Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...I aim to meet students where they are, build their confidence, and help them understand difficult concepts in a way that clicks. Whether you're looking to improve your grades, prep for exams, or get ahead, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I'm passionate about staying active and spending time outdoors through sports, hiking, biking, and fitness. I also enjoy working on cars, which combines my interest in mechanics and hands-on problem-solving....

...not merely as a recitation of facts, but as a means of understanding cultures and politics different from our own. I have taught people from age 4 to 40, in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings. I spent a year in Taiwan as an ESL teacher. I enjoy students of all ages, but there's a special place in my heart for early readers. I am a proponent of the Words Their Way approach to...

Hello! I am a sophomore at the United States Military Academy and am looking forward to helping students on Varsity Tutors. I attribute much of my previous academic success to the tutoring I received from others, so I'm excited to pay it forward by helping other aspiring students achieve their goals.

Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2020 with a degree in Political Science and Legal Studies. Rutgers University M.A. Candidate 2025 in Political Science focused on American Politics and Government. I believe that helping students target the material they feel they are struggling with is the most important method of tutoring. 5+ years of experience tutoring English, History, Government, and SAT/ACT. I look forward to helping students who are looking to develop a better...

...tests involves more than knowing the subject material. I emphasize test-taking strategies, like process of elimination, ignoring irrelevant information, and pacing. More than anything, I hope to help students build the confidence they need to ace their tests and succeed in college and beyond. In high school and college, my favorite subjects were in the social sciences, math, and Spanish. I also ran in my H.S. cross-country and track teams, and I continue to run...

I am a graduate of Montclair State University with honors. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History. I also attended the College of New Jersey for my graduate degree in Educational Leadership, with a 4.0 grade point average....

...and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they...

...studied for and taken several standardized exams, including medical licensing exams, and I know that the approach to these is different that an exam for class. Every subject I teach is one I have studied extensively in the past, either through taking Advanced Placement classes in high school, college coursework, or within my medical curriculum. I have worked with several students in the past ranging from preschool to medical student, and have been blessed to...

...and am very enthusiastic. I have no trouble keeping up with children of many energy levels and exceptional needs. As a tutor, I emphasize lesson plans and interactive work that fits the individual student. I believe that a student should be involved in planning their own method of learning, especially for establishing the retention needed to perform well on standardized tests. I encourage a building of study and organizational skills along with teaching, and strive...

...2019 and am currently working towards a Bachelor's Degree at Columbia University in the City of New York. I have been tutoring other high school students since my freshman year of high school in Spanish, math, and history courses. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish I since I love working with students who are beginning to learn Spanish, and art history because I enjoy understanding changes in and across civilizations through the lens of...

...New York University, where I earned my honors degree in International Relations. My passion for tutoring stems from understanding that many students struggle with the standardized pacing of traditional classrooms. I've seen firsthand how one-on-one attention allows students to truly flourish, as personalized learning adapts to each individual's unique needs and style. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, English, and Literature. I believe in creating engaging learning...

...not only sharpened my writing and editing skills but also underscored the value of patience, structure, and individualized guidance, values I carry into every tutoring session. At New York Law School, I continue to support my peers as a notetaker, distilling complex legal lectures into organized, accessible study tools. I tutor in subjects such as reading, writing, English, and study skills, with a special love for helping students build confidence in their analytical writing and...

...them, but also myself in solidifying my understanding of the material. This led me to take on various roles as a TA, both in 1-1 and in group settings later in my college career. My responsibilities ranged from weekly 1-1 sessions with multiple students to giving a review session to a large lecture class. Outside of academics, for all four years I have tutored middle/high school students in music in a 1-1 setting. This was...

...middle school History teacher. For the past six years I have taught 5th-8th grade History in New Orleans and Brooklyn. I am a certified Social Studies teacher in grades 6-12 and my main expertise is in American History. While many people find History boring, I am excellent at making it seem interesting and "alive". My students would tell you that I am unique, funny, and my class is never boring. In my free time I...

...be a teacher since I was in 5th grade. I graduated Rutgers University with a B.A. in History and Education (double major) and then earned an M.A. in Social 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...

...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 respectful and will make sure a student learning with me will have a great time...

...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, but my personal favorite is...

I am a undergraduate student at Cornell University. I am studying computer science in the College of Engineering. I have been tutoring in all subjects since 9th grade, mostly computer science and mathematics and SAT. My teaching philosophy is based on hands-on learning, and the motto of 'practice makes perfection'. The more you face the problem head on and break it into smaller pieces, the easier the problem becomes to solve. In my spare time,...

I truly believe that all children can be successful in school. Over the past 16 years of teaching elementary and middle school, I have seen children thrive and excel in otherwise difficult subjects if they have the tools to approach learning. I am well versed in differentiated instruction, am creative, and always get to really know my students and their learning styles so that I can help them. In addition to my teaching experience, I...

...oral and visual demonstrations that include "free writing" of ideas concerning the main topic, then adding organization and structuring of the essay or report. In addition, I provide efficient lessons and exercises as a confident building that has helped students further develop their writing skills and discover their hidden talents expressed in writing. A critical factor in developing trusting and lasting relationships with students is promoting an environment of encouragement and confidence that enables them...