Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving New York City, NY

...a great passion of mine. I try to find a balance between structure and creative thinking when it comes to my tutoring style, and I firmly believe that everyone is capable of achieving great things given the right environment and skill set. Often, people discover my educational history and assume that I am an academic robot: all work and no fun. I can assure you, however, that this is far from true! I am a...

I am a student at Barnard College graduating in May 2021 with a major in political science and a minor in psychology. I love working with kids and helping them reach their full potential! I tutor in history, reading, writing (incl. college apps!) and government.

...school in the South Bronx, and I am the founder and director of IntegrateNYC4me. As a teacher, I work to support students in expanding their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, and I support teachers in creating curriculum that is accessible and engaging for students across cultures, abilities, skill levels, and interests. As the director of IntegrateNYC4me, I work to transform NYC public schools into a system of integrated, equal, accessible schools by organizing students...

...then coming back to them; or by doing creative projects and readings from games, films or media that makes them see links and patterns that they would not otherwise see. Some are visual learners, others respond to hearing concepts and rhythms and are more auditory; some are verbal and learn best by reading about a topic; some are physical doers and learn though experiments and for building and touching a 3-D geometric figure out of...

...students and helping them to achieve their goals. I have been trained in reading and can help your child to read and write. I have been a teacher for 19 years and I love to teach students to read and solve numerous math problems. I'm a certified elementary teacher and I have tutored students from K-6 for five years. I have also used Common Core standards in ELA and in Math for nineteen years.

...to help students prepare for the exam, and have particular strengths in CARS, psychology/sociology, biochemistry, and biology. My passion for tutoring comes from a love of being able to help students achieve their full potential, and I approach each student uniquely based on their levels of understanding and individual ways of learning. I would love to provide tutoring in any of the subjects listed in my profile, and look forward to working with you!

...knowledge. In my opinion, a key to success is not only a hard work, but understanding also. When we understand the material, we have all the chances to learn something. Being an honored student myself, I know how to break down and teach the hardest topics. My teaching style will help students to memorize the material quickly and effectively with the help of mnemonics, visualization and spaced repetition. I look forward to see you in...

I am 22 years young and a current student at Hunter College majoring in Economics. My experience in tutoring goes from volunteering in a tutorial center while I was a teen to then private tutoring. I love traveling, food, movies, music, hanging out, socializing and enjoying life. ... To create a connection with the student on a personal level and a professional level, and to make them feel comfortable, which will allow a better learning experience.

...is when I felt my calling to education. I loved doing walking tours and teaching people about our little museum. I decided than, that I should get my Master's in Secondary Education at Grand Canyon University. I am seeking a full time job teaching Social Studies but in the meantime I work as a paraprofessional. I love helping students achieve their educational goals. I have a wide variety of experiences working in the academic world....

...Joseph, who has autism, that every student requires a different approach. I scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT and many AP exams, and I've helped many people increase their scores on standardized tests. I'm an engineering student, so I use math, chemistry, and physics knowledge on a daily basis. I bring a systematic problem-solving approach to tutoring. I'm happy to bring my patience and experience to Varsity Tutors, and to help more people...

Teaching is a life-long passion of mine. Being a teacher is one of the most rewarding careers ever! So, the teacher as facilitator must cultivate prior knowledge, provide engaging learning environments, and present the content in a relevant and meaningful manner if significant learning is to take place.

...potential inside and outside of the classroom setting. Through this approach, I hope to leave a measurable impact on young learners and foster an immeasurable love of learning for years to come. I recently completed my A.S. Degree in Sustainability Science, while also pursuing an interdisciplinary study approach across a variety of subjects. I am proud to have graduated with highest honors, including a perfect 4.0 GPA, Frank M. Chambers Award for Academic Excellence, and...

...I also learned how to properly time manage, be responsible, and tackle different aspects of life without being completely overwhelmed. Outside of academia, I was a two sport varsity athlete in track and basketball. I'm a huge basketball/NBA fan, also love to cook, debate, and workout. I'm confident I can help students with aspects of school that aren't only academic. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is based on building a genuine relationship first with my student but...

...learning. This buy in allows students to achieve great success and also take pride in their own efforts. Throughout my time in the classroom, I have quickly learned how to work with a variety of students of various age groups from middle to high school and even entering college. This includes tutoring before and after school for state exams and large tests, but also working on college application essays and supplements, not to mention weekly...

...that may complicate the learning process. My subjects include science, social studies, writing, multi-sensory reading, and mathematics. I use teaching techniques to fit the learning profile and strengths of the learner. When working with me, we'll collaborate to figure out what might be interfering with the learning process, and devise an intervention or workaround. I love to empower students to understand how they best process information and what they need to do to advocate for...

...cultures. Writing acts as the bridge between my linguistic pursuits and historical interests. As I embark on this tutoring journey, I am eager to impart the importance of language skills to kids. Through engaging lessons, I aim to instill a love for languages and the cultures associated with them. Writing is the vital skill that links these two subjects and projects them to world, so I am excited to teach this tool.

I am a rising third-year student at Trinity College Dublin, and I am working towards a degree in English Literature. I have a lot of practical test-taking and study skills to offer, particularly in high school and middle school academics and standardized testing! I also consider myself a well-rounded student, so though my passion lies in English and writing, I love to teach math, science, and history subjects as well!

...Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My current research deals with how language is used and how understanding can change in differing contexts, for example how people define what counts as a lie, and how our brains process emojis. At the University of Illinois, I've taught several linguistics courses, including the popular Linguistics 100 introductory course. I spent a semester abroad in Sevilla, Spain during my undergraduate studies and that remains one of...

I graduated from Rider University with a degree in History and Secondary Education. Throughout my time at Rider I learned how to not only teach history within a traditional classroom setting, but how to motivate people to achieve their goals and guide them through the process. Teaching, to me, is much more than just explaining material and ensuring students understand concepts; teaching is about enabling the student to think critically and go beyond what...

...high-level subjects such as calculus, statistics, and computer science. I believe that all students can succeed if given the right support and encouragement. I am committed to providing every student with the skills necessary to build a strong foundation to achieve academic success. Furthermore, as a recent high school graduate, I understand common areas of struggle and how to remedy them, helping provide students an edge to help them succeed in their class and on...