Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...B.S. in Public Relations. One thing my time in school taught me is that I am very passionate about helping others, and that's why I'm here. I want to help your student succeed so that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. Having just left a school and learning environment, I am very familiar with the fact that every student is different. I always am patient and listen to the student in order...

I am a student at NYU majoring in Psychology. Outside of my studies, I spend my time training with the Army ROTC program at Fordham University. I believe that discipline and motivation are fundamentals to learning, and these are characteristics that can me taught and honed to create a successful learning environment. I want each of my students to be confident in their abilities to perform and proud of their work. ... Students should feel free...

Hi! My name is River Knight. I'm currently a student at New York University. I've actively worked as a tutor for the last 5 years. I hope to help my students find the joy in what they're learning and give them tools to improve on their own!

I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.

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...them with the tools to pursue their ambitions. A typical tutoring session will be structured to suit your individual goals and needs, but will look something like this: 1. Check In (What progress have you made in your goals? What skills are you struggling with? Are you feeling frustrated? Intimidated? What road blocks should we be aware of and working to overcome?) 2. Make a Plan (What is the objective for today? Where do we...

My name is Davawn Hartz. I currently live and work in NYC area and am a graduate student pursuing a J.D. I am deeply passionate about education, and hope that the expertise I have developed over the course of my own education can help others improve in various areas of study. If you enjoy learning or need help, reach out and learn with me!

...and high school students! I am passionate about tutoring Mandarin Chinese, history, anthropology, writing, etc., because my educational and cultural experience in the U.S. as a Chinese national has cultivated my enthusiasm with cross-cultural studies, especially in an educational context. My senior thesis in college explored the postwar history of Chinese students in the U.S. and their transnational subjectivity -- namely, how they navigated their socio-cultural and political identities in a transnational context! I am...

...students studying for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, writing, history, and math for all levels. I love helping students see their own potential for success and discover their strengths. Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many...

...to graduate school I lived for several years in New Orleans where I worked facilitating the college admissions process for low income students as the Director of Student Resources for Bard Early College. I attended Middlebury College for my undergraduate degree where I majored in History. I love the mountains, play the cello, and most importantly, love working one on one with students to help them achieve their goals. At Middlebury I worked at the...

...where I lived for the last three years working as an elementary school teacher and professional actress. Having struggled with dyslexia throughout my high school and college days, learning how to learn has been a life-long process and I apply all the tools, patience and determination I have gained into my own teaching practice. I am high energy, encouraging, and interested in understanding how you learn best so we can create study practices together that...

Hi there! I'm Audrey, and I'm thrilled to be part of your educational journey.

I am a high school math teacher in a private school in Brooklyn, NY. I have a true passion for math and genuinely enjoy helping students. I have been tutoring for two years on a part time basis. I have a flexible schedule and want to see my students reach their academic goals.

I am currently a senior in the Honors College at the University of South Florida pursuing a major in Biomedical Science along with minors in Astronomy and business law. I have had about five years of experience as a tutor so I have helped multiple students of various ages score extremely high on national tests.

...believe those subjects lay a critical foundation for all students no matter what they decide to study in college or what career path they decide to pursue. I love reading everything from classical literature, to historical biographies economic textbooks, so I am a bit of a nerd. I also grew up in Colorado, so I love the outdoors and doing things like rock climbing, hiking, and skiing. Probably more than anything though, I am passionate...

...of Columbia Teachers College, where I received a Master's in Social Studies Education and my initial teaching certification for Social Studies in New York State (grades 7-12). Before that, I received Bachelor's degrees in History and Comparative Literature & Society at Columbia University (2020). Currently, in addition to Varsity Tutors, I work as a literature guide writer for LitCharts, a tutor at Wyzant, and an editor at Cambridge Proofreading & Editing Services. Before that, I...

Hello, I'm a student at Queens College studying Physics. I took 11 AP's in high school and got 4's and 5's on all them. Fortunately, I am not a genius and thus am able to explain complex ideas in simple ways without needing to use convoluted words. I have several years of experience in tutoring and I look forward to helping you excel in your studies.

I believe that all scholars deserve a right to an education and support that they can access.

...the right answer. You will know the answer, not arrive there via educated guessing. I am a seasoned financial services professional, and bring that professionalism and attention to detail to all my endeavors. We will apply ourselves and take full advantage or our time together. I am also a volunteer firefighter, and that spirit of service and helping others animates my tutoring style, too. I'm looking forward helping you improve your school work and increase...

...in pursuit of my degree in Judaic Studies and informally for religious purposes. As someone who has acquired all of his language ability from learning in a classroom setting, I understand the most common challenges that students tend to face. I am very patient and professional in my teaching manner having needed tutoring myself while growing up. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, board games, cards, and enjoying the great outdoors.... I find...