Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...curricula to encourage students to get used to high school expectations and sophomore curricula aimed at preparing students for IB study should they choose to pursue that path.Those years included creative writing of poetry and short fiction as well as study of the personal essay modelled on writings of authors such as Loren Eisley, Joan Didion, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker. There is more to writing than crafting a persuasive critical paper about a work...

...Charter School, to help them approach standardized tests with calm and ease. I believe that test taking does not have to be scary, especially if approached with the right tools and mindset. I am known for being patient and friendly, with a genuine desire to help students improve their scores. I tutor the SAT, ACT, and SSAT, and my specialties are reading, writing, and English. In my spare time, I like to explore the city,...

...the support and encouragement they need to overcome challenges and succeed academically. My experience working with students spans several years, beginning as an Algebra Tutor with CUNY Tutor Corps, where I provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions. I have also worked as a STEM Program Assistant, facilitating creative and engaging projects for younger students. These roles have helped me develop a deep understanding of how to tailor my teaching approach to meet the unique learning...

...may seem hard at first, but hard work really does pay off in the end. I think the best way to learn is to be open minded and willing to learn. My previous tutoring experience includes working with students from China who were taking the TOEFL exam. I like to teach by first letting the student try the problem on their own. Then, I like to go through each step of the problem with the...

...student with extensive tutoring experience. I have helped elementary and middle school students improve their overall academic performance and their grades on state tests, in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. I am fluent in French and I enjoy teaching tricks on handling French grammar and literature. My goal is to help students overcome their apparent weaknesses, and support them in acquiring a sense of mastery of the subjects they are interested in. I strongly...

I earned my Bachelor's in Individualized Study at NYU Gallatin and my Master's in International Education at NYU Steinhardt. I believe in individualized lesson plans for each student. Using the student's learning style (and strengths) can help us work on the weaknesses. I have worked with elementary-school children in classroom settings, for both non-profit organizations and schools. I am patient, thorough, and competent.... Students have different learning styles. A tutor should teach to each student's style...

...7-12 grade range. I have taught SAT, SHSAT, ACT, SAT subject tests and Regents exams as well. My favorite subject to tutor is math and biology, but I am able to tutor other subject areas like reading, writing, chemistry, and physics. My tutoring style is very student oriented with some lecturing. I make sure that most of the time I am asking questions, even if it is basic, just to get the student to always...

I'm currently a high school chemistry teacher, certified in Earth and Environmental Science, and I'm super excited to support in your academic needs!

...school juniors in SAT prep. I also spent this last winter abroad in Ecuador teaching high school students the English language. I have an extra close connection with middle and high school students as I have two brothers in those grades and through my other previous/current experiences. I volunteer with the Red Cross where I am a part of the PillowCase seminars where I go into middle school classes and stress the importance of fire...

I received my Bachelor's of Science from Marymount Manhattan College and my Master's of Science Teaching from Pace University. I have had a passion for helping others learn since college, when I would help my classmates who struggled with the material. I have taught math and science in the classroom, and worked for Kaplan Test Prep. I enjoy building relationships with students, so they trust me to help them in the best way possible.

I am a sophomore college student with two years worth of tutoring experience. I have experience teaching at both a middle school and high school level. I am an expert at teaching mathematics at both levels with strong fundamentals in Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus. I am motivated to making sure my students will find improvement in their performance/grades and work ethic.

...I love traveling as well and am extremely excited to be returning to Madrid in September on a Fulbright grant to be an English Teaching Assistant at the high school level! My approach to tutoring has always been about understanding each student's individual style as a learner to create lessons best-tailored to his or her specific needs. I try to foster an environment where open communication is emphasized and the student feels comfortable and motivated....

...my tuchas off and scoring a perfect score on the SAT Verbal (800), I went to a top 5 liberal arts college: Swarthmore. There I studied English Literature, taking courses such as Modernist Literature, Literature of Globalization, Shakespeare Seminar, and Dostoevsky. I then got my teaching license, taught SAT prep for a semester, and then delved into the world of high school teaching. Before becoming an Assistant Principal of a High School, I taught for...

...students developing skills, strategies, and knowledge that will help them become independent learners. My focus as a tutor is to help my students understand the concepts behind a skill. I believe that when you really understand how or why something works, you will never forget that skill. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorites are writing and math. I see them both as opportunities to build creativity and problem solving skills, which...

...Florida, I volunteered at my Math Club's "Math Lab", an academic peer-tutoring session held every Monday for four years; as a college freshmen I was a tutor for Champion Learning, a company funded by No-Child-Left-Behind in order to aid struggling middle school students with the Common Core; as a full-time instructor, I managed classes for SHSAT and SAT and produced my own content while coordinating with parents and students on progress; during graduate school, I...

...all three sections of the SAT. What makes me a great tutor is my ability to empathize with the needs of each of my tutees and help them figure out how they best learn the material. My proficiency in the subject and strong teaching background are two different skills; combined together, they make me an understanding and efficient tutor. In my free time, I love meditating, swimming, and checking out museums (especially MoMA).

...prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping students excel in their studies provides me the incentive to give it my all when I am teaching

I vow to perform at the utmost best of my abilities in order to establish excellent rapports with my clients, provide them with the exact results that they seek, as well as represent the ideals and values of Varsity Tutors.

I have been tutoring privately for over many years in the areas of test prep, Reading, and Math. I have a strong passion for teaching and look forward to working with your student to help them reach their academic goals!

...where I taught daily Mathematics Intervention classes and led daily Guided Reading instruction. I am also a trained and qualified SAT / SHSAT Tutor as well as a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. When I am not at school, I love relaxing with my fiancee and our two cats - Biscuit and Pumpkin - at our home in Astoria, watching football, playing video games, going to the gym, and listening to all different...