Award-Winning Gifted Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...experience ranges from first-grade students memorizing their first set of vocabulary words to gifted middle schoolers working three grades ahead in language 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...

...couple rock bands), I have some experience teaching music and guitar as well. My education includes a BA in English, an MA in European Studies, and an MFA in Creative Writing (fiction). In my spare time I like reading, writing creatively, and playing music. Most weekends in New York I try to visit a museum or see a concert, and many-a-Sundays you'll find me burrowed in a cafe and reading manuscripts for my day-time job...

...in English Literature. In 2016, I will receive my M.A. in Art and Art Education from Columbia University. Since graduating from Williams, I have been teaching middle school English and high school art in public schools. With my 9 years of private tutoring experience, I also meet with clients all over New York City and Long Island, tutoring middle and high school students in Test Prep, Writing and Reading, and adults in English language. I...

...miles of travel, and countless volunteer hours are certain to inspire students. I have a gift for kindling intellect, for harnessing the spark of genius and turning it into real achievement. Sometimes it's little things: I 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....

...of Arts in Psychology, and I am currently finishing up a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Montclair State University. Since graduating from Rutgers, I have taught virtually every academic subject (with the exception of foreign languages) to students ranging in age from 10 to 19. I also have extensive experience with all aspects of SAT and ACT preparation. I have the most experience tutoring math, and I try to teach my students that...

...received a B.A. in English literature at the University of California at Berkeley, an MS at UNC Chapel Hill, and a Law Degree at Cardozo. As a 2009 Teach for America corps member, I was placed in Houston, primarily as a science teacher, though I dabbled in much more! I was a certified teacher, with three years of teaching experience. Now that I work full time, and am no longer in the classroom, tutoring is...

...deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, 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...

...enjoy working with students at all levels. I am a vibrant young tutor with many pursuits. My background is in the marketing, the arts, and social sciences and I hold a BA from Santa Clara University and a Master of Music degree from Boston University. When I'm not tutoring I am writing, editing, singing and helping others achieve their goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing, reading, English and study skills/organization. I love to...

...I received a Bachelor of Arts in Arts in Context a comparison with Literature and Musicology with a minor in foreign languages, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Bass Performance. Since graduation, I tutored Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian to private students, plus I worked as a free-lance translator and interpreter and toured the world playing music. I am very passionate about tutoring foreign languages due to my international background (I am Brazilian, my...

...University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. In college and in law school I tutored for a variety of subjects and enjoy working with students one-on-one to tackle and master difficult concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy taking in all that New York has to offer including biking in...

...majored in neuroscience and philosophy. I have been tutoring for many years both privately and more formally in the classroom setting, focusing mainly on students in grades 9-12 (although I have worked with essentially all ages). In my career-plan, I am aiming to become a professor and researcher in the sciences and psychology--this is derived from my love of teaching and inspiring passion in others for what they may not naturally find interesting. I have...

...helped me in all areas of life: the ability to improvise in unfamiliar situations, to persuade and argue effectively, and to formulate interesting research questions that eventually got me admitted to highly competitive graduate programs. There's nothing I love more than helping other students realize how much they personally stand to benefit from a good education, and that they should be making excellent grades not for their parents or teachers, but for themselves. When I'm...

...than adequate writing skills are paramount necessities for today’s students, as they strive to acquire the skills needed for success in furthering their education, as well as entering the work force. I want my students to connect and identify with the characters in their assigned readings, and for them to be able to share their experiences with others verbally as well as through writing. I want to sustain an environment that facilitates a student’s creativity....

...student. A little bit about me: - I was raised in Paradise Valley, Arizona with my two brothers (one older, one younger) - I graduated from Princeton University in 2014 with a degree in History of Science and Global Health Policy - I tutored throughout high school and college, working with students elementary - high school on general homework help and exam prep. In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and...

...Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assistance to those incarcerated in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools....

...achieve their goals. I work as a teacher at a prestigious private high school in New York City and enjoy helping students reach the pinnacle of their ability in math and physics. I have a B.S. in Physics from the California Institute of Technology and a M.A. in Mathematics Education from Bard College. I am also a certified teacher in 7-12 Mathematics and I have over 7 years experience tutoring and teaching. I specialize in...

...in a way that will be relatable and understandable for them. Some students prefer visual elements in a lesson while others enjoy something a little more "hands on." Analyzing a complex text or writing an essay to a rigorous prompt are not easy tasks; however, with my help, we can complete such tasks and complete them well in no time! I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I ultimately enjoy learning. I hope you do too!...

I believe an instructor is supposed to inspire a passion for learning. Through my teachings, I impart to students that learning is less about natural talent and more about hard work and dedication. My lessons are dialogues, I have a conversation with the student to pinpoint their exact academic needs, and make not only show help them where they're having trouble, but also give them the tools to do so on their own.

...students, I also have experience working with younger students in subjects ranging from Writing to Math. I enjoy engaging my students with fun and stimulating math problems. My teaching style centers around a student-based approach and can be summed up simply by this Chinese Proverb, "Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime." I love to challenge students' minds and enable my students...

...Are you aware of the questions you are asking yourself and how you are planning to solve the problem? I will be sure to strengthen these thinking skills, which are very important in test taking. Lastly, I believe it is important to always have a positive attitude as a teacher and get excited about the subject matter! I am always excited about teaching and the material I teach! I am a lifelong learner and, ultimately,...