Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Middle, NJ

I am a junior at Allegheny College who is majoring in Economics and triple-minoring in Mathematics, Psychology, and Dance and Movement Studies. Growing up, I was always one of the students who helped my classmates when they didn't understand certain problems.

...English Regents. Another student I tutored over the summer raised his English Regents score from a 59 (failing) to a 79, easily passing. Another student over the course of a year went from failing math to getting an A-. Two of my elementary students this year got 4s in math and 3.8 in ELA.

...great tutoring myself, I focus on being patient, flexible, and kind with all of my students. Outside of my academics, I'm a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and am heavily involved in student theatre, usually directing 2 productions each year. Dogs of any and every breed, iced coffee, and spending time in NYC...

...Jersey. I tutor a variety of different subjects, but I love to work with students on Economics and Math. At Dartmouth I was both a tutor and a study group leader for classes in Micro- and Macroeconomics. I also helped a number of my peers in high school with college essays and interview prep. In...

...subjects such as math, science, English, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and reading for the past 10 years. Being the oldest of my siblings and cousins, I have helped guide them through their school selections, exam preparations, and college essays. I attended one of New York's prestigious high schools and have tutored students to prepare them for...

...and the Mark Twain Entrance Exam. I specialize in critical reading, vocabulary, grammar, and writing, and believe that my approach to content is what shines. Learning has to be an interactive experience. You have to be engaged, you have to see the purpose, and when students do, they excel. A lot of these state exams...

...plan based on your needs. I am fluent in English, Urdu and Hindi, and my multilingual skills allow me to further compensate a student's needs. At the end of the tutoring session, not only will you obtain mastery of the topic, but you will be equipped with the critical thinking strategies to succeed moving forward.

...since I have been tutoring Math, Chemistry and standardized tests. Tutoring is a pleasure to me, I particularly enjoy helping students reach that 'aha' moment, where they gain an insight into a particular concept. As of January 2012 I have tutored more than 20 students for a total of nearly 500 hours. In the future...

...and essay needs, as well as comprehension. As a tutor, my personal philosophy is that every student has the intellect and the ability to do high quality work, my job is to help identify and understand the road blocks. With patience and clarity and an adaptive educating style, each student can be helped through these...

I am a chemical engineering student at Cornell University. I enjoy learning math and science and want to share my passion for these subjects. I have experience working as a sleep-away camp counselor and enjoyed those summers. I also have prior tutoring experience at the high school level.

...as one of her two advisees. Under her guidance, I wrote my first novel. Since graduation, I have been pursuing a career as a freelance theater director and writer. I began tutoring because I am passionate about education and its profound ability to change and improve lives, and I love working with children. In my...

...for you. I also learned quite a few ice-breakers if it's necessary to use them! I know students are busy and that flexible hours is a great part of individual tutoring, but if I can plan ahead for tutoring sessions, everyone will be better served. I'm happy to meet students at their homes, or in...

...responsibility to know who my learners are, what kinds of knowledge and experience they bring to the table, and what they want to achieve so that I can tailor a curriculum that fits their needs and yet leaves enough room to accommodate topics that emerge. I especially love teaching when the learning in my classroom/with...

..."undeclared" both in my freshmen year of college and my freshmen year of real life. Luckily, this openness led me to pursue a Bachelors of Science in Human Development Family Studies with a double minor in Social Entrepreneurship/Not-for-Profit Business Management and General Business at Samford University, and a Masters of Science in Elementary Education and...

...I tutored students K-12 at a Kumon Math and Reading Tutoring Center in my hometown for about a year. I got to work with kids of all ages, though I specialized in teaching math to the older kids. I am eager to continue tutoring through Varsity Tutors now that I am here at college!

...learning disabilities, such as dyscalculia. To overcome the inherent challenges associated with these disabilities, I provided intensified support, reinforcing foundational concepts and allowing students to dictate the pace of the lessons. By giving them the opportunity to express themselves and maintaining focused attention, I witnessed increased confidence and reduced apprehension when approaching complex problems involving...

I am a recent master's graduate in biomedical engineering and studied writing (along with biology) as an undergraduate. I have tutored folks in STEM, ELA, and test prep in the past. I'm excited about meeting new students and helping them feel more confident in their academic lives!

...In order to achieve a firm grasp over any particular subject matter, one must understand both the raw data - dates, names, sentence structures, vocabulary - as well as the times in life when theoretical knowledge must be made into practical experience. When teaching, I make an effort to pair the fundamentals with interesting and...

...through Math, Science, and National Honor Society opportunities. However, having been a Children's Museum volunteer and a baseball coach, I enjoy watching young kids and teens improve in not just school, but in many aspects of life. I love teaching by incorporating these different aspects of life (including favorite activities) into different subjects so as...

I'm a word expert! I earned my BA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami and am currently pursuing my MFA in Creative Writing at Columbia University. Whether you need help with test prep, essay editing, or literary analysis, I'll help you see that you're capable of commanding the written word.