Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...majoring in Business Administration. At Brooklyn Technical High School, I was on the Math Team and actively participated in many competitions, such as the AMC and the Moody's Mega Math Challenge. During my high school and college years, I tutored math and taught piano. I currently teach classical piano privately. As a tutor, I can relate to the mind of the student and explain concepts using everyday terms and examples to more effectively convey information...

...and skills. I have worked in various capacities, including as an assistant in the Athletic Department and as a mentor with Girls Who Code and CodeNation, where I developed and taught coding lessons. I particularly enjoy tutoring coding and art because they provide students with creative and analytical tools. My teaching philosophy focuses on creating an engaging, supportive learning environment through project-based learning. I aim to make students feel valued and capable. Outside of academia,...

...motivation. I took a course, got private math tutoring, took practice tests, and came up with essay prompts. Ultimately, I got a very strong score, ranking me in the 96th percentile. I have since graduated cum laude from Tufts University with a BA in English and minors in Art History and Media Studies. As a member of the National Honor Society and Peer Leaders, I decided to use my experience to help others. I knew...

...of teaching and coaching beginning reading, writing and math skills within both a kindergarten and a 1st grade integrated co-teaching (ICT) classroom. In addition, I've taught academic subjects to 6th and 7th grade students in a unique, dual language, bilingual Spanish school in Brooklyn. Many of these students were ESL learners who were simultaneously struggling with learning disabilities and/or hearing impairment. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my primary passion is languages, including...

...student identifies the reason that he or she is studying for. Once that goal is vividly envisioned by the student, he or she will find enjoyment and satisfaction in understanding and applying new concepts as the student progresses towards his or her goal one step at a time. After we gain some momentum, it is simply a matter of time before the student masters each mathematical concept. I teach and study math with great passion,...

...where I studied English and Creative Writing. Reading is my absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to know the individuals I work with. Everyone has their own strengths, and I believe tutoring is about building on those strengths. I'm happy...

...physics, and economics. I have worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street and as an assistant in energy research at both NYU and City College; I am currently applying to PhD programs in applied mathematics. Born and raised in New York by a French mother and American father, I speak French and English bilingually and have traveled extensively in France, Japan, and West Africa. I am also an avid sports fan who played football and...

Niovi is an enthusiastic tutor with a background in biology and anthropology, who is currently in graduate school for biomedical engineering in New York.

...the past couple of years I have tutored a few students on and off in Trigonometry, SAT Math, and GRE Math. I enjoy tutoring Math because I love Math in general, and I enjoy passing that love onto others. I believe that one-on-one tutoring is beneficial for all students, especially in the NYC school system, where education is not focused enough on the individuals. I love reading, baking, and singing - I sing all the...

...In this manner, I remind myself that students are the paramount focus of my teaching. I welcome them to feel comfortable and honest in my classroom and to emerge as active members of the teaching and learning process. I want to highlight to students that everyone has the potential to learn math. Whether the student loves the subject or perhaps it is not their strongest suit, my role as a teacher is to take up...

I am a highly motivated tutor who tries to connect with my students in a unique way that guarantees results. I have a proven track record in helping my students achieve what they want and satisfy them in knowing that they chose the right tutor

...biophysics and biochemistry. I also currently work at a cancer biology lab at Yale. As a high school senior, I tutored high school chemistry and humanities subjects, and my students saw marked improvement in their performance. I also have experience with standardized testing, as I took and performed highly on the SAT2 subject tests and the ACT. Some of the skills that make me a suitable tutoring candidate include that I am friendly, patient, and...

...Instructor at Lumos Debate, where I taught debate, public speaking, and critical thinking skills to students between the ages of 8 and 16, while also managing staff and curriculum development. I specialize in tutoring English, Spanish, and standardized test prep for exams like the ACT and SAT. I particularly enjoy working with students on reading comprehension, grammar, and essay writingskills that are essential not only for tests, but for academic success more broadly. I also...

I am an Honors Student in my fourth year at Penn State. I have extensive tutoring experience with all ages of students ranging from elementary school through college. I love teaching but I study psychology and criminology at Penn State. I hope to one day work as a clinical psychologist who assists law enforcement agencies. I am an avid reader, I love learning, and I love sharing what I know with others.... There are hundreds of...

I have over a decade of experience as an educator and I've worked with students of all ages. I am certified as both English Language Arts for grades 7-12 and ESL for grades K-12. I earned my graduate degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from New York University. I am passionate about teaching and believe in challenging my students while giving them the support they need to grow.

...demands of the NYC school system (both public and private). I'm here to help students understand that they have what it takes to be a solid writer, and as a result, hopefully, lessen the pressure and stress that I know that students today are under. After a two-year stint in high school leading a course aimed to help ease the transition of incoming freshman into my school, I knew I wanted to continue working with...

...on mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. I also have some experience tutoring undergraduates in introductory biology courses. In addition, I have served as a teaching assistant for college-level coursework as well as a tutor for elementary and middle school students. I have worked with students between the ages of 7 and 50 and have developed a flexible teaching style to fit my students' needs. I believe in helping students develop the skills they need to...

...experience in building reading comprehension and writing skills. I have also worked to prepare students for the reading and writing based sections of the ACT and SAT exams. Additionally, I have worked closely with students throughout the writing process of their college admissions essay. I attended Binghamton University, which Business Insider claimed to be New York's "smartest SUNY school." I majored in English Literature and Rhetoric and was provided with an extensive knowledge of reading...

...through AP Calculus BC. I have also been an SAT tutor at my local test prep center in my senior year of high school. I'm currently a sophomore at Cornell University working towards a bachelor of arts in biological sciences. As a tutor, my ultimate goal is to make sure my students feel confident enough about a subject to answer questions without any help and feel prepared for their exams. I truly enjoy the tutoring...

...to cultivate a balance between establishing a good rapport with my students while committing to doing hard work together. Finding this equilibrium is important for getting a gage early on as to what method(s) of learning will work best for the student. Considering we are amidst a pandemic and students' normal study habits may be compromised, I strive to be sensitive to each student's situation and accommodate accordingly. In my spare time I enjoy reading,...