Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors in Hoboken, NJ

...undergraduate and graduate TA for over four years, where I helped teach physics lectures and labs, as well as helped with grading. At St. John's University, I have taught an astronomy lecture, physics recitation, and physics lab as an adjunct instructor. Starting Fall 2014, I will be teaching an introductory literature course. In addition, I have worked at the University's writing center, where I helped students compose, organize, and revise college-level essays. I am professionally...

...best on standardized tests. My educational specialties include SAT, ACT, GRE, and SSAT prep. I am an alumnus of the University of Maryland, and have degrees in Political Science and Geology. I have also worked as a research assistant for the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. I love helping students with algebra, and my tutoring program is very flexible and responsive to student needs. My hobbies include keeping up to date with current events,...

I believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable activities in life, and I love the process of helping students make a connection with the material they're studying. ... Every person is different, so I tailor my tutoring sessions to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each individual student. I believe that honesty and good communication are the keys to building the trust necessary to optimize our time together.... I would begin by discussing the student's goals and getting as clear a picture as possible of their unique situation so that I can determine how best to be of use in achieving those goals. Then we would get to work and take it from there.

I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.

...that best addresses both subject matter gaps and test taking strategies and skills. I develop a rapport with my students often utilizing my quick wit and good humor and this relationship helps to motivate them and elicit their best performance. In addition, I utilize frequent testing and feedback to reinforce their progress. My academic credentials are excellent and include a B.A. in Economics (summa cum laude) and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of...

...styles. There is no universal way to study, and understanding how a student learns new a concept is imperative to obtaining success in any field. I have taught young children, high school students, and college students topics like algebra, dance, and health education. Each age group positively responds to a different style of teaching, motivation, and communication; being adaptable and open to these changes is my forte. My teaching style often revolves around developing self-motivation,...

...how to apply that information to other questions. I scored a 36 on the ACT and love to help students unlock the challenges of that exam, as well as the SAT and PSAT. I am fluent in Spanish and have lived and studied in Costa Rica, Chile, and Argentina. A fun fact about me: I won an episode of Jeopardy when I was 12 years old, so don't be surprised if I ask for your...

...share my enthusiasm for learning with all of my students. Teaching is not one-size-fits-all. My goal is to help each student achieve to the best of his or her ability by adapting my teaching style to the needs of each individual student. I believe that students can master (and enjoy!) any subject if they can find the right teacher. I'm available for tutoring in a wide range of subjects, including test preparation.

I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.

...of industry experience and five years as a professional sailor, I have a lot of appreciation for how the world around us works. From the simple process of doubling a recipe, to finding the optimum angle between wind and current to win a sailing race, to deeper questions about the workings of the cosmos, I hope to help students understand and internalize just how important (and useful!) an education in math and science really is!