Top SAT Tutors serving Essex County

Grace: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
I'm a senior at the New York University Stern School of Business majoring in Finance and Economics and minoring in Comparative Literature. I have tutored throughout high school and college, focusing on the areas of SAT preparation and essay editing.
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Finance and Economics, Minor in Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Chloe: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...tutor, my students often see great improvements in their abilities during the course of our sessions. Many of their improvements were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During my time at Williams College, I studied Arabic, International Relations, and Film. I also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part of my studies. In addition, I am a freelance writer, and my work has appeared in the Huffington...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770

Karan: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know. I would be happy to answer any questions beforehand. Thank...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Peter: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued understanding.... Listen, absorb,...

Sandy: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Finance, Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Dylan: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...Dylan discovered his passion for mentoring on the lacrosse field in high school while helping to run summer youth lacrosse camps, and became involved in academic tutoring through his high school soon after. He believes that common foundations of learning exist across many disciplines, and values a specific and flexible approach to any topic to best apply those ideas and ensure individual enjoyment and success for every student. In the spare time he manages to...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Rose: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...a teaching assistant in general chemistry courses, before I found that my real passion was for teaching. Since then I have been a substitute teacher for middle school science and exploring other science teaching and communications opportunities. I was a chemistry and philosophy double major in college and my approach to teaching has always been creative, patient and interdisciplinary. I am an expert science and math tutor, as well as general test prep and study...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Chemistry
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
GRE Verbal: 168

Sophia: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of violin-playing, I have been part of a number of ensembles, including the Columbia University Orchestra,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Violet: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...college level) and standardized testing (SAT, SAT subject tests, PSAT, and SSAT). I have tutored mainly high school students in the New York State Regents exams and AP Calculus, although I also have experience with students in middle and elementary school. Since I have been through many school systems, including public, private, studying abroad, and boarding school, I have learned many different techniques and can attack a problem from various angles. Ultimately, my teaching style...
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Brown University (transferring from the University of St Andrews) - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Rebecca: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED talks, running, or trying a...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770

Kiran: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...first tries on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their problem-solving skills to approach anything with a strong mindset. Besides spending time tutoring, I love to play squash and go running. I also really enjoy photography and eating. In general, I love staying active!
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Yale University - Bachelors, Computer Science and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Georgia: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain subjects appeal to me, with the hope that they find their own reasons to be interested in the subjects. In my free time I enjoy going to museums, running, and reading.
Education & Certification
Columbia College New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

James: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...school students for these tests. I believe that every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of questions. I tutor because I love seeing students develop a genuine passion for the subjects they once disliked (such as math and science), once they understand the power of these...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Science: 36

Justin: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...Mann School in 2013. I've taken many standardized tests, including the GRE and SAT and even the MCAT. I am highly experienced with the inside knowledge and tips and tricks of standardized test-taking and I feel like I can help students with the psychology of test-taking in addition to learning the material. I'm fun-loving and am married to my wonderful wife and I'm excited to share my positive attitude with new students!
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Natural Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Katherine "Kat": Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...studying psychology, teacher preparation, and musical theater. Simply-put, I am a dedicated student who understands other students and wants to help them learn. I enjoy working with students as it allows me to get to know them and facilitate their growth. I pride myself on my patience and kindness. Furthermore, I am fiercely committed to my students and look forward to finding new ways to make our meetings fun and productive. I look forward to...
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Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Psychology (with minors in Musical Theater and Teacher Preparation)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 36

Jake: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...with a B.A. in Computer Science and a minor in Theatre. In the fall, I'll be attending law school at Columbia Law, and I hope to pursue cybersecurity law while I'm there. I have a ton of experience tutoring in many different areas, however my specific specialty areas are Computer Science, Math (up to Calculus 2), and test prep. I love theatre, music, and video games, and I love learning new stuff!
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Lehigh University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730

Daniel: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...love sharing my knowledge of these topics with others and watching them improve. I work hard to make sure the students I work with fully understand the concept at hand. I believe I have a unique way of teaching that really helps students to understand the topic. If the student is not satisfied and still does not understand the material, I will not charge. I am familiar with all math subjects except for linear algebra....
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Cornell - Current Undergrad Student, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730

Mat: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...life and I have always assumed a role of a mentor, instead of being a simple tutor. Tutoring in general is a perfect means of passing down tips and experience gathered over years of schooling that help numerous students, no matter where they are. Outside of all of these aspectes, I am an avid traveler and have a huge passion to touch every little piece of the globe. The world's various cultures and people have...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance & Management
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Casey: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...with college application essays. I enjoy tutoring all of my subjects, but my favorite would have to be psychology, as it is my major and I am personally interested in it. I have been tutoring for the past three years and have found it extremely rewarding for both my students and myself. I am passionate about helping students because for me, there is nothing better than being interested in learning. To be able to encourage...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Josh: Essex County SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Essex County, NJ
...and editing for a number of years. I had the chance to hone my editing skills in publishing internships with science fiction/fantasy publisher Tor Books in downtown NYC. My tutoring style is based on the belief that each student comes to a problem or subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to find the approach that works for the student, but also to boost the student's own investment in finding the methods...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
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Your SAT is coming up, and it's important to begin test prep now, because the test was totally revised in March 2016. The new emphasis is on evidence-based reading, writing, and math. This changes the focus of many questions. Let Varsity Tutors help you connect with an expert SAT tutor in Essex County, NJ, to bring you up to speed for success on test day.
Your tutor is dedicated to potentially help you improve on the revised SAT, which has experienced its biggest change in 30 years. The evidenced-based focus means you must search for the facts when reading. Your tutor will give detailed examples. You'll also need to use data analyzing to succeed with algebra and advanced math questions. Your tutor will give math examples to illustrate how to do it right. Reviewing the entire test, your tutor will drill you on scores of different types of questions to ramp up your proficiency and confidence.
Because your SAT scores may determine if you're accepted to your first-choice college, or if you'll receive scholarship money, your best strategy now is to immerse yourself in test prep. An expert SAT tutor in Essex County will set you on a direct path to achieve your goal.
Your tutor's primary goal is to have you achieve top-tier SAT scores. First, he or she will assess your skills, strengths, and weaknesses. Next, your tutor will develop a custom study plan to help potentially increase your success. Your plan will keep changing as you understand each level of the tutoring. Whenever you need to review details, your tutor will drill you on as many key concepts and exercises as needed to reinforce the learning. The SAT is nearly four hours long, including 50 minutes to complete an optional essay. All of the 148 questions are multiple choice, which could steal your time if you spend too many seconds considering each choice. To pace yourself to the finish, your tutor will share test-taking best practices to expedite your careful, steady progress from beginning to end. We can find an expert SAT tutor in Essex County who can create personalized study sessions designed to meet your specific goals.
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