Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I've been a professional tutor for the past ten years and a college instructor for the past four years. I have my masters degree in philosophy and hope to enroll in a PhD program in philosophy by Fall 2017. In my free time I enjoy stand-up comedy, strategy/RPG video games, and science fiction.... I believe that the goal of tutoring is to create life-long independent learners and that it is the tutor’s job to provide encouragement...

...School in NYC, I'm well acquainted with many of the schools in the area. I attended Skidmore College as an undergraduate, where I studied the intersections of philosophy, government, religion, and history. Skidmore was also where I began to gain formal experience working with young students, specifically by working as a Classroom Assistant. After graduating from Skidmore with honors, I began to work on my MA at The New School for Social Research, where I...

...University of Wisconsin, consistently rated in the top 25 public universities. I have a degree in Russian with two minors: International Business and Integrated Liberal Studies (The Western 'core cannon' with emphasis on how different areas, politics, art, science, were interrelated). In addition, I have a Certificate of Tutoring ESL from the Madison Literacy Council. Since graduating I have lived abroad in Russia, working in business and teaching and tutoring. I have experience with adults...

...one term away from completing my Master's Degree in Special Education from Northeastern University. I am an English teacher at a boarding school. I tutor English, reading, writing, and psychology, which are my favorite subjects. I love tutoring students because it allows me to teach in a smaller setting and focus on building specific skills with my students. I am a very passionate teacher and try to make content enjoyable for the students, while helping...

...at New York University, studying Philosophy and Math. I will receive a Bachelor of Arts in May 2018. I have tutored elementary school children with the America Reads program in critical reading, writing, and math. I'm also currently volunteering at the Broom Street Academy, teaching philosophy to high school students. I am best at tutoring Mathematics, specifically pre-Algebra, Algebra, pre-Calculus, and Calculus. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the violin and reading philosophy.

...be. From there, I became an English tutor and essay reviewer with Paper Tutors, where I proofread and edited hundreds of essays and did live English and humanities-related tutoring sessions with countless students ranging in age from 5 to 20. I'd be delighted to help you reach your academic goals in a way that's custom tailored to fit your pedagogical preferences while still encouraging you to discover new material, as well as novel ways of...

...been tutoring writing since 2014, completed an MFA in creative writing from Full Sail University, an MA in political science from Brooklyn College, 51 of 80 Ph.D. credits at Walden University online, taught politics at South Texas College and at Southwest Early College High School, taught English Composition at Borough of Manhattan Community College, and in January I will publish "Omit Futile Words: A Handbook For Writing Centers," which lists 3,000 pairs of wordy, and...

...been coaching wrestling at a nearby high school, as well as serving at a local restaurant. I have been tutoring students since I was in high school, in subjects ranging from simple arithmetic to advanced calculus to SAT preparation. I have even tutored middle school and high school Spanish! My clients have ranged from middle school students to college students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics. I...

I am a writer and a visual artist from Spain, I can teach you Spanish and Art. I am very good at writing in Spanish, the grammar but also the style. I have a P.hD. in Philosophy.

...the college level both in group settings and one-on-one. I've learned how to adapt lessons to fit a wide range of learning styles and goals. My teaching philosophy is student-centered: I believe that learning is most powerful when it feels personal. That's why I work to make each lesson relatable, drawing from your own interests and passions to build knowledge and skills that truly stick. Whether we're diving into big ideas or mastering foundational concepts,...

...in Public Health with a specialty in Epidemiology and Bio- statistics from Boston University School of Public Health/ School of Medicine in addition to my Master's of Science in Microbiology from New York University. During my 30 years of professional employment in the acute Health care Field I have educated thousands of individuals in the general aspects of health and well being. I have lectured multiple educational levels and age groups be they students, Medical...

...Advanced Placement Scholar, a National Merit Semi-finalist, and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars honor society among academic recognition I have earned. I was accepted to multiple "T-14" (top fourteen) law schools, including Georgetown Law, which, among other schools, offered me an academic scholarship based on my personal, academic, and professional achievements. Among my tutoring specialties is the SAT on which I scored in the 99th percentile, including perfect scores on the...

Hello! My name is Nita and I am 22 years old. I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Economics and a minor in Philosophy. Now, I am working in New York City as a Litigation Assistant. I'm excited to meet you!

...understanding complex concepts across a wide range of fields. Whether you're struggling with coursework, preparing for exams, or seeking to deepen your understanding, I am here to assist you every step of the way. I teach the core subjects (math, science, history, reading/writing) through the high school and intro-college levels. My teaching method emphasizes interactive learning, encouraging students to actively engage with the material. This involves: -Personalized Approach: I tailor my teaching to the individual...

...school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Spanish. At Harvard, I spent a year as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to a class of middle school students. Overall, I have found my experiences tutoring math...

...where I double majored in political science and philosophy. I'm an aspiring academic in Political Science and I hope to soon be off to grad-school! Academically, I'm Interested in Political Theory and Philosophy. I took classes in many different departments in college, and can help with subjects all over the humanities. In my spare time I love all things sports and binge watching documentaries and podcasts. I'm looking forward to working with new students and...

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!

...part of my life; teaching and learning are essential for growth to occur. Indeed, Jesus Christ was a great teacher and a great learner (Mark 6:34; Luke 2:46-47). I am fervently passionate about teaching because I want students to have the skills necessary to make a positive impact on themselves and the world. Because my model teacher is Jesus Christ, I try to emulate his style; that is, with patience, humility, grace, passion, and accuracy....

...that allows us to truly improve exponentially. Aside from my studies, I am a tenacious and compassionate first-generation student who is recognizes the importance of different perspectives within medicine. Understanding healthcare and medicine from a macro and micro level is important to me as I believe it will enable me to be the best future physician possible. Post graduation, I plan to continue my education pursuing a Masters in Biomedical Sciences and shortly after, Medical...

...20th Century art history and Critical Theory, the History of Philosophy, and Buddhist Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to cultivate such radical, coterminous growth are patience, attention to difference, and respect for detail. Since graduating, when I am not tutoring I am working on experimental audio-visual collage...