Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Long Island, NY

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...assistant for Physics. I have personally tutored economics and organic chemistry to college students and nearly every subject to students in middle school. I plan on going to medical school in 2 years and am currently studying for the MCAT. My favorite subject to tutor is economics because it has so many applications to real life scenarios that are important to understand. Outside of Academia, I really like to play sports. In college I was...

...participated in various clubs and honor societies. I was even part of my schools Academic Team! Now an adult, I have used my love of school to teach and tutor students of all ages! (I also crush it in trivia ;) My approach to teaching is very personalized to each student. I like to find out what their passions are outside of school and use that to connect to subjects they are struggling in or...

...Barnard College from Brooklyn, New York. Having always had a love of school and learning, I initially began tutoring as a way to gain community service hours but then realized that it meant more to me. As both a general homework and specialized reading tutor (trained in administering DIBELS and differentiated reading instruction), I have a wide array of experience with different subjects. I can't wait to get involved with Varsity and continue making a...

...public schools, including in summer school. I have worked extensively with students with IEPs and 504's, and have creative many resources to scaffold and chunk information to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of history while building their reading and writing skills. Additionally, I have taught many honors classes and specialize in helping students fine-tune their test taking skills and write analytical essays. My students' regents pass rate is 20% higher than city average, which...

...I also have a Master's Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations. As you can see, I love to learn! I prioritize building a strong rapport with my students to better understand their academic needs and personal goals. Through active listening and tailored feedback, I am able to address specific challenges and adapt my teaching methods accordingly. I employ a variety of tools and resources, from interactive exercises to real-world applications, to make learning both effective...

...that I could not audition for the jazz band as a tuba player in high school, I self-taught myself trumpet and was able to join the group in addition to still playing tuba for the wind ensemble and marching band. When not studying or in rehearsal, I really enjoy being active and getting outdoors. I've started to get more into hiking over the past couple of years, and I have continued playing and watching sports...

...learn how to solve a problem and every other problem similar to it. I do not focus on only the problem at hand, instead I focus on all aspects that could be derived from such a problem and thus give my students a broad understanding of the topic at hand. My students have gone on to do well in school and get accepted into their dream colleges. I am confident that I will be able...

Hi! I currently attend Binghamton University and major in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I know what it must've been like to struggle in any of those highschool classes and just taking AP classes in general. I'm super open to helping you achieve your goals!

...In my years as a teacher and tutor I have learned that having fun is a great indicator of success. Piling too much pressure onto students only 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...

Global Business student studying Finance at Fordham University NYC. I'm very enthusiastic about combining my passion for interacting with others and sharing skills and knowledge to aim for brighter futures!

...doors for their future. My favorite moments as a tutor are when a student grasps concepts we have been working on and they understand the material in a new way. In addition to teaching, over the last five years, I have served as a Mentor to youth and college students. I believe that encouragement and mentoring are essential components of a successful tutoring relationship. While teaching students the skills they need to succeed, I help...

...am truly interested in what I am studying and I have developed a practical system for studying and organizing. While you may shrug organizational skills off now as something only old people do, I have to tell you otherwise. As a twenty year old college student with a full plate, organization is one of the most important things to learn early on. I have worked as a tutor since the 9th grade, starting out with...

...to educate people of different ages about complex ideas by breaking down the concepts one at the time and making them simple. I love tutoring biology, Spanish, and math. Since it can be a lot of material, it can be a little overwhelming if you don't understand or are lacking a good foundation. My goal is to teach students to understand the subject like a teacher does. Once you can explain it to me, in...

...alongside my best friend on a successful political campaign for a local city councilman. In a nutshell, I am abundantly passionate about anything history related and/or political in nature. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from San Jose State University in 2010 and capped it off with a Master’s Degree in Military History from Norwich University in 2013. In my downtime, I used to constantly tinker on my Ford Mustang. Unfortunately, the ‘stang could...

...truly capable of. I have various experiences in which I worked with students that started when I was in high school! I have worked in a preschool, held workshops for middle and high school students, and currently work with students in Pre-K to 5th grade. I got my Bachelor's in Sociology from Rutgers University and am currently working on my Master's in Public Health at Montclair State University. I love teaching any topic, but my...

...engaging in philosophical Meetup discussions about Nietzsche. For play, I enjoy going to Central Parks Sheep Meadow to unleash my inner caveman with friends by chasing after an aerobie thrown close to 200 yards, teaching newbies how to master throwing a wicked frisbee forehand flick, and am currently attending an animal drawing class to regain confidence in my artistic skills (I am constantly reminding myself to erase less and to embrace mistakes as part of...

...way makes the material clearer and easier. My basic learning and teaching philosophy has always been that the best way to handle difficult material is to take your head off the page and to try to reframe the question in a different way. Coming to a problem - whether it be an essay, a math question, or a writing exercise - with a different frame of mind can help make learning fun and rewarding. I...

I am a recent graduate of George Washington University with a degree in Civil Engineering. I love teaching new students in the STEM subjects and test preparation to help them succeed.

...graduation, I consulted for two years and helped build Hawaii's new Health Insurance Marketplace. I also created an educational 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,...