Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving East Orange, NJ

...something very important: we are always a little in-between places, and we do not altogether leave the "old" house when we move into the "new." I increasingly understood teaching to be less about the introduction of new knowledge, then creative ways of re-appropriating what we already know. In short, I became a fan of recycling, finding out what my students knew (always a surprising amount), what worked for them, and then coming up with improved...

Hi! I'm Will. I'm currently an undergraduate studying philosophy and computer science. At my college, I work as a 'peer tutor' in the philosophy department, focusing on logic, and in the writing center as a 'writing coach'. I also informally tutor my peers in math and statistics.

...History, English, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Government, Geography, and Essay Writing. All of these are a passion of mine, although I would say Philosophy and Social Sciences are my strongest. Any student can excel and it is my teaching philosophy that a Teacher or Tutor should adapt to the needs of the student to be more effective - rather than just simply teaching necessary material. Outside of academics, I love cats, running, Nintendo 64, reading the...

...with learning any challenging subject; I find that I am able to explain abstract, complex concepts well through analogies and similar methods, which, I find, is how I myself learn best as well. My hope is to engage students in such a way that their knowledge, and desire for knowledge of the subject goes beyond the particular academic circumstances they are in. Lastly, Nietzsche on the greatness of Greek and Roman culture: "All the prerequisites...

...informal settings. I have tutored students in multiple subjects and have written more college references than I can remember. I am the father of high school all-American athletes and have helped them navigate those waters. I am comfortable teaching a wide range of subjects, but my greatest areas of expertise are Ancient & Modern History, English and Literature, Religion, Psychology and Writing. I have a great appreciation for tutoring in that it is the original...

...and college for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years old through...

...conjunction with MATLAB. I have 2 years of experience mentoring and tutoring college juniors and seniors. I have also led tours of the American Museum of Natural History that covered topics like gems and minerals, the geology of Manhattan's skyscrapers, and the history of the Solar System. Given my background, I am most effective at tutoring college to graduate level environmental science, geology, and MATLAB programming. I believe that education should be accessible to all...

Your success is my success. This is what guides me as a tutor. To help you achieve successful outcomes, I take an approach that is flexible and personalized to your needs while also driven by data. I have previous tutoring experience helping medical students prepare for their medical licensing exams (for residency application). Students achieved a 100% pass rate on the exam and, on average, a ~40% score improvement.

I am a recent graduate of Rutgers School of Law. I went to law school not with the intention of becoming a lawyer, but instead to gain the tools necessary to become a more effective advocate and teacher. I believe that the best form of advocacy is through education, specifically teaching.... Conversational. I believe to learn you have to be able to ask questions and challenge the information that you are given. Furthermore, theory must be...

...skills in connecting with people and helping them through their struggles. Although, I have tutored math subjects such as Algebra and Geometry for years, I love psychology and the human mind. Additionally, I excel at subjects involving the human body such as Anatomy and Physiology and genetics. My experience tutoring these subjects have been very rewarding as it brings me so much joy when I see my students regain confidence and motivation when their grades...

...for critical thinking and reasoning, which are tools that granted me, as a first generation college student, the opportunity to discover worlds beyond the context I grew up in. I graduated as Valedictorian with a Bachelor in Arts from Salve Regina University with a double major in Philosophy and Religious & Theological Studies as well as a minor in English Literature. I then went on to achieve a Master of Arts with a concentration in...

...skills, essay writing and editing, or scholarship or college entrance applications, I am confident in my ability to help you learn in an encouraging, supportive, and inspiring way. I hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy and an M.F.A. in English, Literature, and Writing. I have published three books, and I have received scholarship grants, including a Fulbright Scholarship, from multiple countries. I have successfully taught English and Philosophy courses for five years in New York City...

...familiarity with recent developments in cognitive sociology, and my training as an expert chess player and coach. Using these methods, I have assisted hundreds of students improve their writing and critical thinking skills. But, those achievements are not as important as what I can do to help you. I am here is because I am passionate about helping students with their communication and problem-solving skills because I know that improving these basic aspects of our...

...health student at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Since I was in high school, I had the privilege of taking several accelerated classes in multiple subjects ranging from English, Biology, Literature, Algebra, and Modern Language like AP Spanish Literature. I don't believe in a favorite subject, I feel that with hard work and dedication anyone can adapt and find joys in every subject. As a tutor of local neighborhood children, and a great...

...he would be the right one. We worked together for some time, but some of his characteristics were not compatible with my liking. After about two more mentors, I finally selected an intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs....

I am a writer and creative individual with a huge passion for teaching! I have a background in the arts, with a major in Drama from Vassar College. I also studied history and creative writing, and am passionate about teaching these subjects.

...learning environment that helps students get inspired and stay engaged. I articulate and remind my students that I am invested in their success and well-being, in addition to fostering learning and intellectual development. I don't take a one size fits all approach. I teach students from all walks of life, ranging from young adults to adults in their 60s who have had successful careers and have returned to the university in their later years. Some...

...honor in the service of inspiring people to chase their dreams, and helping in whatever practical way to achieve those dreams. I am a 2014 Graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science. I am a member of the National Political Science Honor Society and The International Economics Honor Society. During my time in college, I served as the President of the Inter-Greek Council,...

...the past seventeen years, the students in my AP U.S. History classes have consistently had a passing rate between 87%-90%, and for those students I have individually tutored, I have a 100% passing rate. I am also an AP reader. Each year, I score thousands of actual AP U.S. history exams, which has provided me much insight into what the college board actually expects in DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. Outside of social studies teaching, I...

...was a section from Descartes they'd read twenty times before, or a new essay on nationalism that came out last week, they could always find something new in the material. When they had trouble understanding the material, I could ask them questions about what they thought was accurate or false in the essay. I could ask why they thought that way. I could show the student how they should question the material by asking them...