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

...I studied sociology, theatre, and legal studies. As a high achiever throughout high school and college, I've always viewed education as one of our most valuable resources and am passionate about expanding the educational prospects of others. I have worked as a TA and recently spent a summer creating content for educational programs for disadvantaged populations. My priority as a tutor is truly meeting every student where they are and breaking things down into understandable...

...program at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education where I will receive a degree and certification in Elementary Education. In addition to teaching both in the US and abroad (I taught English for 6 months in Thailand!), I have had several experiences tutoring, too. Beginning in high school and continuing in college and graduate school, I have tutored students in all elementary subjects and at the college level in writing. When I am not teaching...

My teaching philosophy is contained in a single sentence: "A teacher affects eternity -- he or she can never tell where his or her influence stops." Henry Adams

...allow students to reach their goals, my teaching style is also very spontaneous, intuitive, and innovative. I???ve found that an interactive approach works best. When students are engaged with the materials and encouraged to make connections for themselves, both inside and outside the classroom, they naturally self-motivate, learn faster, and remember more. I???ve also found that making use of visual aids and emphasizing practical applications of the material can really help encourage students. In addition...

...Spanish with minors in dance and education. I'm a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Honor. I love helping students with English, writing, reading, and Spanish. Between linguistics and my work as a professional editor, you can tell I love grammar! I lived and worked in Argentina for four months which prepared me well to help you with your Spanish, and I keep my skills fresh by still taking classes. In my free time,...

...then graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in Neuroscience, and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math, test prep, Spanish, and violin. I train in martial arts and I enjoy learning languages...

...Reading, Chemistry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and Middle School Math and I. My test prep includes the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), High School Placement Test (HSPT), SAT Mathematics, and Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Aside from tutoring, I love playing basketball, volunteering at my Mosque, and spending time with my friends and meeting new people. Overall, I am grateful to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team...

...imagination, and instill a LOVE of learning!" -Brad Henry I have been teaching for 9 years at the elementary level. Every year of my teaching career has been rewarding to see students leave the classroom ready to tackle the next grade with confidence. I graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with a B.S. in Education and completed my masters degree in Special Education from Hofstra University. I relate well to children of all ages and...

...a daily basis. I also am an Early Interventionist. I provide services to children with certain developmental disabilities or delays from infancy to age three. Three years ago I was teaching in a a self-contained classroom. I would instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests. I tutor in all subject areas- specializing in ages 2-8. I have been trained in Wilson Learning and Orton Gillingham. I...

Hi! I am a Freshman Nursing student at The College of New Jersey. I enjoy tutoring biology and economics the best because I think that the systems are very interesting. When I am not tutoring, I like to fence and read.

...mother tongue a lot, I want to share this love with you. I am a lifelong learner and I speak three languages, so I know perfectly how to teach you a new one, or help you improve your reading, understanding and writing skills. I graduated as a french teacher with Alliance Francaise. For fun, for culture, to improve your grades at school, to find a new job, I will be here to help you to...

...very structured way to live which helped me to develop good habits for studying and staying motivated. My main tutoring interests are centered around history, essay writing, and study strategies. I really enjoy helping students to find their stride so they can progress with confidence toward their goals and in their future endeavors. I've worked with kids of all temperaments in my time as a camp counselor (3 years 1st-11th grade) so I know that...

...score of 770 out of 800. While at NYU I not only wrote numerous papers myself, but also helped many of my friends and peers with outlining, editing, and or revising theirs. Since graduating, I have written, script supervised, and helped shoot my own short film, as well as worked as a writers assistant to an academy award winning screenwriter. I primarily tutor high school and middle school students in writing, literature, history, and English,...

...only more confident in this area but I also have a deep passion for understanding the underlying mechanisms that make us who we are. This includes biology, chemistry, physics and, of course, math. This would encompass from elementary school arithmetic to high school physics to college biology. I really love sparking enthusiasm in a student once they begin to see the big picture and help them overcome a daunting or boring concept into something that...

I am a hard-working, responsible, and friendly student with a strong passion to pursue a career in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe that to be an effective mentor you must have a desire to assist children in the learning process and this is one quality which I feel I definitely possess. I look forward to working with you!

...passionate about empowering her students to learn through hands-on challenges. She takes particular pride in the confidence and self-reliance her students develop in their work and works hard to create individualized environments where her students, regardless of age, learning style, or subject, flourish. She has a particular knack for test prep and mathematics. Though shes based in New York City, Katherine is an avid traveler; she has visited 34 of the 50 United States (so...

...writer. Developing an individualized approach for every student's academic and intellectual needs is my priority as both a teacher and tutor. I hope to make every student feel capable and hope to teach them how to learn and why learning can be interesting. I aim to separate learning from the stress of grades and school to help students appreciate it on their own terms and help them find the learning style that is best for...

...of 2014 where I double majored in history and anthropology. During my four years at NYU, I tutored high school students in history, reading comprehension, and writing composition at a community center in downtown Manhattan called the Door. I have a passion for studying people and cultures and have found great success teaching my students to both understand and appreciate the power of a good narrative both in history and literature. People often think of...

...in St. Louis and a current first year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I began tutoring junior high and high school students in math and science as a freshman in high school, and have continued refining these skills throughout my time in college. I completed the MCAT in March 2017, and still vividly remember the study strategies that resulted in a successful score. My high school students have had great success on...

...to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process to ensure timely submissions of financial aid applications and scholarship requests. Since 2005, I have assisted freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors within the Westchester County region from low income to the very wealthy in a variety of settings focused on the SAT, ACT, Private Tutoring, and Admission Counseling achieve a more successful...