Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in New Brunswick, NJ

Hi! I am a sophomore at Stony Brook University pursuing a Chemical Engineering Major. Aside from school, I am involved with the Ultimate Frisbee team here.

...to prove, discuss, or disprove a hypothesis, and adding continually increasing building blocks to their knowledge base. I wish to encourage mastery, competency, transformational learning, lifelong learning, general transference of skills, and critical thinking. A perfect teaching situation is where the students feel comfortable, confident, and smart, They believe in their ability to succeed and understand that greatness is expected of them because they are more than capable of achieving it. They understand that their...

...Writing with a concentration in non-fiction at Columbia. My extensive coursework in English and Creative Writing has given me a great deal of experience in workshop-based classes, and has made me a careful and skilled editor. I believe one of my greatest strengths is not only my own ability to write fluidly, but also to help others do the same while still respecting their individual voices. I love to work with students on college essays,...

...advanced students. Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I transition to graduate school next year at Columbia University for fiction. My entire academic career has focused on meaning that could be derived from literature, and articulating those ideas through written or verbal communication. When I began teaching, I emphasized to my students the importance of these skills, and assured them that the ability to read, write, speak, and listen proficiently would provide...

...and I recently completed my M.Ed. in Secondary Social Studies at Temple University. I have since become a Pennsylvania certified teacher in both Social Studies and English for grades 7-12, although I am also comfortable tutoring younger students. My strengths as an educator lie in my passion for both the subject matter and the desire to see students directly benefit from true comprehension and understanding. To me, history and social studies are important only in the...

...years of experience working with all age groups. As a UC Berkeley grad, I have taught in NYC public schools, and have led private tutoring sessions in various subjects. I am always available to answer any questions the student may have post-sessions. I come from a long line of educators (two grandparents and both my parents!). From them I have learned the importance of building the student up, to always instill confidence in his or...

...to demonstrate their relative skill, and through a bit of trial and error I can understand which learning styles they are most comfortable with. Additionally, my teaching will almost involve some combination of the Socratic questioning method and rubber duck explaining; I ask them questions so they can better understand their assumptions for solving problems, and they explain what they know and don't know in order to pinpoint the exact point in which they don't...

...Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to a class of middle school students. Overall, I have found my experiences tutoring math to be the most rewarding. In all of these experiences, I have found it is helpful for students to work with someone relatively close to their own age. As someone who enjoys problem-solving for its own sake,...

...to really explain the concepts so that YOU understand it properly. And perhaps I can convince you that the subject matter is something you like! It was a pleasure when my previous students acknowledged my influence in their honors theses or doctoral dissertations, and I hope that I can similarly help you in your learning process at whatever schooling level you are at. Please contact me to schedule a tutoring session in any of the...

...for American high school students, running activities and trips while tutoring them in French. My main areas of expertise are French and History though I also tutor Literature and SAT Prep (Verbal/Writing). In my years as a teacher and tutor I have learned that having fun is a great indicator of success. Piling too much pressure onto students only creates stress and self-doubt so I like to keep things light. I like to make lots...

I have been an English teacher for the past 6 years. I have my Masters degree in Education. I absolutely love to read and write; my favorite author is Shakespeare. I love to teach and help students! I take my passion for English and teaching and transform my student's live in whichever way I can.

As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.

...from physics, to programming in Java and C, to German, to test prep and college applications help. I also love workshopping all kinds of writing, whether personal or academic. Some of my qualifications include physics research at a Max Planck Institute and acceptances to Harvard and UC Berkeley. I have experience teaching environmental science to children at a botanical garden and volunteering as a reading tutor for elementary schoolers behind grade level.

...to premedical and science degrees. I also am well versed in Mathematics at the High School and College level. I try to teach my students not only how to solve problems in a systematic fashion, but also how to use logic and deduction to solve difficult questions which they have not previously seen. I believe that these skills are critical for future scientists and physicians. In my spare time I play guitar in a band,...

...myself and would like to consider my story a successful one, therefore I hope to carry on the benefits of tutoring to my own students. I have 7 years experience private tutoring a diverse range of subjects in New York and London, and 6 years experience as a teaching assistant of History and Italian at the University level. I've worked with a range of students from high-achieving undergraduates to students at pressure-cooker college preparatory schools...

...I take a very hands on approach to tutoring and will work with you to craft a tailored plan and get you on the path to achieving your goals. I'm great at breaking down complex ideas into simple concepts that will help you better recall and learn the material. Outside of tutoring, I love to cook. What started off as a New Years resolution has quickly become an obsession and most evenings you can find...

I am a special education teacher who has been teaching for over 30 years. I currently teach in a high school. I am highly qualified in both Math and English, as well as all elementary subjects. I enjoy working one on one with students and getting to know them on a personal level.

...from University of Virginia (with a BA in Psychology) devoting my time to students. I have a Masters of Education in English and during the year I teach 9th graders reading and writing skills. On the weekends I have served as a writing specialist for seniors applying to college and during the summers I have worked as a writing and grammar instructor for 11th graders preparing to take the SATs. I am deeply knowledgeable on...

...graduation at the Harlem Children's Zone. There I worked on SAT prep for high school students preparing to apply to colleges. I've also been tutoring math to a grammar school student on an ongoing basis (2 years). I try to listen carefully to a student to determine what gives them difficulty or anxiety. I find it most important to instill confidence in the student through methodical study of the subject matter and verbal encouragement. A...

...in order to generate enthusiasm and learning. These projects included the production of a 20-minute play, an "American Idol"- style competition, and a host of creative writing assignments. I also worked with students to prepare them for the nation-wide standardized tests, meeting with pedagogical advisers and test administrators for training and preparation. As a requirement of my fellowship, I also attended regular lectures and workshops in pedagogical training, sensitivity to learning disabilities, cross-cultural communication, and...