Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...just increase the grade in a subject, but increase knowledge ,understanding, and even interest in the subject. Too often students are being lost to boring lectures they are unable to relate to, it is my goal to find these students and bring back passion and interest to school. I plan to get my masters in both education and classics, and hope to help create a better education system that will work for all students.... One way...

...strengths and areas of improvement. We can then create a plan to build on those strengths to help us better focus on the areas you are seeking to enhance or "fix." Since I have lived a large portion of my life abroad, I often like to use some of the real-life situations I encountered to help me clarify important concepts. And I love to write! Everywhere I went I wrote about my experiences, so not...

...Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech. In the past, I've worked with students of all ages ranging from elementary schoolers to seniors in high school and taught them math, robotics, science, and SAT prep. In my opinion, my tutoring expertise definitely falls on the STEM side, but I also have extensive experience working with reading and writing in terms of the standardized testing. I like to think that my teaching style varies widely between students, as...

I am an experienced tutor and teacher in a wide variety of subjects who specializes in student-centered, personalized learning.... I believe you need to meet students where they are, match your teaching style to their personal interests, and let them have a role in setting their goals. Learning is something a student does with a teacher's help, not something a teacher does to a student.... Ask them what they like and don't like about the subject,...

...supporter of the team. He was a social and scholarship chairman for the Sigma Chi Fraternity. In 2010, Matt was a counselor at Blue Mountain Ranch Summer Camp in Colorado, the summer camp he attended for 7 years as a youth. As a 2008 graduate from St. Stephen's Episcopal High School in Austin, Matt was influenced by his involvement in a liberal arts education and through his many different extracurricular activities such as football, crew,...

...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, but my personal favorite is tutoring Chemistry. It is my favorite subject to learn, so helping others...

...on 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...

...application towards everyday technology. Along with economics, these are my favorite subjects to tutor because they involve concrete answers deeply rooted in logic. As a tutor, I strive to help students better understand complex problems and develop problem-solving skills. This mindset is obviously crucial for tests, but it also helps students develop analytical techniques that can benefit them in innumerable ways. Outside academics, I enjoy reading about current affairs, weight lifting, and of course, watching...

...my knowledge with students. I have always gotten straight A's in my english classes, and taken every opportunity to broaden my knowledge of literature and writing techniques. In high school, I was constantly helping my peers in english classes, eventually progressing to the point where I was occasionally getting paid to edit college essays in an unofficial capacity. Having taken multiple AP english exams as well as the SAT and ACT less than two years...

...mathematics, I firmly believe that I can create a kind of milieu which can instill and arouse enthusiasm for learning math in the students in my class by using different problem-solving skills and creating constructive learning environments which students can cope with. I intend to use varieties of techniques and strategies depending on the students' level and age for my lesson to be more engaging, effective and fun so much so that students can learn...

I have a passion for teaching. I have spent the last sixteen years teaching students of all age groups, including K- 12, college, and graduate students. I work well with students because I have the ability to make them feel at ease. In addition, I help students break down problems into simple components, which enables the student to understand how to go about solving any problem. ... My teaching philosophy is to assist the student by...

...my undergraduate degree at Goddard College I was dedicated to my band and developing my artwork, which eventually led me to a desire to write fiction, poetry and essays about art. Since moving to New York after graduating from Goddard, I have worked with several art publications as an editor and freelance writer. I love creative work of all kinds, and enjoy helping others develop their creativity. I work with many students who are pursuing...

...organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex ideas with which they find themselves frustrated and struggling. My goal is to restore students to a thoroughly self-sufficient status in their academic endeavors, an aim which pursue by focusing on the identification of students' advantages and disadvantages, and attempting to develop a unique plan for each student as to how we might capitalize on their strengths so as to neutralize their difficulties. I can be...

...has challenged and frustrated them for an extended period, my approach is simple. While I love those topics, they're not for everyone, and that's totally okay. My strategy involves finding connections between the weaker subject and the student's current strengths, and to use real life examples to better understand the material. For students without a naturally good test-taking ability, I believe my personal experience of originally being a poor standardized test-taker provides me a unique...

...at 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.

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

...As a biology major at Washington University in St. Louis, I am well-versed in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus. I have privately tutored elementary through high school students in these areas of study, as well as algebra, trigonometry and geometry. However, my academic interests are not limited to math and science. My true academic passion is for French language and literature, which is my second major at my university. I developed this passion at a...

...underprivileged schools. I tutored reading, math, science, music, and a plethora of other topics to grades K-5. It was a rewarding experience to see students grasp topics that they deemed impossible. I hope I can help as many students as I can through Varsity Tutors-- I strive to spread excellence and make a long-lasting impact in furthering academic success in any way I can. Outside of work, I like baking, roller skating, fashion, watching cartoons,...

...learning has opened countless doors for me in my life, and I hope to create those same opportunities for other students through diligent, compassionate instruction. I have been a tutor since I was in the eighth grade and have helped my younger siblings and cousins with homework ever since I was a child. I come from a single-parent home, but was a very driven student who graduated as valedictorian of one of America's top public...

...and breaking it into achievable steps. Likewise, getting a high score on the SAT or becoming a better writer may seem like insurmountable tasks. I help students break those giant leaps into manageable steps, and support them in succeeding at each individual step. Finally, for students who struggle with English and literature, the identification of important themes and synthesis of big ideas can be profoundly frustrating. My strong grounding in textual analysis, extensive knowledge of...