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

...due to my passion for reading, I concentrate mostly in English, Literature, Writing, Essay editing, and the reading and writing sections of the SAT. I love being able to help students discover a love of reading and writing like I have, and being able to apply it to their schoolwork and any other ways they need to succeed. For learning to be most successful, I believe in a collaborative, student-centered approach to tutoring, that is,...

...and provide a current perspective on education. I have experience tutoring English at ESL level, in reading, speaking, and writing. Having learnt several languages myself and being a trilingual speaker (Cantonese, English, Mandarin), I understand the challenges of navigating between languages and am familiar with ways to overcome them. In addition to this, I have taught beginner violin and basic music theory. I've always developed good relationships with my students and their parents, and I...

Hello, my name is Mike. I'm an Electrical and Computer Engineer specializing in Physics and Mathematics.

...love READING! Literacy is my passion. Teaching kids to read is a difficult task; there is no one magic bullet. There are many factors I target while teaching or supporting a struggling/reluctant reader. I also try to instill a joy of reading to struggling/reluctant readers by exposing the student to different types of literature and using other methods. I tutor students as an opportunity to reach more students and support them with reading. I look...

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.

...a love of teaching. I call upon both my humanities and math sides in tutoring for all sections of the SAT and ACT. My SAT and ACT students have been admitted to colleges including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford and Hamilton. I also have abundant experience working with younger students for private school entrance exams and my ISEE, HSPT and SSAT students have been accepted into the independent schools of their choice. I am highly effective at...

...had experience helping children with their homework from a pretty young age. Throughout college I participated in several tutoring and mentorship programs, helping students who were behind in math and reading raise their test scores and grades. As an instructor I have worked with students in every age level in all kinds of academic subjects, from math and physics to brainstorming and re- drafting English essays, and am truly passionate about helping students achieve their...

...and they understand the material in a new way. In addition to teaching, over the last five years, I have served as a Mentor to youth and college students. I believe that encouragement and mentoring are essential components of a successful tutoring relationship. While teaching students the skills they need to succeed, I help students to gain confidence in their abilities, and to see their own potential. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy baking,...

...and college. I have also counseled students on college admissions and edited hundreds of college application essays at the undergraduate and graduate levels (including for medical school). I have written books, professional articles, and podcast episodes over many years. For three years, my college admissions podcast (USACollegeChat) reached thousands of prospective college students and their parents. My specialties are improving grammar, punctuation, and capitalization; writing concise and engaging sentences; building perfect paragraphs; and putting together...

...self-awareness. Currently, as a second grade teacher at a private school in Manhattan, I encourage my students to feel confident in their abilities to look closely, think critically, ask questions, and have conversations, with the goal of becoming successful learners across all areas. I began tutoring elementary-age students in college and have continued to 5 years later. I love working one-on-one with a student to provide them with the specialized attention needed in order to...

...studying computer science. During my sophomore and junior years of high school, I authored the first Java programming class in the public library. I taught children aged 9 through 13 the basics of computer programming and writing applications in Java. In addition to computer science, I am passionate about teaching math and am a firm believer that teaching should be fun and interactive to be effective. I am well-versed in all math subjects through Calculus...

...Vassar College in 2016 with a BA in English. I am passionate about literature and writing and want to help make these subjects come alive for students. I want to teach students how to eventually teach themselves so that they may excel at a particular subject in the future. I would love to read students' essays, help students through difficult readings, and with reading comprehension. I am patient and there for the students' needs.

...fears of MATH and other school anxieties. I am a recent NYS Certified Mathematics teacher (6-12) with experience teaching high school at NYC public schools, private schools, and an instructor at numerous colleges (Fordham University, Mercy College, SUNY Community Colleges). I have tutored for over 15 years. Undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Masters of Education from Manhattanville College. I tutor; Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Statistics (A/P), ACT, SAT, SHSAT, ISEE/SSAT (all levels), and Common...

...City where I ran Peer Tutors; I administered communication between students, teachers, and parents, in addition to tutoring a middle schooler in math once a week. For the past three years I worked as a research assistant at John Jay College of Criminal Justice where I studied memory distortion. I am a US Presidential Scholar semifinalist, a member of Congresswoman Maloney's Congressional Youth Committee, and an intern for the Children's Museum of the Arts. While...

...issues, and it was reflecting in their ability to focus and truly comprehend. My experience with them challenged me to come up with even more innovative ways to explain the material in a way that could connect with them. They grew as students, and I grew as a tutor as a result of teaching them. Kids learn at a different paces and process information differently - I will tailor a program that both accommodates their...

...Science in Elementary Education (K-5) and Special Education (K-12). Upon graduating from Misericordia University in Dallas Pennsylvania 6 years ago, I was hired by the district to be an instructional aide. Half way through the school year I was promoted to the position I currently hold. In addition to my teaching job, I coach High School basketball in a neighboring town. I also have experience tutoring two brothers while they were middle school students. I...

...education started when she tutored immigrant students as an undergraduate. This interest continued to expand through her work as a teacher at an urban elementary school in Atlanta, where she led her students to achieve significant academic growth. Wanting to gain a deeper knowledge about the issues surrounding education and levers for improvement, Mary attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education and earned her Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management in Spring 2015. Mary currently...

...is more fun than just regular math and english. I genuinely believe that education is a privilege and a vital part of life. Without education, we would not be able to get anywhere in the world. This belief is something that I tend to base all of my teaching methods on and is also something that I very strongly believe in. In my spare time I love photography and dance. I also enjoy playing golf...

...these scientific disciplines. Aside from the sciences, I enjoy learning and tutoring math, history, English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material and...

...to say, data plays a very big part of being able to maximize teaching and enrichment of content. By using informal and formal screeners along with pre assessments - I will always have a map of where to take any tutoring session. Having an academic and practical elementary/middle school application understanding of data definitely enforces corrective instruction, reteaching, or content enrichment that will occur. I have also worked a great deal with middle school students...