Top Social Studies Tutors serving Manhattan

Lexi: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...literature, and writing particularly around college applications, admissions essays, and SAT preparation. I have extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students of all ages and welcome opportunities to tutor in Spanish or Arabic (or just to chat!) at all levels....
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720

Diptesh: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments)...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Gloria: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...Italian; and have extensive advanced fluency in French and German. I picked up my language skills while working and traveling to over 65 countries. My extensive linguistics knowledge coupled with my teaching experience allows me to help students struggling with learning Spanish; or writing college essays, term papers, dissertations or articles for publication; or organization skills to improve academic performance. Because of my varied travel experience I find it easy to adjust to students experiences...
Education & Certification
Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
Northwestern University - Master of Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Tufts University - Doctor of Philosophy, Nutrition Sciences
GRE: 308

Madera: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...Ann Arbor and a PhD from Drew University in Madison NJ. It is awesome to work with students who are committed to success but I also like to assist with students who might have veered off path and are working to better themselves academically. Let's get some work done. It would be a pleasure to work with you and support you as you realize your goals. I am down to earth, energetic and totally committed....
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
Drew University - Doctor of Philosophy, U.S. History

Wendy: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and travel....
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Nicolas: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...classroom teacher and in one-on-one tutorials. Building off that experience, I will be working for Varsity Tutors, helping people prepare for the LSAT as well as the SAT and the ACT. I have really enjoyed my experience assisting students in test preparation. In my experience, students first approach tests in an ad hoc fashion, and often with a fair bit of trepidation and hesitancy. I find it tremendously satisfying to help students conquer those initial...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730

Sita: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...as well as graduate courses. While I love math and teaching, I found that working working full-time at a university is not for me. The heavy teaching loads and constant pressure to publish research results left me run down and exhausted, and that's not how I want to live and work. I want to enjoy teaching and working on research while also having time to be a person and enjoy life. I recently moved to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Gene: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to tutoring stresses deeper understanding of topics and underlying concepts, as opposed to learning just to pass test questions. I further believe in teaching towards individual student's learning styles and adapting towards individual needs so as to maximize progress and learning. Outside of academics, in my free time, I enjoy watching movies, playing soccer, reading books, and playing video games.
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Adnan: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...exams but for understanding exactly how to work with students of all backgrounds and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and is highly interdisciplinary. It is never a one-way stream of information. I will be asking you a lot of questions along the way. The two most lessons that I teach to my students: 1. tolerance of uncertainty; and 2. confidence in your own self-efficacy. Everyone can attain mastery. I never doubt. Anything can...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Rachel: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia for a year and teach reading and writing to high school juniors and seniors. Although my formal experience is working with high school aged students, I have background experience working with younger students, as well. I have experience teaching reading and literature, essay, creative and persuasive writing as well as public speaking. I am also experienced in teaching test preparation and test-taking strategies, resume and personal statement...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Chloe: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...specialties are editing college essays, reading comprehension, and all levels of test prep. As an SAT tutor, my students often see great improvements in their abilities during the course of our sessions. Many of their improvements were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During my time at Williams College, I studied Arabic, International Relations, and Film. I also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part of my...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770

Brian: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...- the enrichment granted by greater understanding - too often in sterile and boring classrooms. My goal is to help students attain mastery by providing the context and tools that let them have "Eureka!" moments. Learning is fun, and tutoring is more than just being a living wikipedia article. It's giving life to the dry and soulless problem set, making fun of the trap answers on the LSAT, and linking history to its greatest stories....
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Hofstra University - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Composite (2400 scale): 2320
SAT Math: 780

Adwait: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...Brunswick, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Business Analytics & IT. Some of the subjects I tutor are Algebra, Calculus I & II, and the SAT, but there are many more you can inquire about. I love tutoring students because I know how much a tutor can inspire a student to improve, and I hope to offer that to my own students. Some of my personal hobbies when not tutoring or studying are playing...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Jesse: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...2011 Libyan Revolution. During a semester abroad in Paris, I tutored elementary school children as an English language assistant. While at Wesleyan, I also worked as an ESL instructor, tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment. Education has given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780

Grace: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy all of the subjects that I tutor and hope that my students will come away from our sessions with a greater love of learning.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Elie: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...get you or your child a boost in school or in studying for an upcoming test. I am an incoming freshmen at Rutgers University Honors College, intending to major in Math and Philosophy on a pre-law track. In my free time I love to read, play chess, soccer, and basketball, and volunteer. I am also very involved with several types of debate and speech competitions. Please feel free to reach out to me if you...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Philosophy, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750

Samantha: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Hi my name is Hyein Samantha Oh and I am happy to tutor any students from grades 1-12. My favorite subject is Math and Science and I am currently in college to become a math teacher! I hope to teach students in a fun and relevant environment!
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Kunnal: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...of Technology and majoring in life sciences. I am planning on attending medical school next year. I enjoy learning science and plan on continuing to learn science. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, originally through a tutoring company and then unprofessionally since. I have a passion for tutoring as it is great teaching students that are driven to learn more about topics they are interested. As long as a student is...
Education & Certification
New York Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Zarrin: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I understand that students are constantly under pressure and competition. My goal is to make sure students understand and believe in their own prowess while continuing to...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Ryan: Manhattan Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...going to, and even look forward to. While the majority of my tutoring was at my temple, I can tutor a wide variety of subjects. At my high school, I was part of a student-run organization in which I would occasionally conduct free SAT classes to students (where my primary focus was on the math section). In my spare time, when I am not rooting for the Mets, I love watching all sports including playing...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Undecided
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 800
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