Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Newark, NJ

...My name is Christian and I am a current Sophomore at Georgetown University. I am majoring in Health Care Management & Policy and I am on the pre-medical track. Outside of school I enjoy playing basketball with friends, watching Mets, Jets and Rangers games and going camping. My goal for each student is that they become so confident with their material that they feel they can teach a classmate. I will give each kid every...

I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Integrative Neuroscience at Binghamton University. In the past year, I worked with underprivileged kids who needed help improving their literacy skills and understanding of math and science. I firmly believe in educational equity and love being able to assist students in furthering their knowledge of troubled subjects/areas. I have tutored in many subjects ranging from Calculus to Essay Editing to SHSAT prep,...

I'm currently finishing up my undergraduate degree at Columbia University, with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Science and Society. I've had a passion for teaching since high school, and I pride myself in my ability to connect with students and personalize my teaching style to help them learn best. I'm passionate about a wide variety of subjects in math and science, but my favorite thing to teach is English reading and writing....

...to fine arts. I also know my way around standardized tests. I scored a 34 on the ACT, and in the 98th and 96th percentile of the GRE's analytical writing and verbal reasoning sections, respectively. Outside of academics, I also love to paint, practice yoga, and travel. I've spent time in many other countries, like France, Turkey, and Iraq, and have studied French, Arabic, and Persian. I hope you find my skills and experience a...

My goal as a tutor is to ensure that every student learns the material that I am assigned to teach. I intend to work until I accomplish this goal. I will not feel fulfilled if a student walks away from the session unsure of the material. ... My philosophy is quality over quantity. I would rather teach the student 2 concepts and have them know it than teach 10 concepts and have them not be comfortable...

As a recent graduate from Columbia University, I am pursuing a career in theatre and education. I have helped teach a variety of subjects for many years now and I am excited to continue tutoring. I am a native Spanish speaker. I love learning and understand both traditional and creative learning techniques. I have worked with students of all ages. I understand the frustration of confusion along or not being challenged. This allows me to...

I consider myself a lifelong learner! To me, learning should be a fun exploration of the world and ideas around us. Everybody learns differently (different styles, different abilities to retain information, etc.), and my goal as your tutor is to unlock the code to how you learn, so that we can work together to deepen your understanding of whatever subject area you're struggling with -- and find the joy in grasping this new knowledge! Aside...

I am a freshman at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, currently earning my BFA in Acting. I have a strong interest and background in English, Literature, and Public Speaking and love writing as well. ... As a student myself, I understand how guidance in any particular subject can boost confidence and help encourage a greater sense of enthusiasm, so I hope to bring a sense of support and understanding in subject areas where...

Hello, my name is Sam Tang! I was born in Malaysia and grew up in Texas; I enjoy playing sports, video games, and music. I currently have degrees in Writing, Literature, and PUblishing as well as Higher Education and Student Affairs. Education is a huge passion in my life and I want to encourage the pursuit of it as much as I can! If you need help with grammar, vocabulary, or even with the art...

I'm a recent graduate of Northwestern University, a native New Yorker, and a recent addition to Varsity Tutors. I grew up in Westchester County, where I volunteered as an assistant creative writing teacher in high school. After high school, I moved to Evanston, Illinois for school. I studied a wide variety of subjects in college: from Medieval Literature to Buddhist Psychology. I moved back to New York after graduating to pursue a career in the...

Hello, potential future students! My name is Luke and I have nearly a decade of experience tutoring privately across all age levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring the SAT/ ACT Verbal sections (Reading & Writing), Italian language ranging from foundations to conversation, and helping with college essay brainstorming and editing. I also offer vast experience tutoring other subjects across disciplines; you can find the full list directly on my profile and on my resume....

...we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. In working with the older students, I have helped them completely transform their college essays into true stories that have helped gain them admission into their first-choice schools. Conversely, with my younger students with learning disabilities, I have helped them remarkably improve their grades at competitive private schools in Manhattan while reigniting that...

Neuroscience Major, Princeton University 2020

I am a Villanova University graduate with bachelor of science in Biology on the dental track. Taking the array of science courses at my university while also prepping for standardized tests (such as the Dental Admissions Test) has allowed me to hone in on introductory as well as complex biology, chemistry, and math courses. I volunteer for the Currently Trending High School to College preparatory program working in the tutoring, extracurricular, and application prep sectors...

Hi! My name is Nathan and I'm currently a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business. I graduated from Staten Island Technical High School in 2016 and I am always looking to help and share my specialization in SHSAT, SAT, and Math!

My passion for teaching comes from my interests in different subjects. I love finding new ways to explain difficult concepts to students because it allows students to gain confidence in their work. ... I like to cater my teaching for students based on their individual needs, because I believe every student learns differently. For students who learn better through visual representations, I get a better student response when I draw out explanations, whereas auditory learners grasp...

I graduated from the Honors Program at the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in English. My studies focused on literature and composition. I was involved with the school's creative writing community; I hosted readings and won literary prizes from UConn and Mount Holyoke. I also worked for the University Writing Center. Working with students one-on-one, informed by faculty guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and...

...I spent my junior year giving every school assignment 110% of my energy, and it paid off: I was admitted to college a year early with a great scholarship. But more than the immediate freedom of college and a new state, my investment in my own education gave me an array of skills that have helped me in all areas of life: the ability to improvise in unfamiliar situations, to persuade and argue effectively, and...

After graduating from NYU's Gallatin school with an individualized major in Art History, Writing, and Studio Art, I have gone on to enroll in Hunter College's Graduate School of Education where I am studying Childhood and Special Education. English tutoring is my speciality. I especially enjoy tutoring reading, grammar, phonics, reading comprehension, essay writing, and ACT prep. I approach tutoring with patience and am mindful of each student's individual learning needs. I enjoy working with...

...their knowledge through fun activity and inquiry based exercises. I was able to observe the academic gains from students working collaboratively in groups. I was also able to work with students who needed extra help in learning and skills to enhance the learning process. I saw students develop and found his method of teaching very effective. Since April, 2007 I have taught domestically and around the world which has given me more experience in classroombased,...