Top Gifted Tutors serving Clifton

Clancy: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...For these students (many of whom were the first in their families to apply to college), I provided college essay help and was the lead teacher for a semester-long photojournalism/spoken-word course. Last summer I worked at an educational nonprofit in New York to support educational workshops and help organize a College App Essay Bootcamp for 150 students. Two summers ago I was the Teaching Artist Cadre Development & High School Readiness Project Intern at an...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Literature, Film, and Gender Studies
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Teaching of English, Grades 7-12
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 700

Laura: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...exceed expectations. My passion for education and student success, in addition to my ability to form strong relationships with my students, will help me find success with you or your student. Outside of my work in education, I love taking advantage of all that the city has to offer from visiting museums and seeing plays, to exploring unknown neighborhoods and finding new restaurants, I am always seeking out new adventures in New York!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science; Human Rights
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 750

Elena: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...groups on campus. I studied abroad in Paris during the fall of my junior year where I attended a French university and worked at a contemporary art gallery. Most recently, I was a finalist for the UK Fulbright scholarship, and I am now pursuing a career in Choreography and Dance Writing. In high school, I was named a National Merit Scholar and received a bilingual International Baccalaureate diploma in French. I have extensive tutoring experience...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History of Art and French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Lee: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in English. I predominantly tutor reading comprehension and writing skills, in addition to providing essay planning and editing help for all subjects and grade levels. I can also provide homework help and studying for...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, English

Henny: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Education & Certification
Yeshiva University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Neuroscience
Yeshiva University - Master of Science, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Brent: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...genetics, and molecular biology, as well as a good understanding of chemistry, history, and mathematics. My hobbies include reading and writing, animal care (I have a pet dog), hiking and fitness. Growing up with three younger siblings has given me the life experience necessary to understand and relate to younger generations. I also understand the concerns of parents as I'm friends with many who have small children, and can relate to their concerns and experience...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
New York University - Masters, Molecular Biology

Alexandra: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
Hi there! I recently had the pleasure of graduating from Rutgers with honors. I was a quiet, independent kid in high school, and I look forward to helping kids who keep to themselves especially. I have a great love for reading, writing, and French, and I pride myself on making abstract concepts manageable. I look forward to meeting you or your child and helping them achieve their potential!
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 730

Michelle: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...reading and writing as well. I enjoy tutoring all subjects but would have to choose reading, writing, math, and social studies as my favorites. I love social studies because I love teaching children about the world we live in and its rich history. Math was difficult for me as a child, however now as an adult I see why I had trouble and feel I can help students who are having the same difficulties that...
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SUNY College at Old Westbury - Bachelors, General Education and Special Education 1-6
Touro College - Masters, ESL

Amanda: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...Italian). I believe that with a proper personalized study plan, anyone can speak any language. I try to go beyond the book and show students the amazing things that can be done with a language. So, I find each student's personal interest (History? Music? Film?) and organize the tutoring around his or her passions as a way to make them interested in the language and pursue it beyond his or her "school work". I am...
Education & Certification
Eugene Lang The New School for Liberal Arts - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts (concentration in Literature and Musicology)

Theresa: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...at Columbia University for fiction. My entire academic career has focused on meaning that could be derived from literature, and articulating those ideas through written or verbal communication. When I began teaching, I emphasized to my students the importance of these skills, and assured them that the ability to read, write, speak, and listen proficiently would provide them access to opportunities and expand their conception of the world. My teaching reflects my belief that other...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Laura: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...different people have different learning styles, strengths, etc., and that often problems can be solved and concepts may be grasped just by looking at them from another perspective. I have experience working with students of varying age groups. I also have some experience assisting high school-aged students with college admissions essays and other writing projects. As an undergraduate, I frequently tutored classmates in essay writing and edited papers, which helped pay for my expenses during...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, Politics, and Law
Fordham University - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
LSAT: 169

Sumaiya: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...younger sisters. I came from Bangladesh to the United States when I was three and a half years old with my mother and sister. I grew up with strong educational values to always put my studies first. I hold fast to my values since the better educated you are, the more opportunities open up for you. My father started teaching me Algebra when I was in the fourth grade and since I was always good...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Business for Health Professions
CUNY Brooklyn College - Master of Science, Business, General

Jacob: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...about reach their potential. For my own academic history, I scored in the 99th percentile on all three sections of the SAT, as well as attaining a score of 5 on the AP Statistics, US Government, US History, and English Literature and Composition exams. I completed my BA in Government in December after having served as a Research Apprentice with the Quantitative Analysis Center, and my thesis utilizing a range of novel econometrics to isolate...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Claudia : Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...I have worked as a Team Advisor for the National Student Leadership conference through which I gained classroom experience teaching dance, theater, interviewing skills, resume writing skills, and leadership skills. When working with students, I like to tailor teaching styles and plans to whatever best suits the individual: I want to make sure you're getting the help you want in a way that's effective for you. I also learned quite a few ice-breakers if it's...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Media Studies, French

Michael: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...work with a theatre company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Erik: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...have discovered that eating a piece of fruit right before a big test can raise scores upwards of ten percent. That a scholar who learns to view the SAT as if it were a parlor game can overcome anxiety. That mastery of dimensional analysis is worth a full point on an AP exam and spot in an elite university. I live with my wife in Park Slope. My recent wedding was featured in the New...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Environmental Biology
San Francisco State University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Daniel: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...an Ivy League institution where I became deeply interested in education as a teacher. For me, learning has always been a personal and individualized endeavor, and I believe that is how we all learn best. After all, no two students are alike. By providing a comfortable demeanor coupled with expert knowledge of the subject area, I can help a student learn in the best way possible. My favorite subjects are and have always been foreign...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 710

Milan: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
I am currently a senior in the Honors College at the University of South Florida pursuing a major in Biomedical Science along with minors in Astronomy and business law. I have had about five years of experience as a tutor so I have helped multiple students of various ages score extremely high on national tests.
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 750

Tiana: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...Brook University, I was a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Biology, Chemistry, Biology Lab, Art History, Precalculus, Calculus, Sociology, Writing, and Women's Studies. Next, at University of Michigan, I was a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for Women's Studies and Psychology. Most recently, I was a math teacher at Esperanza Prep Academy and Independence High School in NYC. Last but certainly not least, I have been a SAT, SAT II, and SSHAT tutor since 2005. My specialities...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University Honors College - Bachelor in Arts, Pre-MED
University of Michigan - Master in Public Health, Health Behavior and Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 740

Calum: Clifton Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...C#, PHP, JQuery, Ajax, HTML, CSS, Database, SQL, Web Design, Operating System, Linux/Unix, Data Structure, Algorithm, Design Pattern, Project Management, SAD etc. For Math, Chinese and Computer tutoring, my clients need is my highest priority, and I will develop the corresponding curricula suit for each particular situation. With my Master Degree in MSCS (Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science) and Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, I am confident I can help you in computer and math...
Education & Certification
Beijing Polytechnic University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Marquette University - Masters, MSCS (Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science)
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