Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...stragies through trial and error. I have great interpersonal skills which have really allowed me to be an excellent listener and be very observative. As a research assistant in the Social Competence and Treatment Lab in the psychology department at my university, my role as a behavioral coder had really allowed me to develop a unique skill of being able to analyze and be alert to body language and verbal ques that may normally go...

...a species. While my specialty is Earth Sciences, I also help students with study skills. I find that students relate better to the science subjects when scientific principles are linked to common everyday activities such as their hobbies and or special interests. Developing a systematic approach is fundamental to mastery of any subject and I think that designing a method for remembering material studied is of paramount importance. My hobbies are photography, cooking and hiking.

...each student, I focus on creating a personalized plan to best meet their classroom needs. My work experience includes two years as an elementary school robotics coach, several years of private tutoring, and working in a STEM outreach non-profit. I've worked with students of all ages, from all walks of life, in many different settings, and am dedicated to creating a curriculum for each student that will help them succeed. My physics research background is...

...as a 5th grade teacher in a middle school in Manhattan. In addition to helping my students succeed in essay writing, reading comprehension, and math, I have experience prepping 7th graders for the New York City Specialized High School Admissions Test. I am currently in my 6th year as a 1st grade teacher in a K-8 school in Manhattan. At my school, I have had the opportunity to teach 1st-7th graders in after-school enrichment and...

...elementary school through high school. Despite tutoring for many subjects, I am mostly passionate about Math and Science but also love to teach English. In my years of tutoring students, I have found that consistency and active recalling have helped my students improve greatly in their academics. Additionally, I create learning plans personalized to each student to help them learn based on the students' effective learning style while creating a positive environment for students to...

I am a first grade teacher in Jersey City, NJ. I have been teaching for 3 years. I graduated from Marist College in 2014 with a degree in Psychology/Elementary Education/Special Education K-6. I feel that my psychology background helps to understand why a child might be struggling or how their frustrations may be hindering their learning. I strive as an educator to meet the needs of all students so they can reach their highest level...

...school days, and I am eager to provide advanced-level assistance to you! I'm a friendly, approachable person who maintains a professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done! I believe I can provide tremendous assistance tutoring everything from ACT prep to Shakespeare and existential philosophy. My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to success. When we tackle problems, we are learning the how?...

...I typically work with high-school students, but I also work with college students as well as younger students. I share with students the ways I learned the things they are learning now, and I like to focus on understanding the underlying concepts. I want students to be able to think their way through the material, and I do that by framing it in a way that makes sense to them. Everything from writing and English...

My personal goal is to make sure students are more interested in learning. I will make tutoring fun while being extremely productive. I will make student feel like part of the family and make sure they improves in every aspect of education/life.

...EMT. Currently, I am applying to medical school; in the mean time, however, I will be completing my masters degree in nutritional science at Columbia University. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology and Nutrition. Basically If there is a science/health care related subjected a student is interested in learning, I am interested in teaching it! In my experience helping struggling students prepare for exams,...

...teaches students to push limits and think outside of the box. I am an advocate for always obtaining as much knowledge as possible, and sharing the knowledge I have, which is what led me to tutoring. I currently tutor all elementary and middle school science classes (K-12), high school biology, college biology, and ecology. I believe every student learns differently, and my tutoring lessons cater to each individual students style of learning. In my spare...

...verbal sections. I attended two years of prep school and eventually obtained a 2200. My biggest takeaway was the way I learn and retain information. I believe what makes me unique as a teacher is that I take the time to understand the needs of my students, work with them to come with a learning strategy that works for them, and create a measurable objective to work towards. The most daunting goal can be obtained...

...tutor, babysitter, volunteer, and camp counselor. These roles have taught me how to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable to make mistakes and grow. I am open to any subject, but I especially love working with English, reading comprehension, writing, Spanish, linguistics, and early science topics. My goal is to make lessons engaging and enjoyable while also ensuring that they are clear and accessible. My tutoring style is encouraging and structured. Everyone learns...

...society expects of you. SO WHAT! I truly love to see the smile when someone says, "I get it". As a public school JHS and HS teacher, my license is in Biology 7-12 and have taught other sciences. I also have advance degrees in other areas and have taught it on a college level. I have a BA in Economics from Queens College (but had more courses in science), an MA in Economics from Northwestern...

I vow to perform at the utmost best of my abilities in order to establish excellent rapports with my clients, provide them with the exact results that they seek, as well as represent the ideals and values of Varsity Tutors.

...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. A French horn player since 7th grade, he went on to become Drum Major of his high school marching band. At Howard...

...communication and presentation skills. I excel at multitasking the multiple learning needs of each student, developing materials, reporting on progress, and managing educational time. I love playing with my three children and working with them. I like to keep up with my own reading and writing when I can, and I also volunteer to teach SAT mathematics (a subject in which I have a geeks need to study and learn more about all the time!)....

I am a rising senior at Wesleyan University double majoring in government and music, with a minor in creative writing. I have years of experience teaching and tutoring writing and music both individually and in groups. I work as the editor-in-chief of The Wesleyan Argus at school, which has given me much experience editing and working with writers. I also often teach individual piano lessons and theory during breaks.

...a certified K-6 teacher and 6-8 math specialist with years of classroom and tutoring experience. I excel at breaking down challenging concepts into clear, manageable steps and love helping students build confidence and succeed. In addition to math, I support students in developing their reading comprehension, fluency, and writing skills, helping them become stronger, more effective communicators. I believe in meeting students where they are and guiding them with patience, encouragement, and care every step...

I believe that with a Growth Mindset anyone can learn anything. Acquisition of skills and knowledge is a result of hard work and dedication not innate talent. Challenges, mistakes and problem solving through them are how we "get good" at a skill.