Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...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 my writing and grammar skills to the highest level in addition to fostering a love of language which I...

...from NYU with a BA, doubling majoring in history (with high honors) and political science; and double minoring in Spanish language and philosophy. I am currently an adjunct professor, teaching law-related courses and political theory at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In the past, I have worked at a K-12 learning center, assisting students at all grade levels in both math and reading. Additionally, I have served as a one-on-one tutor to select students...

Hi! My name is Shahnoor, and I'm a recent graduate of SUNY New Paltz. I tutor a variety of subjects, including those related to the college and grad school admissions processes. This fall, I will be attending law school in Washington, D.C., and I'm excited to be able to share my knowledge and experience!

...at Fordham University. After earning my Juris Doctor and passing the NY bar exam, I worked for five years as a litigator in New York. In 2009, I took the opportunity to fulfill a lifetime dream to live abroad and moved to South America. Upon arriving in Chile, I worked as an ESL teacher for children and adults as well as an editor of investment research and corporate trainer. I love language and am passionate...

...I have a degree in Russian with two minors: International Business and Integrated Liberal Studies (The Western 'core cannon' with emphasis on how different areas, politics, art, science, were interrelated). In addition, I have a Certificate of Tutoring ESL from the Madison Literacy Council. Since graduating I have lived abroad in Russia, working in business and teaching and tutoring. I have experience with adults and youth of all ages, though mostly with older kids. I...

I was a tutor in high school when I tutored fellow high school students who were falling behind. Being a great tutor is about listening to and understanding the tutee. Beyond a thorough understanding of the concepts being taught, a great tutor must be able to connect with the person they are teaching in order to best convey the concepts in a way the student will understand.

My belief is that there is no student who cannot be taught even the most difficult subject matter without patience and caring.

...their foundation in basic sciences and mathematics. Students are capable and willing to take any step necessary to advance their knowledge and expertise. Its their enthusiasm that drives me to teach everyday and aid in their academic progress. I would like to offer solid support and basic skills that I have developed over the years. It takes commitment and hard work to study any course material. The first thing I do is highlight the central...

...and foremost of teaching math, as in any subject, is the firm establishment and thorough understanding of the basic concepts and fundamentals. Learning is consequential; without the firm basic core, the students cannot progress further. I have witnessed those students who were forced to move on to the next levels without fully understanding the basic fundamentals, and as a result, they struggled and even developed the fear of learning! Not with me. I believe in...

...excited to meet you and work with your 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...

...assure them that they're completely capable of comprehending the material if they simply dedicate enough time to practice. I myself, was an average student in high school, however once I got to university I really applied myself and worked hard to get to where I'm at now. I started out taking basic classes and constantly going to the tutoring center as well as my professors' office hours. Building a solid base in these lower level...

...time. Being a student myself, I know firsthand the frustration when you do not understand something and the patience required to be able to excel at a subject. There is nothing better than when a student not only begins to understand a concept, but also becomes enthusiastic about it and even loves it. I have a love for a variety of subjects that ranged from Spanish to Mathematics. I look forward to working with you!

...them with the tools required to satiate their curiosity about the world around them. During my Ph.D., I was able to teach many entry-level and senior-level biology courses and understand the necessary knowledge that must be learned early on, which is needed to be successful in future classes. While I am well-versed in many biological courses, I genuinely enjoy teaching microbiology with a focus on microscopy. This course allows students to learn of a new...

...instruction to the needs of the student. Outside of teaching, I spend my time engaged in Sports and Arts. I am an avid photographer, graphic designer, soccer player and rower. I've played soccer almost my entire life and took up rowing in high school and rowed at the collegiate level. I started photography in High School and graphic design in college. I enjoy both digital and film photography, as well as developing my own film...

...I am a lover of learning and teaching. Tutoring has always been passion of mine, and I look forward to understanding students' strengths and opportunities to effectively provide an enriching, engaging and beneficial learning experience. I have experience teaching kids and adults of all ages. I studied Psychology at Harvard, graduating in 2015. When not focusing on academics, my passions include theatre, dance, teaching, cooking & travel. Thank you for your consideration!

...reading and writing, I am familiar with teaching and evaluation methods to identify and help reading and writing issues, including reading strategies, like reviewing and summarizing, and writing strategies, like story maps, free writing, genre writing, and voice writing. As a tutor for your child, I am committed to learning about your child's personality, interests, and learning styles, and work to make the content relevant and engaging so that your child will gain the confidence, on...

I have tutoring experience from back when I was in high school to almost all the way to my college graduation. I have excellent communication skills and have an ability to understand how to best reach a student and make him/her understand what they need to do. My supervisors and teachers can attest to the my tutoring skills.

...most of my life, including being a high school and middle teacher. In college, I was many people's go to guy to help explain difficult problems. I personally like to deconstruct problems in to smaller chunks and explain each part individually. Then, we will put them all back together and come up with a solid solution. Understanding how you got an answer is much more important than just answering a question. My best subject is...

...two years working as the Education Associate at a theatre. Prior to that I attended Reed College, where I received a BA in literature and theatre and worked as a tutor in programs like SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) and the Reed College Science Outreach program. I love helping students achieve their goals and having the unique opportunity to work as a facilitator for learning and discovery! I bring my unique background in theatre...

I am a recent graduate of Michigan State University, where I received my BS in Human Biology. I am currently a MS in Bioethics candidate at Columbia University. I hope to attend medical school, and plan to pursue a career in primary care medicine.