Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Trenton, NJ

I'm currently an attorney practicing criminal law in Philadelphia. I've always loved helping others learn! I grew up in Philadelphia, attended Catholic University in Washington, DC for college, and came back to the area to attend law school at Drexel University. In college, I majored in Spanish Language and Literature.... I've always found a Socratic approach to work best - that is, letting someone reach an answer by simply guiding them through what they already know...

A life-long learner and teacher, Marc is always eager to help, and continually bettering himself to be of help to others. Currently a medical student in Philadelphia, he intends to become a practicing physician in his hometown of NYC.... Re-explain as many times as needed with as many different examples and strategies. Most importantly, I would check to make sure a student understood before moving on.

...activities. My overall goal is to act as a positive influence for youth to ensure personal and intellectual success. Because I am still a student myself, I understand how essential extra practice is and know that teachers may not always go over concepts clearly the first time. I want to help the students prepare any issues beforehand by going over schoolwork, homework, and extra practice questions. I am easy to contact and will always respond...

...a safe one-on-one learning environment where inquisitiveness is welcomed enthusiastically and every achievement, no matter how modest, is praised. I truly believe in my heart that students are not simply receptacles for the wisdom of the teacher the students are also the teachers, and each one has a lesson to impart. It is the responsibility of the instructor to heed these lessons and remember that while no two students may be exactly alike, all of...

...have a solid understanding of the fundamentals and have done very well in both classes. I graduated high school as the valedictorian of my class and math and science have always been my best subjects. I perfect scored the ACT Math Section (36) and the AP Calculus BC exam (5). I have been tutoring math for the past 5 years, and my students usually see an increase of 1-2 letter grades. Chemistry is my major...

...writing skills as well. I believe the most important job someone can do is to teach others and help them grow, and it brings me a lot of joy to see my students become more familiar and confident in their skills. I believe all it takes for a lot of students is one extra little push to bring them to excellence, and the feeling of accomplishment that results from that never gets old. In my...

...I am looking forward to tutoring you in math, SAT prep, and Chinese! Often times these subjects can seem boring, but with a little bit of humor and creativity, I guarantee we can make progress while having a good time. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2011 after spending two years studying and working in Beijing, China. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, playing basketball, watching movies, mountain climbing, fishing, and...

Every student is different- just because the book says there is one way to solve a problem, does not mean it is the only way. I work with students to help them with the process of 'discovery' through questioning and experimentation. Ultimately, if I've done my job correctly, you won't need me at all!... The student needs to celebrate the small victories. It does not matter the size of the progress being made as long as...

...doctoral program in clinical psychology I came to the realization that I did not want to be a clinical psychologist. I feel teaching will be a more fulfilling career for me; I am planning to be a high school/middle school math teacher. During high school, I tutored Latin and have tutored Math during high school and college. The best tutors tailor their lessons to the learning styles of their students. I enjoy finding accessible and...

...Brunswick High School graduate and am a undergraduate student at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. In college, I am studying Cell Biology and Neuroscience on the Pre-Medical track. While being on my academic journey, I am also on a Rutgers dance team, I play the piano, and love photography. With my interest in piano, I tutor students of all ages. Starting from pressing the keyboard to playing a piece. I've also been a math tutor,...

...I have wanted to do with my life, and luckily, teaching and tutoring come relatively naturally to me. Varsity Tutors gives me an opportunity to work with students to help them do better in school, find more joy in learning, and occasionally, make a real difference in their lives. My interests are extremely broad, and I usually develop a substantial amount of knowledge in every area I find interesting. For this reason, I am able...

...a part of City Year Philadelphia in the 2014-2015 school year. During this year I worked with 6th grade students in math, reading, science, social studies, and art, and fell in love with education. I am currently attending Temple University for Art Education, Art History, and Community Arts. I have been working in educational roles for the past 2 and a half years. Despite a strong interest in studio art, I also have strong academic...

...many subjects, my biggest passion is literature. I love helping students develop an appreciation and love for reading. I also enjoy teaching SAT prep, particularly Critical Writing and Reading because it is so rewarding to see students improve once I help them learn the tricks of the test! In the summer there is no place I'd rather be than the beach and in my spare time I try to read for pleasure as much as...

...Some were told that math was hard, others had elementary teachers that were scared of math themselves, and still others did not have good experiences with the content. But, together, we can overcome all that! I believe, and know, that each child is able to learn and be good at math! We need to build their skills and confidence. A patient teacher is needed, as well as a creative approach to teaching the concepts. The...

...day. I started my teaching career at a high school in Philadelphia and now teach sixth grade English and Math at a Quaker school. I have experience working with students ages third to twelfth grade and especially love tutoring writing and math. I currently tutor students at my middle school and have two years of experience tutoring for the SSATs. I have my Masters in Special Education and Secondary Math. I graduated from Columbia University...

I am a recent college graduate with a degree in French and Mandarin Chinese and International Studies. During college I spent a semester abroad studying in Paris and have taught five semesters of introductory French classes as an apprentice teacher. I have a passion for sharing my knowledge and experience of language and education and for encouraging others to improve their skills!

Rising junior at Yale University studying Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics with tutoring experience in New Haven public school tutoring programs and as a Teaching Assistant in Physics for Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies.

...I have gained throughout the course of my education. In terms of my experience tutoring, I began tutoring community college students in math and science when I was in high school. At Stanford I continued my work as a private tutor, focusing in particular on high school math and science. In addition, the summer after my sophomore year at Stanford, I worked part-time as a psychology and chemistry tutor for Stanford students taking summer term...

...B.A. in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I received an M.A. in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University and an M.A. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. I have also received a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. I tutor subjects including math, statistics, psychology, psychology GRE subject test prep, and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is statistics because I find that it can be a bridge...

...years old; thus I am able to relate to a lot of the ESL students and their culture-related obstacles. I am pursuing a premed path and I am currently shadowing a developmental pediatrician at the Children's Specialized hospital. This particular experience has helped me develop the ability to work with students who have been diagnosed with ADHD or high functioning ASD. Besides loving all science related things, I also enjoy dancing, painting, and hiking.... My philosophy...