Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...I love teaching math because I am a very logical person, and math is the most logical and exact subject there is! My goal with every student is to make them feel comfortable with me and with math. I do my best to make the topics understandable and I give them hints on how to remember certain aspects of the subject. All I ask is that my students apply themselves and together we will succeed....

...I was very involved with the public school system around the area. At first, I was a math tutor for students K-8; then a mentor for a student to formulate better study habits and work ethic; and to conclude my college career, I student taught in various grade levels. Working one on one in a tutoring session, I really like to relate to the student and connect their experiences to what we are learning about....

...them to develop a better understanding of the subject(s). After my sessions, I make sure that my student has been challenged, but not overwhelmed, and I will make sure that my student is eventually more than qualified to succeed, and is ahead of the class. I will assign homework to challenge and reinforce newly learned topics, and I will provide lessons and assessments to ensure their understanding of the subject. Thank you for your time,...

...teaching and sharing knowledge with others. During my undergraduate studies, I volunteered tutoring elementary school students in the area. I even continued tutoring others while being a full time student in law school. Those who seek knowledge are seeking to enrich their lives and I am honored to be a part of that process. My past tutoring experience has helped me develop the patience to work with students of all ages. Lastly, I believe that...

...a difficult time focusing for longer periods of time; yet he was very bright, hard working, and asked questions in class everyday. After I worked with him in a small group setting and helped him build confidence, he jumped 30 points. This was a huge success and confidence booster for him. As a tutor, I will bring the qualities I have developed as a classroom teacher, creating a safe environment where students can think outside...

I am a caring, dedicated, patient, organized, and kind Elementary Education and Spanish Major student. My main goal is to be able to encourage students succeed, to help them achieve and be their best.

...their academic goals. As an avid reader and lover of learning, I believe education is key as it is the foundation to a sturdy future. I love tutoring all subjects, but my biggest areas of emphasis are English, Spanish, and test preparation. As a student, I prepared for private school entrance exams such as the SSAT and the ISEE. I like to bring my personal experience, emphasis on strategy and content, and love of teaching...

...and having learned Chinese myself as a foreign language, I feel equipped to help beginner to intermediate learners of Chinese accomplish their language goals in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. I have participated and observed in many language classrooms and am prepared with strategies to overcome common problems in Mandarin learning (the characters, the tones, the "lack of" grammar etc.). Outside of tutoring, I am still dedicated to education and am pursuing a masters of...

...when I can). Music is my other major activity, and I sing classical soprano, play violin, and can do some basic guitar--enough to accompany myself and friends when we sing folk songs and popular music, and to support us as we make up harmonies. Travel is also extremely important to me, and I've spent a lot of time in South Asia, especially, from studying abroad there to trekking to volunteering. I think the challenges of...

...that the tutor gains as much as the student from the experience. As a tutor, I believe that students will enjoy learning if they understand the material rather than memorize it, so I always strive to clarify the underlying principles and central themes of any topic I am explaining. This also helps the student apply their knowledge independently to other areas, which is the ultimate goal. I tutor programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, HTML, and...

...practice. Strong language skills are critical for a student’s success and advancement every step of the way, from elementary school to future growth in the workplace. During tutoring sessions, my goal is to help my students gain not only the skill sets necessary to read critically and write competently, but also to gain a love of reading that will last a lifetime. I try to challenge myself every day to do one thing that pushes...

I have the ability to connect with my students and help them not only gain clarity in the subject but also achieve a higher level of self-confidence. My goal is in making the fundamentals clear and thorough understanding of the subject by making teaching and learning an enjoyable experience.

I have 7 years of tutoring experience and continue to be passionate about education!

For nearly 10 years, I have gained experience as a school counselor, adjunct professor, and mental health counselor - all of which involve my love and passion for both psychology/counseling and helping others. I have learned a great deal from these professional experiences and continue to learn from them each and every day. I strive to share what I learn with others and help them in any way I can.

I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...

...preparing for standardized tests, I help students feel confident about the knowledge on which they will be examined. I understand that these important tests can be stressful experiences for many people, so I also work with students to develop strategies to overcome any anxiety that might get in the way of a student not demonstrating his or her full potential. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but I find it especially rewarding to guide...

...to create an environment suited to the learning style of all students. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Classics from Kenyon College. Most of my education was focused on languages, concentrating primarily on Greek, Russian, German, and Sanskrit. I also studied sociology, economics, and music. After graduation, I lived in Prague for three years, where I received TEFL certification and taught classes ranging from private students to 10-person groups. I also worked as a proofreader...

...important attribute I possess that makes me a great tutor is my open-mindedness. I understand on a personal level that different people have different learning styles, strengths, etc., and that often problems can be solved and concepts may be grasped just by looking at them from another perspective. I have experience working with students of varying age groups. I also have some experience assisting high school-aged students with college admissions essays and other writing projects....

I am a student at Columbia University in New York, studying Computer Science and Biochemistry. I offer person-centered learning approaches in the subjects of ACT prep, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Spanish, English, Writing, Psychology and other areas. Outside of school, I enjoy reviewing films and novels, conducting biomedical research, exercising, and writing.

...Latin America to nearly two years by serving as a field director for World Teach, training and supervising new volunteers. While there, I also teamed with Chilean educators at the Universidad Catolica to develop a national animation-based English language learning curriculum. Since returning to the United States, I have engaged in doctoral studies in International Education with a concentration in cross-cultural exchange at NYU, where I served as an adjunct instructor for a number of...