Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving New York City, NY

...to teach English in Poland and Hungary, and also back in my hometown, Manassas, Virginia. I have taught English and Literature to high school students, ESL to adult professionals, and last year I taught Creative Writing to Honors Freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University. At VCU's Writing Center I privately tutored students, helping them write and revise their essays for their final portfolios. Having played guitar since the age of fourteen (and also touring in a...

Recent graduate from Tufts University and Fulbright scholar who enjoys helping students reach their full potential. My favorite subjects in college and high school were history, philosophy, and political science, and I enjoy teaching them as well as discussing test strategies and essay tips. Outside of tutoring I play pickup basketball, Fortnight, and read social science books.

...I work best with students who are looking for intense preparation and can commit to at least 2 hours a day of work. I create a structured curriculum tailored to each individual student. I've always enjoyed coaching students to take tests, because I can help them realize how to find patterns, crack codes and see the whole structure behind the puzzle. Getting better at tests is like any other sport. You have to train better,...

...college, I have been able to take on a rigorous and challenging course load because my organizational skills maximized my academic strengths. I know these skills are often overlooked, and I am excited to share them with your student. In high school I spent time helping younger students in my school, teaching them how to organize their assignments and study effectively. I was able to use my love for math and English to help them with...

...and politics different from our own. I have taught people from age 4 to 40, in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings. I spent a year in Taiwan as an ESL teacher. I enjoy students of all ages, but there's a special place in my heart for early readers. I am a proponent of the Words Their Way approach to Reading Comprehension. There is something uniquely wonderful about helping someone learn to read.

...and a nuanced understanding of grammar, I am well-equipped to help students improve their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. As an avid reader and writing enthusiast, I naturally find great joy in reviewing and editing the work of others. Although writing is incredibly stylistic, it is also remarkably formulaic. With proper preparation, all students are capable of fine-tuning their craft with effective methodologies and strategies all that is needed is the right guidance and...

I am a writer and creative individual with a huge passion for teaching! I have a background in the arts, with a major in Drama from Vassar College. I also studied history and creative writing, and am passionate about teaching these subjects.

...order to facilitate mastery of a foreign language, it is integral to stress equally the development of reading, writing, listening, and oral skills. In addition, the lesson has to be made personable and fun. I love seeing the moment of clarity and understanding when a student finally grasps a concept. If there are any suggestions or resources you wish to provide me, by all means do so. I was President of my school's Spanish Honor...

...a way that their knowledge, and desire for knowledge of the subject goes beyond the particular academic circumstances they are in. Lastly, Nietzsche on the greatness of Greek and Roman culture: "All the prerequisites to a learned culture, all the methods of science, were already there; man had already perfected the great and incomparable art of reading profitably that first necessity to the tradition of culture, the unity of the sciences". In this vein, I...

Hi, I'm currently an undergraduate seeking both my bachelor and masters degree in forensic psychology! I love learning and I'd like for my students to enjoy it too. I look forward to helping you. :)

...prompt, as well. Thoughtful, well-rounded responses to the questions. Truly a very nice paper." Natalie told me: "The last paper you helped me with raised my grade from a low C to a B in the class. Thank you so much! " Natalie earned a grade of 98% on that paper, it was on the audiobook boom. I have been tutoring writing since 2014, completed an MFA in creative writing from Full Sail University, an...

...in Liberal Arts and I finished my undergraduate in Philosophy and French. I have extensive classroom teaching experience in foreign languages and literature and I hold a TESOL certificate. My academic interests lie in all fields under the banner of the humanities, although my specialities are Foreign Languages, Philosophy, Literature and Psychoanalysis. I enjoy helping students discover the 'critical twist' to general questions in order to perform strongly on essays as well as in the...

...and skills I picked up in my studies, and during my experience as an educator. I have experience as a head classroom teacher, an assistant teacher and a tutor. My formal professional experience has been in grades one through high school, both in the states and in China. I have also tutored students from toddlers through the graduate school level. Tutoring with me will be warm and firm, as well as fun and challenging. Please...

...a French class for adults, and tutored high schoolers in a wide range of topics from SAT/ACT prep to philosophy. I believe that every student has unique strengths that can help them become a successful, confident learner. I also believe in the power of education to help us become the best versions of ourselves. I'm excited to work with you to overcome your academic challenges and achieve your personal goals. I look forward to meeting...

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...

...HL Biology, Psychology, and Literature, which laid the 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...

...English, essay composition and editing, world and U.S. 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...

...understanding of subjects but also boosted my confidence. That experience shaped my approach to learning and inspired me to give back by becoming a tutor myself. Currently, I am a student at Barnard College, where I am studying Sustainable Development and Political Ecology. My academic journey has deepened my understanding of how global systems intersect with environmental sustainability, a field I am deeply passionate about. It also sharpened my ability to analyze complex ideas and...

...a small-group setting, held office hours to offer one-on-one mentorship, and helped grade assignments. Naturally, I tutor for any mathematics classes from middle school all the way up to the (lower-division) undergraduate level. I also tutor for statistics, introductory physics, and computer science (including help with Python, Java, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, etc). I have always found myself being drawn towards solving complex problems and thinking critically. The excitement when taking on a new challenge,...

...previous tutoring experience includes personal tutoring and tutoring through the Midtown Educational Foundation in Chicago. These experiences have planted a passion for tutoring in me. I enjoy watching my students learn and grow not only in their subject matter, but as individuals. I received a rigorous intellectual education at the University of Chicago, and I recently finished a master's degree in political philosophy in Europe. My strengths are ESL, literature, philosophy, and writing. I look...