Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...worked with UCLA students on essay writing. I tutor a wide range of topics. In terms of High School academics, I can tutor for the SAT and SAT subject tests, multiple AP classes including History, English, and Poly Sci, and general High School courses including History, English, Economics, Social Studies, and Geography. Outside of the High School Classroom, I can tutor for college essay writing, public speaking, reading, and general writing skills. The subjects that...

...and SAT US History. My favorite subject is History because I believe the understanding of history is crucial to understanding the world today. I start tutoring with each student by asking him or her what topics trouble them the most, and what studying styles he or she uses. I focus on those weaknesses first and then moves onto the rest of the curriculum. I believe in an open forum where the student can discuss everything...

I'm here to help you reach your goals. I'm kind, patient, and really care about supporting young people. I'm working on my MSW out in NYC and am focused on youth development, so working with young people is really my passion! I'm here for you.

...where I volunteered at an after school tutoring program for kids in an underserved community. A language nerd, my favorite subjects to tutor are French and English writing skills, but I am equally confident in SAT and ACT test prep and math, science, history, and other subjects at the high school level. Beyond just helping improve students standardized test scores, I strive to inspire students to be confident, lifelong learners by getting to know what...

...English from Rutgers University, I am passionate about helping students excel in their English and Science courses. With my experiences in teaching environments, I focus on creating a supportive learning environment that fosters confidence and mastery of the material. My approach emphasizes individualized learning strategies, ensuring that each student feels engaged and motivated. I believe that understanding the underlying concepts is key to success, and I tailor my methods to suit diverse learning styles. Outside...

...University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and I am currently finishing up a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Montclair State University. Since graduating from Rutgers, I have taught virtually every academic subject (with the exception of foreign languages) to students ranging in age from 10 to 19. I also have extensive experience with all aspects of SAT and ACT preparation. I have the most experience tutoring math, and I try to...

...in History and Education while playing four years of college rugby. After graduating from Providence, I took my first teaching job in Austin Texas.I have spent the past two years completing my M.Ed in Secondary Education from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. I first began tutoring elementary students when I was in High School, and quickly learned that I loved both teaching and working with children. Over the course of my...

...of languages and studying Indo-European linguistics, which will help me point out connections between Latin and other languages with which students from diverse backgrounds may be familiar. I also was blessed to study under Dr. Margaret Mitchell, who, rare among professors with her incredible record of research and publications, displays a passion for teaching and an interest in innovating pedagogical techniques. For the next two years, I will return to Hunter College for its advanced...

...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 dislike. Having a degree in Music and Theatre, I often use the arts to teach various subjects. I am very excited to begin...

...European Grassroots Anti-Racist Movement in Paris, and political campaigns here at home. I am a strong believer in the idea that a great education can change a child's life, and I plan on making a career of helping make sure that all students in the United States are given a fair shake. I'm a big reader of North American and Latin American literature (Faulkner, Ellison, and Garcia Marquez are some of my favorites) and also...

...a personal trainer (NASM certified and USAW certified). I have experience at a luxury gym (Equinox) in Manhattan and since moving to the EU have been training clients online and freelance. I love to learn and am now seeking a Ph.D. position in Anthropology and Global Health. I myself used tutors as I went through my academic processes and know how much it helped. I am hoping to bring that same guidance to others!

I recently graduated from college at Yale University where I studied Political Science and dabbled in other subjects. I love tutoring and teaching and I have experience tutoring a wide variety of subjects including U.S. government and history, grammar and writing skills, and middle school math up to calculus. I particularly love working on perfecting college essays!

...I am very passionate about, and teaching is one of the most fulfilling activities I have performed in my life. I have been told by former students that I am a good listener and an easy person to relate to. As a teacher, I look to understand a student's needs and create lessons and activities around those needs. I worked as a bilingual teacher for thirteen years in subjects such as Mathematics, History, Spanish, and...

...some of the most challenging and educational, but my most enjoyable experiences have come from volunteering in schools and in nursing homes. My most memorable and impactful experience that influenced this the most was singing in a nursing home for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. Many of the residents did not have a long memory but when we started singing Christmas carols for the ladies and nuns who ran the facility, they all came to...

...complexes familiarized me with the organizational skills and learning techniques useful to increase scores. Relying on analytical writing skills and reading comprehension in fast-paced international security-related posts, including at the United Nations and a national laboratory, I will help your child successfully analyze literature from homework assignments to SAT reading passages. Constructing an array of different written products ranging from essays to policy memorandums to a master's thesis paper has taught me to quickly shift...

...through the Business and Liberal Arts program. Throughout my time at Queens College, I began to work in part-time managerial roles and privately tutor students in various subject areas. Over the past few years, I continued my professional development, which now includes 4+ years of full-time management experience. I leveraged my academic and professional success into acceptance into the prestigious Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College where I am currently pursuing my MBA. With...

...Being an unconventional learner, I am the first to turn to unconventional methods to help a student nail down a concept. I love watching children and adolescents grown and change and adore helping them to highlight their strong points while honing their weaknesses. My father was a high school English Teacher and encouraged me to evaluate my teachers from a young age. This gave me a natural talent for teaching, which I've developed further and...

...student improve by at least one hundred points. Currently, I am teaching SAT and SHSAT classes at a New York tutoring center, working with classes of more than 20 middle school and high school students. I am qualified to provide tutoring services in any high school, middle school, or elementary history or English course as well as test prep for the SATs. Please feel free to contact me if you are looking for a tutor...

...in which they live. My professional degree, one that I am still going to school for, is in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), which grants me the opportunity to teach students whose native languages are different than that of English. Moreover, my professional degree entails a thorough study of linguistics and phonics, the application of such, and how to be culturally relevant throughout the practice. I look forward to working with you!

...our future. In my approach to tutoring, I enjoy learning about the individual; not only the student. In order to understand the educational needs of each student, I must first understand each person. I enjoy using culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure that my enrichment is useful and can be applied to daily education. I expect nothing but the best for all of the scholars under my tutelage. Within everyone lies the ability to learn, but...