Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...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 Popular Instructor in the Division of Health Disciplines for the Academic Year 2010-2011" and have been regularly told by students that it's very...

...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 consider myself to be "A Guide on the Side, and not a Sage on the Stage." My role is to help my students...

...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: teasing out a compelling personal narrative from one's interests, experiences, and accomplishments is the central task -- and struggle -- of application writing....

...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 when they were young. I think it is important to cultivate...

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

...students, with classifications ranging from Specific Learning Disabled to Autistic. From this position I transitioned into becoming a building supervisor where I was a member of the administrative team responsible for over 900 pre-kindergarten to eighth grade students. I am extremely excited to be tutoring for Varsity Tutors and to build a wonderful learning community. As a teacher resource coordinator of special education, I believe all children have the ability to learn and have the...

...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 to read literature and history as well.

...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 any way I can use those skills to help other students, I'd love too! When I'm not studying, I'm probably geeking out over music or running.

...acting on stage or musically directing a choir. I specialize in musical theater acting and have performed all over the country including Carnegie Hall. I am a big sports fan too, and every once in a while, I might just glue myself to the couch to watch my favorite team play (or at least put it on DVR if I'm working). I am a marathon runner, indoor soccer player, dancer, and a whole lot of...

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!

...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 community-oriented conversations. Language, much like policy, is a tool for understanding people and advocating for inclusive solutions. Whether I'm analyzing historical patterns to...

...via classes like Writing for Public Administrators and books like "Clarity and Grace." I believe that the technical aspects of English like sentence structure, punctuation, conveyance, writing succinctly are ever evolving. it about finding 'your' voice, and/or delivering the assigned message. I have written executive level Memorandums of Understanding, Graduate Capstones, taken classes in Advanced English, and more recently leading trainings for other mid level managers on writing appropriateness during my Tenure with the Federal...

...make me uniquely suited to be a tutor in today's day and age. I have always enjoying teaching as well as 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...

...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 graduation from high school I entered Long Island University as a Childhood Education major with a minor in psychology. Since then, I have...

...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 about educating and am interested in teaching in creative and individual...

...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, and the arts.

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!

...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 my favorite subject in school, but mentoring students in any subject is rewarding. My approach meets a student where he or she is...