Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in East Orange, NJ

I'm a graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in History. I'm passionate about history and English, but I'm a competent math tutor as well. I have received outstanding scores on my SAT and AP tests, and am confident in my ability to pass on these skills to the next generation. Whether it's standardized testing or academic tutoring, I am happy to help students reach their goals and achieve their highest potential.

...graduating, I have changed fields and am now working towards my PhD in Neuroscience with the goal of becoming a research scientist. I have previously tutored college students in the Chemistry Help Center at Nassau Community College, as well as frequently helping classmates in my science classes with any questions that come up prior to an exam. I tutor many science subjects, including chemistry, biology, and mathematics. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry and...

...English at major universities for over 25 years. This background provides me with a unique ability to understand and communicate complicated math while maintaining strong communication skills. I have a great deal of experience working with students of all skill levels. I've taught students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Students come to me to raise their grades or to maintain their "A" average. More importantly, I've received tremendous feedback from students and parents. Many...

...set required to solve and understand problems effortlessly. I believe in a personalized approach to tutoring and always customize my lessons based on the student's learning style and academic goals. By eliminating areas of weakness through carefully tailored lesson plans, we will be sure to cover all the bases so that you can achieve the high test scores and grades that you deserve. My goal is to get you to love learning science and I...

...degree in Business Administration along with a Spanish teaching license. I have also done volunteer work in other countries teaching people and helped in construction projects. I have worked with students from the elementary to the high school level of which had learning difficulties and helped them with different subjects like algebra, English writing, literature, Spanish and organizational skills. Since I am bilingual I love to work with students that want to learn another language...

...a BA in Economics. I first worked as a tutor at a private educational company teaching children ages K-12 reading comprehension and mathematics. I also worked as a math teacher at another private educational company, helping high schoolers with Geometry, Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and even AP Calculus. Although I enjoy teaching math, I am also available to teach Writing (especially essays), Reading Comprehension, Economics, the SAT and ACT, and Literature. In my experience as a...

...Center, a preschool catering to children with developmental delays. I am currently working at the Rebecca School, a school for children with communication and social delays, mainly Autism. Throughout my experience with special needs, I have helped children with language development, reading comprehension and math. Playing the role of tutor and teacher, I believe I have shown the qualities of patience, empathy, support and positivity. I genuinely enjoy the process of meeting new people, entering...

...students I work with is extremely important to me, and I work hard to build trust and rapport. I also believe learning should be engaging, and I do my best to make each lesson relevant and interesting, which includes teaching to multiple learning styles by incorporating media, hands-on activities, and experiential learning. I also build in educational games and choices whenever possible. I have firm boundaries and high expectations of all my students. In teaching,...

...our curriculum in both math and literacy, as well as developed and coached our teachers to better improve their instruction. As such, I have extensive knowledge of the Common Core Standards in both Math and Literacy for the elementary grades, with particular expertise in the third and fourth grade standards. In addition to my ability to tutor elementary aged students, as an undergraduate student at Columbia I tutored middle school aged students through the Double...

...act as writing mentors and editors for the Brown community, and as part of the program, each participant had to first participate in and complete a semester's long course in writing styles and approaches to editing. In 2012, I was awarded an AT&T New Media Fellowship, an award given to those students who show promise in the combination of writing and new media. My grant took me to Avignon, France where I produced a web-documentary...

...high school and collegiate level. I received my credential and Master's Degree in an intensive program at the University of California at Santa Cruz; an institution well known for its excellent education department and strong emphasis on student-directed, project-based learning. I was a multiple-subject educator at a small, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded, non-traditional charter school at the forefront of the project-based, standards-based, early-college movement. I have taught students of all ages in traditional...

...have also been a University Professor for the past 20 years. I presently teach College Mathematics and Unix Shell Programming at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Computer Concepts at Montclair State University. I have a Masters Degree in Comp Sci from FDU and a Bachelor of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. I am a scout leader and a multi-sport coach with lacrosse being my specialty. While I believe academia is a serious business, I like...

I love traveling, dancing, and reading. But, what I am most passionate about, is learning.... Each one; teach one.... Introductions. Then, find out what the student knows and what the student needs help with.... By asking the student to explain how they get to their answers. That way, they get a chance to test if they really understand a concept.... By keeping the student engaged.... I would take the time to figure out what exactly is...

...I am a firm believer in the importance of seeking help when it is needed. In high school, I always found myself aiding my peers with their math homework, and reviewing essays for clarity and correct grammar. I was always complemented on how patient and specific my feedback was. Now, as I study theater direction at a prestigious university, I put to practice, how I can become better at communicating foreign ideas towards an end...

...well, bringing the empathy and humor that make me a successful singer, actor, and comedian to GMAT and SAT classrooms and private tutoring. I've been fortunate enough to be able to do some interesting things in my life, and I have meet so many amazing, diverse people along the way. Everything I've learned along the way informs my tutoring. I am not only a teacher, but also a coach and cheerleader. I love seeing people...

...Health working towards my Masters in Public Health in environmental health sciences. For my undergraduate, I attended Fordham University and received a Bachelors degree in both biology and anthropology. I know how difficult advanced science and math classes can be on top of other studies, and I am really looking to work through these issues with potential students. I am available for sessions in biology, chemistry, physics, as well as a range of math levels....

...Title-1 district. I am very familiar with effective strategies that can get struggling learners back on track. I take pride in helping people learn and know that I can make it fun; even for students that are currently in a rough place with their education. I'm an older brother to three younger brothers and a coach for baseball/basketball. I love teaching academics but also really enjoy teaching others how to do things that aren't necessarily...

...an enriching education, respect, and professionalism. My goals are to motivate students in ascertaining their inner strength, abilities and activities that truly inspire them. I aim to provide a stimulating learning environment that fosters confidence and encourages children to reach their full potential. I take the responsibilities of an educator very seriously and will work hard to develop mutual trust and respect from the administration. Along with my skills, I will bring a creative, positive...

A graduate of Washington & Lee University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the Rutgers Business School, I hold a BA in Biology and Geology, a PhD in Molecular Biology, and an MBA in Pharmaceutical Management and Finance. As a professor and scientist, I have...

...Marketing, International Business, and Computer Applications. After graduation, I worked as a Systems Analyst for two years. During that time, I volunteered at a NYC After School Program for "at risk" elementary, middle, and high school students. This experience inspired me to become a New York City substitute teacher and enroll in Teachers College, Columbia University. I graduated from Teachers College with a M.A. in Elementary Inclusive Education with a Gifted Extension and became a...