Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Greenburgh, NY

...creates stress and self-doubt so I like to keep things light. I like to make lots of comparisons to current events that are relevant to the subject matter at hand to make things less intimidating and foreign. When I am not working I like playing and recording original music, cooking (often French dishes, not surprisingly),...

Here's a secret: everybody is smart! Take it from somebody who once struggled as a student, everybody has good ideas and passions but just has to learn to express them. I'm a Poli. Sci. major who hopes to work in mental advocacy one day and I love teaching. Ready to work? So am I.

...of Northeastern University. There, I obtained a BS in Economics and Mathematics, and minored in Computer Science. I completed three co-ops in quantitative roles and worked as an Implementation Consultant following my graduation. I am most passionate about Finance, Philosophy, and Psychology. As a tutor, I believe it is vital to put myself in the...

...Elyse Anderson and I am originally from Boca Raton, Florida. I have been working as a teacher and a tutor for over ten years. I pride myself on being a creative, positive and passionate person. It is my goal to instill a love of learning in all of my students and to make them feel...

Trained in the social sciences and humanities, I am well-equipped to help students achieve their academic goals. I customize my tutoring to each student's personal needs and encourage them to practice critical thinking skills that help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

...to primarily non-native speakers (but have worked with native speakers as well) for over thirty years. I have found this to be rewarding and meaningful. Helping students to improve and master this rich, popular and complex language has been my professional life's work. Seeing students go on to college, have academic or professional success in...

...Big Apple from Pennsylvania with a vast interest in business, specifically marketing which I studied at St. Johns University. However, in light of recent events my career focus has shifted from business to diplomacy and world politics. After leaving St. Johns and completing two years of Business Administration at Queensborough Community College, I entered into...

...and tried everyday to make my classes as fun as possible. People always learn best when they are interested. As a teacher I try to make every class as entertaining as can be in the situation whether that means games, pop-culture references, talking about a students interests, or just using humor. I look forward to...

...living in Brooklyn. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, D.C., and attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH, where I majored in history. In college I acted as an editor for the Oberlin Review and as research assistant to an English professor. I spent one semester abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, and another...

...I wrote my thesis on shop class and its value outside of vocational training. My dream is to teach geometry via the woodshop, but in the meantime, I am enjoying teaching history and tutoring math. I will feel successful when my students take ownership of their education, feel more confident in their understanding of math,...

...in the belief that critical thinking will always benefit the student greater than memorization. Therefore I spend my time show my students how to think and deconstruct problems instead of having them memorize the answers. This method has taken my student far beyond the classroom and has given them the tools to achieve their dreams.

...classroom teacher for 8 years and a tutor for 14 years already. Helped a lot of students with their difficulties, made sure they were able to overcome their struggles in school, gave tips and tricks to guide them so they are able to cope even when the tutorial session is done. I love teaching while...

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...CUNY honors graduate living in New York City, where I first started tutoring English and ESL skills at the Hunter College Reading/Writing Center. I also work for the DOE as a substitute teacher in New York City public, private, and charter schools, teaching all grades and subjects during the school year. In the Summer, I've...

...a preschool called The Goddard School where I taught ages 2-4 years old. I created lesson plans to help develop their cognitive development/math skills, sensory/motor skills through creative art and language arts. They performed hands-on activities as well as through music/movement. They also learned about science and nature. I love being a tutor because I...

I am currently a college student looking to reach and and help anyone who needs it. My experience through school has at some points required help and review and I believe that I can provide that for those who seek my help.

...current events and stress the "cause-and-effect" aspects in history to show how history is relevant. I demonstrate how what occurred impacts people on a personal level with emphases on adaptability and continuity. Another of my goals is developing students critical thinking, writing, research, and collaborative working skills. I emphasize that materials presented in class are...

...creative, and highly successful educator who has been tutoring students of all different ages, ability levels, and expectations for seven years. My students have gone on to the best schools in the country, including Harvard University. I have worked with students who struggle with learning differences. Outside of tutoring, I am a published author and...

...some experience assisting high school-aged students with college admissions essays and other writing projects. As an undergraduate, I frequently tutored classmates in essay writing and edited papers, which helped pay for my expenses during college. I enjoy helping people and enjoy teaching in particular because it gives you the opportunity to empower other people and...

...of the Harvard Graduate School of Education where I focused on cognitive and social development. Prior to graduate school I lived for several years in New Orleans where I worked facilitating the college admissions process for low income students as the Director of Student Resources for Bard Early College. I attended Middlebury College for my...