Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving New Brunswick, NJ

...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. I hope I can help you discover/stay in touch with the ones inside us all.

I am a retired trial attorney with 43 years of experience, a recent five-year tutor, a published writer, and a life-long fan of young people. I have my theory of learning: the brain does not know the word "No Positivity above all. If you learn what to do, you will not do what not to do.."

...both allowing me to interact with different students with different needs -- thus I've had much practice in changing my approach to meeting a student's needs. Grammar requires a strong foundation in certain rules. Being an English Major, I have had the luxury of taking a grammar based course, as well as multiple lessons in the rest of my classes. I use what I have learned to proofread students' papers, and do my best to...

Hi, I'm currently an undergraduate seeking both my bachelor and masters degree in forensic psychology! I love learning and I'd like for my students to enjoy it too. I look forward to helping you. :)

...my students are interested in, how they enjoy school, their favorite subjects, their day-to-day, their extra-curricular activities, etc. Usually I find that my students already possess all the tools within to overcome any academic difficulty they may be experiencing. They simply need a little personal attention and encouragement to bring out their confidence and comfort with a subject, as well as a platform where they feel safe to ask any questions. Outside of tutoring, I...

...begin by gaining students' trust and then take that trust into deeper, more nuanced work. I was raised in rural Idaho, and moved to New York City in 2005. Since then, I have lived and worked in Tokyo, Spain, France, New Mexico, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. I have a B.A. in English from the University of Washington, and an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania - from where I graduated with honors. In 2010, I...

...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 develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses....

...geologic processes within ancient 4 billion year old asteroids using Fortran90 in 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,...

I have a Ph.D. in philosophy and classical languages, and have spent most of my life in several European countries. I am happy to use my knowledge to help students who are struggling or who just want an extra boost.

...aptitude development, and critical thinking over mere memorization and regurgitation. I am aware that exam prep and testing can be a real cause of stress for some students, I always strive to tailor my teaching style with strategies to build confidence and help students feel more mindful, relaxed, and proficient. I am comfortable working with grade school students, undergraduates, and as well as adult learners. I am only available to tutor online, my subjects include...

...I received departmental honors in both the History and Comparative Literature & Society departments, and one of my senior theses, "Cities of Defeat: Spanish Civil War Refugees and the French Concentration Camps of 1939" won the Columbia History department's Charles A. Beard Prize as well as the George Watt Prize. I have also received multiple creative writing awards through National YoungArts Foundation and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. I have reading knowledge of Spanish,...

...on library resources, research methods, citation, and information literacy. I love working with students to destigmatize research and critical thinking and open up these skills as a foundation for autonomy and creativity. High school, college, and adult learners are my people! I love working with these populations and finding what values drive their curiosities, education goals, and focus areas. I always strive to root learning approaches in what is most comfortable, enjoyable, and personally important...

...at The New School for Social Research, where I am focusing on Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary political, legal, and moral philosophy. While at graduate school I have begun to tutor a number of students, many of whom I have now been working with for over a year. My greatest assets as a tutor lie in my mastery of the english language, skills in logic and conceptual organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex...

...University of Rochester), and High School (Stuyvesant High School) level. Before that, I attended Binghamton studying history. I am available to tutor a wide-range of subjects including American, European, and World History, writing, and reading comprehension. My educational philosophy revolves around adapting myself and the material to the student and making the learning experience the most interesting and relevant for them. Beyond tutoring and teaching, I enjoy reading, biking, watching Formula One, and playing games.

Getting an A+ is not the most important life lesson, it is about finding your drive, aspiration, and motivation to pursuing something you love and enjoy. No one can decide whether or not your love and aspiration is A+, only you can decide that.

...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 interests and passions to build knowledge and skills that truly stick. Whether we're diving into...

...to every test administered by the LSAC. I have an abundance of material to work on from previous administrations. All my students will receive LSAT tutoring but also help with the application process and with law school. After my students have taken their exams, we begin with constructing the application for acceptance and finally I have plenty of law videos and outlines to help get students prepared for their first year of law school.

...my experience supporting struggling students, we always seem to have the most fun figuring out stoichiometry, metabolic reactions, neurotransmitters and more in prepping for college exams. I love the quote, "Amateurs can teach other amateurs." While I may teach you something, I firmly believe that you will teach me something too. Education brings me such joy and meaning to life as working through complex problems together remain memorable experiences. I aim to extend my appreciation...

...is from these mistakes that they will be learn of their strengths. I will also make sure to be interactive with the parents and teachers if possible, due to the importance of a strong support system for the student. At the end of the day, I am not looking for my student to become a straight A. I am striving for them to improve and see the results in the amount of effort they put...

...I am committed to the world of education. It has been most rewarding to tutor my students in English, literature, and writing. I firmly believe that students learn best when engaging in material that is meaningful to them. I help my students to find relevancy in what they're learning, and I always tailor my lessons to meet the individual needs of the student. Outside of education, I enjoy practicing meditation, cooking, and expressing myself through...