learns in a unique way. Making sure that students have choices and understand what they are learning is my top priority.... Get to know the student and their expectations after tutoring. Knowing this would allow me to better cater to their needs.... By allowing the student...

...passed, I knew teaching was something I cared deeply about. I tutored my way through college at Wesleyan University, where I graduated with Honors. Now with five years of experience, I am prepared to teach on a wide range of subjects in a variety of styles. When not tutoring, I am a playwright and lyricist, working on my second musical; a drummer playing shows throughout the city; and an amateur media theorist saving up for...

...University of Pennsylvania. My long-term goals include enrolling in a Phd program in the History department and becoming a form of history or social studies teacher post-graduation. I currently work with Varsity Tutoring as an online tutor and want to expand my tutoring opportunities. During my time at Cornell, I participated in a tutoring program for two years called AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) which is an organization that aims to close the achievement gap...

...High School as class valedictorian in 2013. My tutoring career began on a mission trip to El Salvador in which I tutored children from different villages in English and Math. Since then I have been a peer tutor for all four years of my high school career, tutoring all subjects. I went on to do a community outreach tutoring program for children in the community of Providence, Rhode Island near my university. While I tutor...