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

I'm a graduating senior studying English and Political Science. I'm passionate about academia and education, and I'm excited to apply the skills I've learned in college.

...adults. My students have ranged from gifted to LD to ADHD to perfectly average. Academically, I have expertise in learning, memory, emotional processes, and behavioral neuroscience, so I am well-trained in understanding the processes that can block learning. I also have a good sense of humor, and tutoring has always been a pleasant experience for both the student and for me. Just as I have never shied away from learning difficulties, I also have taught...

...courses. I tutor algebra, geometry, calculus, chemistry, physics, reading comprehension, and writing composition. My favorite subjects to teach 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...

My teaching philosophy is contained in a single sentence: "A teacher affects eternity -- he or she can never tell where his or her influence stops." Henry Adams

...where they had uninspired or overburdened teachers. I've tutored in a wide variety of subjects, from college chemistry to middle school algebra. I learned from working with my brother Joseph, who has autism, that every student requires a different approach. I scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT and many AP exams, and I've helped many people increase their scores on standardized tests. I'm an engineering student, so I use math, chemistry, and physics...

...a year abroad as a teaching fellow in Southern Israel, where I worked primarily in an underprivileged elementary school teaching proficiency and competence in the the English language. I taught children from diverse backgrounds and language levels, and I particularly utilized creative and artistic projects, 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...

...Math and History, specifically Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, SAT Math, SAT Subject Test Math II, AP US History, AP World History, and SAT US History. My favorite subject is History because I believe the understanding of history is crucial to understanding the world today. I start tutoring with each student by asking him or her what topics trouble them the most, and what studying styles he or she uses. I focus on those weaknesses first and...

...of real SAT tests and SAT format-specific strategies. While a tutor, and later general manager, at a boutique university admissions consulting company in Cairo Egypt, I applied my teaching experience to a leading role developing SAT curricula for a variety of skill levels. Though I have played a number of roles as an educator, I take a special pleasure in prepping students for the SAT. It is a fundamentally understandable test with a limited number...

...reading. In 2011, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College in English language and Literature. Before tutoring with Varsity Tutors, I tutored for another private company. I am an excellent tutor because I remember distinctly what it was like to be a student and can both empathize with their frustrations and help them to move past those blocks and toward a greater understanding of the material. I believe in my students and...

...Seltzer and I am a sophomore in Brown University's BS/MD program. I am concentrating in Biology and Spanish and have a lot of experience with tutoring from both high school and college. I have tutored Spanish for 5 years and was in my high school's honors society in which we tutored freshman and sophomores in a variety of subjects. I currently tutor at high schools in Providence and aid students with college applications.

...college students at the University of Michigan. Subjects I taught there included Biology, History, Anthropology, Upper Level Writing and Research Methods. I also have extensive experience with private tutoring, both one-to-one and with small groups of students. I especially enjoy working with younger children and I have tutored elementary and middle school students in English, Math, and Science. I also have a great success rate with SAT preparation, essay writing, and college application help for...

I believe the key to learning is finding the commonalities between academic subjects and individual interests. I love to write, and hope to instill that joy in others. I would be an ideal tutor for those interested in research methods, research essays, grammar, persuasive essays, application essays, literature comprehension and analysis, American history, film history, study skills, organization, test prep, and more!

...relationship between the student and teacher. I am more than willing to provide a comfortable environment in which my student does not hesitate to ask questions and make mistakes. It is from these mistakes that they will be learn of their strengths. I will also make sure to be interactive with the parents and teachers if possible, due to the importance of a strong support system for the student. At the end of the day,...

...did not take long for me to realize my passion is working with children, and in September 2014, I began working as a Teacher Assistant at PS 40 in Manhattan. I work closely with small groups of students who need extra reinforcement and academic support as well as with gifted students who prefer an extra challenge. During the afternoon, I tutor high school students, as well as mentor. These experiences, along with my motivation and...

...a particular emphasis on the Modern Middle East and US-Turk relations. As for teaching and outreach: Ive found that making the material pertinent and connecting it to who you are and where you want to be will make it come alive. Hence, in tutoring and teaching I enjoy teasing out the material into a story. That way we have something to entertain us as we build a timeline and craft a memory of the past,...

...learning ranter than forcing them to recite a bunch of uninteresting facts over and over. I tutor a wide variety of subjects that I'm personally and professional passionate about. I was a comparative literature/religious studies dual major in college so I'm very familiar with history, writing, and literature analysis. In high school I took 8 AP classes and I'm familar with the rigors and stresses of these classes. I work hard with my students to...

...College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM). I have experience tutoring various math and science courses, including elementary through high school level math, Regents/AP chemistry, AP calculus AB, Regents biology, undergraduate physics, and more. With over 8 years of tutoring experience, I have developed my passion for tutoring after seeing my students connect with the material in ways they were previously struggling with. I love being able to help facilitate this connection, and it drives me to...

...at Madrid's top-ranked university, taking upper-level history and literature courses with Spanish students. I now work at a trade magazine in Midtown covering real estate. My tutoring experience ranges from first-grade students memorizing their first set of vocabulary words to gifted middle schoolers working three grades ahead in language arts to stressed-out seniors applying to college. No matter the age or subject at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to...

...year medical student at Upstate Medical University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Binghamton University in 2022. I have tutored one-on-one chemistry and anatomy and physiology in high school and chemistry for small groups of students in college. I am most passionate about all things science and I have found that the best part of tutoring is that "aha moment" for students! In my spare time, I enjoy meditation, painting, and cooking.

I am a recent medical school graduate excited to spend extra time teaching and tutoring other students. I know how important it was for me to meet the right mentors along the way to college at Yale and to medical school at Stanford, and I would love to help mentor you along your journey, too! My hobbies include: running, take spinning and cardio kickboxing classes, listening to RadioLab and This American Life, and cooking.... Every student...