"Watching a student build confidence and pride in themselves and their work is the greatest benefit I have received from working as a tutor - first as a peer tutor while in college and now as a professional tutor.

Subjects I tutor include U.S. History, Global History, and Social Studies (grades 8-12, NYS Regents prep, and 100 level college courses). I can also assist with writing and editing papers for college History and English courses.

Using my wit and creativity, I turn History from a subject my students call "boring" to one they can connect to, question, laugh at, and have fun with.

Through my tutoring experiences I have learned that students require patience, understanding and encouragement; all of which I am always prepared to give." less...