Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in New Brunswick, NJ

...could ask why they thought that way. I could show the student how they should question the material by asking them the types of questions they needed to ask. To me, this is the core of teaching towards understanding - teaching a student how to continue teaching themselves. There is a time and place for lectures and so-called information dumps. The real work for the student and the teacher, though, comes from the dialogue about...

...teach these subjects to students effectively and competently. I truly value the importance of a great teacher/professor/tutor when it comes to learning and engaging students in a way that makes the lesson memorable and easy to understand! My favorite subject is biology and I am especially passionate about molecular biology/genetics because of its clinical relevance. I would describe my teaching style as guided, experiential, and concepts-driven because I believe that subjects are easiest to understand when...

...of my experience as a teacher and student, I firmly believe that excelling at school not only leads to great academic opportunities, but also an essential sense of self-esteem and accomplishment. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve amazing things, and I will guide each and every one of them to that. In my spare time I like to see jazz, classical and rock concerts around the city, go to museums, make...

...boarding preparatory school in Andover, Massachusetts. I tutor a wide range of a subjects, including (but not limited to): writing (all grades), reading comprehension (all grades), Algebra 1, and test prep. Outside of academia, I am passionate about a wide range of activities! I love to write, namely poetry and creative fiction. I sing with an a cappella group, perform stand-up, and write for a sketch comedy troupe. I'm also a lifeguard, and teach classes...

...creating individualized educational plans that are suited to best meet each student's needs. As a child, I struggled with getting ideas from my head to the page, overcame that challenge, and was named "most improved" by my high school's English department. Thanks to the development of those skills, I earned a perfect 12 on the ACT's Writing section, and was named a National Merit Commended Scholar following my performance on the PSAT. After experiencing such...

...did as a student and the work I'm doing with my students now. It's our job to delve into these novels and think about them in a specific and focused way so that we can understand ourselves better as humans. It's a beautiful thing! As your tutor, I'll help you discover "The WHY" as we work on honing your skills as a reader and writer. It's becoming increasingly important, especially in today's tech-driven world, to...

...tests. I am a patient, encouraging, and hands-on tutor who can use both my personal experience and external teaching materials to make sure you get the best score you can. Additionally, I've been a writing tutor for two years at my college. I am trained and have experiencing editing academic papers, cover letters, shorter assignments, and creative writing. I am myself a writer, and you can count on my for support in all parts of...

Jon is a 3rd year student at Columbia Law School. Having boosted his diagnostic score 15 points to achieve a 179 on the LSAT, Jon is passionate about helping others boost their LSAT scores and become competitive for admission to their dream law schools.

...am often told that I am a fun and engaging teacher! As the child of a lifelong educator, the importance of education was imparted to me from a young age, and my interest in making education accessible and compelling has been reflected in my work with national and international educational nonprofits, including 826DC, India's Sehgal Foundation, and Chautauqua Institution. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy reading, writing, roller skating, hiking, and watching scary movies.

...is physics because many students view it as a hard science, but after tutoring, they feel it to be much more intuitive than they initially believed. I believe that patience is the most important quality during tutoring. I will take any measure needed to ensure my students feel comfortable with the material and are able to confidently approach it. I enjoy visiting museums and finding new interests in my free time. There are many things...

...is to take up the challenge of providing a path for students in which they can fully realize their potential. It is my responsibility as an educator to maintain current knowledge of the pedagogical literature and communicate with colleagues for best practices. It is important to exercise collaborative learning, projects, and multimodal work as additional teaching methods to incorporate the broad spectrum of students' linguistic and cultural repertoire. Furthermore, practicing formative assessments such as oral...

...the LSAT as well as how to prepare for the test. I will be attending Vanderbilt Law School on a majority scholarship in the Fall. I have plenty of experience both in school and teaching friends and classmates material, as I tutored in college as well. I am a very friendly and outgoing person who likes to have fun, but also knows when to work and how to do so efficiently. I'm very excited aboutand...

...results. Among the techniques I employ as a tutor, I stress self-help strategies to ensure that students do not become dependent on the crutch of a tutor or teacher. Often, a student may work well with an instructor but is unable to solve problems or understand concepts alone. I make sure to prod students in the appropriate direction of thinking, without blatantly doing the problems for them. I do not give out any rules unless...

Hello! I'm Blake. I'm a student at Muhlenberg College where I am pursuing an English major with a minor in Creative Writing. I also work as a writing tutor in the Muhlenberg College Writing Center, a position for which I have earned a College Reading and Learning Association certification. I am also a member of the Sigma Tau Delta international English honors society. I can't wait to work with you!

...to each individual students needs. Having trouble memorizing historical facts? Lets write a catchy song to make it easier. Not sure why you got a B on your essay? Ill walk through both the prompt and the essay to see whether the layout could be changed. I grew up in Wayne Pennsylvania and am currently enrolled at Vanderbilt University with a double major in American Studies and English. I have a long history of working...

...diverse student populations and believe that all students can become lifelong learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience teaching math, writing, reading, science, and social studies. My teaching and management style depends upon a unique blend of developmentally appropriate expectations, inquiry-based instruction, and humor. I believe that a student's social-emotional education is as important as any academic subject, and...

...and easy going, but rest assured, I will push you hard! My main goal is to make learning both fun and rewarding. Most of my former students have seen dramatic increases in their test scores after just a few months of weekly tutoring. Acing the SATs or any academic subject is really not as hard as it seems. It's not about cramming or devoting 8 hours of study per day. It's about learning to study...

...elementary school to high school in topics like math, science, and reading. I learned very much about tutoring and helping others through the program I volunteered for. I like tutoring science of all kind as it is my favorite subject in school. I also like tutoring for standardized exams like SAT Biology and the actual SAT. As far as my teaching style, the one word that I would use to define it would be synergy....

...paper about a work of fiction.It was also the responsibility of the English Department to review college essays for students before their formal submission. When I was not teaching English I was a law clerk with Lawyers for Human Right in South Africa during apartheid, the appellate division of the UnitedStates Attorneys office in D.C., and private practice with Jones Day Reavis and Pogue.But my first love is writing and teaching literature.

...a graduate of Columbia University. In 2009, I received my Bachelor of Arts in English having also concentrated in 20th Century art history and Critical Theory, the History of Philosophy, and Buddhist Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to cultivate such radical, coterminous growth are patience, attention to...