Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving New Brunswick, NJ

...Gold Key International Honor Society (for the top 15 percentile of my class). I value education and I love history. History itself is a reading and writing intensive subject and, therefore, the subject through which middle- and high-school students learned critical reading and writing skills. As I stress to me students, it is also the subject that encourages student to develop their own opinions. I want to help youth to learn and utilize the skills...

...undergraduate, and I am currently studying Ecology at Columbia University. I have tutored for a number of different non-profits over the years, and I enjoy working with all subjects-especially related to writing and math. I strive to meet student where they are and find a strategy that works best for them, involving positive reinforcement and creative approaches to learning concepts. Outside of academia, I love everything that's involved in being outdoors. Biking around the city,...

...My tutoring approach is very methodical; I identify and isolate issues, while imparting fundamental knowledge and problem solving tips. The key to mastering any subject-I believe- is the ability to identify and understand grey areas and edge-cases in the material. I help my students identify these critical questions and answer them to the best of my abilities. I will admit, however, when I don't know the answer to a question. Rather than mislead my students,...

...been working for the past two years as a 6th grade Language-Arts teacher. Before that, I spent over five years at a private tutoring company called Lindamood-Bell. I have worked with students of all ages (5-55), and in many subjects, including test prep. For fun, I love playing and watching all kinds of sports: football, baseball, basketball, softball, hockey, golf, frisbee golf, ultimate frisbee, soccer, skateboarding, snowboarding, etc. I also have played drumset for over...

I am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.

...Autism. My specialty subjects are History, English, Latin, essay-writing, exam preparation, and I have extensive experience preparing students for exam prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE to name a few) and university applications in the USA and the UK. I chose to go to graduate school and continue working in the field of education because I am passionate about both learning and teaching whether this takes place at home, in a classroom, or at an international...

...write, speak, and listen proficiently would provide them access to opportunities and expand their conception of the world. My teaching reflects my belief that other writers can develop a strong sense of self-efficacy given encouragement and the resources to break down even complicated concepts. I view my job as an English teacher and writing instructor as facilitator of this rigorous thinking, providing direction in the form of reflective questioning and references to paradigm texts.... I emphasize...

...passions of an author gives entrance into new worlds for a reader. Methods Many talents define an effective tutor. My teaching approach stimulates curiosity and imagination as well as problem solving strategies and awareness of relevant resources. I’m attuned to students’ personalities, concerns, and learning modes and relate subjects they study to their own experiences. Understanding can deepen with personal identification or ability to visualize, based on prior knowledge and past accomplishment. Good tutoring depends...

...developed curriculum for high school and college students in Theology and Religious Studies. I particularly enjoy assisting students with test preparation. By helping students to master core English and Math skills, I can aid students to open doors for their future. My favorite moments as a tutor are when a student grasps concepts we have been working on and they understand the material in a new way. In addition to teaching, over the last five...

...I am a firm believer in different learning processes and always make sure to tailor my lessons to best fit my students. I enjoy tutoring in Psychology, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Writing. I first started tutoring while in high school, teaching my younger cousin her times tables, and I have since developed a love for helping students achieve their goals in various subjects. In addition to working towards a better...

...at the big picture and help my students search for common themes. In my spare time I am an avid basketball and tennis player. I love spending time with family and hanging out with friends. Traveling around the world has opened my eyes to new cultures and different ways of thinking. These experiences have made me a more reflective, driven, and thoughtful individual. In the end, I garner strong relationships with my students and lead...

...many student's frustrations. However, I have overcome my initial challenges, and now love the learning process. My favorite subjects to teach are math and science. I feel comfortable teaching to any age or ability level. As a Biomedical Engineer working in R&D, and a recent graduate of the University of Rochester, I have been exposed to all types of teaching strategies, and am very flexible with my approach depending on the student.... When it comes to...

...me a fresh perspective on my writing. I always stress that writing is rewriting. One of my happiest moments as a teacher was when one of my students won the UC Berkeley English Department's annual Essay Prize last spring with a paper I helped her to revise. In terms of test prep, I aim for a balance between tricks (outsmarting the test) and skill development (boosting a student's reading comprehension, vocabulary, etc.). I used to...

I am a passionate teacher looking to help students find the best learning and studying methods that work for them on an individual level! I love reading and especially history. As a student who struggled in math, I also love to work with students to develop strategies that work best for them! It is my genuine belief that everyone can be a lifelong learner if they are supported in their journey to understand their personal...

...teaching experience in the past has included SAT/ACT prep, essay revision, mathematics tutoring, and specific SAT Subject Test tutoring. Now that I've almost finished my time as a college student, I would be happy to walk other students through ways to read an academic text, study methods, and specific college coursework questions. I am a previous teacher through Americorps in their summer program for future first gen college students. I look forward to getting to...

...college, I enjoyed working with students volunteering in a local High School as assistant teacher and tutor. I also obtained most of my experience while student teaching in two different High Schools in Manhattan. I have also contributed with some community leaders in the Bronx that work with the youth to finish High School and go onto college. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, ELL and Social Studies....

I am a bilingual certified (English-Spanish) speech-language pathologist with certification in special education. I graduated summa cum laude from New York University. I have over 10 years of experience with tutoring and I always tailor my teaching technique to the individual student. I am very patient and I believe that dedication and practice are the keys to academic success. I always aim to leave my students more independent and confident in their academic ability. ... Not...

...elementary math, science, reading, writing, and test prep. I pride myself on being well rounded and a strong communicator. I am passionate about empowering my students with these skills. When I'm not tutoring or teaching, you will find me acting on stage or musically directing a choir. I specialize in musical theater acting and have performed all over the country including Carnegie Hall. I am a big sports fan too, and every once in a...

...on college essays, other applications, and general writing skills - this past year, one of my students with whom I worked on a college essay was accepted to every school to which he applied, and I work to achieve that goal with all of my students! I'm also experienced in Verbal and Writing test prep, particularly for the SAT, and find great satisfaction in watching my students' scores steadily improve. In short, if your tutoring...

...a desire to leave the world a better place than I found it. I do this through holding myself to high standards when it comes to kindness and helping others. I invite others to grow with me as I use the knowledge and skills I picked up in my studies, and during my experience as an educator. I have experience as a head classroom teacher, an assistant teacher and a tutor. My formal professional experience...