Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...University. After working for several years, I am changing careers to Speech-Language Pathology because I enjoy working with people and using clinical applications of psychology, language, and communication to help others to find their voice. I am passionate about learning and communication, and the role that psychology and language play in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through college-level students in a variety of subjects (primarily liberal arts.) Everyone has a...

...the next generations about history and discuss why history is important in every aspect of the world. I have had great professors and teachers who pushed me to my limits and because of that I wrote a sixty-page thesis for my senior history class (History 425: Research Methods). My thesis, Our Thing: Traditions of the Italian Mafia, examines primary and secondary sources about the Italian Mafia. I used both autobiographies from Mafia leaders and a...

...love learning languages and tutoring people who are in the process of learning a new language; in the past I have worked as a Spanish tutor and as an ESOL teacher and one-on-one English tutor. I graduated from Brown University with a degree in History in 2014. While at Brown I worked as a writing tutor, edited a weekly newspaper, and volunteered teaching writing workshops in a local prison. Since graduating, I have been working...

I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader looking to make supplemental income. I'm very good with language, literature, writing, and speaking. I'm a good tutor because I focus on outcomes -- my last SAT client raised his Verbal score 200 points after I worked with him.

Hello, my name is Amy. I have been an educator for years. I am a Certified Teacher in Pre-K through Sixth Grade and Biology and General Science 7-12 with a Master's degree in Education. As a young girl, I aspired to be a teacher.

I'm a graduate of Boston University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Film and Television. I tutor a variety of subjects and grade levels, tailoring my approach to each student's needs and creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves. I believe that education extends beyond the classroom, and I strive to help students connect their learning to the world around them.

...I hope to attend medical school to continue learning and helping others. I am passionate about science, writing, and thinking both creatively and critically. In high school, I enjoyed tutoring in Calculus and Spanish. I would love to help inspire a love of learning in any student, and to help work through any problems you are having. I would be happy to help with any specific questions in math or science, or to simply walk...

...assist students in skills that re-enforce their learning not just in one area but in all. I have experience in common core pushing students to expand their close reading skills and defend their point of view. As a tutor I also know that students who are engaged in fun, authentic activities will be much more engaged in their learning. As a tutor I know that getting to know the students I tutor and bringing their...

...school and college, I worked with a range of students on all academic subjects, emphasizing confidence building through academic engagement. After graduation, I worked in Yemen for nine months coordinating a State Department English Language program for Yemeni youth, a life-changing experience that inspired me to approach the teaching process with a broader, encompassing perspective. Apart from my experience with the Arabic language, I am also a native Spanish speaker. Although I am available to...

I want to tutor you! As a New Yorker and an aspiring English teacher, I want to pay close attention to your idiosyncratic means of learning to tailor an approach that is right for you. The teacher's organization is the key to both the student and teacher's success.

...designed to develop and reinforce the creative thinking, teamwork, and organizational skills that find broad application across the full ambit of educational and professional endeavors. We designed and taught, for example, an eight-week playwriting course where 1012 students use our guided classroom discussions of the evolution of narrative structure and character in English-language drama to inform their writing as they all complete their own one-act plays over the course of the eight weeks. During the...

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

...tutoring both high school and college students in various subjects as a paid tutor. I also have extensive teaching experience in high school classes from volunteer work with Peer Health Exchange in Boston. As a former pre-med student, I'm particularly interested in helping other aspiring physicians meet their course and MCAT goals. I love simplifying complex scientific/mathematical concepts and re-imagining them in different ways to foster a deeper understanding of the material.

...grade tutor for mathematics and reading. I have continuously been involved in education. I received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Central Florida. While I was working towards my bachelor's degree I worked as a substitute teacher in all grade levels, as well as volunteered as a reading tutor for two years. I love working with younger students, but I have worked with students of all ages. I am very aware...

I am 22 years young and a current student at Hunter College majoring in Economics. My experience in tutoring goes from volunteering in a tutorial center while I was a teen to then private tutoring. I love traveling, food, movies, music, hanging out, socializing and enjoying life. ... To create a connection with the student on a personal level and a professional level, and to make them feel comfortable, which will allow a better learning experience.

...Spanish, essay writing and editing, and reading. It's important to me that the student is comfortable and that we work together in order to make our tutor sessions the most beneficial they can be. I am passionate about helping students as I know how difficult it can be to feel like you're falling behind or struggling in school. Tutoring can help you focus on your weaknesses and overall make you a better student. Additionally, I...

As a teacher for the past 1 1/2 years, I have taken great pride in providing a welcoming learning environment and academic success to my students. My experience and flexibility in dealing with each student's academic needs will help each of my students find success.

Hi, my name is Ms. Gibbons! I am a 3rd year history teacher in the New York City region. I currently teach US History for 7th grade. I recently obtained my teaching degree from New York University. I was a history major at Daemen University and have loved history, culture, and understanding people throughout the world.

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University, a certified high school social studies teacher, and your next tutor!

I am a passionate educator who seeks to create and foster equity, opportunity, and access within education. I love to learn WITH students while facilitating their academic growth. I think the most exciting part about teaching and tutoring is seeing the impact of academic growth and personal growth within students lives. I cant wait to work with you and grow with you!