Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...I developed a knock for writing and was always praised by my teachers for writing the best short stories and essays. That fuelled my strength as an English Teacher, my students can see my passion and have also developed the love of language themselves. As I interacted with my students during my 17 years teaching profession, I begun writing children concept literature in various subject areas, presently at the publisher. I have found that every...

...including elementary education and high school/college humanities. My favorites are writing and foreign language, but I'm always excited to learn and grow with a student in any subject. I take a tailored approach to my students' learning, making sure that I understand exactly what they need and am able to provide it. Each student is unique, and I strive to make sure that they feel accomplished and prepared at the end of our sessions. I've...

...well on 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...

...International Baccalaureate Program. My higher level classes were Economics, Biology, and English, while my standard level classes were mathematics, Spanish, and history. I Have great experience with the IB and am very familiar with the curriculum of the subjects that I took. I also have experience with SAT tutoring. Having been tutored myself for the SAT, I picked up on the various techniques required to bring up one's score. I was especially proficient in the...

...Girls Club and Peer Tutor, and serving as a Teaching Assistant during a study abroad experience in Ghana. These roles ignited my passion for teaching and solidified my commitment to helping students succeed in subjects like AP Chemistry, Biostatistics, and various college-level sciences. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore concepts deeply. I am excited to join Varsity Tutors, where I can share...

...goal is to make everyone I interact with feel comfortable in my presence. This means that I am very receptive to the needs of my students and I personalize the way I approach my students based on what l feel is best for them to learn and excel. I understand that everyone does not learn best the same way. There are some students that are more visual learners, others who are more auditory learners, and...

...have loved to have been able to incorporate that into my career and volunteer experience over the past 10 years in NYC. In my career experience I have become a highly compassionate, resourceful and solutions-oriented expert in training and developing organization’s employees via one-on-one and group coaching and mentoring, developing both written and verbal job development tools and building positive, long-lasting relationships with employees and clients. I have further experience in human relations, onboarding and...

...I am proud to say I have proficiency in many. I have a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science concentrating in toxicology which was awarded to me through John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Aside from my science background which includes organic chemistry, biology, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, instrumental analysis, analytical chemistry, physics, and analytical toxicology, I am verse in the arts and have extensive experience with creative writing, theatre, and music performance (specifically...

...for five years, and have experience with various grade levels. I graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University with a B.A. in Africana Studies, and am finishing my M.S.Ed. in Childhood General and Special Education from Bank Street College of Education. This year, I am also an IEP Case Manager for students in my school, so I am very familiar with IEPs and understanding/advocating for various learning needs. I am so eager to make sure you're...

...home providing homework help and was an on-campus Latin tutor. Having had wonderful teachers in the past, I see tutoring as a way to pay forward the love for learning they gave me. I also enjoy the challenge of communicating concepts in an audience-specific manner, and from having created many study guides as a student am interested in how the organization of knowledge can facilitate learning. My favorite subjects to teach are currently high school...

...in the STEM subjects to share how excited and skillful I have always been in the sciences throughout my life. During my degree I have had research experiences that require teaching in which I have excelled and enjoyed. Most of the tutoring I have done has been informal but I am a person that is always seeking for personal growth and any learning experience I can acquire myself. I am prepared to evaluate my students...

...support my students as individuals. I am very motivated, hardworking and dependable, and I get a real sense of purpose from helping my students to achieve their academic goals. As a native Spanish speaker holding a bachelor's in Biology and currently in Veterinary school, I am passionate about Spanish, biology, anatomy, and physiology subject matters. I encourage you to schedule a session with me so we can work towards your goals together!

...(ages birth to sixth grade). Previously, I worked as a co-teacher at a private preschool in Manhattan. Currently, I am a PreKindergarten teacher on Long Island where I have my very own classroom. If one were to step into my classroom, you would see lots of positivity. I believe the key to a successful education is the connection between teachers and students. There must be a sense of rapport established in order for one to...

Science educator with experience K-12. I have a biology undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and Masters in STEM Education from NC State University. I tutor elementary science, general science, Earth and Environmental Science and study skills. I strive to make science topics relevant and exciting to all.

I am currently pursuing my PhD in clinical psychology, and I tutor children, teens, and young adults in the areas of psychology, biology, and writing. ... I believe it is important to bring out the best qualities in a child. Education is not just about teaching information, but leading children to develop independent thought and beneficial curiosity.... I would assess the student's knowledge of the subject by asking beginner, intermediate, and advanced questions about the subject....

...Educational Leadership. I have worked in a summer Jumpstart program, helping teach incoming kindergarteners and first-grade students. I have also tutored high school students in algebra and chemistry. Besides that, I enjoy proofreading essays and guiding students to hone their writer's voice. Having recently gone through the college application process, I would love to help students edit their college essays, refine their applications, give general advice and most importantly, help students discover their passions.

I have over a decade of experience as an educator and I've worked with students of all ages. I am certified as both English Language Arts for grades 7-12 and ESL for grades K-12. I earned my graduate degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from New York University. I am passionate about teaching and believe in challenging my students while giving them the support they need to grow.

...years as a tutor at Turning Point Tutoring Company; I worked as a teacher's assistant at a Korean SAT Academy for around 2 months over the summer as well. As a teacher, I try to provide my students with numerous different methods for approaching a problem before giving them practice problems to work on. Most importantly, I strive to first understand my students' learning styles. After doing so, I shape my method of teaching to...

...moved into engineering full time as he partnered with multi-Grammy winner Comissioner Gordon with whom he worked on major records domestically and internationally. His dual abilities as an engineer and singer/songwriter have afforded him a rich variety of experiences with a diverse network of musicians, studios, and other engineers. His recent work with Sony/RCA newcomer Jordan Bratton was highly anticipated and critically acclaimed. Music has been and will be at the core of Jammal's existence....

I am a 3rd-year student at Baruch College. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree for Computer Information Systems. I want to share my passion for STEM with the world. I am willing to be the best tutor you will ever have.