Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...born and raised), and am excited to "pay it forward" to the next generation, helping students reach their full potential. I'm a strong advocate for creating individualized educational plans that are suited to best meet each student's needs. As a child, I struggled with getting ideas from my head to the page, overcame that challenge, and was named "most improved" by my high school's English department. Thanks to the development of those skills, I earned...

...my way up from a small four year college in South Texas to a the top doctoral program in Legal Psychology in the U.S., Psychology and Law at the Graduate Center in NYC, I feel I have a good grasp at what one needs to focus on and train in order to rise the ranks to reach the goals they would like to achieve. That being said, that all starts in the graduate school application....

...am currently a senior at Hofstra University with a 4.0 GPA. I am obtaining a B.S. in Philosophy with a minor in biology. While philosophy is a passion of mine, I am planning on pursuing a more medically-related occupation and will be starting Physician Assistant schooling next year! Given my diverse academic training, I feel very comfortable tutoring STEM fields, social sciences, writing, reading, etc. I look forward to working with you soon and helping...

Teaching, writing, and languages are my passion. Few moments compare to when a great instructor and a great student come together and accomplish their objectives. My goal as a Varsity Tutor is to help you accomplish yours.... Student-centered, 100% of the time.... I would ask the student two questions. First I would ask them about their top three academic goals, and then I would ask them how can I help them accomplish those goals. By providing...

...what it feels like to not understand a subject, as I have been in the situation many times myself. I find that the best way to grasp a difficult concept is to approach it from different angles. Everyone learns differently, and my goal is to find the best way to teach that resonates with your specific learning style. I have been tutoring for nearly five years now, starting in my Sophomore Year of high school....

...particularly though to my current position as an museum educator at the Hudson River Museum. Additionally, I have a rigorous background in English language and composition, in addition to research and academic writing. In order to make these subjects accessible to my students, I break down the process and fundamentals of the subject matter. In understanding the subject as a whole, the student masters and retains the course material. My method is tried, true, and...

Current J.D. candidate at NYU Law with a B.A. in Philosophy from Columbia University. I am passionate about writing and helping each student translate his or her great ideas into great sentences. I have worked with students of all capacities and backgrounds, and I firmly believe that every student can be a great writer with the right help. I would really appreciate the opportunity to work with you!

...my bachelor's degree from the University of Texas. While at UT, I was a member of the swim team which I represented at the conference, NCAA, and Olympic Trial competitions. I am currently applying to medical school in hopes of a Fall 2020 matriculation. When I tutor, I do my best to help my student break down the subject into its smallest constituent parts, and then work our way back up to the broader topic...

...for everyone. I've traveled extensively and have had some great experiences with education in other countries, like the UK, Sweden, and even Cuba. I take pride in helping my students understand what they are trying to learn, as well as in helping them to achieve what they've set out to do. It's not always an easy task, but with the right help, you can do it! As an English major in college, a law student...

...particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, and writing mechanics. These are invaluable skills, essential for writing essays and preparing for Standardized Tests, like the SAT. Currently, besides tutoring, I'm interning in the Curatorial Departments of both the Guggenheim and the Whitney. Previously, I worked in the library...