Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Newark, NJ

Hi! I was lucky enough to grow up in Palo Alto, CA, with hands down the best weather in the world. I matriculated at Northwestern University in Chicago (with some of the worst weather in the world) where I studied Cognitive Science and Theater. I am pursuing a career as an actor, but am thrilled to continue to flex my intellectual side and share my passion for learning with the next generation. In college, I...

Sherry is a graduate of New York University, where she majored in Biochemistry and Art History in 2015, and a current graduate student at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing,...

...the ACT my first attempt, I found a tutor who helped me reach my full potential and absolutely rock the test. Since then, I have not been intimidated by any exam in University or beyond, including the LSAT. I know I can instill this same confidence in other students by slowly highlighting insight into testing methodologies. By the end of our prep, your student will be able to use the strategies on any academic study in...

I recently graduated magna cum laude with a degree in theater from Barnard College, Columbia University. I love meeting new people, figuring out complex problems, and helping others discover exciting ideas. I believe that clear communication and approachability are essential when tutoring. Learning is a journey, and I am excited to help you on yours!... First, I like to get to know my student: where they're struggling, what they're passionate about, and what resources they're currently...

...way to maintain and develop understanding of its material for both the student and the tutor. I was an active tutor in high school in mathematics and history and as I take more classes in college, I look forward to tutoring students in those in which I understood the material really well. In my spare time, I enjoy reading about history, camping, biking, and traveling when I can (or exploring the incredible city of New...

...graders reading and writing skills. On the weekends I have served as a writing specialist for seniors applying to college and during the summers I have worked as a writing and grammar instructor for 11th graders preparing to take the SATs. I am deeply knowledgeable on all things English, ranging from grammar and sentence structure to literary elements or shakespeare. I love helping students find strategies to master clarity of ideas and finding a persuasive,...

...where I studied Economics and Data Science. I consider myself a test guru, with a 770 GMAT and perfect scores my first tries on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their problem-solving skills to approach anything with a strong mindset. Besides spending time tutoring,...

I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.

...Georgetown University. My background has equipped me with the skills to be communicative, flexible, rigorous and creative with my students. I tailor the tutoring experience to orient towards each of my student's individual goals, based on their current strengths and weaknesses. I use my experience to help my students improve their cognitive (thinking) skills and overall grasp of the subject matter at hand. I am looking forward to helping you reach your goals.

...one-on-one tutor in New York City. He teaches SAT and ACT prep classes to 10th and 11th grade students at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on...

...I have worked as a substitute teacher and after school instructor at Saint Ann's School, as well as performing all over the country! I absolutely love teaching and inspiring kids and young adults to enjoy learning. My approach to teaching is highly individualized based on each student's needs and learning methods. I am a firm believer in the idea that the first step towards helping a student improve at reading and writing is to help...

I'm a aspiring academic with a major in philosophy. I've published my work in several academic journals, presented at many graduate-level conferences across the world, and have a 3.92 GPA (CV available upon request). My academic work focuses primarily upon philosophy and political theory, though I am also an avid reader of intellectual and cultural history, biology, anthropology, and literary criticism. Right now, I reside in Westchester NY, as I'm on break from Reed due...

...address the student in particular, given their background, behavior, and aspirations. This draws on my own experience as a student in the personalized, small classes offered at a small liberal arts school like Wesleyan. As a result, my philosophy often translates into a teaching style that draws heavily on high-level devices like stories, analogies, and real-life experiences tailored for the student. Together, we can then boil down the big picture into relatable specifics through which...

I am a retired Wall Street research executive turned teacher/tutor and have spent the last 2 years teaching and tutoring students in Westchester for standardized tests and academic subjects (high school, college, and graduate level). I have taught over two hundred students in the classroom and have privately tutored over 30 students in: Statistics (both AP and college level), Physics (regents, high school, AP, and SAT II), Math (SAT, SAT II level 1 and 2,...

...New Jersey in 2007 majoring in History and Secondary Education. After graduation, I travelled extensively to see the country and world that I would one day be teaching about. After teaching English as a foreign language in the Republic of Georgia for a year, I returned home to my native New Jersey to enter the next phase of my life and career. I currently teach history and social studies at the high school level. I...

I believe that tutoring is more than just teaching the material at hand. In order to have a successful tutoring relationship, there needs to be a strong personal relationship between the student and teacher. I am more than willing to provide a comfortable environment in which my student does not hesitate to ask questions and make mistakes. It is from these mistakes that they will be learn of their strengths. I will also make sure...

...I teach Beginner and Intermediate Spanish courses for undergraduate students. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. I am so proud that my two children, 16 and 13 years old, are fluent in Spanish. I love communicating and interacting with my students. I am deeply committed to my students success. I believe that all people can learn and thrive in an environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to people's abilities. When I am...

...enough to have encountered incredible teachers throughout my education, and intend to provide the same care and attention to each of my students. I am passionate and creative, and will work hard to find out how each student learns and how to best help each student understand the material they are having trouble with. Each student deserves the opportunity to feel successful, and I will work with the students and their parents to best achieve...

...to ACT preparation and college-level microeconomics and general chemistry. When teaching others, I adhere to my personal learning philosophy, which prioritizes fundamental understanding over memorization or recognition. This approach has consistently yielded positive results. I am eager to support you in achieving your academic goals. Having taken the MCAT earlier this year, I'm particularly interested in supporting students preparing for the MCAT. I hope to help students enjoy the preparation process and feel confident in...

...is more satisfying than seeing the pieces fall into place for a student who has previously been struggling with a topic. I firmly believe that learning can be interesting when placed into context. To get to know I'll tell you a little more about myself. Since graduating I've begun working at a software company in NYC. In my free time, I love reading, cooking, and playing music. I've recently begun taking up the guitar. Additionally,...