Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...SUNY University at Albany majoring in educational psychology. I have been tutoring for over 4 years and 2 years with Varsity Tutors. I tutor almost all subjects from maths, English, science, and history in grades K-11. I love to tutor because it gives me the experience I need to be a teacher and for every student, I want them to excel and understand what they struggle in and come out on top!

...I have been to over 25 countries and this has taught me to not limit myself and to push myself to learn more about the cultures around me. I have worked with students in the past ranging from PreK to 6th grade, whether it's children who have a tough time learning or love to engage in activities I am able to help all those students have a much better and more fun time learning! When...

...and creative director. Throughout my career, clear communication has been at the heart of everything I do, whether that's crafting national ad campaigns, editing essays, or helping students sharpen their voice on the page. I've worked with learners of all kinds: middle schoolers struggling to make sense of a novel, high schoolers preparing for the AP U.S. History exam, and college-bound seniors trying to turn a personal story into a standout application essay. What unites...

...English, Writing, Grammar, Literature, Essay Editing, Social Studies, European History, and varying levels of French. I am a passionate learner, eager to share this passion with students who are in need of any help whatsoever. I am especially excited to tutor students in French. I can recognize more than anyone that learning a second language doesn't always come naturally. I can understand that struggle on a personal level, but with hard work and practice, I...

...the New York City area. Congratulations on taking this step to step up your Spanish. I am excited to learn about you, your interests, and your objectives for learning Spanish so that we can develop a fun and smooth process to get you hablando con fluidez. On my free time I enjoy surfing, playing lacrosse, and checking out all mediums of art (theatre, film, fine art, music, photo, design). Nos vemos pronto!... Student and Teacher working...

Hello! My name is Chalcedony and I am a sophomore in college! I am majoring in forensic science. I reside in NYC so if you want an in person session, you need to live in the five boroughs or be able to commute to Manhattan. My best subject is chemistry, specifically General Chemistry, but I can help you with history.

...was awarded the Classics Department's Segal Fellowship for Travel and Research. I received my MA in Advanced Theatre Practice from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (University of London) in 2013 and previously completed the One Year Professional Acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in England. I founded an international theater company called The Sun Apparatus with three other women in 2013. Since then, most of my non-tutoring hours are...

I have a BA in Chemistry from Yeshiva University and recently finished an MA in Chemistry from Columbia University. I was a TA for organic chemistry lab/lecture and have done a bunch of other tutoring as well. Obviously chemistry rocks, but I also enjoy tutoring SAT and GRE math!... I'd figure out our end goal, and then outline a plan to get there.... I'd break it down into smaller pieces or use analogies, but sometimes just...

...In high school, I always found myself aiding my peers with their math homework, and reviewing essays for clarity and correct grammar. I was always complemented on how patient and specific my feedback was. Now, as I study theater direction at a prestigious university, I put to practice, how I can become better at communicating foreign ideas towards an end product. I love being able to find the unique tool or technique that finally clicks;...

Hello - I am a tutor with experience, both educationally and within the workforce. I can help you succeed by listening to and understanding your needs, and working with you to achieve your goals.

...own success by instilling confidence in them. I understand that every student has their own learning style as well as unique passions, strengths and interests. I aim to get to know my students individual strengths and passions in order to make the material interesting and meaningful for them. I believe in an individual's creativity and I create individualized and personal lessons based on what kind of learner a student is. I believe that education is...

...all ages, specializing in English as a Second Language students. I have tutored in a variety of subjects but have had the most experience as a writing and reading comprehension and SAT tutor. I believe in a teaching style that is adaptable to the student, and I also believe, of course, that learning should be fun! Outside of my academic interests, I'm a varsity fencer on the Columbia team, and I love film, television, and...

...education, I've developed a deeper understanding of what diversity means and have been able to build productive and valuable relationships with diverse students and peers. Additionally, my volunteer experiences in academic tutoring, youth mentoring, and college success coaching have resulted in valuable insight on the success of lessons based on results from student assessments that I evaluated, indicating my commitment to continued learning and growth. I truly believe that we are all lifelong learners.

...order to succeed in the school system these days, I'd be a refreshing back-seat approach to hopefully engage you or your young learner in the material involved. What is this 'back-seat' approach? The back seat approach is a method of going through material but rather than set strict quotas for a student. I work with the student to help them with whatever problem they may have. It works because the student doesn't realize that they...

...to reflect these new demands, presenting challenges to students/faculty members and administrators. I believe my best quality is having a feel for a student's greatest strength, and leveraging that unique talent to improve upon areas that may not be as strong. More formally, my Student Teaching experience at West Orange High School in West Orange, NJ in 2009 allowed me the opportunity to work in a culturally diverse school, employing techniques learned in the classroom...

...subject you need help in. In my eyes, it is my duty to do my best to try to encourage complete understanding of subject material in question, as well as give students the ability to apply that knowledge readily when necessary. While I am serious about getting the material to be integrated well into the student's knowledge base, I also try to keep it light hearted and fun. Nobody likes a teacher that is too...

...I aim to do at all times; there is no one-size-fits-all method to learning. Each student's unique voice and method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become...

...New York Aquarium. My previous teaching experience includes being a volunteer educator at Greyston Community Gardens and at Quixote Quest. I've also worked as an ecology research assistant and in science writing. I was web editor of the Sarah Lawrence Phoenix for over a year and a half, and then a copy editor for the Sarah Lawrence review for a semester before leaving to study writing abroad in Dublin, Ireland and write as an official...

...all ages and backgrounds for over seven years, working for organizations such as SCORE! Educational Centers, Northwestern University Center for Talent Development and Big Brothers Big Sisters. I'm comfortable with nearly all subject areas, particularly reading comprehension, writing, social studies and early math. You can expect plenty of humor in my tutoring sessions. I use it as an ice-breaker to build rapport with my students. I pride myself on being able to determine where problems...

...to be able to keep up with my classmates and needed to be held back for a year; they felt I was lacking focus and at risk of failing to develop in step with my peers. Despite my teacher's concerns, my parents decided to send me along to first grade and trust that any 'growing pains' would resolve themselves. Twelve years later, I graduated in the top 1% of my class after being selected for...