Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Newark, NJ

...ways in which the lessons can be used in life. After retiring I went back to the last school in which I taught, and worked with students that needed extra support in literacy (which includes reading and writing), as well as Math. These lessons were taught both individually and in small group setting. I know that my love of working with the students and learning encouraged the children to work hard and succeed. For the...

...of Yale University as well as of a prestigious New York City Magnet High School. I graduated with a B.A. in an interdisciplinary major focused on economics and political science (3.9 GPA and magna cum laude). I am well equipped to tutor various standardized like the SAT, PSAT, SAT IIs, GMAT, and Regents because of both my familiarity with the exams as well as my success on the exams (2330 on the SAT, 760 on...

...as an avid reader, I also enjoy Literature and English. I find it exciting to see that spark of joy in a child's eyes when teaching young students, as they grasp a new concept or ascend to a higher reading level. I possess a strong belief in giving back to the community, as well as an enthusiasm for lifelong education. My credo is,"it's never too late to learn something new". Besides reading, in my spare...

...in Neuroscience & Behavior and Science in Society at Wesleyan University. Ultimately, I hope to pursue an MD in Neuroscience while also doing work in Public Health in the future. I love to teach, and enjoy serving as a Deans Chemistry tutor, K-12 Upward Bound tutor, Socioeconomic and Disability intern at the Resource center, and a member of the Title IX Committee at Wesleyan. I really enjoy writing poetry, learning about the history of hip-hop,...

Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.

...social studies teacher in my second year. I pride myself in teaching/improving student writing and literacy skills. I start every session with a diagnostic test in order to see the strengths and weaknesses of each student. Then I design a specific curriculum to strengthen the student's skills holistically. With these new found skills students can apply them to any class (math, science, english) and even in their personal and professional lives. The idea is to...

...I am a Teacher and Tutor. I have bachelor degree in Engineering and I possess a strong background of Math and Science. I have eight years of experience classroom teaching and one-on-one tutoring. I am very much experienced with Middle and High School students. I teach Math including Algebra I, II, Geometry, Calculus and statistics and high school level Science. I have a passion for teaching and I am very patient teacher. I love working...

...Arts in Economics from New York University. In addition to studying economics, I took a "pre-medical" course of study, which included several science classes each year. While I was in college, I tutored students ranging from 10 to 18 years of age in reading, writing, math, and science. Additionally, I helped students prepare for standardized exams, such as the PSAT and SAT, with solid improvements in scores. I believe this experience with a diverse mix...

...part of the past decade working with children and teenagers in a variety of settings, and I've found that tutoring is one of the most rewarding ways to make a meaningful impact. I currently tutor elementary, middle, and high school students in math and English, including preparation for standardized tests like the SHSAT, SAT, state exams, and TerraNova assessments. I especially enjoy teaching math because there's nothing quite like seeing a student's face light up...

...LLC, my focus remains on creating engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs. With proficiency in coding, robotics, graphic design, and web development, I find joy in tutoring computer science, where I can inspire the next generation of STEM innovators. My teaching philosophy revolves around fostering collaboration, encouraging exploration, and providing hands-on experiences to facilitate learning. I believe in creating a collaborative and interactive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, explore new...

...to make neuroscience education more engaging and accessible, to empower and inspire young students by extending mentoring resources to local East Harlem public schools. During my tenure with MiNDS, I've served as a volunteer lecturer during our neuroscience lecture series we put on for a class of 7th graders at East Harlem's Patrick Henry Preparatory School, P.S. 171. In collaboration with two neuroscience PhD students, I have given lectures ranging from the Motor Pathways of...

...Washington University in St. Louis where I majored in Mathematics and Political Science. I am an avid reader and writer. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, and I find it very rewarding to watch my students improve through our work. As a tutor, I make sure my students understand the fundamentals of the topic we are reviewing. I then work on practice problems with them until they know the ins and...

...Stony Brook University on the pre- med track studying towards a major in Psychology. I love Biology, chemistry, and Psychology and am currently teaching my own chemistry course at Stony Brook University under the guidance of Dr. Troy Wolfskill, the head of the chemistry department at the university. So far I love my teaching position as it not only brings me happiness in helping others succeed, but it helps me build a stronger understanding on...

...at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursuing a B.S in Computer Science. During the academic year I worked with students ranging from elementary school to high school as part of RPI Tutor Time. RPI Tutor Time is a program designed to help increase a child's self-esteem and confidence while nurturing a continued desire to learn. As a tutor, I aim to help students that struggle academically and are falling behind by analyzing their weaknesses and structure stable...

...succeed. I know first hand that testing and learning can be all too ridden with stress and have great techniques to reduce that. My approach to teaching is simple: kindness, calmness, clarity, and fun. I keep my students consistently engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and...

...opinion - is one that develops a sensitivity to the joy that comes with learning. That joy - much the same in the processes that bring joy of games - is to be found everywhere in the nature of the human brain; a living computer; a vast of potential of weighted logic gates which give rise to the substance of what we call learning when we - by our activities - so organize them. Even...

...SAT Mathematics, Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), and Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). When I tutor, I always make sure a student is never confused with anything and that he or she will ask questions whenever needed. I am here to help and know that it is difficult to move on to another topic without fully understanding its preceding topic. Aside from tutoring, I enjoy swimming and baking a lot. I have been an...

...that every student possesses the capacity to improve in any area, and as a tutor my sole objective is to help my tutee to do so. I like to think of tutors as catalysts, guiding students through the learning process while allowing enough room for them to develop their own skill set and walk away from a tutoring session as a more confident independent learner. Working as a writing tutor, I developed the active listening...

...at Barnard College studying Biochemistry with a minor in Dance. I have previous tutoring experience in AP Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, for both high school and college age students. My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to learn a new subject, and I am committed to working with students to help them learn in...

...is important, they will keep it with them for life. The artist's life is my bread and butter. I am a TV, film, and stage actor, and piano, trumpet, and guitar-player, and longtime creative writer. In regards to writing, nothing has been more educational and fulfilling than having my work published and produced. I used to run track and cross-country, but I am a little rusty these days. I like ballroom dancing, reciting Shakespeare, discussing...