Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Elizabeth, NJ

...class for students at a Chinese university. While most of my experience in tutoring comes in standardized test preparation and English composition and literature, I also have a great interest in mathematics and have experience in teaching it as well. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to tutoring stresses deeper understanding of topics and underlying concepts, as opposed to learning just to...

...for the English language, and hardest of all, had to confront the realities of how the struggling lives of my students outside of school influenced their attitudes inside the school walls. Currently I am a rising second year medical student at NYU School of Medicine. I hope to pursue a career in global health, particularly focusing on curable blindness worldwide. Although I am no longer in the classroom, the passion I have for teaching and...

...Computer Science and Business Analytics & IT. Some of the subjects I tutor are Algebra, Calculus I & II, and the SAT, but there are many more you can inquire about. I love tutoring students because I know how much a tutor can inspire a student to improve, and I hope to offer that to my own students. Some of my personal hobbies when not tutoring or studying are playing tennis and photography.

...ideas when they make sense at a core level. Then these ideas are applied to the problem, in order to unlock the solution. Generally, when students are having trouble with a problem (or type of problem) there is a non-sequitur somewhere in that process. My job, which is quite fun in this way, is to identify and correct this misunderstanding. One of the best feelings in the world is helping someone see the underlying beauty...

I received my bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics from the University of Rochester, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in cybersecurity at Rutgers University. I have experience tutoring math at the middle school and high school levels, particularly algebra and related topics. In tutoring I believe the most important thing is that the student understand *why* something is the case, rather than just *that* it is. This is crucial to forming a...

I am a currently a medical student who loves to teach. I completed my undergraduate degree at Rowan University in 2010 with a bachelors in Biology. After graduation I had the opportunity to work with students on SAT/ACT/MCAT biology Test prep and academic tutoring in Biology, Anatomy, and various levels of Mathematics. I enjoy sports, music, traveling and exploring the wonderful city of Philadelphia!... I believe in setting attainable goals while having an environment that is...

Hi! My name is River Knight. I'm currently a student at New York University. I've actively worked as a tutor for the last 5 years. I hope to help my students find the joy in what they're learning and give them tools to improve on their own!

...in the classroom currently can translate successfully to one-on-one setting with students seeking additional assistance in a variety of subjects. Over these past two years, I have taught general English and ESL in the inner city of Providence. After school, I tutor students who are at risk or are currently failing, and before school, I offer supplementary SAT help to our school's most advanced students. Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I...

...subject they have been struggling with is so rewarding. I have completed an Bachelor's degree in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native Russian speaker, so I can help you with that as...

...to ensure the individual has a proper grasp of the fundamentals. Students can often be hesitant to admit they are unsure of concepts that were taught in previous years because they feel they are expected to know them. However, without a proper understanding of the simple facets of a subject, the more complicated features can never be truly internalized. I have always enjoyed explaining concepts to other people, and I find it works best when...

...in school or have trouble managing my time, so I will bring my own experiences and solutions, along with unique and personalized teaching strategies to each student. Aside from being dedicated to education, I am also dedicated to having fun. It is a common misconception that fun and learning are not connected. There is no better way to make it through a challenge, than to learn a fun way to overcome said obstacle.

I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.

...Outside of work (where I am a management consultant), I play hockey and piano. Since high school, I have helped fellow students with academics. At school, I was also a tutor through Penn's Tutoring Center. I think what makes me a successful tutor is the ability to not only understand the material but also the perspective of the tutee. This helps me convey necessary information in the best way possible for that particular student.

...childhood obsession with Harry Potter has grown into an adulthood obsession. I love to watch TV -- some favorites are the Sopranos, Breaking Bad and Fargo, but I also watch Jeopardy every day to hone my random trivia knowledge. As you may imagine, I am an avid traveler. In the last five years alone, I have been to almost 30 countries. I love meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures and am perpetually on the...

...interact with fellow students through tutoring. While I have tutored in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science, math, and English. Having taught many students, each of whom were different in terms of personality and learning style, I understand the importance of tailoring the lesson to the student's strengths. As a result, I work to create unique, individualized learning plans that engage the student and make learning feel like an opportunity,...

I am currently a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. I am majoring in Biology and hope to enter medical school following my completion of college. I am passionate about math and science and enjoy teaching these subjects to students having difficulty. I am patient and know how to impart information in an understandable way.... I believe in patience, positive reinforcement, and learning through repetition.... I'd first encourage the exchange of personal information so...

...Bachelor of Arts degree in French Studies and College of Letters (a multi-disciplinary program that includes English, history and philosophy). I wrote my senior honors thesis on the 1980 Berber Spring in Algeria and 2011 Libyan Revolution. During a semester abroad in Paris, I tutored elementary school children as an English language assistant. While at Wesleyan, I also worked as an ESL instructor, tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment....

Passionate math student with 1+ years of experience tutoring mathematics and physics at all levels up until Real Analysis II. Results-oriented, organized tutor highly regarded for working with students of all backgrounds to improve academic ability and understanding. Student-centric instructor who champions academic achievement while also creating a positive learning environment for all. Accomplished in building trust with students and parents.

...I strive to understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, and to devise a personalized plan based in not just results, but personal accomplishment and goal-setting. Two of my biggest passions are learning new things and working with people. Combine those two together, and you get the exact reason why I'm here. I want to motivate and push you to accomplish what you previously thought impossible both inside and outside of the classroom -- whether...

...with a meaningful experience. That is to say, I aim to cultivate an appreciation for math, science, and/or the humanities that will last into college and their career. Unwilling to compromise my love for language or my affinity for math and problem solving, I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computational Linguistics, the interface between computer science and human language. Fluent in Spanish and German, I also study second language acquisition in my course...