Award-Winning Gifted Tutors serving Hoboken, NJ

...AP History programs: the stories and passions that can bring the subject material to life. As an LSAT tutor I believe in the tireless and rigorous application of methods. The tests can both be very rewarding if one understands the laws behind the questions. I believe that preparation should focus on creating strategies and methods that respond to these laws. My LSAT students develop a toolbox to address each type of question, and they develop...

...individual student. Ultimately, I believe that the ability to excel in educational pursuits rests largely on mental strategy, organization, and skill, all techniques that are very teachable. While absorbing content is important, the way we look at the question being asked and the way we understand the test itself is just as crucial to success, especially in standardized testing. Therefore, no matter what subject I tutor, it is my goal not just to help the...

...arts to stressed-out seniors applying to college. No matter the age or subject at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework, feeling confident about the class or material in the future. Outside of my current job in financial media and my...

...and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know your subject and your audience. Observe and listen. Communicate clearly and honestly. Hold and articulate high, achievable goals and standards. Scaffold and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Provide regular, structured, personalized feedback. Acknowledge what has been...

I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader looking to make supplemental income. I'm very good with language, literature, writing, and speaking. I'm a good tutor because I focus on outcomes -- my last SAT client raised his Verbal score 200 points after I worked with him.

...me inspire and relate to passionate learners. I have traveled to 38 US States and seven foreign countries (France, Italy, Monaco, England, Germany, Morocco, and Canada). My interest in literature lead me to study abroad at the University of Oxford, where I spent a summer internalizing British culture and Shakespeare's canon. I recently relocated to the greater NYC area after getting married. Before I moved, I volunteered at a local community theater and an animal...

...a deep passion for learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in...

...experience preparing students in all the major standardized test (SAT, SAT 2, ACT, and AP). Having taught Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, I understand the conceptual pitfalls and misconceptions that can arise in these courses. My approach is to help students strategize a solution so that they understand problems from basic principles, not rote memorization. I teach students how to classify problems and what tools and techniques are best for solving problems in...

...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 college. I enjoy helping people and enjoy teaching in particular because it gives you the opportunity to empower other people and...

...community. I have experience teaching diverse groups of learners and enjoy finding new teaching strategies to reach all of my students. I have taught both in general education and special education settings. I firmly believe every child has the potential to find success in school and am passionate about working to serve all of my students. I am excited to begin tutoring and use my skills as a teacher to support children outside of my...

...I also offer assistance with academic essays, college admissions essays, and college applications. As a recent college graduate with lots of energy and enthusiasm, my goal is to make learning fun and get students excited about their progress. Everyone learns differently, so I aim to provide a highly personalized tutoring experience designed around each student's strengths, weaknesses, and unique style of learning. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy traveling, hiking, cooking, making music, going to...

...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 a journalist and writer for seven years, contributing to publications such as The Village Voice, LA Weekly, and Minneapolis City Pages. These experiences honed...

I graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor's in Social Interdisciplinary Sciences/Psychology and a Master's in Early Childhood/Childhood Education. I am a motivated and personable person with a positive track record for punctuality and attendance. I have experience working with both children and adults. I currently teach middle school math and science. ... By giving students a deeper understanding of the material, they will be able to apply the knowledge to new problems.... By...

...Essay Composition and Writing, Anthropology, Sociology, Theatre Topics, and Public Speaking. I am qualified to tutor related AP classes, as well as the critical reading and writing sections of the PSAT and SAT. I am incredibly passionate about these subjects, and have made a perfect score on every standardized writing exam I have ever taken. As a teacher, I believe every student has the right and ability to excel, and I acknowledge that every student...

...believe there are 3 keys: practice, practice and more practice! In other words, my message to you is be not afraid. Any seemingly complex knowledge can be learned with sufficient understanding and review. I am here to guide you every step of the way. When I am not working or teaching, I am cooking, exercising, reading, meditating or just being with friends having a relaxing time. As a footnote, pets and children are normally comfortable...

...is one of my passions, and I am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am happy to work on a variety of subjects with students. When I'm not studying and tutoring, I enjoy playing the guitar, singing,...

...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 have a new-found interest in art after teaching "Learning to Look" for my son's class. I've been known to race my students to finish math puzzles, I read whenever I can, and I like to participate in warrior dash races. In addition to...

...grant, in which students received tutoring in ELA and Math in order to boost classroom grades and state test scores. It was a great experience that allowed me to work regularly with students one on one and in small groups, forming connections with the students and building on the knowledge they gained in the classroom. When I tutor, I like to make learning as fun as possible! After a long day at school, I know...

...Collection, to the Dulwich Picture Gallery. I also travelled extensively in Europe and Northern Africa which gave me a much richer connection to the history, literature, arts, and geography of this part of the world. After graduation, I stayed on in London tutoring history. I recently returned to NYC to work in museums here and to work with individual students, hoping to entice in them the great love of the humanities that I was exposed...

...of, and to learn about these things, gives us a better understanding of who we are and where we are headed. I also spent a few years working as an accountant. After I saved up enough money to help my family out, I went back to school to get a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Premedical Sciences. I also am an EMT. I have worked on the ambulances and in the hospitals and I find taking...