Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...double major in English and math, and completed an honors thesis in the English department. I have also completed a Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary and am in the process of applying for medical school. As a tutor, I enjoy working with reading, writing, and math, as I have extensive experience in these areas. I specialize in the GRE and MCAT, and am happy to work with other standardized tests. I welcome all types...

...a degree in Psychology but with intentions of one day going to medical school. I am currently doing research at the Hospital for Special Surgeries to gain valuable experience before heading off to medical school. While at Yale, I played soccer for 4 years and tutored other students in organic chemistry. I am very committed to helping my students improve and enjoy working in the sciences most specifically those on the MCAT - chemistry, organic...

...any subject-I believe- is the ability to identify and understand grey areas and edge-cases in the material. I help my students identify these critical questions and answer them to the best of my abilities. I will admit, however, when I don't know the answer to a question. Rather than mislead my students, I always prefer to research an answer or attack the question together. I help my students get to the bottom of things.

I'm looking to pivot to a career in educational technology after stints in marketing and finance. I have a BA in Economics from Boston University and an MS in Applied Statistics from Penn State University. I want to help you in math, whether its learning more about different subjects or preparing for a specific exam. Looking forward to working with you!

...student to understand the material. In my experience, a concept that made no sense the first time it was taught can become clear if just looked at in a different way. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, soccer, attending theater, knitting, and traveling whenever possible. I've had the great opportunity to spend a year living in Spain and exploring Europe, and I am passionate about continuing to travel and explore other cultures.

...last two summers, I have taught seminars at a 10-day conference hosted by a Harvard student organization in China. The students were all high school students in China, and I absolutely loved the discussions and the chance to teach subjects I am passionate about to my students. I tend to approach problems from several angles and enjoy hearing new perspectives. In my free time, I play violin in an orchestra and in a mariachi band....

...journey with math got off to a rocky start in elementary and middle school, but ended in a 4 on my AP Calculus exam in high school. I want to help students understand the overarching concepts of their classes to help them understand the fundamental principles behind the work they are doing. I also want to show struggling students that getting a problem wrong doesn't mean you are bad at the subject, and help them...

...clients ranged from middle schoolers learning new subjects to adults preparing for professional exams all of whom had anxieties about their math skills derived from previous struggles with math-related subjects. In order to work through the frustrations that often accompany math, I attempt to boil a subject down to it's most basic elements to facilitate understanding before moving forward with testing that acquired knowledge. I have found this method to be remarkably successful in creating...

I believe that every student has the potential to overcome their learning obstacles with the right kind of help. Tutoring, in my opinion, is different for every student, and every tutor should have an adaptable approach to how they help their students. I want to ensure that students are absorbing as much as they possibly can from my sessions. Therefore, I welcome any suggestions or resources that students or parents may provide!

...of experience both taking and tutoring students for the SHSAT and the Hunter entrance exam, as well as the PSAT and SAT. I am extremely passionate about my academics, and I believe that learning to be confident taking standardized tests is a crucial skill for any students, and it has the potential to open countless doors in the future. I love working with students to prep for the SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT because I...

...is Eric, and I am a recent college graduate with plenty of instructional experience as a former summer camp counselor, a group and private tennis instructor, and a student tutor. I'm very passionate about personal health, but I have a variety of interests and enjoy helping and meeting new people. Academically speaking , my experience is fairly widespread, so please feel free to reach out and let me know if I can help!

I am a junior at Allegheny College who is majoring in Economics and triple-minoring in Mathematics, Psychology, and Dance and Movement Studies. Growing up, I was always one of the students who helped my classmates when they didn't understand certain problems.

...that the best way is usually to first figure out what areas are most difficult, take time explain them, help the student solve an example problem and finally let them solve another problem on their own. Education is a passion of mine and so creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. So far, I have successfully tutored many students in math and physics, who have all...

...will make these principles easy for you or your son/daughter to understand by breaking every problem down into its component parts in a simple and straightforward way. Additionally, I will provide you with the resources that I myself, and other colleagues take advantage of to score in the top percentile of test takers. A lot of the time students do not score well not because of a lack of knowledge of the material, but rather...

...constantly and I am proud to say I have proficiency in many. I have a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science concentrating in toxicology which was awarded to me through John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Aside from my science background which includes organic chemistry, biology, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, instrumental analysis, analytical chemistry, physics, and analytical toxicology, I am verse in the arts and have extensive experience with creative writing, theatre, and music...

Learning a programming language is like learning a language, practice is key. Example-driven learning is the best way to remember and perform in a subject.

...Most of the tutoring I have done has been informal but I am a person that is always seeking for personal growth and any learning experience I can acquire myself. I am prepared to evaluate my students needs and assess the best approach for them to come out of any doubt they may have. I also believe one of the qualities most valued in a teacher is the humility to say "I don't know" and...

Hello! I am a sophomore at the United States Military Academy and am looking forward to helping students on Varsity Tutors. I attribute much of my previous academic success to the tutoring I received from others, so I'm excited to pay it forward by helping other aspiring students achieve their goals.

I've tutored throughout high school and college and provide a patient, attentive learning environment for my students. I enjoy working with them on English, math, and test preparation.... Be patient and attentive.... I'd assess their learning style and current position. Then we'd set goals for what they'd like to achieve.

...have helped 3rd graders prepare for the New York Statewide Test. In addition, I have worked with 8th graders in preparation for the SHSAT (Specialized High School Admissions Test). I am mostly focused on tutoring math at the moment. I love the subject because there are just so many ways to think about and solve a problem. My teaching philosophy is that I want students to feel engaged with what they are learning. I feel...