Award-Winning REGENTS Tutors serving Newark, NJ

...the Regents, or even the CogAT. Additionally, as an alumnus of my school district's 3rd-8th grade "gifted" program, I learned the value of cultivating creativity. I'd like to pass on what I've learned in those formative years -- the early assignments and projects which have led to who I am today. In sum, it is my mission to find that individualized point-of-connection. The rewards to be reaped go far beyond a mere "winning score": the...

My name is Renee Kumaga. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I reside between two locations-Bronx, NY Monday-Friday and Hopewell Junction, NY on the weekends. I love working with and helping people especially our young people. I look forward to tutoring and advancing my future students.

...curriculum to best suit the students needs. I believe there is always a way to teach even the most complicated material in a palatable manner. Also, as a future physician, I have well-developed interpersonal skills so I always take into account the feedback and emotional needs of my client. I strive to achieve the most nurturing and productive learning environment and gage my success by my client’s eagerness to learn and master the subject at...

...a love of learning drives my commitment to creating engaging, personalized experiences for my students. I believe that understanding each student's unique needs and learning style is essential for effective teaching. By incorporating interactive methods and utilizing diverse resources, I encourage students to actively participate and express their thoughts, fostering a supportive environment that promotes academic success. My experience as an ESL tutor has further enriched my approach, allowing me to tailor my sessions to...

...approaches that has resonated with both parents and students is to integrate students' lives into classroom content. As a result, students tend to become more engaged in active inquiry in the classroom and take ownership of their learning environment. In addition, I support the notion that a teacher should celebrate students' successes and nurture their academic and personal growth. One of my successes is that all of my students have consecutively passed statewide examinations.

...facilitated. I have been involved with pupil's Individual Educational Plans (IEP) motivating them to learn and individually structuring their learning according to their specific needs. I am also extending my range of teaching methods including listening exercises, poster making, starters, games, quizzes, debates and workbooks. To encourage pupils in their learning I have devised some games and assessment sheets and have prepared my own lessons. Through out my career, I have supervised pupils along the...

...am currently a fourth year student at St. John's University working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. I specialize in test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping...

Hello! I am a current student at NYU's Liberal Studies school. I don't know what I want to pursue in the future, but overall, I think I am well rounded.

...school classes and stress the importance of fire safety. I also volunteer with Peer Health Exchange, an organization that delivers 9th graders health seminars to those that may not receive health class in high school. Lastly, I volunteered at Rockefeller University Science OutReach Lab where I instruct middle/high school students basic science laboratory techniques and share some of my college experience. I look forward to sharing my knowledge in a variety of subjects and getting...

...School system, I worked with grades 9-12 in the Match Tutor Corps, a program dedicated to supplementing classroom learning with small group or one-on-one tutoring. My previous experience has also allowed me to work with a variety of grades from preschool to high school at a myriad of programs including the Arlington, MA Public School system, the A+ Student Center, Phoenix Charter Academy, the BELL Tutoring Program, and the Americorps Programs Breakthrough Collaborative and Jumpstart....

...tutoring style revolves around personalization to the student - at the first session, we'll chat about your strengths and hobbies and use these as a way of accessing your target subject - are you a huge movie fan who needs to improve your French grades? We'll use dubs to improve your listening skills. Are you a musician hoping to improve in History? We'll use music as a primary source (the subject of my academic paper)...

I am currently a 7th grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look forward to working with your child!... My teaching philosophy is that...

...the arts, the study of foreign languages, and travel. I spend a large amount of time frequenting museums, art galleries, operas, and concerts. I love to learn about linguistics and the nuances of foreign languages. I am currently studying French, though I have studied Latin and Italian in the past. Travel is also of importance to me, and I feel strongly about exploring cultures that are different from my own. I have studied abroad in...

...tutor students, for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to a happy and successful life. Oftentimes, students just need the right person with the right teaching style for that education to be a fun, easy process. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working out, word and number games,...

...of Michigan. Subjects I taught there included Biology, History, Anthropology, Upper Level Writing and Research Methods. I also have extensive experience with private tutoring, both one-to-one and with small groups of students. I especially enjoy working with younger children and I have tutored elementary and middle school students in English, Math, and Science. I also have a great success rate with SAT preparation, essay writing, and college application help for high school students. I am...

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. - Martin Luther King, Jr.... Taking pressure off expectations and showing the student it's okay to make mistakes in order to build confidence and motivation to keep working.

...the biggest impact on my learning style today! One on one time with a tutor helps a student grow more individually to best understand how they learn! My teaching style is giving analogies and real world examples to help students understand the concepts they are learning in a real life scenario. In my spare time, I like to practice my ukulele, bake cakes, cook new dishes and spend time with my nieces and nephews!

...in groups and individually. I have previous experience tutoring various levels of different sciences, math, and Spanish. I think learning should always be fun and enjoyable! When it comes to tutoring, I always try to engage the student in the problem as much as possible by presenting the subject matter in various ways. Ill relate problems to tangible real life situations so that it is easier to understand. By teaching students to draw pictures, highlight...

...my third semester of college, and a residential tutor for Organic Chemistry in my fourth semester of college. Currently, my favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, the SAT, and Algebra/Calculus I. I can make complex concepts and questions simpler by implementing various tips and tricks that I have learned throughout my time of learning and teaching these subjects. My teaching philosophy revolves around my belief that everyone can learn a subject, they just have to...

My passion is sharing knowledge with others. I'm a Multi-Subject Tutor who enjoys seeing D's become A's and School frustration become satisfaction. My only goal is to deliver students the results they deserve so they can reach higher levels in education and in life