Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Hoboken, NJ

...McGowan. I am a senior at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue, NY majoring in History and Secondary Education. I have been tutoring on and off for the past three years. What I've learned the most is that there is no one size fits all approach and each student deserves specific time and energy devoted to them. In my spare time I enjoy reading, riding my bike, hanging out with friends, and playing or watching baseball.

...Linguistics. I was also on the Duke Dance Team, studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, speak Spanish and Chinese, and have worked on a couple start-ups. I will be starting a job in August in finance in New York and have worked as a tutor for 6 years, both privately and with America Reads and Counts. I love working with motivated students and always see great improvement. I am especially strong with SAT and PSAT test...

...towards my degree in Data Science & Global Affairs with a focus on international relations. Since starting, I have started a program at a private school in New Jersey, called CASP (College and Success Program). I met with several students as well as helped prepare their profile and essays to help prepare them for the college application process. I am additionally working on panels with current college students to give my students a better feel...

Young teacher who enjoys the one-on-one interaction of tutoring relationships. I believe that every student should feel confident of who they are as a learners and should feel equipped to be successful in school.... There is nothing I believe in more than what my students are capable of accomplishing when they are unconditionally supported and set their minds to it. I have high expectations for my students and praise their victories, no matter how small. I...

...reading and writing abilities, college application essays, and standardized test scores. In 2010, I graduated cum laude from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a major in Magazine Journalism and minor in English. Since that time I've written for a number of national publications including Newsday, Inc. magazine, and PopMatters. I've also done marketing for Rodale Books and am currently at work on a novel. I'm eager to help students reach...

...a lot of experience working one-on-one with fellow students to help them understand both computer science and linguistics course material. I tutor for computer science, linguistics, standardized tests like the PSAT and ACT, and some math levels too. When working with students, I really like to work one-on-one and help my students understand the concepts they are learning, rather than just helping them complete homework. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing trivia with friends,...

...Man only grew. Today, as I work towards my PhD in molecular therapeutics at Columbia University, my passion for educating is as strong as ever. I continue to tutor students in STEM, English, Math, Social Studies, and a variety of other subjects with great success. My teaching philosophy centers around consistent positive feedback and ensuring that the student is comfortable and excited to learn and work with me, a technique that has been very successful...

...my strong suit, but my passion. As a tutor, I'm committed to awakening and strengthening that same passion in my students through an emphasis on creative expression and a fun, but rigorous, approach to essay writing. Often the hardest thing for a young writer is forming a unique point of view on a prescribed prompt or topic, especially one that may seem less than relevant to their own life. My goal is to do just...

...Dartmouth College in June. At Dartmouth I majored in Theater and minored in English, spending much of my time scenic designing and directing student productions, as well as music directing a co-ed a cappella group. I am currently working as a freelance scenic designer in the city while also writing and developing my own work. My passion for theatre comes from a love of storytelling, and I jump at any opportunity to work on this...

I am a special education teacher in Bronx, NY. I teach 10-12 graders in all core subjects. I know that every person has their own unique talents. It is up to me to learn what your strengths are so that we can maximize them while hiding any shortcomings.

Loving math and helping others go hand in hand for tutoring. I like the accomplishments when students achieve what they need mathematically and succeed in their courses or with standardized tests as a result.

...double majored in Chemistry and Mathematics on top of completing a Pre-Med track that included biology and physics courses. For the past year I've worked in a research lab studying childhood leukemia, and I plan on attending medical school in the next year. I specialize in tutoring a broad range of subjects including chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as math subjects like algebra and calculus. I also tutor for standardized tests like the SAT,...

...of Arts in English. My studies focused on literature and composition. I was involved with the school's creative writing community; I hosted readings and won literary prizes from UConn and Mount Holyoke. I also worked for the University Writing Center. Working with students one-on-one, informed by faculty guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and flexibility. No matter the subject, I believe that we learn best when we discover...

...Political Science and concentrated (minored) in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies. At Columbia, I graduated with a 3.72 GPA and made the Dean's List six semesters in a row. Upon graduating, I was awarded honors for my senior thesis in comparative politics analyzing the causes of civil violence in Africa. I am now living in New Jersey for the summer and studying for the LSAT (I plan to attend law school in a...

As a tutor, I am aware that the student is the top priority. I want the student to reach their full potential under my tutoring and develop a rapport with them so that they feel comfortable reaching out to me. Accessibility is most important to me and it really enhances the tutoring experience.

...on my Bachelor's in Business/Finance at NYU Stern. I have a 4.72/4 GPA. I was a certified Summer Camp Counselor, and I have been an educator at my local Church for children. I have a 1550 SAT (out of 1600) and a 1500 PSAT (out of 1520). I received the National Merit Finalist for PSAT. I have also received the National Unit Award for Best Unit under the We the People Program (government).

Hey! I'm Lorenzo, I'm currently an upperclassman at Hunter College. I am pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in philosophy.

...my craft. But, in order to do that, I had to discover my best learning method. During my years at Carnegie Mellon University, where I graduated with honors with a bachelors in English and a bachelors in Music, I worked as an after school tutor in the Pittsburgh area, helping students with difficult subjects. I discovered that it was less the student's inability to learn but rather the way a subject was presented. I continued...

...and making a life-giving impact on students. I enjoy reading, writing, and solving challenging problems. I have extensive experience tutoring students to take standardized tests, but now I am specializing in the ACT. My tutoring approach, while covering test-taking techniques, will also emphasize the wisdom and skills needed to understand the root of the test questions. I hope that I can come alongside you to help and encourage you in your life pursuits.

...to write an autobiography. I said that I envisioned myself getting a PhD in sociology and being a teacher. Today, I am a PhD student in Public and Urban Policy at The New School, and I am adjunct professor at Hunter College at the City University of New York. I like to use my academic trajectory as an example of the fact that hard work can get a student anywhere. I love learning, which is...