Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...Political Science and Comparative Religion. I have several years of experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, and Biology, but my favorite subjects to tutor are English, Social Studies, and History. I love the process of forming a personal bond with a student and helping them figure out the most effective ways for them to learn. I am passionate about education and am always trying to learn something new!

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!

...and teachers should act as a guides towards their 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...

"I am still learning" - Michelangelo age 87 In order to learn you have to want to learn, but that's easier said than done. My philosophy is that there is always something that can motivate you to learn, whether that be better career opportunities, higher test scores, or simply wanting to be a better you. Let's work together and unlock that potential.

...range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Math and helping children learn to read. In my experience helping struggling students read gives them the confidence and power of knowledge in books. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time with...

...While I was at UCLA, I continued tutoring math and English to middle and elementary school students around Los Angeles county. Since then, I have completed my Master's Degree in European History, Politics, and Society at Columbia University. I love history, politics, and writing. I am very passionate about education and I love being able to help students who are struggling. I firmly believe that there is no subject too difficult as long as you...

...a bachelors in Music, I worked as an after school tutor in the Pittsburgh area, helping students with difficult subjects. I discovered that it was less the student's inability to learn but rather the way a subject was presented. I continued my education at Manhattan School of Music, receiving my masters in Music. In my experience, every student has the ability to learn a subject, it is only a matter of discovering which learning method...

I make a great tutor because I help students to engage themselves while working through the challenges of each subject. I make sure that students understand what it is that is making the subject hard for them to understand in order to easily solve the problem! I take time with each client to ensure that they're getting a full explanation and are able to build the skills they need to develop further. Thanks for checking...

...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, I desired to maintain plugged into...

...New Jersey. I have also been accepted to do my MS in Medical Nutrition at Columbia University! I have 3 years of tutoring experience at the college level and below. I'm very flexible and am able to meet whatever your specific academic needs are! My primary subjects include chemistry, biology, psychology, social sciences, and writing. I also have a lot of experience working with children with learning disabilities and impediments, particularly ADHD. Please feel free...

...or struggles in school often has as much to do with whether they have learned to play the game of getting good grades as it does with actual learning. When I work with a student I strive to form a personal connection with them and between them and the subject we are working on with the goal of helping them not only achieve their short term goals, but approach the subject in a more positive,...

...because it is such an important building block for all other types of math and necessary in everyday life. I believe that learning should be fun and enjoyable. When tutoring, I like to try to introduce educational games, if possible, but always try to have a lighthearted nature with students to foster a fun environment where learning and studying does not feel like a chore. In my spare time, I enjoy painting, cooking, hiking, and...

...in English. Since that time I've written for a number of national publications including Newsday, Inc. magazine, and PopMatters. I've also done marketing for Rodale Books and am currently at work on a novel. I'm eager to help students reach their potential in English and writing, not only aiding their abilities but deepening their appreciation for the material. It's my firm belief that enthusiasm is a huge key to present and future academic success. In...

...high school juniors in SAT prep. I also spent this last winter abroad in Ecuador teaching high school students the English language. I have an extra close connection with middle and high school students as I have two brothers in those grades and through my other previous/current experiences. I volunteer with the Red Cross where I am a part of the PillowCase seminars where I go into middle school classes and stress the importance of...

...the University of Pennsylvania, studying Economics and Legal Studies. I tutor Middle and High School level Math, Spanish, and Writing, and I truly enjoy making the tutoring experience as fun, interesting, and enriching as possible. I have worked with students in these subjects since I was a high school student, and enjoy all of them equally. I tailor my teaching style to each student I work with, but a common theme is using real-life examples...

...after education completion. Best of luck to all of you on your academic endeavors, and feel free to message me if you have any questions or requests. Please note, I am most often working from home, and I'm happy to help my existing students with instant tutoring. However, my style of instruction is far better suited if you kindly request a scheduled time 18-24hours in advance. **EMTs in training: I am a volunteer with 3...

...of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects ranging from Calculus, English, Economics, Test Prep, and Writing. I also have classroom experience as a substitute teacher at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, and experience teaching children from ages 4 to 18 as a coach for a recreational swim team. My favorite subjects to teach are writing, poetry and other English language fields. Outside of academics and poetry my interests in include comedy, art, sports, and competitive...

I am an experienced tutor and teacher from Okinawa, Japan who recently graduated from Brown University and now lives in Brooklyn. I double-majored in economics and urban studies but most of my tutoring and independent teaching experience comes from high school math tutoring, teaching ESL to adults, and college application essay tutoring through Varsity Tutors. I was an ESL teacher for 4 years during undergrad, and also co-coordinated an adult ESL program in Providence, RI.

As an MBA with a concentration in finance, I am well acquainted with many of the various subjects taught by varsity tutors. The courses I have taken in financial derivatives, business statistics and corporate financial analysis have given me a broad base knowledge, as well as a forum for exploration. My personal goal is to use the knowledge I have gained combined with my experience teaching others to be a great tutor and overall resource...

...can to instill confidence, social-emotional and life skills throughout my lessons. I am not only patient, compassionate, and determined, but I fight for the underdog and put all of my efforts into ensuring all my students not only grow as readers but as happy, healthy, hardworking individuals who are proud to show the accomplishments they have made. I have wanted to teach since I was in the third grade and have overcome every obstacle big...