Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Elizabeth, NJ

I am a software engineer with a passion for teaching. I first got into teaching by tutoring my little sister and helping her through her standardized tests. After I saw how big of an impact teaching had, I worked as a TA during college. In my professional life, I find that I naturally gravitate toward mentorship roles because I love helping others achieve success.

Hi, my name is Dan. I am a recent graduate of Oberlin College, where I received a BA with honors in Comparative Literature. I just returned from a year teaching English in a French lyce (high school) and hope to carry over my teaching experience abroad into well-honed tutoring on this platform. My specialties are ESL, test preparation, and humanities subjects, especially literature, philosophy, US history and French and Spanish languages.

...I have a history of being a homework helper with the kids that I babysit for. My strong suits are english, history, and I am also available to tutor verbal and reading for ACTS and other standardized tests. Having been tutored as a kid, I understand that patience and practice is key to successfully learning. Outside of academia I enjoy skiing, reading Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, running, yoga, and taking my dog...

...K-8th. In addition, she has experience teaching Literacy & Writing to students ranging from Kindergarten to the Graduate level. Monique is an experienced tutor because of her range of experience in both realms of elementary and higher education. Monique strongly believes education is the foundation that makes dreams and goals attainable. For Monique, instructing and developing students to be the future leaders, thinkers and innovators of the 21st century generates a rewarding experience.

...wide range of subjects, but my favorites are: Psychology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Literature, and Writing. I truly enjoy learning and love to help others succeed. Education and knowledge are some of the most powerful tools for liberation that anybody has to grow and change not only their own lives but also to alter the world around them. Therefore, I hope that you will allow me the joy of helping you to achieve your goals. In my...

...to see mistakes as opportunities to learn. I’m an educator transitioning from higher ed to high school teaching. I earned my PhD in sociology at Columbia University, where I also worked as an instructor, at the School of International and Public Affairs. I taught sociology for several years, as a visiting and adjunct assistant professor, at the City University of New York. Now I’m pursuing alternate route certification to teach high school social studies.

...support teachers in creating curriculum that is accessible and engaging for students across cultures, abilities, skill levels, and interests. As the director of IntegrateNYC4me, I work to transform NYC public schools into a system of integrated, equal, accessible schools by organizing students and school communities to advocate for change. I also work on the organizing council of Teachers Unite, supporting school communities to build strong communities and create alternative systems of discipline that support the...

...various learning styles such as visual or auditory. I have also learned how to assist students with mastering time management, organizational, and effective study strategies. I have a passion for tutoring because I enjoy sharing my own insight with a particular subject and help students learn to love the subject material. Although I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and assisting students with essay writing. I believe the key...

For the last four years I have been teaching English composition, essay writing, and public speaking at the university level. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Iowa and have served as a grader for the essay portion of the SAT.

...Academic Coach, in which I was paired with students who needed more guidance in adjusting to college coursework and academic expectations. Though I have primarily worked with college students, I love working with students of all ages and abilities. I am passionate about writing, research, and the humanities. I can adjust plans and lessons according to the student's learning style and habits while also emphasizing long-term growth and progress. I also took the GRE at...

...and refine their essays. My approach towards teaching is to focus on long-term learning: yes, we'll master tips, tricks and test strategies, but we'll also work on developing the key skills and approaches that will help you succeed in all areas. I truly believe there's no one method for success -- it's a matter of figuring out what works for you and understanding your own strengths and weakness. And, of course, doing a lot of...

I believe only when all questions and queries of your students are answered, the job of a good tutor is accomplished...that's my motto! ... All throughout my life I have believed that all questions of students need to be answered personally.

...taking a strategic approach and understanding the test itself is as important as knowing the content tested. I hope to work with you to build this intuition for whichever standardized test you're taking. When we start working together, I want to understand how you think and approach problem solving. This will involve walking through a few sample questions with no time pressure. Doing this will allow me to determine the best approach to help make...

...field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous students on college entrance exam preparation, and has worked professionally as...

I'm currently a Ph.D student at NYU Tandon School of Engineering studying Chemical Engineering. I have a strong background in calculus and related math courses. My goal at Varsity Tutors is to work with other students to overcome challenges they may face in their high school or college math courses. My math is tested every day as a Ph.D student so my math skills remain very sharp.... The first thing I plan on telling students is...

...in reading and writing, with a special emphasis in Philosophy on clarity. These are values I have internalized, and I believe my work reflects that: for instance, in 2014, my GRE Verbal Reasoning scores placed me in the top 1% of test-takers. I moved to Brooklyn at the beginning of February. I have really enjoyed getting acquainted with the Greater New York area, and I've been lucky to attend some excellent live music shows. In...

...While I teach a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students edit their own writing and develop their literary voice. Although knowledge of math, science, and history are vital, expressing oneself in writing is perhaps the most difficult yet critically important skill for succeeding in our society. As one who has struggled with writing in the past but now feels ownership over his voice, I find helping others develop their writing and...

I have tutored students from ages ranging from 8 to 18 years old. I am a history major and education minor. I enjoy tutoring help with a range of subjects (math, history, writing, ACT/SAT, English, science etc) because I love to learn and am passionate about teaching. My expertise is in teaching note taking skills and test taking strategies that are developed to suit each client's learning style.

I'm a native New Yorker and recent graduate from Columbia University, where I studied Political Science and Business Management. I'm now working in management consulting. I have experience working 1-on-1 with students to help them achieve their full academic potential. I'm offering SAT (reading, writing and language, and math), SAT Math I and II, SAT Literature, and GRE test prep. Looking forward to working with you!

...and high school students. In addition to teaching students how to excel inside and outside of a classroom setting, I am committed to the idea that learning should be enjoyed and not seen as a chore. That is why I always do my best to maintain a relaxed atmosphere when teaching. Finally, another goal in my teaching is to connect any subject matter (politics, research methods, statistics, history) to the interests of students.