Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...the fundamentals and working my way up. This makes it easier for my students to remember what they have learned throughout the semester/year, and it helps them pick up new concepts quickly. When I am not studying or tutoring, I love to read, exercise, and explore. My favorite author is Stephen King, my favorite sports are basketball and snowboarding, and my favorite food is popcorn! I just recently moved to Manhattan, so I venture out...

I received my master's degree in education in 2007 but started teaching in 1999. My students range from age 5 to age 13. Most of my class population are students with disabilities. I enjoy teaching all 4 core subjects, but my passion are ELA and Math. I provide engaging activities that include hands-on materials that motivate my students to learn. The lessons are modified to meet students' needs.

...After two years of classes and research in pediatric oncology, I was accepted to the NYU School of Medicine. Currently, I am working towards my MD degree and will be starting residency training in orthopedic surgery at New York Presbyterian Columbia this summer. I love to teach because I enjoy helping students turn their perceived weaknesses into strengths. I also love to teach because I enjoy helping students identify the learning tools that work best...

...of tests, from high school level to higher ed. Having grown up having to mostly teach myself from textbooks rather than learning from teachers, as well as tutoring students who were dealing with ADHD and other learning disabilities, I had to work hard to develop learning and organizational strategies to keep myself on task. As a result, I'm extremely comfortable working with students with complex needs to find innovative learning tools for success. There's no...

...Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I served as an assistant teacher for an environmental science class and taught a civics curriculum of my own design to elementary students in Yamoransa, Ghana with the Yale Alumni Service Corps. I have also shadowed teachers at the Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Computer Science. I...

...at Columbia University studying Political Science with a focus on quantitative methods (regression, applied econometrics, experimental methods). My teaching experience in the past has included SAT/ACT prep, essay revision, mathematics tutoring, and specific SAT Subject Test tutoring. Now that I've almost finished my time as a college student, I would be happy to walk other students through ways to read an academic text, study methods, and specific college coursework questions. I am a previous teacher...

Patience, understanding and accessibility are the traits I use to successfully teach. I have a flexible schedule and teaching method. Willing to tutor test prep and regular academics.

...a master's in journalism and has worked at top publications such as Good Housekeeping, Real Simple and theGrio I'm here to help your inner writer shine. My goal is to help you write the best essay to get you into your dream college, get an A on your history paper, or simply help you prepare for your upcoming English exam. Basically, I want to help you win. I'm skilled in writing and reading comprehension. I've...

...your goals--no matter what they are! I just graduated from the University of Connecticut Honors Program where I designed an interdisciplinary curriculum combining economics, political science, and sociology. I also minored in Human Rights and Urban and Community Studies. I graduated magna cum laude with a 3.8 GPA, a member of two honor societies, and a New England Scholar. I've been tutoring pretty informally since I started doing it after school for my high school's...

...to adults) in a private institute in Daejeon, Korea to help improve their conversational English. In my experience, helping struggling students prepare for the EIKEN (an English Proficiency Standardized Test), we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the interview stage of the exams. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, French, History and Linguistics. My passion and discipline for learning foreign languages were the...

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Literature, and English. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we consistently have the most fun, with remarkable advancements, prepping for the exams' Critical Reading and Writing portions. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it necessary for an improved quality of life for yourself and the community. In my spare time, I enjoy reading memoirs and sci-fi...

I am a dynamic educator dedicated to fostering a love of learning and skill development that serves students both where they are and where they wish to be.

...at Adelphi University. My interests in tutoring include high school and college biology, SAT, and reading and writing for high school, middle school, and elementary students. I have enjoyed teaching students from kindergarten to college, so I have experience in catering each session to any students' needs. Whether it be using visual tools, acronyms, or concept mapping, I am open to using the study technique that works best for you! I love to learn and...

I am an honors graduate of CUNY Queens College, and have been successfully tutoring for about three years; primarily high school math. My style is very focused on getting to know an individual student and the way they learn, and figuring out exactly why they are struggling.

Hello, my name is David! I am currently a senior in college getting my bachelors in cellular molecular biology. I specialize in tutoring math science and history

...you need someone to help develop strong original ideas, or to simply help you go over your grammar and formatting. I am also a well qualified ESL tutor for any non-native speakers looking for an edge. I specialize in helping non-native speakers correct their college papers, but would be happy to tutor other non-native speakers for any reason. I'm a new New Haven resident. My favorite foods are New Haven Pizza, Broccoli, and Coffee (not...

...build confidence and realize that they can excel in math. My teaching philosophy is centered around empathy, patience, and adaptability. I believe that every student has a unique learning style, and my job as a tutor is to identify and support that style. I strive to create a positive and encouraging learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, knowing that it's all part of the learning process. Outside of academia, I...

...more than 35 years, working at The New York Times, Newsday and NBC News, among other companies. I earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. I tutor reading and writing, mostly. I got started helping my nephew with his homework and most recently helped him figure out what to say in his college essay. I excel at spelling and grammar. I enjoy...

I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley's English program. While in college, I worked as a tutor, designing lesson plans and teaching accelerated classes for elementary to high schoolers within a day-time tutoring program. This included standardized test prep as well. My biggest priority as a tutor is helping you find the confidence and belief in your own ability. This, I've found, has the biggest impact on a student's performance.

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.