Award-Winning History Tutors serving Hoboken, NJ

...and am an Associate of The London Film School. For much of my adult life, I have been a professional actor dividing time between classical work, new plays, and investigative theater. I have taught classes in acting, public speaking, Shakespeare, and Devised Theatre at UCSD, The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ and in diverse locations as a member of the NY based theater company, The Civilians. No matter what I'm working on with students --reading, writing,...

...University. Since 2005, I have been an adjunct assistant professor at Hunter College, where I teach courses in literary theory and American literature, including "Law & American Literature," a course that I developed. I have taught freshman composition at Barnard College, Columbia College and, last fall, Westchester Community College. I enjoy working one-on-one with high school and college level students. I can assist your student in English, American history, and "brainstorming" and form for college...

...questions of college admissions, and collegiate development across a range of skill-sets. This was my most recent position at Harvard University, where I served both as a mentor to my advisees on individual papers and tests, and also on how to take their development into their own hands and rise to their full potential. So, students and parents, I hope you will look to me for my many years of experience teaching and advising, for...

...started tutoring fellow students in high school. In college I helped fifth graders at the local public school after school with their homework. I have experience with a broad age range and I enjoy the differences in approach that each student demands. I believe that a tutor must have patience. This allows students to work at their own pace as they find the approach that works for them. In my free time I love reading...

...a graduate of The Brearley School and Juilliard Pre-College, as well as a current student at Carleton College where I am studying Anthropology and Archaeology. I have previous tutoring experience in both essay writing/editing and SAT verbal. The subjects I am most passionate about are History, English, Creative Writing, and Literature. I truly love everything related to history, and am constantly reading and learning about the subject on my own time. My tutoring approach is...

...from Boston University as an economics major with minors in chemistry and biology. I have fulfilled every pre-med requirement and was a teaching assistant for Physics. I have personally tutored economics and organic chemistry to college students and nearly every subject to students in middle school. I plan on going to medical school in 2 years and am currently studying for the MCAT. My favorite subject to tutor is economics because it has so many...

...help students achieve academic success and strive to reach their full potential. I believe in using cognitive modeling to help students gain a conceptual understanding of content by guiding them through the thought process and gradually releasing responsibility. I work to help students gain a better understanding of material by engaging students by using visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic learning techniques. I can work with students in grades K-8 to improve: reading, writing, math, phonics,...

I'm an avid reader and lover of History first among other things. Science trivia and biology fascinate me as well. I love learning and deepening my understandings by explaining or discussing them with others. In my free time I bike, read, write fiction, and watch cheesy sci-fi shows.

...of the feedback I receive from my students and the success they achieve with help from me. As a tutor with years of experience, I understand that every student is different and thats why I tailor my lessons to fit the individuals particular learning style. Ive also taken an uncountable number of tests and exams myself, ranging from TOEFL to SAT to IB and I am proud to have helped my students fulfill their potentials...

...of the writing process: from brainstorming for ideas to evaluating the logic of an argument to checking for grammar and spelling. From this experience I know that the hallmark of a great tutor is the ability to listen first before asking a multitude of questions. This philosophy allows for the pupil to show his or her understanding of the assignment and subject matter before the tutor makes any assumptions. As a result, the tutor can...

...science in the French Enlightenment. At Yale, I not only learned strategies for critical and creative thinking that informed my own studies, but also experienced the value of sharing these habits with others as a volunteer teaching assistant in local schools. Since graduating, I have helped countless students enjoy more healthy and productive academic lives as a private tutor. As a former camp counselor, I appreciate the need for education to inform and enrich the...

...a student at Columbia University studying History & American Studies! While in high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate program and took various Advanced Placement courses. At Columbia I have worked with various public defense organizations as an advocate, investigator, and research assistant. I also volunteer as a tutor on campus, in the New York community, and even on Rikers Island. I am passionate about helping students from all backgrounds develop their writing, reading, presentation,...

...brought to the fore. My tutoring philosophy is simple. Teach a student how to think and study. In the academic sphere, this is akin to the old saying teach a man to fish??? It is important to me to dialogue with the student about his or her goals and apprehensions with a given subject. Communication is crucial because it helps me the tutor and the student set milestones that are achievable with a certain time...

...variety of subjects ranging from math and science to standardized testing, but I especially enjoy tutoring in the areas of English, literature, and writing. I believe in creating a specialized tutoring plan to address the particular needs of my student. My emphasis is on creative (and hopefully fun) learning techniques that engage my student and help him or her confront problem-solving in a way that best suits his or her learning style. When I am...

I am someone who likes to talk about traveling and seeing different countries all the time. I have been to more than five countries in the past few years learning about the different countries cultures and traditions. I have been to Egypt, Canada, Italy, Spain, Netherland, France, Thailand and I am currently in South Korea teaching...

...brands such as VINCE., Avenue, The Company Store, and Cstudio Home. While I enjoy some aspects of the corporate world, it is my dream to eventually become a professor in writing. I once received a text from one of my students at American University that she had aced her course as I sat outside an interview with Bloomingdale's. That text meant more to me than the job. Having that realization, I knew that teaching was...

...Amplify Science, Into Reading, and many more. I am trained in Orton-Gillingham "science of reading" methodology and "Algebra for All" math skills. And while I have experience teaching students as young as four years old, I also specialize in teaching advanced learners AP subjects such as History, English, Math and many other subjects. I also am proficient in test prep for many important exams, including the SAT, ACT, NYC Specialized High School Exam, Catholic School...

...History of all levels from inclusion to Advanced Placement. I have also taught Economics. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History. In my experience, helping struggling students prepare for standardized tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I have also been successful teaching Historical Writing, both argumentative and explanatory to a wide...

...M.A. in art history at the University College London while working at the Tate Modern. My main subject of study has been the way that art and law intersect regarding concerns over originality. I am starting law school this fall in the hopes of one day addressing those concerns as an attorney. For students just learning the LSAT or for students who have been struggling with it, I know what it's like! I recently took...

...quite simple: each student learns in their own way and it is the responsibility of a teacher/tutor to determine how a student learns, determine their needs and create lessons that the student will feel successful in completing while fostering their unique learning styles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, learning new things, taking my dog for long walks and curling up on the porch with a good book or...