Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...I was lucky enough to have encountered incredible teachers throughout my education, and intend to provide the same care and attention to each of my students. I am passionate and creative, and will work hard to find out how each student learns and how to best help each student understand the material they are having trouble with. Each student deserves the opportunity to feel successful, and I will work with the students and their parents...

...a variety of learners including English as a Second Language students, honors and AP students in reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. She has extensive experience working with students needing support in history, math (up to Calculus), English, Spanish and Science. Ripsime specializes in working with elementary through high school students. She received her Bachelors of Arts from Occidental College in 2016 in Diplomacy and World Affairs with minors in Math and Economics.

...tutor for the past 4 years. I love to teach one-on-one because progress happens quickly and I get to share my passions for the subjects that I teach. I like to have sessions that are not pressured or intense, but I do like to cover as much material as we can fit in. I have a passion for math and other subjects that I love to share and have plenty of tricks I can share...

...subjects from High School to Medical School. I tutor Psychology, Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Algebra, Geometry, among other subject. My favorite subject to tutor are in the science and math fields. I cater my tutoring style to each individual student. Every student is different and learn material differently so as a tutor I must find what works best to teach my students. I believe it is important to stress teaching concepts so that the student is...

...as a part of the National Honors Society. I then became an undergraduate teaching assistant for physics classes in college, helping students out with group work during class and holding my own weekly office hours. I loved not only teaching students how to solve problems, but also empowering them to get over the same hurdles I struggled with myself when I took those same courses my freshman year. The subjects I would love to tutor...

I am very grateful for this opportunity to be a private tutor with Varsity Tutors because given my background and expertise, I am sure that I can help the clients that I meet overcome any difficulties or challenges that I may have. I had a lot of difficulties with math but I had wonderful teachers in high school and undergrad that helped me overcome them. English is my strongest area and my writing skills can...

...opportunity to gain insight whether inside the classroom or out. I have always loved guiding people through material - whether in an art museum with my parents or in class with my friends. This passion for school is augmented by a deep understanding of learning techniques and study skills. So while I believe the key to a student understanding material is a deep engagement with it, I also have tools to help recall and organize...

...University-New Brunswick majoring in Psychology and Marketing as well as possibly a minor in biology I am available to tutor in many high school courses such as bio, algebra, pre-calculus, psychology, chemistry, and English writing. I am also knowledgeable in the middle school and elementary school range of science, English, math, and history. I use strategies such as drawing, simple metaphors, explanations, and usage of online tools such as AP classroom and khan academy. Looking...

I'm currently a second year medical student at New York Medical College. I spent the last 4 years doing synthetic biology research at NASA Ames Research Center out in California. I graduated from Stanford University with both a bachelors and masters degrees in biology.

...the top education programs in the country. Before entering education over 6 years ago, I previously worked in marketing and also spent time working as a private English tutor for both Spanish- and French-speaking families and I volunteered as a literacy tutor at elementary schools. My goal as a teacher and a tutor is to ensure I create an experience that best fits each student's needs and interests. Every person is different, therefore, the way...

...have taught at elementary and middle schools in Boston for 4 years. I have tutored for over 7 years! I majored in education at Boston College. My favorite part of teaching is getting to know students and creating course materials that engage students to make learning fun and accessible. I mainly tutor math and Chinese. I believe that each student is fully capable of understanding material. It just depends on how the material is presented...

...to teaching. She worked as a T.A. in the Psychology Department and volunteered with Brainiacs, a program that brought extracurricular science courses to public schools. Katherine is currently completing an M.A. in Linguistics at The Graduate Center at CUNY where she works on computational models of language acquisition. She is also a adjunct lecturer in Computer Science at Hunter College. Tutoring for now nearly a decade, Katherine is passionate about empowering her students to learn...

...me well thus far, and I have personally watched students improve vastly under this philosophy. As important as efficient studying techniques are, being able to kick back and relax is just as crucial. When I am not working or studying, I like to unwind by playing sports with my friends (soccer has been one of my greatest passions since I was old enough to kick a ball), working out, playing video games online, or just...

...sciences, with a special interest in Algebra. I find that helping students develop a strong foundation in algebraic thinking lays the groundwork for success in more advanced subjects like Calculus and Physics. It's rewarding to witness the moment a concept clicks, and even more meaningful when students begin to take ownership of their learning process. My approach to tutoring is centered around cultivating curiosity and confidence. I aim to create a supportive environment where students...

...at the St. John’s writing center, and I have tutored several students in other subjects such as psychology and the verbal portion of the GRE. Of all the tutoring I have done though, my favorite subject is writing. Many people struggle with writing, or think that they are not very good at it, but I think everyone has something worthwhile to write and helping people to bring that out is quite rewarding. I see learning...

...earned. I was accepted to multiple "T-14" (top fourteen) law schools, including Georgetown Law, which, among other schools, offered me an academic scholarship based on my personal, academic, and professional achievements. Among my tutoring specialties is the SAT on which I scored in the 99th percentile, including perfect scores on the verbal section. I have helped many others increase their SAT performance significantly within a short amount of time by thoroughly breaking down the exam...

...research methods and technical/scientific writing. I currently work as a Senior at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer I coordinate clinical trials for non-FDA approved, radioactive drugs. I have over 4 years of teaching experience. As an undergraduate, I taught 2 years as a teaching assistant in Biology classes. These courses included specific subjects, such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Plant Biology, and Basic laboratory sciences. As a graduate student, I was a lecturer in Health...

For nearly 10 years, I have gained experience as a school counselor, adjunct professor, and mental health counselor - all of which involve my love and passion for both psychology/counseling and helping others. I have learned a great deal from these professional experiences and continue to learn from them each and every day. I strive to share what I learn with others and help them in any way I can.

...University Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in History. I also received my Ed. M. from Rutgers University and am certified to teach elementary school and Social Studies in K-12. In addition, I'm currently working towards my Reading Specialization Certificate and a Masters in Reading. I believe that in order for student to reach their highest potential, they need to make connections with the content and material. This requires teachers and tutors to modify lessons...

...the high school level (2015-2021), a B.S. in neuroscience and studio art (2008-2013), an M.A. in teaching (2015-2017), and an in-progress M.S. in cognitive neuroscience (2021-Present). As a public school teacher in NYC, I have experience and enjoy working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels in chemistry and psychology. As a current student at the CUNY Graduate Center, my research interests include the neural basis of sensation and perception, human...