Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

My name is Aaron Jackson. I am a student at Columbia University in the City of New York studying biochemistry on the pre-medicine track. I also enjoy meeting new people, exploring world cultures, and developing my sense of self.

...most rewarding. In all of these experiences, I have found it is helpful for students to work with someone relatively close to their own age. As someone who enjoys problem-solving for its own sake, I often find myself in the position of explaining difficult concepts and abstract ideas to people with very different backgrounds and personalities than my own. Generally, people learn best from examples they find relevant, interesting, and concrete. My main hobby outside...

...My motivation for volunteering was kindled by upperclassmen and teacher assistants that helped me when I was in introductory courses. I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and the MCAT exam. I enjoy sharing and explaining concepts I understand and helping others appreciate them. Ultimately, through these experiences, I discovered that I deeply enjoy aiding students and enriching their understanding of the subject...

...you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going back to Columbia to complete my pre-med requirements. I enrolled in medical school in...

...to be able to approach a problem from multiple angles until the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a flexible tutor to adapt to each students individual needs. Asking questions is an integral part of the learning process and my approachable nature allows students to feel comfortable enough to ask the questions that they feel they need to. Because of this I am able to have an...

...where I am studying Sustainable Development and Political Ecology. My academic journey has deepened my understanding of how global systems intersect with environmental sustainability, a field I am deeply passionate about. It also sharpened my ability to analyze complex ideas and communicate them clearlya skill I've carried over into tutoring. As a tutor, I focus on languages, but I am comfortable with most subjects, with the exception of calculus. I understand the challenges that come...

...as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass), as well...

...includes personal tutoring and tutoring through the Midtown Educational Foundation in Chicago. These experiences have planted a passion for tutoring in me. I enjoy watching my students learn and grow not only in their subject matter, but as individuals. I received a rigorous intellectual education at the University of Chicago, and I recently finished a master's degree in political philosophy in Europe. My strengths are ESL, literature, philosophy, and writing. I look forward to working...

...me experience helping students prepare for standardized tests of all kinds--and I know how students feel, because I recently took the GRE. I love to teach and I love to learn--and I want all my students to feel the same way. When students have a good time learning, they learn better and achieve more. In my experience, helping students explore their own creativity and build their critical thinking skills can help them excel in all...

...a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge. My academic success in subjects like Calculus, Linear Algebra, Symbolic logic etc. combined with my proficiency in coding, has equipped me with the tools to provide exceptional tutoring in these fields. I am committed to helping students achieve their academic goals by offering clear, structured guidance and fostering an environment that encourages understanding and growth. My approach emphasizes problem-solving and conceptual understanding, ensuring students gain the confidence and...

...it. With a background in the sciences and mathematics, and a graduate degree in philosophy I'm incredibly well-rounded in terms of what I'm capable of teaching and moreover, have a generally positive pedagogical approach to everything; I really do love teaching. Even fields in which I have little experience become a contest with myself to master solely for the sake of helping a student. I have extensive experience in reading, writing, and editing (I've been...

Hi, I'm Savannah. I love learning and I want to help you understand the subjects you need to succeed!

...students, assisting them in developing their skills as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Beyond the university, I have tutored young children, ages 7-14, in English through an NGO in India, as well as adults in New York in the Tamil language. I can expertly tutor a broad range of subjects including but not limited to History, English Writing and Literature, and the Social Sciences. I successfully completed AP American History, AP European History, AP Biology,...

...students in politics, public speaking, and history. I also teach art classes around the city. I love to teach, and I love to help to tutor students in multiple subjects including college essay writing, english, history, and SHSAT Tutoring. In my spare time, I like to knit, paint, draw, take photographs, write, and read. At Yale, I was a member of the Yale Political Union, the Yale Daily News, the Yale Debate Association, the Edward...

Hi, I'm currently an undergraduate seeking both my bachelor and masters degree in forensic psychology! I love learning and I'd like for my students to enjoy it too. I look forward to helping you. :)

...public speaking at the University (Binghamton University and the University of Rochester), and High School (Stuyvesant High School) level. Before that, I attended Binghamton studying history. I am available to tutor a wide-range of subjects including American, European, and World History, writing, and reading comprehension. My educational philosophy revolves around adapting myself and the material to the student and making the learning experience the most interesting and relevant for them. Beyond tutoring and teaching, I...

...and politics, and I am excited to share my excitement for these subjects with my students! I believe that there is no one approach to learning, so I take the time to tailor my teaching approach for each student based on their strengths and needs. I am available for tutoring in AP US, AP European, and AP World History, as well as AP Government and Politics. I am also available to help students with with...

...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 level speech and debate. It is most certainly apparent that my favorite subjects to tutor are writing, public speaking/debate, and performing arts. I want to work to promote a love of art and culture in my students...

...the exams. I am especially interested in helping students see, very concretely, how deeply ideas shape our world; and in improving their spoken and written expression. I also work occasionally with college students - for select philosophy (usually modern European philosophy) and political science (American constitutional law) courses. I majored in political science at UVA (B.A., 2010). I then received an M.A. (2012) and an M.Phil. (2014) in philosophy at Columbia. As a PhD student...

...of all ages and skill levels in Math and Reading. In my personal life, I have served in the US Army Reserves and have been a volunteer firefighter in my hometown. I am so excited for the chance to work with you! I am available to help tutor a wide range of subjects in both STEM fields and the humanities, as well as professional exams, such as Firefighter 1. I care deeply about the success...