Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...currently a student at CUNY Hunter College working towards a BA/MA in Biotechnology. I always enjoy helping other people learn new skills and overcome challenges in lifestyle, sports, and academia. In my experience, I had amazing tutors and mentors in school, internships, and jobs. I appreciate how much their guidance and support help my growth. They helped challenge me to learn, and explained topics through creative approaches that allowed me to understand. When I teach...

...an ESL reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one of whom was visually impaired and needed my assistance with learning Braille. My future goals are to pursue graduate studies related to literacy and education in the hopes of one day becoming a professor of English Literature. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors and hope that...

...have been tutoring all levels of math and science for the past 14 years. I am driven by a desire to help people succeed because I believe that almost everything in this world comes down to how we were taught. It took me years to learn to swim. I got the stroke patterns down early but it wasn't until someone told me to exhale all the way through not just into the water but as...

...believe that all students can learn and may just need some help finding those connections that will make the learning stick. I am a Columbia University graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and behavior. I also have received my Masters in Education. I have taught middle school and high school science and for the past 9 years. I am passionate about supporting students in math and science to help them see how skills in the...

...wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing and public speaking. I believe in making learning fun, and showing students how the subject is relevant to their life in a very practical way. I'm also a big believer in self learning; whenever possible I try to guide the students to the point where they can find the answer on their own, rather than just telling it to them straight out. Outside...

...peer counselor, in which I empathetically and nonjudgmentally provided emotional support to others who were struggling with an issue. With these skills, I am comfortable with leading a student through academic material while minimizing frustration and confusion. Furthermore, my undergraduate training in human development allows me to confidently work with others whom are different ages and cultures. These skills help me communicate with a diverse population and serve as positive support through academic challenges.... My philosophy...

...My name is Ishika Kohli and I am a first year medical student at Robert Wood Johnson (Rutgers) Medical School with a Bachelor in Science in Neuroscience (4.0 GPA). I have been teaching professionally for 7 years now, ranging from phonics to AP classes to SAT prep. My most common subjects are Algebra, Biology, and Organic Chemistry. I love getting to know new students, assessing their learning styles, and helping them through different and difficult...

...through engaging, creative and inspiring lessons or projects. Inspiring them to be kind, be their best, be honest, work hard, and strive to do the right thing through positive praise and consequences. My goal is to help students become more intrinsically motivated to succeed. No one knows that student more than themselves. I believe we are all born to win or succeed at something and the classroom is a good environment to begin that process.

...have been teaching for 17 years in the areas of Social Studies, Psychology, Government, Writing, Economics, and Study Skills. My education philosophy is simple. I do not teach "at" students, rather, I teach them to think for themselves. I believe the best tutor is one that allows the student to grow by helping them develop the skills necessary for success. I have taught students at every skill level, from Special Education to Advanced Placement. Each...

...am a recent graduate of Bard College, where I studied Written Arts and Arabic. I wrote a 70,000 word novel as my senior thesis, and I am now attempting to have it published. I love cooking, and in the past I worked as a cook in a restaurant. I also worked as manual laborer for a landscape company, but, unfortunately, that did not lead to a love of gardening. I am an avid reader of...

...name is Michael. I am a current Brooklyn College sophomore majoring in chemistry and have been tutoring for about 5 years. My goal is to make the student comfortable with whatever subject I teach and make them excited to learn something new. So far, after 2 years of elementary and middle school math, 3 years of algebra through trigonometry, 2 years of SAT prep and one year of college chemistry, I have never failed to...

...material to your personal strengths and interests. History and Literature are two of my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough is seeing...

...and after-school tutoring and creative writing hidden behind the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Reading, Writing, and Psychology. I believe the most important part of learning is guiding one's student to build the skills they need to accomplish their goals on their own, while connecting the student to the material in a fun and relatable way. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...learning style and teaching them the strategies necessary for conquering the ACT. I believe that writing is a dynamic process, and a successful writer is someone who can communicate their ideas effectively. My goal is to guide each student at whatever stage they are in and to help them clarify, organize, and strengthen their content by engaging in fruitful dialogue. The end result is a piece that demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic in...

...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...

...D.C. and my home state of New Jersey. Because of my educational background that combines the rigorous science of the pre-med curriculum and the myriad fields included in management and policy analysis, I can not only tutor several subjects, but also relate new or difficult topics to my students preexisting knowledge to improve understanding and conceptualization of the material. I have found that, with discipline and consistent effort, students are able to attain complete mastery...

I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, go blue! I am a trainee in Hofstra University's Clinical Psychology PhD Program. Over my six years of training, I've worn many hats as a child and family therapist and neuropsychology trainee. My expertise lies in helping children and families in achieving their goals, particularly in executive functioning areas like time management and organization.

Hello! My name is Ridwan, I just go by Stephen, I'm a college student looking to help other in all levels of schooling to succeed and advance. Schooling is not easy but with the right mindset and the right help around you, anything can be done.

...my passion for knowledge and self-mastery, a passion that I strive to instill in my students, whether they are taking a standardized test, writing an academic essay, trying to improve their grades, or simply attempting to increase their skill level in a particular subject. Improving one's mental skills is never a wasted endeavor; such skills continue to advance one's life long after tutoring has ceased by fostering new ideas and perspectives, improving interactions with others,...

...scholarship as a Florida Bright Scholar and was elected early as a Junior to the Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. Over the past fourteen years, I have worked as an educator in a variety of settings and capacities. I started my teaching career at Blind Brook High School in Westchester County, NY, where I taught English Language Arts for three years and developed a popular creative writing elective, which I also adapted for a...