Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...incoming freshmen. It was a rewarding experience and the beginning of my desire for teaching and helping others. I continued to fulfill my urge to teach in a professional environment by developing and delivering training to Manufacturing Scientists, Technical Support Staff, Sales Team, and Field Scientists within Life Science industry. My experience grew more into teaching professional skills at work and teaching high school science and math skills in the local community. I believe using...

I am a graduate student, working toward my Doctorate in Psychology. I have always excelled in my math classes, and love learning and helping others understand mathematical concepts. I have a great deal of experience working with students and peers in various capacities/roles.

...bachelor's degree in biology from Cornell. During grad school, I was a teaching assistant for a molecular biology course for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students, which helped me to find my strengths in teaching and tutoring: rather than seeking to 'teach to the top of the class', I find analogies, visual representations, and other angles from which to approach a concept until all my students understand a given concept. I look forward to helping students discover...

...favorite subjects to tutor in because they reflect my teaching philosophy the best. My philosophy includes: having students practice scientific literacy that bolsters content knowledge, learn through strategy based methods meaning applying concepts for the long term, and lastly, correcting misconceptions through experimentation and student-centered learning. Strategies such as hypothesis formation and elaboration of evidence as well as experimental design can be applied cross curricula. My students describe me as engaging, personable, someone they can...

To learn is to open the door to thousands of possibilities. Reading and writing have the power to change the world. I believe everybody can learn how to read critically and write in an effective manner. All it takes is a little motivation and someone who believes and pushes them to do their best.

...and NJ high schools and universities. I continued tutoring even after joining a major private equity firm because of how much I enjoy working one-on-one with students. Breaking down seemingly complex subjects is one of my favorite pastimes--it's part of the reason I also enjoy writing about arcane financial topics like quanto spreads on sovereign CDS. I've also developed a newfound respect for the challenges students face when undergoing years of testing after developing my...

...help you succeed at your goals. Prior to attending and graduating from dental school, I tutored elementary, middle school and high school students. I have experience in tutoring subjects including, but not limited to, algebra and arithmetic, history, science, and English. I've also helped tutor students studying for the DAT. I strive for my students to succeed--and with a little effort, they do! People like subjects that they do well in. A little bit of...

...These allowed me to gain invaluable experience and apply my knowledge to real-life applications. In addition, I have experience tutoring fellow classmates in courses such as physics, probability/statistics, and linear algebra; however, my favorite subject to teach is calculus and I've found it to be the most challenging to learn. My philosophy of teaching heavily focuses on practice problems and examples while maintaining a personable, stress-free environment. Outside of the classroom you can find me...

...where I work as a clinical research coordinator. This fall, I will begin medical school, continuing my passion for education and mentorship. With over seven years of tutoring experience, I have worked with learners ranging from elementary school students to post-graduate applicants in English, writing, science, history, and executive functioning. I also specialize in undergraduate and graduate school application essay coaching, helping students craft compelling narratives that showcase their strengths. Known for my engaging and...

...towards my PhD in Neuroscience with the goal of becoming a research scientist. I have previously tutored college students in the Chemistry Help Center at Nassau Community College, as well as frequently helping classmates in my science classes with any questions that come up prior to an exam. I tutor many science subjects, including chemistry, biology, and mathematics. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry and biology, as they relate most closely to my own...

...Naval history. In addition to grading papers, hosting various programs on academic life on campus, and generally being a resource for the first year students, I was given the opportunity to develop a curriculum and teach a class on the historical accounts of Captain James Cook's death on Valentines Day in Hawaii in 1779. Through these experience, I gained all the skills necessary to tutor students of varying levels and on a broad range of...

Passionate physician, offering enlightenment to those who seek it. Also I am easy going, I'll create an educational process that is entertaining.

I believe in teaching students to learn how to think and problem-solve on their own. I use examples and analogies that students can relate to in order to help them master material. I will be attending medical school in the fall.

...I also have experience teaching guitar as a private guitar instructor and have tutored students in ELA, Social Studies and math in a library setting. I have learned from working with kids that every student is unique and special in their own way, and thus tutoring should be individualized to address the specific needs and interests of each particular student. I also believe a good tutor should try to make learning fun by piquing interest...

I am an experienced educator ready to help you learn!

...you a few personal details. When I am not studying or tutoring, I enjoy cooking (especially French and Indian food!), playing blues/rock music, tinkering with and modifying my electric guitars, and running! My favorite color is red; my favorite place in the entire world is Paris (although I was only fortunate enough to spend time there once), and if I had to pick one song to listen to on repeat on a desert island for...

...you are actually understanding what you're learning!) "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle During my free time, I love to bake and cook. But if you're going to eat as many sweets as me, you better work it off! Luckily, I love a good work out and dancing as well. I've done hiphop since high school and throughout college. Recently, I have picked up latin...

...have worked on since I started medical school in 2007 up until now. Above all, I loved helping others achieve the same goal by teaching, and I would like to continue helping students overcome their weak subjects and also master the subjects they are already comfortable learning. The key to success is repetition of what has already been taught. I believe that we can become whomever we want to if we put enough hard work....

...to be exposed to and aware of the world around us, so I've traveled to various Latin American countries conducting global health research and participating in medical brigades. I am a firm believer that learning can be enjoyable and a source of self-confidence as long as the teaching style is tailored to reflect a student's strengths and weaknesses. I hope that, through Varsity Tutors, I will have a chance to flip on a few lightbulbs...

...head director at SAT prep academy for 5-6 years. My main role as the head director was to make sure students feel adequate about the curriculum we use. Using the materials I prepared over the years, many students have scored beyond their expectations. Long story short, I know how important these tests are, and how big of an impact they can have on admissions decisions. Your success is important to me. I'm available for one-on-one...