Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...Bachelor's degree in 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...

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!

...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 students in history, English, ESL, writing, and other humanities subjects. I love to work...

"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.

...teaching for 26 years, and tutoring children in English and Math for 20 years. While I tutor a broad 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...

...my passion for education and tutoring. In high school, I had often tutored in math, including algebra and calculus. 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...

...method. During my years at Carnegie Mellon University, where I graduated with honors with a bachelors in English and 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,...

...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 out my profile and I look forward to hearing from you!... I help students...

...fascinated with how cells in the body interact with each other and the pathways in which they 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...

...The College of 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....

...It is easy for students to feel like passive participants in their own education and whether a student thrives 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...

...and English/language arts to high school students. While I am certified to tutor various subjects, I most enjoy teaching algebra 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...

...cum laude from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a major in Magazine Journalism and minor 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...

...and tutoring in the evening. I have been tutoring since high school in all subjects, and more recently, college students in Statistics and 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...

...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 to bring any subject to life. Outside of the school environment, I am extremely interested in law, business, and politics, and am always...

...I aim to uphold while working. It is as essential for the student as it is for any working professional 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...

...well as a full time recruiter in the fields of Finance and Business Strategy. I have a large range 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...

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.

...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 for students.

...Program and also work with students in other grade levels whenever necessary. I have taught 6th grade Social Studies remotely to students in South Carolina. I tutor privately working with students from K-12. Additionally, I have worked with a company where teachers work remotely with students in one on one, small group, and whole class instruction settings, since 2019. I really enjoy teaching virtually and found it easy to adapt to completely working virtually when...