Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...from Sewanee University with a double major in History and Russian and then spent 3.5 years in Russia where I taught English at Russian English Schools. I had done some tutoring before in college but as a full-time teacher I was not only able to develop my educational skills, but also really get to experience the world as a teacher. I loved it. I enjoyed being able to share knowledge, see my students advance and...

...go to for help understanding difficult literature, reviewing their essays, or tackling a difficult writing prompt. Through that, I now see that tutoring is a wonderful way for me to combine my enthusiasm for reading and writing, my success as a graduate student, and my desire to help others. I hope to not only help my clients achieve a better understanding, but to pass on my own enthusiasm for literature and learning. When I am...

...Science in Computer Science. I served as an assistant teacher for an environmental science class and taught a civics curriculum of my own design to elementary students in Yamoransa, Ghana with the Yale Alumni Service Corps. I have also shadowed teachers at the Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Computer Science. I firmly believe that a quality education...

...career in education. With many years of experience in and out of the classroom, I have seen firsthand how students learn differently and how important it is to meet each student where they are at. Most importantly, learning should be fun and I love to use music and art as tools to make any lesson more engaging. I am patient and understanding and will always make sure to listen to every question asked. My goal...

...others. My work has been featured in dozens of newspapers, books, and magazines with a total readership of over one million. This deep personal connection to writing allows me to help students not just master technical skills but also develop their own voice and confidence in written expression. Professionally, I worked as a Writer and Editor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), contributing to the largest website overhaul in the agency's history...

...New York City to attend NYU, and graduated in May of 2013 with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science. Recently, I traveled through India, teaching Math and English to kids in the states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. My favorite subjects are English and History, but I also enjoy Math and took a variety of statistics and calculus courses at the university level. I am planning on pursuing a Masters degree in the field...

...than others, but I'm a firm believer that anything can be learned by anyone, and that learning is more about good habits and creative teaching techniques than it is about natural aptitude for a subject. I was personally able to test this idea when I changed my approach to learning Spanish after struggling for years in formal classes. After re-engineering my study strategy to complement my strengths and weaknesses, I was able to teach myself...

...Graduate Student Instructor. While I teach a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students edit their own writing and develop their literary voice. Although knowledge of math, science, and history are vital, expressing oneself in writing is perhaps the most difficult yet critically important skill for succeeding in our society. As one who has struggled with writing in the past but now feels ownership over his voice, I find helping others develop...

...teach a broad range of subjects, from Religious Studies to Music Theory. As my majors suggest, I am particularly strong with Philosophy and Music. What I love most of all, is learning new subjects for and with my students. My teaching style is dynamic. It's tailored to each student and subject. I work at whatever pace best suits them. I relate subject material to the student’s other interests to best engage him or her. The...

...experiences teaching English as a foreign language to Italian students in Bologna, Italy and as a voluntary tutor for students from disadvantaged areas in Dublin, Ireland. What I enjoy most about tutoring is how it enables me to conceive of concepts and texts I'm familiar with in entirely new ways, through the perspectives of my students. In my spare time, I love to read (fiction, poetry, non-fiction, literary journals a bit of everything!) and I...

Greetings students, I am studying towards an Electrical Engineer BS degree and I have quite a few years of work with high school and college students from all backgrounds. I have assisted high school students in the "Big Buddy" program and college interns in the "Spring Forward" and "Career Launch" programs with Cuny experiential education. I am thrilled to meet you in our upcoming class.

I have been a New York City public school teacher since 2014. I have taught 6th-10th grade English Language Arts and History. I strongly believe in the power of education to change people as individuals and to also change our world.

...short, I love writing, I love science, and I love math, and I love helping others succeed in these areas. This passion is all the more authentic due to my previous experience growing up as someone who faced learning difficulties in math and who entered the STEM field with a non-science background. I know what it feels like to struggle, and I also know how to overcome negative expectations about our ability (both those from...

...them excel in all subjects. Every student has their own learning style, and every learning style can be successful. I get to know what my students enjoy and what drives them, and help them align their education with their style and their goals. I grew up in a small Oregon town where I thought I would never do anything exciting--but my education has led me all around the world. I've studied drama in South Africa...

...both English sections of the ACT, I hope to be a great fit for any of your tutoring needs! I have worked with children and adults of all ages and all levels of learning, including those with developmental disabilities, and have loved every second of making a difference in their lives. I would love to help with any English subjects, including the ACT, as well as high-school spanish and many other subjects!

...that is individualized and tailored to their own needs. I have an undergraduate degree, and am currently working on my professional degree while holding a license in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Both degrees have to do with English and language proficiency, however not limited to those subjects. My Bachelor of Arts degree is in Science Letters and Society, which is a degree created for future teachers. The workload for this...

Education is the key to success. I am a caring, thorough educator with 20 + years of experience. Have taught ages 7 through 18 as well as college ages 18 to over 50. In addition to teaching I am an artist. I do graphic arts, computer graphics and fine arts. I look forward to meeting you during one of our tutoring sessions. Cheers.

I have 2+ years of experience teaching FIRST LEGO League Robotics and 2+ years of experience tutoring ACT/SAT math and middle school math (pre-algebra, algebra, probability, geometry). I hope to help more students to reach their academic goals.

...in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes and have become proficient in Japanese. In addition to tutoring Japanese, I can tutor high school math, test prep, and...

...learning styles by incorporating media, hands-on activities, and experiential learning. I also build in educational games and choices whenever possible. I have firm boundaries and high expectations of all my students. In teaching, I strive to have close relationships and open communication with the families of my students, and I hope to achieve the same with the families of students I tutor. I strongly believe all students are capable of learning and achieving their goals....