Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving East Orange, NJ

...trigonometry, as well as general music, music theory, and drums/percussion. I love teaching math because I love puzzles, and I consider math to have some of the most interesting puzzles waiting to be solved! My approach is that there is always more than one way to arrive at the answer to a problem, I'm simply here to find what solution works best for each of my students. Perhaps right now you're not the biggest fan...

...and peers to understand the importance of learning and honing curiosity. I have tutored peers and K-12 students for years and am proficient in teaching all grades of ELA/English, literature, grammar, history and sociology. Further, I can tutor math and science up to 10th grade (or sophomore year of high school). As a teaching philosophy, I strongly believe in the importance of connecting with students and catering sessions to their educational preferences and needs. While...

...bachelor's degree in English from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. I tutor reading and writing, mostly. I got started helping my nephew with his homework and most recently helped him figure out what to say in his college essay. I excel at spelling and grammar. I enjoy reaching young minds and seeing that spark of recognition when a student finally understands something. When not tutoring I enjoy...

...At MakerState (a private STEM instruction institution), where I started as an official STEM Instructor volunteer, immersing myself in teaching coding, robotics, and engineering to students, with over 400+ hours of volunteering. Through dedication and hard work, I quickly progressed and was promoted to a MakerFellow, a paid senior STEM instructor role. Under the mentorship of Director Stephen Gilman, I honed my skills in designing syllabi, managing classrooms, and fostering an environment of learning and...

...composed of students of many ages and from diverse cultures and backgrounds, my subjects include, but are not limited to: English (verbal, written and phonics), literature, essay writing, SAT and ACT English and math, history, science, filmmaking (award winning filmmaker), acting (union actor--SAG, AEA), 2D animation, drawing, painting, and Adobe Creative Suite. My favorite subject to teach is English--phonics, verbal, reading, and literature. My teaching style is hands-on. I just don't stand or sit there...

...in a vacuum need more. I focus on helping my students maintain an active connection to history, boosting and intensifying information retention. I'll help them find unique ways to relate to the past, as well as the note-taking and diagramming methods that work best for them. My students will gain a strong sense of the world in which they live, how it came to be, and how to remember it all when faced with a...

...level courses. I tutor algebra, geometry, calculus, chemistry, physics, reading comprehension, and writing composition. My favorite subjects to teach is physics because many students view it as a hard science, but after tutoring, they feel it to be much more intuitive than they initially believed. I believe that patience is the most important quality during tutoring. I will take any measure needed to ensure my students feel comfortable with the material and are able to...

...wit and good humor and this relationship helps to motivate them and elicit their best performance. In addition, I utilize frequent testing and feedback to reinforce their progress. My academic credentials are excellent and include a B.A. in Economics (summa cum laude) and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. With regard to my standardized tests, I took the GMAT test in 1983 and scored in the top two percent.

...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. In my free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass),...

...MA program. I spend four years working in a cognitive development lab, conducting psychology research with children. My Master of Arts research explores decision making cognition, with connections to marketing and communication improvement. I love guiding and teaching students in all disciplines. I have a large background in training and tutoring undergraduate students, working with children ages 3 - 12, and standardized test-taking. Career-wise, I am seeking opportunities in market research and community development.

As a recent high school graduate from The Lawrenceville School, I understand how stressful and difficult school can be, so my hope is to make learning easier for you! I will be attending Hamilton College in the fall with an intended major in biology. I scored a 1520 super score on the SAT. The breakdown was 720 EWR and 800 math.

...and proofs, linear algebra, complex analysis, basic music theory, abstract algebra, real analysis, introductory astronomy, and general physics just to name a few classes. I researched the evaporation of fragrances in my school's chemistry department and I have also participated in mathematics research which led to four publications! I also gained experience working in an organic chemistry lab as an intern for 2 months. Tutoring is not only a great way to help others, but...

...it’s important to be patient and make the material fun while also being firm. I don’t tell my students what to do; I teach them how to do it. The end goal is always to impart my students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed later on their own. Besides tutoring, I am a writer, editor, and filmmaker. I’m a native New Yorker with an interest in urban planning and city history. I directed,...

...a classroom teacher were as much about me learning as they were about instructing others. Since then, my commitment to support the development and self-improvement of others has not wavered. Ten years as a public school teacher equates to approximately 2,000 students and was a pivotal time in cultivating skills as an instructional designer. It was also critical in honing my abilities as a facilitator who successfully engages participants and adapts instruction to meet diverse...

...organization. While comfortable teaching English and Math test prep and Regents prep for a wide range of exams, over the past year, I have worked quite a lot with ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT and Algebra students. From the first diagnostic that I give to my students, I quickly develop a strategy to work with them on to improve their performance, test taking ability and understanding of their weakest areas. I am also a certified personal trainer...

I graduated college Summa Cum Laude with a double major in Anthropology and Neuroscience. My favorite subject is actually a combination of the two, studying how evolution has shaped human culture, brain, and behavior. I've been a tutor for various subjects and age groups with a particular interest in mathematics. I really enjoy the sciences, but I also find math to be incredibly relaxing and rewarding once you get the grasp of the concept.

I love traveling, dancing, and reading. But, what I am most passionate about, is learning.... Each one; teach one.... Introductions. Then, find out what the student knows and what the student needs help with.... By asking the student to explain how they get to their answers. That way, they get a chance to test if they really understand a concept.... By keeping the student engaged.... I would take the time to figure out what exactly is...

...a double major in Biology and Mathematics at Wofford College. Since I was very little, I have displayed advanced proficiencies in all of my Math classes. After helping my friends a few times with their math struggles, they recommended that I should tutor more people. My goal with tutoring is to have students as confident in their math subjects as I am. Math is a wonderful subject that can be figured out with just a...

...at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework, feeling confident about the class or material in the future. Outside of my current job in financial media and my evenings tutoring, I'm training for a half Ironman. I also enjoy exploring new...

...to help seniors with their college admission essays. Since graduating from Maryland, I have moved to the state of New Jersey where I spent some time teaching a class of 6th graders both English and Social Studies. Now as I work in New York City, I like to work one-on-one with students on a variety of subjects such as math, literature, and writing. I believe that individualized instruction is the best way to help struggling...