Award-Winning European History Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...attended a small Catholic school for grades 1-8, and I graduated high school from a top Catholic, college prep program. I completed my undergraduate degree in Colorado and my Graduate work was done in New Jersey. I have over 15 years experience teaching, tutoring, and advising students in writing and the humanities (and some social sciences) at the college level. I am a student focused educator who tailors his approach to his students.

...consistently scored in the 99th percentile on the verbal section of every standardized test I ever took without resorting to any kind of special technique. However, as I've worked as a tutor, I've come to realize just how *many* of those tests I took for practice before I took the real thing. By the time I sat down to the real SAT, I'd been steeped in test-prep culture for years. Even if I didn't intentionally...

...type of question, and they develop the perspicuity to discern which question requires which approach. New York is my home, and when I am not teaching, I like to ride my bicycle down its broad avenues and tortuous alleys. I have been to many countries and studied many languages, but there is one place I always return, for better or for worse, and I am happy to offer my services to its students.

...the exams. I have also been successful teaching Historical Writing, both argumentative and explanatory to a wide range of students with vastly different abilities. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, watching or playing baseball, running, and hanging out...

...graduate of Vanderbilt University who has a passion for teaching and tutoring people of all ages. I am an Economics major with a minor in South Asian Studies. My goal as a tutor is to cater to each student's needs and personality on an individual basis while giving every student the tools necessary to achieve their goals! I have tutored several SAT students who have see substantial score improvement in their subject and general SATs.

Dan spent years building analytics systems for Investment Banks before starting his own technology company. He love all aspects of technology subjects and is an avid rugby player . He lives in New York with his wife and his black lab named Bear.

...is based around the concept of being patient. It may take a student a while to understand a concept, but the moment when he or she does, it is extremely rewarding for the tutor, the parents, and the student. I like to instill confidence in my students as well as help them understand the academic lesson at hand. The best experience of my life was when I studied abroad in Paris during my junior year...

...horseback ride (used to compete in hunter-jumpers, now somewhat limited but I ride when I can). Music is my other major activity, and I sing classical soprano, play violin, and can do some basic guitar--enough to accompany myself and friends when we sing folk songs and popular music, and to support us as we make up harmonies. Travel is also extremely important to me, and I've spent a lot of time in South Asia, especially,...

...including algebra and calculus. While I was at UCLA, I continued tutoring math and English to middle and elementary school students around Los Angeles county. Since then, I have completed my Master's Degree in European History, Politics, and Society at Columbia University. I love history, politics, and writing. I am very passionate about education and I love being able to help students who are struggling. I firmly believe that there is no subject too difficult...

...Humanities High School teaching writing and playwriting to freshmen students. I saw exciting advancements in my students' skills during my time there, and I believe it was because I made sure that my classes were always fun as well as informative. I have had the most success teaching when I help my students to develop an independent interest in the material we are working on. When not tutoring, I am a working actor in New...

...limited to: English (verbal, written and phonics), literature, essay writing, SAT and ACT English and math, history, science, filmmaking (award winning filmmaker), acting (union actor--SAG, AEA), 2D animation, drawing, painting, and Adobe Creative Suite. My favorite subject to teach is English--phonics, verbal, reading, and literature. My teaching style is hands-on. I just don't stand or sit there and lecture. Lectures are boring. As my resume and other documents state, I have 30 years experience as...

...school teacher taking time off to complete a dissertation at Drew University and a supervisor certification program at Rutgers University. The dissertation, Cosmos and Polis: the Good City in Aeschylus's Orestia and Dante's Divine Comedy, is complete I graduate in May. I've also completed the program at Rutgers and I am eager to get back to work. I taught high school history for 20 years. My undergraduate degree is from Rutgers, New Brunswick, NJ and...

I am currently a fourth-year student at the University of Chicago majoring in Spanish/Portuguese. I am currently learning Catalan through an intensive course sequence and also have experience with Geography and Linguistics.

...biology and am hexa-lingual. Upon my arrival in the U.S., I obtained a degree of B.S. in finance from Rutgers University and have worked within the financial industry as a financial analyst as well as as an accountant for over ten years. Nevertheless, I have always carried a profound interest in teaching and tutoring throughout my career while working on Wall Street and within the financial industry. In particular, I enjoy English literature, mathematics, the...

...help the student learn the materials better and smarter. My goal is to also teach students ways to tackle and solve a problem in addition to learning time management, as it is necessary skills that is important in other aspects of daily life. Outside of academia, I love to watch films. I'm also rediscovering my love for indoor bouldering. I also love to cook Asian food. My favorite animals are mountain gorillas and dogs -...

...and to build a wonderful learning community. As a teacher resource coordinator of special education, I believe all children have the ability to learn and have the right to an appropriate education. This belief has driven me throughout my career and motivated me to become an instructional leader compassionate to every learner. This philosophy is rooted in my special education experiences as both a teacher and coordinator. As educators we must believe every student has...

...Studies, Psychology, Government, Writing, Economics, and Study Skills. My education philosophy is simple. I do not teach "at" students, rather, I teach them to think for themselves. I believe the best tutor is one that allows the student to grow by helping them develop the skills necessary for success. I have taught students at every skill level, from Special Education to Advanced Placement. Each person learns differently, and it is my challenge to reach that...

...student in Philosophy, Theology, and Religion at the University of Lucerne, with a strong academic background in metaphysics, onto-theology, and the philosophy of religion. My research explores classical and contemporary arguments for God's existence, the nature of being, and the intersection of faith and reason. I have experience tutoring students in philosophy, theology, and religious studies, providing structured guidance tailored to critical analysis, logical reasoning, and deep theoretical engagement. My tutoring style is highly interactive,...

...with that knack. I wholeheartedly believe that talent is not sufficient; it was what you do with your talents that determines how successful you become. While I have not professionally tutored subjects other than Spanish, I have been known among teachers, professors, and peers as a master of the English language, the Spanish language, world history, and many other subjects. I have informally tutored friends in these areas on numerous occasions. I hope that my...

...not only achieve their short term goals, but approach the subject in a more positive, productive way. One of my greatest strengths as a tutor is my empathy and attention to each student's individual point of view; everybody has different ways of learning most productively and I strive not to drill in concepts, but to help students see how they can best approach material to make it intuitive and natural to themselves.... In a first session,...