Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...believer that the amount of time you put into anything is proportionate with the results, and study really does pay off when it comes to APs and SATs. Study can also be fun, and I make an emphasis on how a slight change in approach to the materials covered on these tests can transform hours of drudgery into a playful, good time. I come from a background in academia where I was a Ph.D. student...

I tutor with two purposes regardless of the subject matter. The first is to meet the student's goals. The second is to give each student the skills to teach himself or herself. Those learning skills will enable them to improves their academic performance and as important build self-confidence.

...I was working as a lifeguard at our local town pool. I had completed the Red Cross Learn to Swim/Lifeguarding program and was invited to return to the program as an instructor. Initially, it was more a love of the water than love of teaching that drew me to that first summer job I ever had, but I soon realized how rewarding it is to work with young people and help them acquire skills they...

I am a history/math tutor interested in helping those succeed in learning.

...current student at Carleton College where I am studying Anthropology and Archaeology. I have previous tutoring experience in both essay writing/editing and SAT verbal. The subjects I am most passionate about are History, English, Creative Writing, and Literature. I truly love everything related to history, and am constantly reading and learning about the subject on my own time. My tutoring approach is to make the sessions as helpful and comfortable for the student as possible....

I am a recent college graduate from SUNY Albany. I received my BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. I'm planning to go to Hunter College in the fall to pursue my Masters in Social Work. I've tutored elementary school aged students in math, spelling, science, reading, and writing comprehension. I've also tutored fellow classmates from high school/college in Beginner Spanish (Spanish 1), and various math subjects/levels.

Hi Students! My name is Gaitree (guy-tree) and I am here to help you with any subject you need. I am currently studying psychology, neuroscience, and health sciences for my undergrad and plan on obtaining my master's in Physician Assistant studies. I genuinely do enjoy teaching and working one-on-one with students to help them overcome their struggles academically. I hope to work with you soon!

...Reflecting on my educational experiences I appreciate the immeasurable impact that teachers make on the lives of young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom will be used by young people throughout their life, therefore as a tutor I hope to be a role model that cultivates in my students open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in one's capability to...

My name is Jessica and I am currently enrolled at New York University studying politics and economics. I teach early childhood students part time and love reading and writing. I have a 4.0 GPA and graduated high school at the top of my class.

...am continuing my education at Columbia University's School of Social Work to receive my Masters in Social Work. I have had experience tutoring high school French, elementary/middle school math, science, social studies, and English/reading. My tutoring philosophy is based around the concept of being patient. It may take a student a while to understand a concept, but the moment when he or she does, it is extremely rewarding for the tutor, the parents, and the...

...School, I was an A.P Scholar with Distinction, as well as a National Merit Commended Student. Helping others realize their goals is a big passion of mine, and that's why I'm so excited to be working with Varsity Tutors! Understanding a subject boils down to understanding its basic components, and my philosophy is if you master the basics, no question can be too difficult for you. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but...

...I've been reading history books for fun since I was four years old. I graduated with a B.A. in history from Columbia in 2004, with a focus in Nigeria. I specialize in learning how to write a history (or English) term paper, how to prepare for a history (or English) test, and how to read long dense history (or English) documents and understand them. My goal as a tutor is to make myself obsolete. My...

I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.

...education. I have helped teach a variety of subjects for many years now and I am excited to continue tutoring. I am a native Spanish speaker. I love learning and understand both traditional and creative learning techniques. I have worked with students of all ages. I understand the frustration of confusion along or not being challenged. This allows me to empathize and find different ways to help. There is so much to learn and seeing...

I work with students and parents to tailor lessons to make sure they're learning in their own best pace and style.

Hello! My name is Daniel Hopkins and I am a certified history and government teacher. Please note I can tutor AP US History and European history. I also have experience teaching English, math, and tutoring SAT and ACT.

...discovery, often encompassing math and opportunities to write extensively about what's learned or observed. Social Studies is our pathway to revisit history and events that have led up to where we are as a nation as a people sharing planet earth. I share John Dewey's theory "Children learn by doing and that Learning occurs through experience". Students often ask me, "what are we going to do today?" because each session is often different in approach...

I have 14 years teaching students and mentoring teachers. I am bilingual in Spanish and have worked teaching in New Jersey and California.... I motivate students and give them the reason why to excel. I lead by example and use multisensory techniques.... I like to find a student's deficits and strengths, and create a good working relationship with the student and their family.

...they are thinking in order to teach me about how they are approaching the problem. It's important to me that a student feels that the tutoring relationship is a two way street, as they already have lectures and lessons. I believe that as a tutor I am there to help guide them through the material in their own way, which can often be different than the way it is taught in a classroom. I tutor...

...and a Master's Degree in Special Education. Since teaching for over 19 years, I've learned that there are many styles of learning and that earning can be a lot of fun. There are many techniques and strategies that I have enjoyed sharing with my students to give them confidence in reading, writing, public speaking, and more. Some of my personal interests are movies, music, traveling, my family, my dog (Benji), working out, sports (especially basketball)...