Award-Winning History Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

I recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Education Studies and English. While at Vanderbilt, I learned the best practices for developing literacy in secondary education students. At school, we examined the problems with deficit learning, a type of teaching all too common in schools today. Deficit learning focuses on what a student doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why...

I am a recent college grad with a strong interest in the field of education and a thorough enjoyment of language, literature, history, logic, and long distance running. I am a firm believer in the power of education to bring people together and also bring solutions to many of the nation's and the world's troubles. I also like to keep learning fun and always enjoy turning challenges into puzzles. In my spare time I like...

I am an undergraduate student at New York University, with a major in Psychology but plenty of varied interests. I plan to pursue a double-major as well in an undecided area. I offer test preparation for Regents, SHSAT, ACT, and AP Exams. Moreover, I offer tutoring services in psychology, math, English/social studies, essay editing, general homework support, and assistance with college application essays. I enjoy tutoring all of my subjects, but my favorite would have...

I'm a rising sophomore at Hamilton College, a very small but very good Liberal Arts School in upstate New York. I really enjoy it there because of the great selection of humanities courses - which are my primary interest - and the focus on critical thinking that's placed on just about everything. I believe that critical thinking is one of the most important skills someone can learn. Most of the subjects that I enjoy -...

As a student, I always excelled in standardized testing and developed a number of strategies that I enjoy sharing with students studying for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, writing, history, and math for all levels. I love helping students see their own potential for success and discover their strengths. Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the...

Hi! My name is Jude and it would be great to work with you! In 2014 I received my BA from the University of New Mexico with concentrations in critical theory and poetry, and a minor in History. I worked as an English and Language tutor in university, and have since then traveled through Europe and CanadaI've also tutored and taught in Warsaw, Poland, and Toronto! I have worked with learners anywhere from K-undergraduate levels....

Hi there! If there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I'm also a "professional" student. I say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also...

I am a graduate of New York University and majored in Economics and Math. I realized I enjoyed tutoring in college when I would create study sessions with my peers and saw first hand how positively people can react to one on one practice. I started tutoring at university because I truly enjoyed helping others and knew with a little guidance I can teach anyone the proper ways to solve what looks like a difficult...

I am a student at NYIT in the 7 year B.S. / D.O. program aspiring to be a physician. Throughout high school and college, I was extensively involved in mentoring and assisting my peers in various classes, and I believe that any student who works with me will have the opportunity to succeed. I enjoy teaching a variety of classes and tests including the ACT, science, history, civics, and more, and I am comfortable with...

I am a graduate of Seton Hall University with a degree in English and Education. For the last few years, I have taught both Special Education and English in a high school setting. I have worked with students of various economic levels to prepare them for college and entrance exams. Working with my students individual needs, they have made excellent strides in critical thinking skills and practical writing pieces. I view education as the great...

...schools arts and culture magazine. Additionally, I love to watch movies, travel, eat, and talk about pop culture. If theres one thing to take away from this statement, its that I am the most dedicated and hardworking person I know. I always make sure to be prepared and friendly for any job I have to do, and I intend to do the same here at Varsity Tutors. I look forward to working with anyone and...

I love teaching because I love learning. There is nothing as exciting to me as being with a student of any age or developmental stage, while their eyes are opening to new ideas and ways of thinking.

College senior completing my BA in Biopsychology, with a Minor in Chemistry at The College of New Jersey. I have also been accepted to do my MS in Medical Nutrition at Columbia University! I have 3 years of tutoring experience at the college level and below. I'm very flexible and am able to meet whatever your specific academic needs are! My primary subjects include chemistry, biology, psychology, social sciences, and writing. I also have a...

I am a graduate of Northwestern University where I double majored in Biology and Science in Human Culture. Currently, I am a 4th year medical student at New York Medical College and will be receiving my M.D. in May 2022. I have had tutoring experience prior to medical school as a piano teacher and physics tutor at my undergrad. Additionally, I have experience mentoring my peers and editing personal statements/activity descriptions for medical school applications...

I am a rising junior at Boston University, where I am working toward a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology with a minor in Psychology while on the pre-medicine track. I hope to one day become a child and adolescent psychiatrist and as I have been pursuing this goal, I have gained a lot of experience working with children of all ages. I'm quite passionate about volunteering, which has allowed me the opportunity to help...

Hello! I have extensive experience tutoring students in SAT/ACT prep, AP test prep, writing and reading comprehension, and math. As a tutor, I make it my priority to focus on each specific problem while also making sure that the student understands the broader concepts as a whole. In high school I tutored my sports teammates as well as younger students who needed assistance editing and workshopping essays. I am currently enrolled as an applied accounting...

I am currently a student at Williams College. I have not yet specified my major but I plan to concentrate in English and philosophy. I have a keen interest in education and have actively sought out experience in the field for the past two years. I served as a Writing Fellow at Mount Greylock Regional School this past fall. There I was employed as an assistant for Mr. Dils, a high school English teacher. I...

I am a Master of Architecture candidate at Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Colgate University. While I tutor several subjects, I am very passionate about mathematics and physics because of the tangible progress which I am able to help students achieve, and I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I have been a mathematics and physics tutor for the last eight years and have worked with students...

I've worked with children in grades K-12 in Mandarin, math, reading & writing and other subjects over twenty years. My motto is "I believe in my students!" My pedagogy centers on building confidence and developing sound work habits to reach the goal of skill transfer to school and life in general. A typical tutoring situation starts with my reviewing a student's past work, observing his/her thought processes as he/she works on an assignment. As I...

I have been teaching History for last 5 years in Brooklyn, NY. During that time, I have taught all grade areas from 9th grade Global to 12th grade Government and Economics. I was a History Undergrad at Lock Haven University of PA. While there, I studied History from around the world, with a concentration in both American and European Studies. As a high school student, I took AP Euro and AP US exams. I know...