Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...Medical College and will be receiving my M.D. in May 2022. I have had tutoring experience prior to medical school as a piano teacher and physics tutor at my undergrad. Additionally, I have experience mentoring my peers and editing personal statements/activity descriptions for medical school applications as well as other graduate school applications (dental school, PA school). During medical school, I have mentored underclassmen on coursework as well as the USMLE Step 1 and 2...

...the mentors who helped me through the beginning of my time in college. I was able to succeed because of their help, and I wanted to pass on this gift to my own students. Since then, I've been teaching for two years, and it is the best part of my life. I care about my students, their learning, and using knowledge that I gained from my mentors to empower and inspire the next generation of...

...passion for higher education. My approach emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, and real-world application to ensure a deep understanding of the material. I thrive on those "aha" moments when a challenging concept becomes clear. I'm committed to fostering a positive learning environment where questions are encouraged and confidence grows. Flexibility and open communication are central to my approach, ensuring steady progress as you tackle new topics. My ongoing professional development keeps me up-to-date with the...

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University, a certified high school social studies teacher, and your next tutor!

...historical figure; or create an imaginary diary; or express a written opinion about who was "right or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively -- and enjoy it! I use story-telling, conversation and simulations, as well as visual aids (photos and videos ) to bring historical situations to life for the student....

I'm a friendly, professional, experienced tutor and teacher who loves seeing a student learn and master a new concept or technique. I have a passion for seeing students progress in their learning and come to unexpectedly enjoy a new subject.

...education much more worthwhile and engaging for students. As a teenager, doing well in school was not my top priority. The morning of the SAT I was much more interested in listening to my mp3 player than doing well on the test. Fast forward a few years: Today I take my classes seriously and am always looking for ways to improve myself as a scholar. You might ask, "What happened during those in-between years?" The...

...graduate of Bowdoin College. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies. At Bowdoin, Cordelia worked in the Office of Admissions for three years. She is familiar with the exciting and sometimes overwhelming college process and wants to make standardized testing stress free and successful! As a tutor, Cordelia works with students on all sections of the ACT and SAT. She wants to create an engaging environment in...

...as an educator. Teachers' whom I've met throughout my journey had always described their jobs as a battlefield, and either ended their days' in victory or defeat. I've seen more defeated teachers than I want to admit, and could not help but feel insecure about my own abilities to make a difference. My mom said once that teaching was like performing surgery, explaining that I had the potential to shape a child's life. As I...

...New York City, I now work for a national college access and retention organization. I enjoy working with teenagers and young people to help them succeed at short term tasks as well as strengthen their skills and confidence over time. Given my experience, I know what students need to be prepared for college and how to get them to that level. Whether it's test prep, essay writing, history content or study skills, I can provide...

I am Sophie from China. I just graduated from NYU and decided to stay in NYC to explore. I obtained bachelor's degrees in History and Economics. And I obtained the master's degree in International Relations.

...to want to be a doctor), Spanish (I went to Costa Rica to learn about being a doctor), and the SAT (okay, maybe *favorite* is a stretch). I also teach chess, but that's more of a hobby. I also enjoy reading, creative writing, and perfecting the poached egg (the key is vinegar). In my spare time I act, perform improv, and think about how great dogs are. As a tutor, I believe my greatest strength...

...to utilize my passion for these subjects in combination with my love of connecting with others. Thus, after number of years spent experimenting with part-time positions, including volunteer work for multiple non-profits, being a trip leader for international students, multiple restaurant jobs, interning for the Bernie Sanders Campaign, working as a jack-o-lantern artist and live pumpkin carver, I naturally began my foray into tutoring! My teaching style, developed over time from my experience back in...

...her horizons and tackling new problems that I have. Every student should have the opportunity to feel both successful and challenged, recognizing that an integral part of success is struggle. It is so important to develop and value grit; struggling with a difficult concept or a complex problem is a beneficial process that leads to true learning. Because of this belief, I am enthusiastic about new approaches to mathematics in K-12 education, in particular. In...

I am a graduate student at Columbia University studying Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences.

...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 six months, and then volunteered in Costa Rica in a daycare for five weeks. I...

...in Chicago as an adjunct professor of English at East West University from 2016-2018. I moved to New York City in the summer of 2018. I started teaching High School ELA (English Language Arts) in the fall of 2018. I teach Middle school and High School, including IB courses at an International School in Manhattan. I taught College Writing, College Literature, Creative Writing, Rhetoric and Stylistics, Writing from Sources, and Film as Literature. I am...

...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...

...breaking down complex concepts into simple, relatable ideas, which is why I'm drawn to teaching math and science. With a solid foundation in geometry, algebra, precalculus, and AP-level physics, I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience to help others succeed. My educational journey has been fueled by a desire to understand how things work, and this curiosity led me to excel in courses like Calculus and Physics. I'm currently pursuing my degree at Hofstra...

My name is Arame Niang and I am a Social and Environmental Impact Analyst committed to helping build a B Economy to solve some of the world's most challenging problems. I have experience teaching middle school students in the classroom, applying to elite institutions, jobs, and programs and I really love Math!