Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...works. Not that a historical event happened but what made it happen. Not the mere fact that mathematical formulas work but why they work and what that can achieve. This is what makes learning interesting for students and instructing a joy for teachers - the process and the dialogue. It doesn't mean learning is always fun - it can certainly be tedious at times for both parties. But this approach has, for me, been the...

...degree in English. During college I played on the varsity baseball team and spent a semester studying in Israel. Since graduation, I have been living in New York and working as a private tutor for families and for individual students. Although there are a variety of subjects that I enjoy tutoring, my favorites include English and History. I also have experience in tutoring the SAT. I try to make each tutoring session fun and engaging,...

...to help students succeed and show them what they are 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...

...Sociology. I have taught for Spicus which is an international based tutoring program and worked for various school programs since I was in high school. This is something I've been doing for a long time and always had a love for it. It has been a passion of mine to help others, so why not help another student in some of my favorite subjects. Although, I focus mainly on writing/reading, I can help with any...

I love learning, I am a constant student. Always learning, always trying to expand and grow. I love helping people find the joy in learning.

...online ESL teacher; a previous TA position for a theater course, during which I edited papers and led review sessions; a position as dramaturg for a collegiate playwriting exchange between students and incarcerated individuals, which required me to provide writing support and research; a child guardian position for a 10-year-old actor, during which I assisted her in online coursework; and tutoring jobs with high school students in English and writing (two years). Furthermore, I've taught...

...receiving my BA with a major in Art History and a minor in Mathematics. While at Oberlin, I tutor math in the elementary and middle schools there. While in high school, I worked as an SAT math and english tutor. I am passionate about teaching math to young children because I think so many people have had negative experiences learning math when they were young. I think it is important to cultivate a love for...

...where I taught History. I have developed my communication and leadership skills over many years working in Emergency Medical Services and as a Resident Assistant. As a teacher, I consider myself to be "A Guide on the Side, and not a Sage on the Stage." My role is to help my students generate answers and ideas on their own, as well as refining these ideas. I aid in the thinking process, ensuring that my students...

...Society chapter, and I believe academic achievement is a matter of matching individual students with the learning approaches best suited to them and that with the right approach, learning can be enjoyable for anyone. It is my goal while tutoring to help students realize just how much they can do. When I'm free, I love biking ,reading any material I can find, and counting down the days to the newest Disney release.

Currently an undergraduate in the Macaulay Honors Program at the City College of New York. Has little work experience as a lesser renown private tutor, helping students in subjects like Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Looking for a part-time job in tutoring where I can build on skills of communicating in an effective manner to others while also helping students with their weaknesses in certain subjects.

I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.

...respite from directly tackling the material. The subjects I like to tutor most are any that involve language: literature, philosophy, art history, social sciences, history, and pop culture. In accord with my passion for teaching, I also hold equal passion for writing and art. I hold an MFA from Columbia University, School of the Arts, completing a creative thesis, a manuscript of poetry, and a critical thesis, an academic essay focusing on the employment of...

...student's self-discovery. Tutoring is an amazing way to connect with students and relate their educational experiences to the real world. I see test preparation as a key that can open doors and I love to work with students of all ages to help them gain more opportunities and motivate them to read, write, and think! I am a 9th grade history teacher and have been in education for six years. I have taught or tutored...

Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin. Students have to know that you care before they care what you know.

...the satisfaction of ensuring they achieve their academic goals. This passion was exemplified when I was tutoring 11 and 12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is to essentially cover all bases so that my students or myself won't be surprised by any...

...communicate. Originally being pre-med, I applied to medical schools the year after I graduated. Also during this gap year, I taught introductory chemistry lab for science majors at Grand Valley State University. After some self reflection I decided medical school was not the path I wanted to take and decided instead to move to New York City to pursue my other passion of performing on stage. However, due to my background in academia and teaching,...

...family for more than 6 years, which is exactly how long I've been in New York! Outside of tutoring, I do a lot of yoga, work in theatre, hang out with my cat, and drink a ton of green tea! I also love to talk long, crazy nature walks, and I love hanging out in museums and parks and other hubs of activity in New York City. Always looking for the next fun thing!

...Working students to build their confidence in and outside the classroom is an indescribable gift that I am fortunate enough to possess. My tutoring style of getting to know the student and parent and developing an action plan unique to the student has proven to be successful and appreciated in the past. I am recent graduate of Howard University, B.A. in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude. I have since been accepted into law school and...

...Arts in Political Science with a focus on Latin America. I love to travel having spent roughly eight months of my life spread across a number of developing world countries. I am committed to helping my students to understand - and ultimately excel in - a wide assembly of academic pursuits. I believe that tutoring is not just about rote memorization but hinges on developing a personal relationship with the student. From helping to craft...

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