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.

...universally excellent, and reflect my ability to motivate students, clearly structure lessons, and make very complex material understandable. I have taught college-level statistics many times, and have done graduate-level statistics as part of my research. SPSS is no problem. Name a field of psychology: I've probably taught it, and can tutor it. These would include developmental, neurobiological, personality, clinical, and cognitive. Most people need to learn two things about writing: how to make it natural, and...

...ranging from elementary school classes to college level 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...

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

...age. I helped my siblings succeed in classes 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...

...these experiences, I've developed a tireless work ethic, as well as a tremendous capacity to adapt to new scenarios, think analytically, and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people. I believe that effective teaching demands passionate, enthusiastic teachers who will invest their full energy and focus into their students, and this is the standard I hold myself to when approaching my lessons. No two students are the same, and unless they are given individualized...

...honor societies and then tutored privately. I tutor 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...

...to reveal a manageable and orderly structure to students who had previously seen only a confusing mess of problems. Similarly, I take great joy in walking students through the mental process of clarifying their ideas and assumptions that is necessary for the development of effective persuasive writing. I am open-minded and eager for adventure. I've spent 3 of the past 4 years living in the Middle East between Syria and Egypt. And I've recently completed...

...literary analysis, and ACT and SAT writing and 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...

...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.

...and spent over a decade teaching and mentoring 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...

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, there needs to be a strong personal 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...

...worked in fashion business for a year. It 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...

...like to focus on how to engage and make the story come to life. I also publish travel literature and some fiction outside of academia and serve as co-chair of the European Association of American Studies Women's Steering Committee. This past summer I crafted travel writing while spelunking in the Iowas Women's Archives and the Oregon State University Archives, as my co-writer and I have been crafting a discursive examination of food safety, activism, and...

...is meant to keep the student engaged and 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...

...student at the New York Institute of Technology 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...

...No matter the age or subject at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework, feeling confident about the class or material in the future. Outside of my current job in financial media and my evenings tutoring, I'm training for a half...

...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...