Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...their development and growth. I am therefore adaptable to meet the needs of any student since my main priority is making sure the student is understanding the topic at hand. I will utilize resources and materials differently if needed. Lastly, many of my interests stem from sport or music related experiences. I love to play golf and softball and currently coach my softball team in Queens. Music is another passion of mine and I like...

...break down complicated and difficult assignments into manageable tasks and goals. I am committed to helping students fully comprehend and understand the information they need to learn. This is because I believe students perform best in school when they understand concepts instead of using memorization, which does not provide a stable foundation for more complex work in the future. I love working with young people and helping them to link their coursework to their own...

...Studies Education from the state institution. I also have 30 credits in middle school literacy and ELA. I have been a classroom teacher for 24 years and have taught from 2nd grade through college. I currently teach high school social studies. I have experience in World and US History (I and II), APUSH, Sociology and Law and Society. I love showing students how interesting (and fun!) history, reading and writing can be. I truly believe...

...lessons to meet everyone at their level and interests. I have taught and tutored a range of courses that have included English, History, Latin, Greek, German, and standardized test prep. While I enjoy working with students in any subject, I am most passionate about foreign languages and standardized tests. These courses in particular have clear and measurable outcomes by which progress can be tracked (and celebrated!). Helping people to meet their goals and to get...

Hello! My name is Emily and I taught middle school English for three years. I have ample experience tutoring students in elementary and middle school reading and writing. I recently finished a Master's program at Columbia University in Education Policy. I am passionate about helping students meet their goals through engaging and rigorous lessons. I can't wait to meet you!

...capacity of young people: as a high school student in Florida, I volunteered at my Math Club's "Math Lab", an academic peer-tutoring session held every Monday for four years; as a college freshmen I was a tutor for Champion Learning, a company funded by No-Child-Left-Behind in order to aid struggling middle school students with the Common Core; as a full-time instructor, I managed classes for SHSAT and SAT and produced my own content while coordinating...

...graduated from the University of Colorado in 2010 with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Economics. I gained most of my tutoring experience while living in East Africa over the last five years helping to start a school. I worked individually with both students and teachers helping mostly with reading and writing but also with teaching theories of education and learning. I am very excited to bring that experience back to here!...

...and I have a passion for politics, government and history. As I take some time to prepare for exams for graduate school, I am seeking tutoring opportunities for students who need some extra assistance with the major standardized tests necessary for college acceptance, including the SAT and ACT; any government, politics or history-related courses or standardized tests; or any English language or literature courses or exams. I promise that I will be well-prepared for every...

My goal is to improve each student's understanding of history and the lessons it may impart. The more we understand about the past and learn its lessons, the more we can avoid similar mistakes and progress both individually and collectively.

...I want to help students with elementary Math and English because I have a strong passion towards helping elementary students and that is where my prior work has been done. I also want to help students making that transition to college, as I am well rounded in writing essays and editing them as well. I am also well rounded in college courses from english to courses in nursing. I am very playful, kind, caring and...

...and machine learning. This summer I will be a lecturer for a graduate level course in statistics and econometrics at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs. I have been in mentorship and tutoring positions since 2015 and have previously worked as a private math tutor, grader, and martial arts instructor. Two fundamental principles in my teaching are maintaining humility and relatability with students and striving to meet my students' needs.

I am currently enrolled in Columbia University, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. I have a genuine passion for tutoring math and find great satisfaction in helping others understand and excel in the subject. My approach to tutoring revolves around tailoring my teaching methods to meet each student's individual needs. My ultimate objective is to empower my students to gain the necessary skills and confidence to independently tackle mathematical problems.

I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in computer science and minoring in math. I am passionate about computer science and mathematics, and I'm particularly interested in machine learning. Additionally, I enjoy learning about history. Currently, I'm self-learning computer architecture and Portuguese. I tutor computer science (Python and Java), History, Algebra through Calculus, and high school English.

I work with students and parents to tailor lessons to make sure they're learning in their own best pace and style.

...goals and succeed. I have a Masters of Science in Teaching Childhood Education and Special Education, and a background in Political Science and History. I was a teacher for two years in the New York City Department of Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching...

I've been a professional tutor for the past ten years and a college instructor for the past four years. I have my masters degree in philosophy and hope to enroll in a PhD program in philosophy by Fall 2017. In my free time I enjoy stand-up comedy, strategy/RPG video games, and science fiction.... I believe that the goal of tutoring is to create life-long independent learners and that it is the tutor’s job to provide encouragement...

...throughout college. Teaching is a passion of mine, and I've spent years tutoring both high school and college students in various subjects as a paid tutor. I also have extensive teaching experience in high school classes from volunteer work with Peer Health Exchange in Boston. As a former pre-med student, I'm particularly interested in helping other aspiring physicians meet their course and MCAT goals. I love simplifying complex scientific/mathematical concepts and re-imagining them in different...

I'm a Junior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, but I'm originally from New Jersey. I'm double majoring in American Government and The College of Social Studies, which is a program unique to my University that combines several social sciences. I am also minoring in Religious Studies. I've been working as a tutor since my freshman year of high school, and I can't wait to work with you!

...love to watch movies, travel, eat, and talk about pop culture. If theres one thing to take away from this statement, its that I am the most dedicated and hardworking person I know. I always make sure to be prepared and friendly for any job I have to do, and I intend to do the same here at Varsity Tutors. I look forward to working with anyone and everyone who wants to learn and improve...

...completed the International Baccalaureate program and took various Advanced Placement courses. At Columbia I have worked with various public defense organizations as an advocate, investigator, and research assistant. I also volunteer as a tutor on campus, in the New York community, and even on Rikers Island. I am passionate about helping students from all backgrounds develop their writing, reading, presentation, and test-taking skills that will translate to all aspects of their education!