Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...a tutor for high school students in northern Virginia for more than 2 years, specializing in math and SAT prep. I have also worked with students on history, science, and essay writing. My tutoring style is geared towards understanding the abstract components of the material at hand, where focus is put not only on what the material is and how to work with the material, but rather on how it all fits together with previous...

...in addition to teaching basic and job-focused ESL courses to refugees in Egypt, Michigan, and New York. I studied Philosophy and International Studies in undergrad while also tutoring ESL, writing, philosophy and IELTS test prep. I have an innate love of learning that I am eager to share with my students. My ESL experience has taught me how to simplify complex concepts making them accessible and providing a strong foundation on which to build greater...

...undergraduate, I was a writing coach. When I lived in Japan, I tutored English as well. Because of the practice I gained as an undergraduate, and as a classroom teacher, I now tutor SAT Critical Reading, Writing, Literacy, History, and Japanese. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor. I enjoy the fact that even the most dense research assignment asks the writer to take a stand. Very few subjects ask for a student's opinion, but...

...I recently graduated from Columbia with my Masters in Public Health. I am very passionate about science and I hope to dedicate my career to improving the environment and people's health. I've always enjoyed teaching whether I'm with my students as a TA or just with my friends helping them with assignments. I think understanding difficult concepts can be stressful at times so I hope to make learning enjoyable by simplifying hard questions and boosting...

...Columbia University Teachers College where I am studying Social Studies education. I am also currently midway through completing the necessary components to earn my New York State Teaching certification. I have a passion for working with students which is why I am pursuing an advanced degree in the teaching field. I am currently Student Teaching in East Harlem where I am teaching 10th grade students global history. Although history is a large portion of what...

...doing poorly in his classes and he was worried that he would not pass his Living Environment Regents. At first, it was hard to make Jared motivated; every time he got a wrong answer, he would become discouraged. As we continued to work together, I realized that if I wanted to fuel his interest in the subject material, I would have to use the idea of positive reinforcement. I went through the old regents exams...

I vow to perform at the utmost best of my abilities in order to establish excellent rapports with my clients, provide them with the exact results that they seek, as well as represent the ideals and values of Varsity Tutors.

...education to all ages. I also have taught in an English immersion program for international students at high schools overseas. I have traveled to: Europe, Asia, Israel, Egypt, Africa and India. I also love to dance, and have taught drama and dance in after school programs. I am an animal lover, I have rescued over 20 dogs! I look forward to meeting you and having fun building new skills for your future.... I believe that each...

...University, currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science. In high school, I was a member of Mu Alpha Theta where I taught students geometry and algebra for two years. I tutor Computer Science, Math subjects up to Calculus III, Physics, and ACT Prep. In my tutoring experiences, I find that learning and adapting to your interests and areas of expertise helps you understand the material on a much deeper level. In my free time, I...

...from Stony Brook University, where I specialized in U.S. history. During my time there, I pursued a rigorous and diverse course load, completing more credits than required and gaining a well-rounded understanding of both U.S. and world history. While my primary area of focus is U.S. history, I also tutor in world history. I will be attending law school in the fall, where I look forward to further applying my analytical and historical skills in a...

I am currently a college student looking to reach and and help anyone who needs it. My experience through school has at some points required help and review and I believe that I can provide that for those who seek my help.

...of 2019, where I will begin in August 2015 as I pursue my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. I taught health education to middle school students and also worked as a tutor for Columbia Athletics. As such, I feel very confident tutoring a wide-range of students, in both their abilities and ages. While I am confident in tutoring a wide-variety of subjects, science is my passion and I have a great love of biology. As...

I am a graduate student in Comparative Literature, with a secondary in Film and Visual Studies, at Harvard University. Before starting at Harvard I received a BA in Human Development from Cornell University. My family immigrated from Ukraine. I grew up and went to high school in Brooklyn.

I'm grateful to have the opportunity to meet new people. I think an environment of mutual respect and understanding is important. It leads to great conversation and learning by both parties.

...summa cum laude from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Communication. But don't let the singing and dancing fool you--I graduated high school with a 4.3 GPA and was able to test out of all my GenEds with the help of AP testing. I love cooking, baking, theater (obviously), pro football and dinosaurs. I look forward to helping more students achieve their full potential in the classroom!

...of professional development certifications (mostly theatre-based)- have provided me with the opportunity to meet and work with a wide array of students with distinct approaches to learning. As an IBDP Theatre teacher, I have coached dozens of students from all over the world navigate the complex curriculum and come out the other side with flying colors. My directing has been critically lauded, and my acting intensive and voice coaching workshops for professionals in Russia, Kenya,...

...At times comprehension and excelling at a certain subject, particularly where the student may have some hesitation to the material, I encourage examining a variety of texts both literary and cultural relevant to the subject, students then make the connections and can learn behaviors and thinking skills that arise from themselves rather than from teaching directives. It is problem-solving in action and that to me is inspirational; in fact: my passion for tutoring and teaching...

...and communicationskills that directly impact my approach to tutoring. My passion for helping students stems from years of experience in both academic and professional settings where clarity, support, and motivation are paramount. Before law school, I served as Lead Demand Writer at a personal injury law firm, producing hundreds of persuasive legal documents under tight deadlines, all while mentoring five new team members. That experience not only sharpened my writing and editing skills but also...

...Palo Alto. I am most passionate about English and Literature as these subjects carry broad implications and applications for the "real world", an element of learning that I consider very important. I am also passionate about any medium of art, and believe it to be vital to the upbringing of young minds. My teaching philosophy consists of creating a judgement-free learning environment, where the student is encouraged to ask whatever questions may come without worrying...

As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.