Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...my strength, as a Tutor, comes from being able to understand the students that I work with, and in building their confidence. I understand the effects that self-esteem and confidence have on the success of my students and how the ability or desire to learn is impacted by the support system they have access to. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to reciprocate what life has given me. I enjoy motivating, inspiring growth, and...

...tutor in this program for two years, and I had complete and utter success. I had one student that had a brain operation that was out of school for 3 months from April until the end of the year. We studied together 3 times a week for her Global History Regents Exam and she passed her exam with a 92 - highest in the district in ages. I take excessive pride in building relationships with...

...a dedicated tutor passionate about English, Writing, and Art History my mission is to ignite the flame of curiosity and creativity in middle high school students. I believe education is a transformative journey, and I am committed to guiding my students through the realms of language and art with enthusiasm and expertise. Join me on this exciting educational adventure, where the written word and the world of art converge to inspire, enrich, and empower young...

...of my four years at Clark. I have spent the last two years working in an elementary school through a program called City Year Boston. During that time I worked with students on a variety of different subjects. I spent a good deal of time working with students one on one and in small groups. I have also spent a summer working with high school aged students. My teaching philosophy stems is all about growth...

...in regards to education. I find it important to know why what you are learning is useful, and I teach accordingly. Math is not only necessary for great test scores, it is incredibly helpful in your everyday life. The same goes for the verbal-oriented subjects. Outside of my academic boundaries, I enjoy reading, writing, and being outdoors. Living in Oregon affords great opportunity for exploration, and there's nothing I like better than suiting up and...

...I was younger I often struggled in school, so I understand the challenges that lead to many student's frustrations. However, I have overcome my initial challenges, and now love the learning process. My favorite subjects to teach are math and science. I feel comfortable teaching to any age or ability level. As a Biomedical Engineer working in R&D, and a recent graduate of the University of Rochester, I have been exposed to all types of...

...and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions process utilizes the best of my combined experiences whether this means studying individual behavior and interests to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process to ensure timely submissions of financial aid applications and scholarship requests. Since 2005,...

...am an attorney and a 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...

...can do it! As an English major in college, a law student with multiple research assistant credentials, and an Editor on the Journal of High Technology Law in my final year of law school, I have extensive grammar, literature, proofreading, and general English skills. Contact me if you are interested, want to find out if we'd be a good fit, or if you want to learn more about my experiences, schedule, or anything else. Looking...

...throughout life. I am a NYSED Childhood Education Grades 1-6 certified teacher (with extensions in both Early Childhood Education and Special Education). I currently have the privilege of teaching students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds, as a substitute teacher. Years of experience authenticates my ability to help students grasp current Common Core State Standards in Math and English, along with fundamental skills in Science and Social Studies. I very much enjoy working...

...and philosophy. I have been tutoring for many years both privately and more formally in the classroom setting, focusing mainly on students in grades 9-12 (although I have worked with essentially all ages). In my career-plan, I am aiming to become a professor and researcher in the sciences and psychology--this is derived from my love of teaching and inspiring passion in others for what they may not naturally find interesting. I have cultivated many skills...

...at Hunter College pursuing my Master of Arts in History with a focus on Latin America and completing a master's thesis on cultural reforms in post-revolutionary Cuba. I love learning about the past so I read a lot of history and look for hands on experience like participating in an archaeological dig in my native Bulgaria or doing archival research for my thesis. I am fascinated by languages, and I recently started studying German and...

...which eventually led me to a desire to write fiction, poetry and essays about art. Since moving to New York after graduating from Goddard, I have worked with several art publications as an editor and freelance writer. I love creative work of all kinds, and enjoy helping others develop their creativity. I work with many students who are pursuing careers in the arts who wish to develop their writing skills, or expand their knowledge about...

...began tutoring in high school and have worked with students on high school subjects and college entrance exams. I really enjoy tutoring and, as I am currently in law school, it is a good fit for my busy schedule that allows me to have an income but flexibly and while setting my own hours. I'm an outdoors girl who loves camping, hiking, skiing, diving, and everything in between! I also enjoy live music and historical...

...there! My name is Blu, and I recently graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Social Anthropology. My love of learning has led me to explore a wide variety of subjects throughout my life, and I've developed the skills to be successful in understanding them, both in my brain and on paper. I love working with kids and teenagers, and have experience tutoring for the SAT, various middle and high-school level subjects, as well...

...am a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University who has a passion for teaching and tutoring people of all ages. I am an Economics major with a minor in South Asian Studies. My goal as a tutor is to cater to each student's needs and personality on an individual basis while giving every student the tools necessary to achieve their goals! I have tutored several SAT students who have see substantial score improvement in their subject...

...majored in history and got a dual minor in Creative Writing and United States Studies. I received my Masters in history from Villanova University. In that, I concentrated in eighteenth and nineteenth-century United States. I can help tutor in United States history, specifically eighteenth-century (1700s) and nineteenth-century (1800s) history. I can also assist in academic writing and creative and fiction writing, as well as English American and British Literature. My specialty however is in United...

My name is Erin. I am currently a student at the University of Maryland at College Park and I am in the engineering program. I love soccer, reading, and creating art. I really enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with peers and hope that I can help out those struggling with academics.

...towards understanding - teaching a student how to continue teaching themselves. There is a time and place for lectures and so-called information dumps. The real work for the student and the teacher, though, comes from the dialogue about why the material matters or how an idea works. Not that a historical event happened but what made it happen. Not the mere fact that mathematical formulas work but why they work and what that can achieve....

...to learn and my ultimate goal with each student is to try and imbue in them a little of that love in the hopes that it helps them achieve independent academic success. I have tutored extensively in the visual arts, both in fine arts and art history. I welcome opportunities to take students to museums or galleries to experience art first hand. If it is test prep you need, I can help. I have tutored...