Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...in Psychology and pursuing a Medical Doctorate Degree. My specialty specifically lies in the fields of Abnormal Psychology, Psychopharmacology, and Clinical Psychology. I will complete my degree by Fall 2019. I primarily tutor primary and secondary level Psychology, Math, Biology, General and Organic Chemistry, History, and Political Science. I cater my approach at a conceptual level. This way, students don't just memorize details, but actually understand the concepts. In my experience, the more the students...

...New York University with a double major in Acting and Psychology. I am from Kansas City, and currently live in NYC in the East Village. I am excited to tutor students to help them find more success in subjects they may struggle in or are excited to learn more about. I have been teaching kids ages 3-17 the last few years in various different places, and I can't wait to begin tutoring.

...this diverse environment had taught me a multitude of ways to teach complex topics, allowing students to interact with the material in a way they are most comfortable with. My education at Marist College included a full year abroad in Florence, Italy, which pushed me to learn new ideas about teaching and specifically history, especially European. I have experience working one-on-one with all types of students, tutoring in school and outside privately. The variety of...

The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.... It's okay...

...application the strongest and genuine as possible, I fell in love with the college application process. I have written and edited countless personal statements to college supplemental questions. Along with my interest in college applications, I also gathered various helpful strategies and techniques applicable in many situations on standardized exams--and understandable for any type of student! For all of my students I have a strong approach: - Confirming WHAT specifically you are struggling with -...

I have always loved helping others learn. Education is important to me and I enjoy sharing my love for it with others.

...Popular Science and the San Francisco Examiner before my 21st birthday, I have experienced professional success at an early age and am committed to helping other students reach their full potential in the same way I did: by tapping into their natural intellectual curiosity and drive to make the college application process a rewarding journey of self-discovery. I specialize in college prep, particularly in essay-writing and SAT prep. I have written for publications all over...

...English Language and Literature. Immediately after undergrad, I relocated to New York City to pursue my law degree at Fordham University. After earning my Juris Doctor and passing the NY bar exam, I worked for five years as a litigator in New York. In 2009, I took the opportunity to fulfill a lifetime dream to live abroad and moved to South America. Upon arriving in Chile, I worked as an ESL teacher for children and...

Hello my name is Shannon Morales. Those who know me will stress that I'm a firm believer in education and enjoy educating those who seek my assistance. To those bright minds who I will have the pleasure to tutor; we will learn all the details but in a fun and relative way. I integrate learning with applicable life circumstances in order for my peers to truly take to heart the value of education.

...with kids of all ages. Their ability to soak up information and improve is inspiring, and their energy makes work not feel like work. I believe that all students are capable of academic success and that sometimes all it takes is a novel approach. This is why it is important to understand the unique learning style of each student. I'm looking forward to getting to work at Varsity Tutors and helping students reach their full...

...underprivileged children to tutoring many of my peers in standardized testing to leading an English class for students at a Chinese university. While most of my experience in tutoring comes in standardized test preparation and English composition and literature, I also have a great interest in mathematics and have experience in teaching it as well. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to...

I have been tutoring students from first grade through to college since my first undergraduate degree. I have two undergraduate degrees and am currently working on my Master's Degree in education. I tutor elementary school, Middle school, Reading, Social Studies, Writing, Essay Editing, and English. I am incredibly passionate about helping student achieve their academic potential.

...in communications, business development, and project management, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of people, from young learners to professionals, helping them refine their communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. While my experience is broad, I find the most fulfillment in working with students who need help improving their writing, research, and presentation skills. These areas align with my expertise, and I am always excited to see students gain confidence in...

Hi! My name is Kailey and I am a full time special education teacher in NYC. I love education and getting to see children grow. I have worked with children throughout high school and college. I have completed many field placements throughout my time at Plattsburgh State. I look forward to hearing from you! Please reach out to me with any questions!

...ESL (English as a Second Language) / EFL (English as a Foreign Language) because of the gratification of assisting students to enhance their personal and professional lives by improving their English language skills. I earned a PhD from Rutgers University in Global Affairs, an MA from Columbia University in Regional Studies in Eastern Europe (focus on politics and economics) and a BA from New York University in History and Journalism. I have taught for over...

...with differently-abled learners. As a writer and entrepreneur, I have tutored since high school because it is something I truly enjoy. I approach tutoring with patience, and with finding a motivation to learn and excel that is specific to each student. With young adults and older learners, I approach each skill with purpose in reaching their individual goals and dreams, and with younger learners it is all personalize-practice-reward, working with parents and mentors to understand...

...to ask questions that clarified topics that would otherwise take me much longer to understand. Often I would relay this information to my friends, and I felt a sense of fulfillment in teaching it. Being able to help someone along to their "a-ha!" moment and share in that experience has been one of the greatest joys of teaching. In addition, doing so not only helped them, but also myself in solidifying my understanding of the...

...have shown me the power of education, and I love being able to share that with others through tutoring. In my tutoring sessions, I emphasize foundational concepts and principles, and achieve growth through consistent practice and overcoming misconceptions and unhelpful habits. While preparing for standardized tests, I help students feel confident about the knowledge on which they will be examined. I understand that these important tests can be stressful experiences for many people, so I...

...London. Before that I graduated college (Princeton) where I studied History. I'm excited to be back on the East Coast and to get a chance to continue working with students! While I'm comfortable work with students of all ages, my most recent teaching experience was serving as a volunteer teacher's assistant for sixth, seventh, and eight graders in English, Math, and Science. Before this experience, however, I have worked as a coach, mentor, and tutor...

...teacher. I began teaching college-level English when earning my Ph.D. at Columbia University. Since 2005, I have been an adjunct assistant professor at Hunter College, where I teach courses in literary theory and American literature, including "Law & American Literature," a course that I developed. I have taught freshman composition at Barnard College, Columbia College and, last fall, Westchester Community College. I enjoy working one-on-one with high school and college level students. I can assist...