Award-Winning Geography Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...He encouraged me to read the books that he kept beside his chair in the living room, always asking me questions, always pushing me to really think about things the way they are instead of the way we are told they should be. I believe that everyone has the potential to really make themselves into something, however this is an impossible task without a solid education. I hope to share with the world what my...

...(almost) graduate of SUNY Geneseo in upstate NY. I majored in childhood and special education with a concentration in environmental studies. I am awaiting to complete student teaching and the edTPA this upcoming fall and finally receive my diploma in December 2020. Due to the pandemic, many of my plans fell through this summer but a friend suggested I continue in the field of education through Varsity Tutors! I want to use this platform to...

...Teacher who originally hails from Jamaica W.I. I was born in the month of June, in Montego Bay, in Jamaica and moved to the hills of Kingston as a baby. My father was a Major in the Jamaica Defense Force, and consequently, my five siblings and I were raised for the better half of our childhood, in the Armys Camp Base. In short, I am an Army kid. My immediate family, which consists of my...

...show the student how they should question the material by asking them the types of questions they needed to ask. To me, this is the core of teaching towards understanding - teaching a student how to continue teaching themselves. There is a time and place for lectures and so-called information dumps. The real work for the student and the teacher, though, comes from the dialogue about why the material matters or how an idea works....

...communications professional by day looking for the opportunity to tutor students during evening and weekend hours. I speak and write English, Spanish, and French fluently. My tutoring and teaching background includes providing Spanish instruction and homework review (all subjects) to middle school students at an after-school program, teaching practical Spanish and French to medical professionals, and most recently served as course assistant (five times) at New York University's School for Global Public Health from which...

...PhD in Environmental Science as part of which I have been tutoring and supporting environmental science undergraduates in seminars, laboratory workshops, and field trips. I have a master's in Environmental Science and Master's and bachelor's degrees in Chemistry all from the University of York, UK. I have a passion for science and transferring the excitement I have for it and the world to others. I can tutor all levels of Chemistry and Environmental Science, as...

Hardworking , Creative , and Responsible Bachelor's Degree : B.A. Early Childhood Birth -2nd grade Brooklyn College

...organization that tutors underserved elementary and middle school students in math and reading. The most rewarding and exciting component of tutoring is exposing students to new fields and instilling the confidence in them to explore subjects areas that they may not have considered to be their strength. Patience is one of my key attributes as an individual, and this translates perfectly to my role as a tutor. I will not give my students the answers...

...student at New York University. I studied Psychology and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies at NYU. I have always found it hard to find a teacher who is willing to alter their teaching style in order for me to learn. Thus, I try my best to understand a students learning style so that I can teach in a manner they will understand the most. I have tutored students between the ages of 3 and...

...tutor, I've worked with kids in middle school, where the goal was to motivate them to want to learn and present the material in an engaging manner. I believe that's true for any age, but it just takes a different approach. I am committed to adapting my process to the needs and goals of the student so that they can make the most of our time. At the end of the day, I hope students...

...and US History for over four years in NYC public schools, including in summer school. I have worked extensively with students with IEPs and 504's, and have creative many resources to scaffold and chunk information to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of history while building their reading and writing skills. Additionally, I have taught many honors classes and specialize in helping students fine-tune their test taking skills and write analytical essays. My students' regents...

...what practical benefits are, of learning the lesson that I'm teaching. If the students can connect the lessons with their interests, desires and motivations; the students will be fully ready, willing and able to learn and retain the information from the lessons on a consistent basis. I've spent most of my teaching career in the New York City Department of Education as a History and Math teacher, but I also have a lot of experience...

...Communication from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and I am completing an M.A. in The Study of the Americas from The City College of New York. I'm passionate about the importance of the liberal arts in education and my tutoring strengths include all areas of English and Spanish, as well as US and Latin American history. I have more than 10 years of teaching experience, including 3 in Mexico, and there's nothing else I'd...

...students to better themselves, while simultaneously learning how to be a better instructor through the experience. Currently, I'm a substitute teacher for the Jersey City BoE, and awaiting my NJ Teacher Certification from the NJDOE. I employ myself through reading and writing with the spare time I have away from work and coaching. My other interests include various athletics, which have helped me learn how to cooperate with others for the mutual goal of success....

...instructor, I have experience teaching and tutoring a vast array of students-- from younger students conjugating simple verbs to adult professionals seeking to improve their job interview skills and resumes. in addition to tutoring, I presently teach writing and pre-TOEFL to adults at American Language Communication Center in Manhattan. I am responsible for crafting and executing lesson plans, which I strive to make as engaging and effective as possible. Prior to teaching English I was...

Hi! I'm Sean! I love using visual methods to help students understand statistics and econometrics. I love where the social sciences meet math!

I'm a friendly, professional, experienced tutor and teacher who loves seeing a student learn and master a new concept or technique. I have a passion for seeing students progress in their learning and come to unexpectedly enjoy a new subject.

...University and one of the best middle school math teachers in New York State. My experience and beliefs make me an excellent tutor. I teach fifth grade math at a charter school. Last year, my students' math state test scores were the sixth highest in New York State. My belief that every student can succeed and my relentless pursuit of that goal enables our success. Every day, I analyze student work to diagnose strengths and...

...Bard College and the Bard College Conservatory of Music, where I graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.M. in Music Performance. I have several years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, including Politics/Government, US History, ESL, and Beginning Mandarin Chinese. In terms of my experience tutoring Mandarin, I am particulalry experienced in helping students work on fundamental pronunciation and speaking skills. As a classical musician, I have had the opportunity to...

...the College of William and Mary 2014 with a B.A. in Linguistics and History. Currently I am a M.A./Ph.D student in Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My current research deals with how language is used and how understanding can change in differing contexts, for example how people define what counts as a lie, and how our brains process emojis. At the University of Illinois, I've taught several linguistics courses, including the popular...