Award-Winning ISEE Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...in store for me! I have high hopes for my own classroom in a local NJ elementary or middle school, dreams of traveling to the sunshine and even to the snow, and I have the strongest desire to perfect my Spanish speaking in the next coming months. As a self-proclaimed language lover, word wizard, and...

...with. When they finally get something, a new path opens to them and a new possibility appears. In my tutoring, the basics are emphasized. The basics are the foundation to understanding bigger and more complicated concepts. Without them, learning becomes a struggle. With them, it can be fun and easy. And when something is fun,...

...in college, I have plenty of experience with Calculus I through Statistics for research, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and anatomy and physiology. I love helping students in math and science and it gives me a sense of satisfaction to see other people succeed. I have experience of 3 years being an academic tutor and I love...

...fits their needs and yet leaves enough room to accommodate topics that emerge. I especially love teaching when the learning in my classroom/with a student is palpable. I believe that teachers who demonstrate curiosity and passion about a subject area motivate students. My philosophy of teaching is informed by the material I teach, relevant scholarship,...

...graduated from Reed College this May and feel excited to pass my educational passion to elementary school, middle school, and high school students! I am passionate about tutoring Mandarin Chinese, history, anthropology, writing, etc., because my educational and cultural experience in the U.S. as a Chinese national has cultivated my enthusiasm with cross-cultural studies, especially...

...Pell is a writer, editor, and tutor with experience helping students of all ages improve their writing. She previously worked as a peer-to-peer tutor for the Wesleyan Writing Workshop and as a writing tutor for the Wesleyan Center for Prison Education, a program in which incarcerated students enroll in college courses for credit. Roxie currently...

...dealing with math and physics and then decide to want nothing to do with these subjects. They feel like they don't have the mind to understand mathematical concepts. But I tell you that you have the potential and mental capacity to learn the math and physics you need to excel in your courses, pass your...

...learning needs, too, not just math and English content. I am also versatile and flexible; I can work on all sorts of content and handle unknown problems. I can teach you how to do that, too. I also have a great deal of experience working with students with special needs. I have been trained in...

I am a teacher of 4 years and am incredibly passionate about what I do. I have worked in all grades from Pre-K to 5th and have focused on students with special needs. I use many different strategies to teach in order to find one that suits your child.

...in building relationships. While it is important to be firm, it's equally important to have a relationship with students and parents. My philosophy stems from years of public service after college. In 2008 I was a corps member at City Year Boston in which I taught literacy to disadvantaged students. Soon after, I joined Teach...

...inspires my love of teaching. Also, I have taught in 8th grade, 9th grade, and 2nd grade classrooms, as well as provided support to students of varying ages and grade levels in other educational programs. Learning should be student-centered, meaning that everything that happens in a tutoring session should be tailored to the needs of...

Hi, my name is Alyssa. I have been teaching and tutoring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I specialize in Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and standardized test prep. I have three New Jersey teaching certifications. ... While a student's academic ability and effort that they put into schoolwork is based on how much they care about their own education, the type of teacher that they have can make or break their desire to succeed. Whenever I think...

...a second course on education to hone me further on teaching. I attained this from St. Theresa's College and now hold a Diploma on Professional Education. After class hours, I tutored students from kindergarten up to the 6th grade. Some of them were regular students who came everyday after class and some of them only...

...am a special education teacher of grades 7-12. I specialize in reading and writing, as well as middle school social studies. I enjoy working with all levels, from those who are just beginning to build their skills, to those who are looking to challenge themselves and strengthen their skills. I look forward to working with...

...Varsity Tutors. I tutor almost all subjects from maths, English, science, and history in grades K-11. I love to tutor because it gives me the experience I need to be a teacher and for every student, I want them to excel and understand what they struggle in and come out on top!

...in the past 20 years in my new homeland of USA. I attained a Bachelors Teaching Degree, certification in speech therapy, various teaching certification in English, ELA, Essay, Writing, Reading, Phonics, and more in the English Language. I have Behavioral certifications and ESL as a foreign language. I enjoy assisting ADHD/Autism, behavioral behaviors, and work...

...and failure in school. Unfortunately, the reason for this lies in the way that Mathematics is taught in our schools. Because of the looming presence of standardized testing, the subject is taught through procedures, and not through conceptual understanding. Procedures have many limitations, whereas with conceptual understanding, students will be able to apply their findings...

...to study it, and to pursue a career in the subject. What initially sparked my interest in mathematics and physics was pi. I sought to find its true value through geometry and calculus, and, although this eluded me, I found the concept of infinity profoundly intriguing. It's remarkable that infinity is concurrently present, both inside...

...is not necessarily a lack of determination or ability, but a misunderstanding of the importance of the topic. What I offer is "real life" experience, I can relate topics to real word situations where the concept might apply. Teaching the concept is more important than the individual problem at hand. I hope that my background...

...and much easier if approached with the right attitude. Instead of boring memorization, I like to look for patterns and think of creative approaches to study subjects that can otherwise be very frustrating. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain confidence and to think of creative approaches to subjects (or standardized tests)...