Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

Ivy-League educated tutor, current NYC teacher with extensive experience Specialized fields: -SAT/ACT/Regents test prep, all subjects -Essay Writing, high school to graduate levels. -All Humanities (Race and Gender studies, Anthropology, History, Social Studies). -High School, all subjects, including college-prep math. -Life Skills, including resume building. -ESL Let's Learn!

...challenges they are facing with their academic work. I have found that treating students with kindness, empathy and respect can transcend barriers to learning. I aim to empower my students and to create an optimal learning environment that helps students get inspired and stay engaged. I articulate and remind my students that I am invested in their success and well-being, in addition to fostering learning and intellectual development. I don't take a one size fits...

...to evaluate my effectiveness as a teacher, my ability to stimulate interest learning in a topic, and my concern for their wellbeing, and I consistently received satisfactions ratings above 90 percent. In terms of my own evaluation, I feel I have been a successful tutor once I have: provided students with the right tools and methods to effectively communicate their ideas; instilled a love of learning and thinking; and built students' confidence so they actively...

Your success is my success. This is what guides me as a tutor. To help you achieve successful outcomes, I take an approach that is flexible and personalized to your needs while also driven by data. I have previous tutoring experience helping medical students prepare for their medical licensing exams (for residency application). Students achieved a 100% pass rate on the exam and, on average, a ~40% score improvement.

...University (Binghamton University and the University of Rochester), and High School (Stuyvesant High School) level. Before that, I attended Binghamton studying history. I am available to tutor a wide-range of subjects including American, European, and World History, writing, and reading comprehension. My educational philosophy revolves around adapting myself and the material to the student and making the learning experience the most interesting and relevant for them. Beyond tutoring and teaching, I enjoy reading, biking, watching...

...more than willing to provide a comfortable environment in which my student does not hesitate to ask questions and make mistakes. It is from these mistakes that they will be learn of their strengths. I will also make sure to be interactive with the parents and teachers if possible, due to the importance of a strong support system for the student. At the end of the day, I am not looking for my student to...

...specialize in test preparation. Most recently, I took the GRE to get into my doctoral programs. I love tutoring as it give me an opportunity to be a teacher, coach, and cheerleader all at the same time. I love the one-on-one interaction and the opportunity to help students with both content and strategy. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy exploring the city and watching TV. I am a Jeopardy fan! (It is my life goal...

...I became interested in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes and have become proficient in Japanese. In addition to tutoring Japanese, I can tutor high school math,...

I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, Reichman University, and Western Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving students in their own learning journey by connecting lesson material to their own interests and hobbies. I specialize in homework assistance and exam preparation.

...have been a volunteer firefighter in my hometown. I am so excited for the chance to work with you! I am available to help tutor a wide range of subjects in both STEM fields and the humanities, as well as professional exams, such as Firefighter 1. I care deeply about the success of my students and will work with you to tailor our sessions to your particular needs. Thank you for the opportunity to work...

...history, and the whole spectrum of the REGENTS test. I like to break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a virtue and I exercise it dutifully. I'm comfortable tutoring all ages; a bit...

...University and Medical School I've come to love and feel fulfilled helping others. I love to teach and help people when I can. I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching people both one on one and classes of up to about 40 students and lectures with well over 100. I specialize in almost all things science and math. Throughout my many years of helping people achieve their academic goals, I have adapted a...

...one correct answer, but to encourage the student to think and succeed individually. In terms of Philosophy, I am best suited for a student considering Anchient, Modern, Existential or Ethical topics. I am most acquainted with the works of Aristotle, Plato, Aquinas, Boethius, Descartes, Kant, Mill, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Sartre and Camus. I have a thorough understanding of such ethical approaches as Virtue Ethics, Kantianism, Utilitarianism and Cultural Moral Relatavism. If you are looking to strengthen...

...have tutored over 600 hours and I received an abundance of positive feedback from my students and their parents. I specialize in SAT and ACT preparation for high school student. I am also interested in tutoring college students preparing for the GRE general test. For test preparation, I assign a decent amount of homework each week and I spend the majority of my sessions going over the questions my students answer incorrectly. While all of...

...and standards. Scaffold and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Provide regular, structured, personalized feedback. Acknowledge what has been done well and achieved. Indicate areas and provide help to improve. Be flexible. Honor individuals for who they are. Enjoy the process. Never give up. Student Testimonials: --"I don't think I've learned more in any other class--ever." --"[She] always has a planned class and everyone is very focused during that time." --"She makes complete, specific comments,...

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunities available to every student.

Getting an A+ is not the most important life lesson, it is about finding your drive, aspiration, and motivation to pursuing something you love and enjoy. No one can decide whether or not your love and aspiration is A+, only you can decide that.

...role as an educator is to inspire critical thinking and scientific literacy, and I do so by imparting factual knowledge in the context of real world situations. I am most passionate about biology and environmental science, but I am interested in almost all subjects. I've travelled the world and lived all over the US, so I can speak to a wide range of natural wonders that I've seen first-hand. I obtained a PhD in Entomology...

I believe education plays a vital role in the success of young people. I believe everyone is capable of learning given proper opportunities and sufficient attention. Most importantly, I believe I understand how to help, motivate, and communicate what I have learned to students and can therefore contribute to enhancing the prospects of young people.

...foundation for my interdisciplinary approach to learning. My academic training has provided me with a deep understanding of biology, psychology, and related sciences. I have extensive tutoring and teaching experience across different age groups. I have provided one-on-one tutoring in the Life Sciences and English Literature, adapting my approach to each student's learning style. I have also worked with education-focused NGOs such as Orange Leaf, Pendulum and Schools for Children of the World, gaining experience...