Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Newark, NJ

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...helped design Freshman 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...

...M. SCI Pharmaceutical Sciences. If you are looking for answers in science, chemistry and math. I have probably got my hands on it directly. Have years of Scientific Expertise with degrees and awards to back up these words. I will be your person subject matter expert to assist you. My personal goal is to inspire confidence in what you study and accomplish in life. I will not waste your time and make all efforts to...

Shauna is a math teacher, who has also worked in the writing lab.

...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 my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems,...

...School for Law and Justice to enrichment opportunities such as after school programs, internships, college prep, and more. In addition to my current position at ASF, my experience working with youth has taken on several forms (nanny, tutor, camp counselor, camp administrator, program coordinator). I enjoy working one-on-one with students to support them on their academic journeys. In my free time I love to read, embroider, hike, and spend time with family/friends.

...when they're given a little extra push. I think the worst quality of learning happens when there is a lack of motivation or enjoyment. That is why I try to make every tutoring session an enjoyable one where people can be motivated and want to learn, rather than dread the time spent. I believe that everyone can benefit from a little extra attention in their studies. Each person has unique strengths and weaknesses and together...

...youth, my young parents worked all the time and my grandparents, aunts, and uncles supported me while obtaining my education in New York City. It is my belief that a highly motivated student can accomplish any academic goal(s) s/he puts their mind to. Learning is a process; concepts build on each other. Knowledge mastery is a goal the student strives towards. As a tutor, I hope to guide, support, and encourage the student to think...

...nanny and tutored kids between the ages of three and seventeen, and I feel especially qualified to work with students on the writing and verbal sections of the SAT and editing their personal statements and college essays. As a high schooler, I was one of those students who LOVED standardized tests; I have always viewed them as an exciting way to measure progress and hone in on, not only academic skills, but also time management, organization,...

...general passion for learning new things that inspires my love of teaching. Also, I have taught in 8th grade, 9th grade, and 2nd grade classrooms, as well as provided support to students of varying ages and grade levels in other educational programs. Learning should be student-centered, meaning that everything that happens in a tutoring session should be tailored to the needs of the student.I have the experience, the drive, the passion, and the skills to...

...high school students 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...

...a student at Brown University studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, International and Public Affairs, and Economics. I've had experience working as a teaching assistant at a New York City public high school in chemistry and physics as well as a tutor in subjects ranging from STEM to humanities to languages, e.g. Spanish and Latin. My teaching style is flexible and can adapt to any student. I am a firm proponent of education and hope that...

I am an aspiring physician attending the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education/ CUNY School of Medicine who wants to help others achieve the goals they strive for academically because I know how important education is.

I like Math and Physics, and I believe that I will be able to use my skills to help students learn more about these subjects. I will be patient, and I will try to make each session as interesting and fulfilling as possible. I will be responsive to the student's needs and will use my strengths in Math and Physics to help the student achieve success in these areas, always with thoughtfulness and consideration.

...and Health. During my undergrad, I cofounded an organization called Cornell College and Career Readiness Initiative (CCRI). I am still actively involved in this program serving as a mentor and tutor for local high school students in SAT prep, high school English, Math and Science courses, and in college essay writing/admissions. Throughout my academic career, I have looked to tutoring services to give me the guidance and confidence needed to navigate my courses and perform...

...TWP, I consistently applied and formally reviewed the effectiveness of these techniques in blogs and panels. Long-term engagement with evolving philosophies of education helped me establish a conceptual foundation of contemporary ideologies and approaches. This ground-up familiarity with modern tutoring methods/resources enables me to cater my approach for each session, especially in the small-group instructional environment. As a counterpoint, my work with Breakthrough gave me the opportunity to scale my mentorship skills to a larger...

...I had to drink milkshakes through straws everyday to strengthen my jaw muscles, and study diagrams of tongues forming different shapes. Now I speak perfectly. That learning experience taught me both discipline and inventiveness: you have to work hard, but there's no right or wrong way to do anything. I am a playwright, educator, and graduate of Bard College. I work part time as a literary assistant at off-Broadway theater Playwrights Horizons, where I read...

...teaching and tutoring 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...

...to help students who need additional help within their learning experience. I have the most experience tutoring writing, but I also love working with math, history and English. I have experience working with special needs students and have a strong familiarity with the NYS Regents exams especially in Algebra 1, Geometry, English, Global history and Living Environment. I have a majority of my teaching experience covering math and English high school subjects.

I have always loved helping others learn. Education is important to me and I enjoy sharing my love for it with others.