Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Plainfield, NJ

...of success. I enjoy knowing that my students are interested in becoming more knowledgeable and proficient in the selected subject matter. I want to help every one of my students achieve their goals and also help make their dreams a reality. When I am not teaching or tutoring students I enjoy playing golf and exercising. I have played golf for over 17 years and I have never broken a hundred. I promise you I am...

...try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework, feeling confident about the class or material in the future. Outside of my current job in financial media and my evenings tutoring, I'm training for a half Ironman. I also enjoy exploring new spots in NYC,...

...and it helps them pick up new concepts quickly. When I am not studying or tutoring, I love to read, exercise, and explore. My favorite author is Stephen King, my favorite sports are basketball and snowboarding, and my favorite food is popcorn! I just recently moved to Manhattan, so I venture out into different parts of the city in my free time. So far, I have run into comedians, actors, and many more interesting people.

...helped 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...

...also did post-graduate training with Dr. Stephen Daitz, the foremost scholar on the classical pronunciation of ancient Greek and Latin. I received an award for being the highest ranking student in Greek and Latin Literature in my college's classics department. I am a former member of the American Classical League and have attended some of their national conferences and seminars on the teaching of Latin. I also have experience creating educational materials for intermediate students...

...utilize this knowledge to design personalized study plans that cater to each student's unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning style. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, I encourage students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills essential for success not only on the SAT but also in their academic endeavors. In addition to my specialization in SAT tutoring, I have been fortunate to teach high school history, focusing specifically on AP US History....

...students. I have always been fascinated by history, and have passed the AP European History and AP US History Exams while I was in high school. In addition to history and government studies, I am also proficient in English (AP and college-level language and literature studies) and writing (both essay and creative). Outside of this, I work as an RA at my college and enjoy watching movies with my brothers, camping, cooking, and spending time...

...Global Justice. In both environments, I use a student centered model of discussion and activities to engage students with material and encourage them to take onus of their own learning. This buy in allows students to achieve great success and also take pride in their own efforts. Throughout my time in the classroom, I have quickly learned how to work with a variety of students of various age groups from middle to high school and...

...student at Seton Hall pursuing a degree in Diplomacy and International Relations with minors in Arabic and Journalism. I love empowering, inspiring, and teaching youth. I assisted with the teaching of four different summer camps from 2010 to 2016, helping children and students with English, math, science, art, and American culture. I am TEFL certified and have tutored adult immigrants in English since 2015. In my spare time, I write articles and dance.

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...student. I have seen this in everything from US History to biology and truly believe this is the best way to fully understand and grasp new concepts. My down time consists of a lot of physical activity, whether that is in the form of going to the gym or playing ice hockey and soccer. I find staying physically active is a great way to balance the academic challenges in my life and allows for me...

...elementary school to high school for over 5 years, ranging from one on one sessions to classroom settings of over 20 students. I have a Bachelor's in Human Biology and Psychology and am currently working towards my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I have always loved working with students and my long-term goal is to become a Pediatrics Occupational Therapist. My favorite subjects to teach are English (reading and writing), Math, and Science!

...problems and rote writing exercises. Tutoring should not be a "one size fits all" approach. My goal is to work with you to create a personalized learning plan that acknowledges your strengths and puts them to use in helping you actually learn a subject, not just memorize it. I am well-versed in a variety of subjects, with a specialty in writing and reading comprehension. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and...

...focuses on child abuse and is a non-profit organization. I have been tutoring since I was a freshman in high school for children from Pre-K all the way to eleventh grade. Having a vast background in learning centers such as Kumon and Score, they have given me the crucial skills and lessons that I carry on with every student I work with. Currently, I am tutoring students in PSAT Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and SAT...

...children reach their high potential of learning and was there every step of the way to help reach that learning goal. I'm passionate about helping children learn and improve in all academic subjects. It is when you know that your student is confident in themselves and their work, that is when you as a tutor get excited and say " hard work does pay off"! I currently tutor in the following subjects - Elementary school...

...student at Columbia University pursuing my Masters in Public Administration. For the past three years, I have worked at education focused non-profit organizations. During this time, I have worked as a literacy and math tutor for middle school students, as well as led a writing seminar for high school students preparing to go to college. I enjoy working with students of all grade and skill level, and I love to make learning fun!... My teaching philosophy...

...unique and uplifting moment. In high school I scored a 5 on both the AP Literature and Composition exams. I also scored a 4 on AP US History. As a student at St. John's University, I was a writing consultant for one of the leading writing centers in the country-- the Institute for Writing Studies, led by Harry Denny (now at Purdue), Tom Philipose, and Alison Perry. Finally, for the past year I tutored full-time...

I am a student at Barnard College graduating in May 2021 with a major in political science and a minor in psychology. I love working with kids and helping them reach their full potential! I tutor in history, reading, writing (incl. college apps!) and government.

...research on complex philosophical and policy topics. This experience, in addition to my writing-intensive major, has prepared me to tutor writing. I tutor 6th grade through 9th grade writing in addition to AP Government and History. I am passionate about these subjects because I love thinking about arguments. My tutoring philosophy is to focus on individual problems or assignments and work through examples with students; I do not lecture unless necessary. I find that students...

I am a rising third-year student at Trinity College Dublin, and I am working towards a degree in English Literature. I have a lot of practical test-taking and study skills to offer, particularly in high school and middle school academics and standardized testing! I also consider myself a well-rounded student, so though my passion lies in English and writing, I love to teach math, science, and history subjects as well!