Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

..."ah ha!" moment, when a previously difficult concept becomes understandable. I also flourish when encouraging students to think critically about topics and life in general. I love when students challenge me it indicates I'm doing my job! My style of teaching is very "user friendly". I am quite approachable, energetic, and love to use humor in my teaching. I also was voted by the student body at the college at which I taught, "The Most...

...spent three semesters working as a Teacher's Assistant, where I helped guide discussion classes as well as write and grade examinations. The classes that I was a Teacher's Assistant for included Organic Chemistry and Theater. I have experience as a tutor for Binghamton's Student-Athlete Success Center where I taught History. I have developed my communication and leadership skills over many years working in Emergency Medical Services and as a Resident Assistant. As a teacher, I...

...'five-paragraph' format, I'm prepared to coach them through every step of the writing process. My experience in opinion journalism -- a concise, accessible format -- informs my focus on sharp prose, and persuasive rhetoric. - History and Social Studies: with experience across the social science disciplines, and a particular focus on American History, I'm passionate about helping students uncover the dynamics behind historical events, and generate their own findings from primary sources. - Application Support:...

...am currently a rising senior at Oberlin College and I'm in the process of receiving my BA with a major in Art History and a minor in Mathematics. While at Oberlin, I tutor math in the elementary and middle schools there. While in high school, I worked as an SAT math and english tutor. I am passionate about teaching math to young children because I think so many people have had negative experiences learning math...

I look forward to working with students to help them achieve their academic goals.

...belief has driven me throughout my career and motivated me to become an instructional leader compassionate to every learner. This philosophy is rooted in my special education experiences as both a teacher and coordinator. As educators we must believe every student has the ability to achieve greatness and must work to insure they are afforded all opportunities to do so. Based on my previous experiences, my favorite subjects to tutor are Math and History. I...

...name is Amir and tutoring is something that I both enjoy and find important for some people to succeed in certain areas of study. I believe that every person learns differently, so a different approach must be taken with different people. I am a student at Boston University majoring in International Relations with a concentration in Business and Economics. I look forward to helping you succeed! I enjoy swimming, skiing, and fencing. I also like...

...My name is Caitlin Ervine, and I'm currently a senior at NYU. I currently have a 4.0 GPA, and have completed course work in topics ranging from Roman Civilization to Calculus II. I took a variety of AP courses in high school and SAT Subject Tests and had to balance that academic work with being a year-round student-athlete. I am confident I know how to study effectively and manage my time, and if there is...

...the things I love about living in New York City is that if I choose to, I can experience a new activity or hobby every single day. I love tutoring, teaching, and coaching because I believe the secret to happy living is giving. I get so excited watching "light bulbs" go off when I work with my students, and it just inspires me to continue my own learning and development. I promise to give you...

I've always loved learning and have a passion to help others understand and learn as well! I want help break down intimidating concepts into simpler terms and help people understand how applicable these concepts are in their own life. Learning shouldn't be a drag-- it's fun!

...journey has been defined by a strong interest in social studies, history, and writingfields that have helped me build a solid foundation in analytical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness. In addition to my policy studies, I have cultivated a strong proficiency in Spanish over the last eight years. I am proud to be legally bilingual, a skill that not only enhances my ability to connect across cultures but also broadens my perspective in global and...

...I find great satisfaction in HISTORY and AMERICAN POLITICS, and its systems. I hold a Master of Public Administration- Inspector General Program, with Coursework in Oversight Function ; Management Audits; Ethics; Administrative Function; Policy analysis; Program Implementation; Governance; American History; Non Profit Management & Programming; Administration. I have a deep interest in culture of Organizations. Please give me an opportunity to help you excel and find a love for the subject(s) that you need my...

...helping others which is why I was a math lab tutor for 2 years in high school, as well as working in the College Library Instructional Computing Commons at UCLA for three years. I have done some craigslist tutoring on the side with my friend Sindy who is an QKids English tutor. All in all, I believe I would be a good fit as a tutor, and look forward to potentially helping others learn new...

...to Swim/Lifeguarding program and was invited to return to the program as an instructor. Initially, it was more a love of the water than love of teaching that drew me to that first summer job I ever had, but I soon realized how rewarding it is to work with young people and help them acquire skills they can use throughout their lifetime. Teaching swimming lessons grew into helping my neighbors' kids with homework, and upon...

...am a third year PhD candidate in History at Stony Brook University. I have experience teaching and tutoring students in high school and college as well as babysitting and teaching younger students. I have also taught adult GED students. I studied American Studies at Barnard College for undergrad. I have taken AP classes in Biology, Calculus, American History, World History, and English. I also achieved a NY Regents diploma in high school. I am passionate...

...graduated from Lynn University in 2010 with a degree in Communications. I'm a patient, encouraging, positive tutor who specializes in liberal arts, English, and essays. I love helping people learn! I believe to be an effective tutor one must be a good listener and encourage a dialogue, both of which I practice in my tutoring sessions. Tutoring is about the ability to really address what the student needs. Outside of academia I enjoy fashion, movies,...

Hello! I'm a current graduate student at New York University specializing in Education Policy. I plan on becoming a public school teacher, and I already possess three years worth of teaching experience and tutoring.

Undergraduate student studying finance and management at the Stern School of Business with a minor in Computer Science. Can help with college applications and more!

I graduated from New York University with a bachelor of science degree in Global Public Health & Biology. I have been working as a tutor with Varsity tutors for the last 8 years and have worked with a wide variety of students. I absolutely love to teach and share my knowledge with others. When I am not teaching or doing scientific research, I love to read, dance, try new foods and play tennis!

...to work for you. I have a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from The City College of New York, and a master's in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management from The New School. I plan on either pursuing a master's degree in teaching next spring or starting to teach through the NYC Teaching Fellows program. I am proficient in teaching history, math, science, writing, and Spanish. I have a particular love of teaching history since that was...