Award-Winning Gifted Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...and sometimes teachers do not even think about this themselves. Math is a subject that builds on itself, so it is important to teach students how they are building on prior knowledge. "Yes, this is a new formula we will be using, but you already know how to get to this point because of what was done in the last chapter." It makes it easier to know that you already know how to do most...

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...

...my brother Joseph, who has autism, that every student requires a different approach. I scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT and many AP exams, and I've helped many people increase their scores on standardized tests. I'm an engineering student, so I use math, chemistry, and physics knowledge on a daily basis. I bring a systematic problem-solving approach to tutoring. I'm happy to bring my patience and experience to Varsity Tutors, and to help...

Hello! I am a former third grade teacher who is excited to help you or your student build the skills and confidence needed to be successful.

Hi, my name is Alyssa. I have been teaching and tutoring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I specialize in Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and standardized test prep. I have three New Jersey teaching certifications. ... While a student's academic ability and effort that they put into schoolwork is based on how much they care about their own education, the type of teacher that they have can make or break their desire to succeed. Whenever I think...

...English, Russian, and Medieval Studies. I have focused on literature and writing throughout my academic and journalistic career. I have written on subjects as wide-ranging as theater, agriculture, poetry, natural disasters, politics, and philosophy. As a tutor, I try to bring my love of writing to the study of language. I have been a tutor and a classroom teacher for four years, and my passion for education has taken me around the world. Some of...

...a student at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, CUNY. I double major in film and English with a concentration in creative writing. I am very passionate about learning and love to read as often as I can. I like to extend my passion for knowledge to the students I tutor in the hopes that they too will find how enriching it can be to embrace their studies and expand their minds. My biggest...

...him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help my mentee achieve their goals (academic and mental). I will work with them hour by hour to the best of my ability to deliver what is necessary to achieve their goals. Education matters and your knowledge is tested through your scores, so they matter. The only way to win is through effective collaboration, mental determination, and hard work. I want to work with my mentee to...

...biology. I am currently working in a biochemistry lab at NYU Medical Center and applying to medical school, with hopes of training to be a pediatric surgeon in the future. I have worked as a teaching assistant for a Columbia biology lab course, taught ESL to immigrants from China, and tutored extensively in math, science, and test prep. I especially enjoy tutoring science because I believe that sometimes a little bit of personalized attention can...

...for best performance, and will bring that same philosophy to tutoring. One of the main objectives that I will bring to my tutoring responsibilities is creating conditions that will sustain the motivation of my students to bring out their true potential through their performance irrespective of their prior preparation. This is particularly important students will come in with different levels of preparation for the courses that I will tutor. Creating an open environment where the...

...acknowledge that every student learns differently. I always take the time to identify how my students learn best and adapt my teaching methods to meet their needs. I have developed teaching methods for all styles of learners that include kinesthetic activities, cartooning, and guided conversations. I firmly believe that outstanding achievement can, and should be, accessible to all students. Outside of education, I work as a properties designer for theatrical productions and build puppets, masks,...

...range of tutoring experiences has taught me to adapt to different learning styles and personalities, it has also left me with the understanding that every path to academic success begins with confidence and a positive attitude. My approach to teaching is based on positive reinforcement, encouragement, and the belief that every wrong answer simply brings us one step closer to finding the right one. Though I tutor many subjects, I find SAT preparation to be...

...the Campus Honors program, and also studied Dance and Psychology. I would like to pursue my Master's in Dance. I have tutoring experience working with youth ages 10-20, specializing in adolescents. I tutor English, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science, and Social Sciences. At the Elementary grade levels I can also tutor Math. My favorite subjects to tutor are Art and English, as they were my favorite subjects in school, and I enjoy them the most.

...in various industries. Furthermore, over the years I was also able to mentor individuals from different backgrounds and ages; i.e. classmates, referrals and colleagues helping them achieve their objectives. I always found it rewarding to see faces shine during Aha moments of understanding and eventually see many of them improve their scores/performance. With regards to learning, I believe there are 3 keys: practice, practice and more practice! In other words, my message to you is...

...two years and the upcoming school year my teaching program is focused on gifted and talented students. I have become a teacher who is eager to figure out how to challenge students in a way that they find valuable. After high school, I attended the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and began studying literature and education. I finished earning my bachelor's degree in middle and high school English education closer to home at The City...

...This insight will make them a stronger, faster and better student, particularly in the field of mathematics. This brings the student long term results that could extend far beyond the work done in the tutoring sessions. Mathematics is my love and economics is my passion and because of this I bring incredible enthusiasm for the subject to my work. I bring the beauty of mathematics into my explanations, through theoretical and visual interpretations. In my...

...so much about myself in my young adulthood and the idea of being an educator where I could make a career out of teaching and learning seemed like the obvious choice. I quickly applied for teacher assistant and aide jobs in schools nearby and applied to Montclair State University. There, I am pursuing my Master's and teaching certifications in Elementary Education and Students with Disabilities. Working in Special Education as a classroom aide for 1.5...

I am a certified music teacher, but I have been working with students in a variety of academic settings for almost 8 years. I understand the tools and strategies needed to tutor and guide students with their studies. I have been focusing on tutoring students one-on-one in the past few years. I look forward to working with you!

...help them excel in all subjects. Every student has their own learning style, and every learning style can be successful. I get to know what my students enjoy and what drives them, and help them align their education with their style and their goals. I grew up in a small Oregon town where I thought I would never do anything exciting--but my education has led me all around the world. I've studied drama in South...

...develops a sensitivity to the joy that comes with learning. That joy - much the same in the processes that bring joy of games - is to be found everywhere in the nature of the human brain; a living computer; a vast of potential of weighted logic gates which give rise to the substance of what we call learning when we - by our activities - so organize them. Even the most bizarre or inspired...