Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving New York City, NY

...in German and Philosophy. I graduated with departmental honors for both of my majors, as well as college honors. I also studied at Humboldt Universitt Berlin. While my majors seem very niche, they helped me develop great argumentative writing skills as well as an attention to detail. I am also currently applying to law schools. I consider myself a very warm and inviting person, and have a very interactive tutoring style. Can't wait to help!

I've been High School History Teacher for 20 years. I have taught both US and World, making a connection with my students is the most rewarding part of the job. The impact you have can be profound and last a lifetime.

...am able to explain abstract, complex concepts well through analogies and similar methods, which, I find, is how I myself learn best as well. My hope is to engage students in such 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,...

Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a student at Cornell University majoring in applied economics and management. I'm knowledgable in test prep, math, writing, reading comprehension, accounting, and economics.

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!

I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, go blue! I am a trainee in Hofstra University's Clinical Psychology PhD Program. Over my six years of training, I've worn many hats as a child and family therapist and neuropsychology trainee. My expertise lies in helping children and families in achieving their goals, particularly in executive functioning areas like time management and organization.

...for some time, but some of his characteristics were not compatible with my liking. After about two more mentors, I finally selected an intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal...

...a volunteer on behalf of the organization Thread, a multi-faceted non-profit organization committed to providing educational resources and guidance to under-performing students in the city of Baltimore. I understand that in 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...

...psychological theories, analyzing research studies, or structuring a compelling academic paper, I provide tailored support that meets each student's unique needs. Beyond subject mastery, I offer expert guidance in academic writing, from crafting strong thesis statements to refining arguments with clarity and precision. My research expertise allows me to help students navigate literature reviews, data analysis, and APA/MLA formatting with ease. I am dedicated to making learning engaging, accessible, and rewarding. My goal is to...

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...lesson is designed to bridge the gap between where a student is and where they aspire to be academically. With over ten years of teaching experience, I have had the privilege of working with learners of all ages, from young children to adults. This diverse experience has enriched my understanding of how to adapt my methods to suit the unique needs of every individual. I believe that every learner has a unique composition of strengths...

...mentoring and tutoring college juniors and seniors. I have also led tours of the American Museum of Natural History that covered topics like gems and minerals, the geology of Manhattan's skyscrapers, and the history of the Solar System. Given my background, I am most effective at tutoring college to graduate level environmental science, geology, and MATLAB programming. I believe that education should be accessible to all who seek it and I endeavor to nurture curiosity...

...traveled to 25 countries. I love Geography and History. My teaching philosophy is to look at it not merely as a recitation of facts, but as a means of understanding cultures 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...

...current events newsletter. I then joined a start up in NYC where I mentored and coached two analysts. I was most drawn to the teaching side of these experiences and find that the skills translate well to tutoring when complemented with my passion for history, English, writing, philosophy, and persuasive argumentation. In the tradition of philosophy, I feel tutoring is most effective using a Socratic dialogue approach, asking the right questions to guide the student...

...and just this Fall I was a teaching assistant for Data 101 (a class focusing on the intersection of basic statistics and computer science), whereby I led weekly recitation sessions in 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...

...to be the best they could 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,...

...U.S. History classes have consistently had a passing rate between 87%-90%, and for those students I have individually tutored, I have a 100% passing rate. I am also an AP reader. Each year, I score thousands of actual AP U.S. history exams, which has provided me much insight into what the college board actually expects in DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. Outside of social studies teaching, I have also taught college level education courses, mentored student...

...minor). I have taught students of all age levels in public, private, and one-on-one settings. Some of my past experiences include: peer-tutoring throughout high school and my undergraduate education, substitute teaching English, history, government, speech/debate, and drama in a secondary school, organizing and teaching acting and technical theatre at a performing arts summer camp, teaching English, reading comprehension, and writing to gifted/advanced 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students, and assistant coaching collegiate level speech and...

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...is simple and clear and by approaching it with methods that meet each student's needs. I know my students can realize their true potential and success if I can help them see that you really can love what you learn! After graduating from Tulane University in 2010, I left New Orleans for Paris, where I taught English as a Second Language at two public elementary schools in addition to tutoring, translating and coaching business-level English...