Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Hoboken, NJ

...first mentor, I wasn't sure 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...

...is Max and I'm currently an M.D. candidate at Columbia University. I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend...

...graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Philosophy. I have recent experience tutoring students in all parts of the SAT as well as younger students studying for the ISEE exam. My greatest assets as a tutor are my flexibility and approachable nature. It is important to be able to approach a problem from multiple angles until the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a...

...tutor is not just to help momentarily alleviate that stress in our specific area of study, but to provide my students with the tools to approach any and all scholastic pursuits successfully. I started peer tutoring in 10th grade at BHSEC's Writing Center, and it ignited a passion for helping students articulate their thoughts with confidence that has only grown over the past six years. During my BA, I worked both at my college and...

...am an experienced, passionate educator with nearly ten years of experience teaching, tutoring, and mentoring across subjects and age levels. I've taught environmental sciences for undergraduates, led a French class for adults, and tutored high schoolers in a wide range of topics from SAT/ACT prep to philosophy. I believe that every student has unique strengths that can help them become a successful, confident learner. I also believe in the power of education to help us...

...studying Sustainable Development and Political Ecology. My academic journey has deepened my understanding of how global systems intersect with environmental sustainability, a field I am deeply passionate about. It also sharpened my ability to analyze complex ideas and communicate them clearlya skill I've carried over into tutoring. As a tutor, I focus on languages, but I am comfortable with most subjects, with the exception of calculus. I understand the challenges that come with mastering difficult...

...am deeply interested in ethics, and part of my value system is a strong belief in the transformative power of knowledge and wisdom. I aim to one day become a professor of philosophy (particularly ethics), and I am currently in the process of preparing for a joint JD/PhD in Philosophy. Consequently, I am interested in both theoretical and applied ethics. One of my core talents is the ability to convey concepts in multiple ways, and...

...sana in corpore sano is a Latin phrase, usually translated as "a healthy mind in a healthy body". The phrase is widely used in sporting and educational contexts to express the theory that physical exercise is an important or essential part of mental and psychological well-being. Wikipedia All this to say my picture reflects my newly rediscovered health kick to go with my love of teaching and learning. I've been told I'm a natural student....

...However, my true specialty is essay writing. In addition to running workshops on essay writing and preparing graduate students for the written component of the medical entrance exam, I have written, assessed, and edited hundreds of essays and other written material. I love teaching this subject because I feel this is where students really develop their own voice and ideas. I have a deep passion for drawing out the best in every student and building...

...perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I...

...tutoring subjects in English, Writing, and Literature, though other subjects are not excluded. I have also recently accepted an offer with Teach for America to start the next schoolyear and I am very excited to continue playing a role, however small, in forwarding educational equity. I am a firm advocate that every individual deserves not just a right to education, but a right to be afforded that education in a manner of empathy and integrity.

...Microbiology from New York University. During my 30 years of professional employment in the acute Health care Field I have educated thousands of individuals in the general aspects of health and well being. I have lectured multiple educational levels and age groups be they students, Medical professionals, or the general community. I have trained and mentored an individual pursue her MPH, in addition to training and mentoring Professionals in the field of Infection Control. The...

...a graduate from New York Law. I am heavily interested in Finance, Law, and Politics. I have been tutoring the Law School Admissions exam since 2017 and have had many successful students. I have studied using many different test prep companies, and I believe in putting an emphasis on methodology and test taking strategies. I also have access to every test administered by the LSAC. I have an abundance of material to work on from...

...have grown to be passionate about many subjects, not just those in the social science fields. It is important to identify the things that allow me to be successful as a student because it is indicative of my tutoring style. Both in high school and college, I have been able to take on a rigorous and challenging course load because my organizational skills maximized my academic strengths. I know these skills are often overlooked, and...

...tests can transform hours of drudgery into a playful, good time. I come from a background in academia where I was a Ph.D. student in English Literature (CUNY) and editor. It goes without saying that I love literature! Some of my favorite works are Moby-Dick, the poems of Gwendolyn Brooks and Emily Dickinson, the lyrics of Bob Dylan, and anything by James Baldwin, Kurt Vonnegut, or James Joyce. I hail from the Midwest where I...

...I am currently a senior at Georgetown University and will begin a Master's program in security policy at King's College London this Fall. I've been tutoring since early high school, and my focus is on empowering students and building confidence through collaboration and creativity. I come with my own strategies for breaking down concepts and helping students better express themselves through writing, and I am always ready to adapt to make sure sessions work for...

...am excited to become a tutor with Varsity Tutors because I have a deep passion for learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can...

...Juan! I'm passionate about the social sciences and deeply committed to supporting each student's ongoing learning journey. With experience teaching at the college level both in group settings and one-on-one. I've learned how to adapt lessons to fit a wide range of learning styles and goals. My teaching philosophy is student-centered: I believe that learning is most powerful when it feels personal. That's why I work to make each lesson relatable, drawing from your own...

...am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (2019, Morocco) pursuing a legal education. I accumulated over 600 hours of mentoring, tutoring, teaching and coaching in the Peace Corps. I have a passion as a teacher to help others to find and achieve their goals. My philosophy is that with a strong why we can achieve almost anything. I am excited to teach others the LSAT. I believe that with the right approach, mindset and strategy students...

...to have a B.S. in Mathematics and in Computer Science in 2018. Since September 2013, I have worked privately with students, mainly for Calculus, but later on German. Several students have come to me over the years for help, and I have provided them with the utmost quality possible. I focus mainly on understanding fundamentals and developing a fluency in mathematics, computer science, German, and Italian. In order to understand complex ideas, one must often...