Award-Winning History Tutors serving Trenton, NJ

...but hold high expertise in drawing, printmaking, sculpture, illustration, and more. I love to work in a variety of mediums and am excited to share my knowledge of fine arts with students. Still lifes, figure drawing/painting, portraiture, anatomy, color theory, art history, and stylized illustration are just a few of the skills I can teach. I can include some proponents of art history, structure and form, dynamic compositions, narrative, and more in my lessons. I...

...clearer by following a logical, rigorous process to get to an answer. You are also more likely to get more correct answers. Moreover, focusing on the process in solving problems will also aid in life in general. If one uses a good process to make decisions, they will, over time, be more likely to be correct. I also believe that the best mindset to take a test is a laid back mindset. I think that...

...University where I studied Civil Engineering and graduated with a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I am currently working in Philadelphia's Old City where I am a Civil Engineer Airport Designer. Through Villanova's Engineering Program I was constantly challenged and had to devise strategies in order to help me retain the required information and develop my test taking skills. I use these skills to this day when I take state certification and licensing exams....

My goal is to improve each student's understanding of history and the lessons it may impart. The more we understand about the past and learn its lessons, the more we can avoid similar mistakes and progress both individually and collectively.

...2006. Following graduation, I worked as a Civil Engineer based in Philadelphia, PA and was certified as a Professional Engineer in 2011. After five years in the work force, I returned to graduate school to complete my Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. I now work as a Landscape Designer in Philadelphia and am currently applying for licensure as a Professional Landscape Architect. I also teach as an adjunct professor at Philadelphia...

...every grade from pre-kindergarten to eighth except for third and sixth grades. I enjoy teaching because there are so many ways to teach a student that were not available when I was a student especially in the elementary grades. The different ways help both me and my students because I can utilize these ways to ensure their success and to help build their confidence in their ability. When a student has confidence in their skills,...

Hello! I'm currently in my sophomore year of undergrad at the College of William and Mary, pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English. I've completed all the lower division classes, and a few of the upper division classes. My previous tutoring experiences include tutoring high school underclassmen in math and french, as part of my school's honor societies. Please let me know if you'd be interested in working with me!

...my students to develop productive routines and build consistency in their personal studying habits. I dedicate myself to my students success, and I am willing to work through any manner of difficulties with those students who put forth a determined effort. Lastly, I am flexible and willing to work with the varied schedules of my students, recognizing that there may be weeks where you must prioritize other endeavors. Outside of academia, my hobbies include personal...

...and Spanish, I met hundreds of students who taught me the joy of teaching. Every student brought with him or her unique traits which exposed me to a vast array of learning styles, aptitudes, and aspirations, and allowed me to hone my abilities to make meaningful connections with students in order to help them to realize their goals. The subjects I tutor, English, Spanish, composition, European and American History, are all profound interests and intense...

...actor in the Philadelphia area. I love the theatre, and it has taught me an enormous amount about interacting with people and the world in which we live. Time and again I have been enlightened to the power of collaborating with my fellow artists, and the amazing, inventive magic this can produce. Similarly, my tutoring sessions are just as much about collaborating. By striving to reach a common goal together, we can overcome any obstacle...

...am currently a student at Gordon College in Massachusetts, majoring in History and minoring in Music (I sing and play the piano!). I am currently part of Teach for America's Ignite Fellows and tutor in reading. As of right now, I am taking steps to pursue teaching after graduation. I am deeply passionate about the value of education and how critical personal relationship are to that. Some subjects I particularly love are History and English/Writing.

...of simply helping them to memorize information, enough to get by, I try to teach them ways to learn and comprehend the information for themselves and to assist in their studies even beyond the tutoring session or particular subject area. Also, I find that motivation is a key factor in studying and that finding what interests you about a subject or even an unconventional (but effective) way to approach a subject can instill that motivation...

...can communicate effectively. After completing my Master of Science in Deaf Education from Washington University in St. Louis, I've gained extensive experience working in various settings with children from birth to 12th grade. My expertise lies in public schools, self-contained classrooms, private schools, early intervention, preschool, and OPTION schools. With my linguistics background and minors in Speech/Hearing Sciences and Educational Studies, I am well-equipped to provide comprehensive tutoring services in Education, Special Education, and Deaf...

...working on trigonometry cannot effectively understand cotangents or complex trig inequalities until he/she is comfortable manipulating the sin, cos and tangent functions. I approach ACT test prep with a similar notion: in order to succeed the student must understand how the test wants you to err and have a strategy for dealing with each type of question. In all subject matter, my goal is to build an understanding that is intuitive by progressing with purpose...

...English (elementary level to college level), History, political science, and writing. She is extremely passionate about helping students both enjoy and succeed in their education. Mackenzie has been a tutor at Kumon learning center and has additionally worked as a teaching assistant at Monmouth University. Mackenzie also teaches reading comprehension, writing, and history at Blue Ribbon Academy for Youth Learning virtually in Chino, California. Mackenzie also has experience tutoring special education students including students with...

Hi! I'm Katie, and I'm a certified social studies teacher in Maryland and Pennsylvania. I taught 8th grade U.S. history in Maryland for a year, 9th grade world history and AP Government in Philadelphia for a year, and am currently teaching 12th grade ELA in Philadelphia.

...of Arts degree, double majoring in Government & Law and History, and a Pre-Law minor. I have a passion for academic excellence and have several years of experience tutoring students from elementary to college levels. I believe in going the extra mile to help the students I teach understand the concepts and truly grasp the material. My teaching approach is customized to each student's individual learning style, ensuring that each student receives effective and personalized...

...my Bachelor of Arts in History and Education. While my courses have generally concentrated on 20th-Century U.S. social movements, my senior thesis focused on critiques of the 1931 Paris Colonial Exposition. I have worked as a French tutor at Swarthmore College, helping students of all levels understand problematic assignments and prepare for tests. Although I enjoy tutoring a variety of disciplines, my favorite subjects to work on are French, English, and History. As a tutor,...

...Middlesex County College on the NJ Stars scholarship and completed my associates in liberal arts and have taken my educational journey to Rutgers. As someone who realized that things did not come as easy to them as they got older, I worked by myself to develop study techniques that allowed me to thrive, based on what type of learner I am, and how I better retain information. For example, I found that I had a...

...as you contemplate these meaning-based questions on the page. My education has provided me with the interdisciplinary background, which I consider to be crucial for all teachers and fellow creatives. I am cognizant of gender theory, feminism, literature, hermeneutics, and the importance of communication and holding/creating space for my students. Along with this, I have ample experience in mediating an online classroom environment through the Zoom Platform. Perhaps, above all else, I would like to...