Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, double majoring in Biology and Political Science. Being in a highly competitive Biology Honors program at my University gives me the knowledge and resources I need to help my students excel. I am heavily involved in my University Government as a Student Senator representing all Life Sciences majors. I have had internships at AbbVie (a major pharmaceutical company) in addition to local (County Board), State (Governor), and federal (U.S. House)...

I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelors in Biology. I plan on attending graduate school to pursue my interest in medicine. I love to tutor and help students overcome academic challenges.

...to discipline and teach classes of 20 students, some of whom were only a few years younger than myself. I won the students' trust and respect and classes ran smoothly. During this time, I also tutored a student who was struggling with learning difficulties and explained specific points to him, practiced with him and trained him throughout the process on an individual basis although I have no formal training in this field. I have knowledge...

...New Jersey. I am a River Edge resident, and attended River Dell High School. I graduated from Ramapo College with Magna Cum Laude honors, with a 3.8 GPA. My Bachelor's degree is in Communications. My strengths include my organization, time management, and writing skills. I currently work as an Assistant in the Special Ed department at Midland Park High School. Many of the teachers are impressed with my content knowledge and they count on me...

Hello, my name is Krista. I am a graduate student from Saint Josephs College. By the beginning of the year 2019, I will have gained my certifications in adolescent education, and, English. I can teach/tutor students in grades 4-12. Also, I am able to tutor students with various learning needs, i.e autism, and other various needs.

...things I gained from that experience was a sense of ownership over my own learning. 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...

...I am currently in Bronx Community College working towards my bachelors and Certification in Early childhood Education, and will soon transfer to a 4 year college to finish my journey. I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old, which Included voluntary tutoring and Arabic interpreting/tutoring. I tutor mainly reading and writing but I'm more than capable of teaching Math as well If students are having a hard time with it. I...

I am a student at The Cooper Union in New York City studying Civil Engineering with a minor in Economics. As an engineering student, I passionately tutor Mathematics and Physics. Additionally, I'm an enthusiast of Geography and the Italian language, and am thrilled to teach those subjects as well. In tutoring subjects that I find exciting, I hope to instill a passion for learning in students while helping them reach their academic goals. In my...

...and Speech. I am a New York State certified General and Special Education Teacher for grades birth through 6th along with a Speech Pathology background. I have experience working in the classroom with all different types of student learners, as well as private one on one and group settings. I have developed the ability to understand how each student learns and I have a way to get the most of out my students. Also, I...

I am currently a 7th grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look forward to working with your child!... My teaching philosophy is that...

...Manhattan. I can provide your children with fun (as a lifelong theatre/ comedy lover and performer) as well as dedicated and serious homework help and tutoring. I was raised in a home where academics and good grades were considered my "job," and playtime a "privilege." Because of this, I graduated with a 4.7 GPA from high schoo. I am fluent in Spanish as I majored in it at UNC, studied abroad in Seville, Spain for...

...Thought with an emphasis in Development Economics. Her time studying abroad in Madrid allowed her an opportunity to perfect her Spanish and embrace Spanish Literature. Ripsime has extensive experience working with a variety of learners including English as a Second Language students, honors and AP students in reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. She has extensive experience working with students needing support in history, math (up to Calculus), English, Spanish and Science. Ripsime specializes in working...

...high school, I tutored my peers after school. At college, I continued tutoring, but I also taught a class to middle-schoolers for a semester. Now, professionally, I teach seminars on Government and Politics. I went to Tulane University where I triple majored in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Philosophy. I tutor STEM topics, government, and test prep. My philosophy of education is that everyone is unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can...

...degrees in Theater and Education Studies. I have over a decade of theatrical experience as a performer, creative team, and production member. My educational philosophy and practice are based on theories of critical pedagogy, specifically critical performative pedagogy, and culturally responsive curriculum building. I have worked with K-12 students of diverse experience across NYC to develop performance skills, healthy social and emotional development, and cultivate self-confidence. I also have worked with twice-exceptional, LGBTQ+, and students...

I have been a New York City public school teacher since 2014. I have taught 6th-10th grade English Language Arts and History. I strongly believe in the power of education to change people as individuals and to also change our world.

...writing for three years. I have also tutored voluntarily, working with underprivileged youth, in SAT and college preparation. I am passionate about culture and the Arts; hence I teach a broad range of subjects, from Religious Studies to Music Theory. As my majors suggest, I am particularly strong with Philosophy and Music. What I love most of all, is learning new subjects for and with my students. My teaching style is dynamic. It's tailored to...

...of mine was struggling immensely. My CT and I both knew he needed extensive one-on-one guidance; he seemed aware of that too. As I took him to the back of the room to help him with his math assignment, he had a dejected look on his face. I smiled at him and attempted to make him laugh, to no avail. His shame was like a leak, and it was bleeding from his body. Before I...

...of the subject and identify which key elements are lacking in their understanding. I easily identify the learning style unique to each student and can teach to suit his or her needs. I am able to tell quickly how a particular student thinks and best learns, and from there I can either make the lessons more game-like or memory based. In every case, I approach the subject or concerning area from the most basic root...

...experience to demystify even the most difficult topics and simplify my lessons to make sure my students do not make some of the same mistakes I did. My teaching philosophy centers on flexibility and catering each lesson to the students I am teaching. I have experience with both learning and teaching on Zoom and know how difficult it can be to maintain focus, so I am willing to use a variety of academic resources to...

...the Inter-Greek Council, President of the Model United Nations & Debate Team, and Vice-President of my Fraternity. After graduation, I revived my NJ state certification in K-8 Education through Teach For America, a national non-profit organization that competitively recruits recent graduates to work in inner-city schools across the country. During my time with Teach For America, I worked as a full-time 6th Grade Social Studies in Passaic, NJ. I am active member of my community,...