Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors for Students in Elizabeth, NJ

...in Actuarial Science. I tutor a broad range of subject areas mostly in the math and sciences. I believe that relating the material back to concepts that are relevant to our daily lives is the best way to learn. I have had extensive tutoring experience in the areas of calculus, statistics, SAT, ACT and SAT subject tests in chemistry, mathematics and literature, GRE quantitative and the MCAT. And my mantra is practice practice practice! The...

I am a freshman at Johns Hopkins! I love to tutor a variety of subjects, and I am an avid reader! I've always wanted to be a tutor because of the impact that student tutors have had in my life whenever I had to understand a particularly difficult topic.

...the Wharton Business School, majoring in Real Estate. I graduated from a boarding school in Massachusetts two years ago with distinction in Math, Spanish and the Arts. I choose to tutor because I enjoy helping people understand that a lot of confusion in school stems from teaching methods, not from the students themselves. Even if there's something both of us don't entirely understand, I specialize in figuring things out and look forward to us doing...

...I studied memory distortion. I am a US Presidential Scholar semifinalist, a member of Congresswoman Maloney's Congressional Youth Committee, and an intern for the Children's Museum of the Arts. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Science, and Writing. I recently went through the process of preparing for and taking Standardized Tests, so I feel comfortable with that material. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing the...

I am a graduate student at Columbia University studying Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences.

...though it's undeniably grueling, and ended up doing quite well. I know a lot about what it takes, both mentally and emotionally, to lift your score into the 170+ range, and I can help you get there. The SAT and ACT because developing good test-taking strategies is what will allow you to achieve a score that shows colleges that you're not only smart, but even more importantly, you take pride in working way harder than...

...in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College, where I worked as a tutor in the Center for Academic Success. As a math tutor, it is my personal goal to make fractions less scary, I really enjoy taking higher level math concepts and make them accessible to those who feel like they will never understand them. I also want to encourage those who enjoy math to be curious and learn more than what their teachers teach.

...help students move from a point where they need lessons and reteaching provided to a point where they become Masters of their own learning. Not only do I want students who work with me to gain competency in content, but I enjoy helping them learn how to identify areas of strength and weakness academically, ask good questions, and develop successful study habits which will help them do well in the future and excel in more...

...self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal data collection, I am able to evaluate my successes and failures. Just as I say to my students , "failure is not final". Using my data, I am able to model resilience to my students by adapting my approach to best meet the individual needs of the student. In addition to my aforementioned pedagogical...

...and Psychology. I personally enjoy tutoring SAT Critical Reading and Physics the most. To me, language is beautiful and I love exploring and discussing the mechanics of analyzing literature (as students must do on the Critical Reading Section). Physics, on the other hand, explains many of the wondrous everyday phenomenon around us. As a child, I would often think about why things moved the way they did and physics gave me those answers. I enjoy...

I have a passion for teaching. I have spent the last sixteen years teaching students of all age groups, including K- 12, college, and graduate students. I work well with students because I have the ability to make them feel at ease. In addition, I help students break down problems into simple components, which enables the student to understand how to go about solving any problem. ... My teaching philosophy is to assist the student by...

...full potential through tutoring is one of my passions, and I am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am happy to work on a variety of subjects with students. When I'm not studying and tutoring, I enjoy...

...an intrinsically rewarding capacity. This led to my tutoring for Prep for Prep, a life-changing leadership development program. I soon found myself looking forward to the trading bell’s closing ring so that I could lose the fancy suit jacket, roll up my sleeves, and dig into the teaching trenches anywhere from the Starbucks down the street from the NYSE to some unfamiliar neighborhoods throughout New York City. Fortunately, as soon as I began planning my...

I am a professional musician with a passion for teaching music and math. My favorite part of tutoring is getting to know students and watching them achieve more than they thought was possible. I like to take the fear out of math and try to convince everyone that math is very fun and engaging.

I like Math and Physics, and I believe that I will be able to use my skills to help students learn more about these subjects. I will be patient, and I will try to make each session as interesting and fulfilling as possible. I will be responsive to the student's needs and will use my strengths in Math and Physics to help the student achieve success in these areas, always with thoughtfulness and consideration.

...and start teaching at University of Phoenix for Computer Science related courses from 2004. The courses I teach include Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++ , C#, PHP, JQuery, Ajax, HTML, CSS, Database, SQL, Web Design, Operating System, Linux/Unix, Data Structure, Algorithm, Design Pattern, Project Management, SAD etc. For Math, Chinese and Computer tutoring, my clients need is my highest priority, and I will develop the corresponding curricula suit for each particular situation. With my Master Degree...

...most passionate about Mathematics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I believe in direct teaching methods. I also believe teaching is a two way experience....

...subjects related to reading and writing, I focus first on the students comprehension of the material at hand and then help the student construct an analytical argument. In subjects related to math, I review the foundational concepts in a certain topic before proceeding to assist the student with specific example problems. I always make sure to make my lessons enjoyable and relatable, so that the students attention remain on the subject matter. I am also...

...their learning needs. While I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Math,Finance, and Economics. These subjects can include algebra, geometry, calculus, basic math, Micro&Macroeconomics, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Investment Analysis, and Statistics. I also have lots of experience tutoring for the SAT. Regardless the subject, I believe it is crucial for every student to receive the personalized attention that they need to excel, and develop to...

What a magnanimous thing is education for the more we learn, the more we crave to know. It is an infinite experience. It is further so rewarding to teach individuals how to think and then witness the results of this gift.