Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...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 a student, I always enjoyed learning most through examples and case studies, and when appropriate, I enjoy bringing in my research and patient experiences as a way...

...Northwestern University. During my time in high school, I tutored fellow students in reading comprehension and writing skills and acted as a senior mentor for a group of freshman students. My interests lie mainly in the social sciences and humanities. At school, I'm pursuing a degree in Social Policy with an emphasis on communication. I'm looking forward to tutoring in a variety of subjects ranging from the ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams to...

...New York City. I am currently working towards getting my Doctorate in Nurse Practice, with the hope of becoming a nurse practitioner. Interacting with others, hearing their stories, and making a difference in others' lives, if only in a small way, is how I see myself living a fulfilling and meaningful life. I have had prior experience tutoring elementary-aged children through a volunteer program from 2016 to 2018. Areas we focused on in tutoring were...

...teaching. As a tutor I'm interested in helping students develop ways of learning that are true to them. During my education, I've learned how important it is to understand what works for me as a student, which isn't always exactly what is prescribed in a classroom. This challenge requires creativity and adaptability, both of which are factors that really excite me and drew me to tutoring. I have experience working as a teaching assistant at...

...and a philosophy minor). I have taught students of all age levels in public, private, and one-on-one settings. Some of my past experiences include: peer-tutoring throughout high school and my undergraduate education, substitute teaching English, history, government, speech/debate, and drama in a secondary school, organizing and teaching acting and technical theatre at a performing arts summer camp, teaching English, reading comprehension, and writing to gifted/advanced 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students, and assistant coaching collegiate...

Just completed my Masters in Education at Rutgers University! In undergrad, I majored in both History and Journalism, so reading comprehension, writing, and any area that is Social Studies related are all very much in my wheelhouse. I have tutored all of these subjects, in addition to Math, Spanish, and a few others. My style is very student-oriented in the sense that I adapt my strategy to each individual.

I am an incoming freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Law and Society! Throughout high school, I have tutored extensively in topics ranging from K-8 common core to SHSAT/SAT. Given that I have needed tutors to prepare for standardized testing myself, I understand how important it is to really connect and empathize with your students. In my free time, I love watching Netflix (big fan of Suits), hanging out with friends, and shopping!

...valuable it is to have personalized, one-on-one assistance. Additionally, I am an idealistic young man who believes that education is the key to saving this democracy, so helping to shape young minds would be morally rewarding for me as well. As a graduate of the IB Program, and having taken many AP Courses, I know those curriculums inside and out, and would be very comfortable tutoring for any IB/AP course that I completed. Additionally, having...

...Literature allow students to discuss their own ideas and opinions about the subject, while Math requires more problem solving to best learn the concepts. I believe that learning, not just knowing, comes from asking the question 'why?' Only by thoroughly understand 'why' can learning occur, and learning allows people to successfully engage with the world around them. Outside of teaching, I enjoy baseball, reading, movies, music, and playing a variety of games.

I have tutored students from elementary school to high school for over 5 years, ranging from one on one sessions to classroom settings of over 20 students. I have a Bachelor's in Human Biology and Psychology and am currently working towards my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I have always loved working with students and my long-term goal is to become a Pediatrics Occupational Therapist. My favorite subjects to teach are English (reading and writing), Math,...

...2007 I have taught domestically and around the world which has given me more experience in classroombased, as well as online teaching. I have been an academic director in both areas. I work with an assortment of students, preparing the classroom for activities, listening to children read, and supporting a group of lower and higher ability pupils. This enabled me to understand the importance of differentiation in lesson planning and how it is facilitated. I...

My name is Kadeem and I am a current student at Hunter College aspiring to become a pediatrician. Three words that best describe me are enthusiastic, determined and optimistic. I use all three personal attributes to complement my work ethic and ultimately bring out the best in each of my students. I enjoy helping students to overcome their academic fears and achieve academic success.... My goal as a tutor is to instill confidence and a deep...

...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 currently teaching grades 6-12 where my students are learning such diverse subjects as the Hero's Quest, Dystopian Societies, Gothic, and film studies. I love teaching to my...

I'm an avid reader and lover of History first among other things. Science trivia and biology fascinate me as well. I love learning and deepening my understandings by explaining or discussing them with others. In my free time I bike, read, write fiction, and watch cheesy sci-fi shows.

...how to be a better instructor through the experience. Currently, I'm a substitute teacher for the Jersey City BoE, and awaiting my NJ Teacher Certification from the NJDOE. I employ myself through reading and writing with the spare time I have away from work and coaching. My other interests include various athletics, which have helped me learn how to cooperate with others for the mutual goal of success. Additionally, I'm a musician and songwriter, where...

...History Masters. I received my BA at Eugene Lang College and studied American Theater History. Since graduation, I have worked as an EMT, I've worked on political campaigns, worked at the Met Opera, and lived in New York City. I am interested in tutoring anything in the Humanities, any of the Liberal Arts, though my strength is in History, given that is the area of my studies. I like to get to know the students...

...I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, running my photography business, hanging out with my dog,...

...knowledge of troubled subjects/areas. I have tutored in many subjects ranging from Calculus to Essay Editing to SHSAT prep, but my personal favorite is tutoring Chemistry. It is my favorite subject to learn, so helping others understand it allows me to solidify my own knowledge of it. My approach to tutoring anything, especially the harder subjects, is to always use relatable examples or metaphors to strike a connection in a student's mind. The more relatable...

...years and a tutor for 14 years already. Helped a lot of students with their difficulties, made sure they were able to overcome their struggles in school, gave tips and tricks to guide them so they are able to cope even when the tutorial session is done. I love teaching while having fun with my students but also, stern on keeping them on track. I aim to achieve my students' goal at the end of...

...Since I could first crack open a book and try to read, I've been an avid fan of learning - about things I never knew, about places I've only dreamed of visiting, and about people different from myself. I believe that we never stop learning and that our minds are in need of constant sharpening. However, I'm also a firm believer in fun, and I hope to combine entertainment with enlightenment always.