Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...state teaching certification. I am currently working towards my Masters Degree in Mathematics Education. Ive been teaching Algebra and Algebra 2 in the classroom for the past two years. I have been tutoring since I was in high school. Originally, I tutored students for the SHSAT exam, having attended Stuyvesant High School myself. I continued on to tutor for the SAT exam as well as a wide variety of subjects from all grade levels. Ive...

...in researching best practices for programs aimed at helping older adults, as well as statistically evaluating performance data for programs receiving funding through the organization. I have also worked on a congressional campaign and assisted my alma maters Department of Institutional Research in appraising the colleges value relative to other liberal arts colleges across a variety of academic and financial metrics. As a child of two professors, I developed an affinity for the teaching tradition...

...school youth groups. I have tutored and/or taught in algebra 1, geometry, American literature, world literature, middle school math, middle school science, middle school English/reading, American history, world history, essay composition, SAT prep, SSAT/ISEE prep, SHSAT prep, and GRE prep. I always try to discern what the individual needs and learning styles of my students are and then try to meet them where they are. I believe that there is a great student inside everyone,...

...my approach to tutoring, I enjoy learning about the individual; not only the student. In order to understand the educational needs of each student, I must first understand each person. I enjoy using culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure that my enrichment is useful and can be applied to daily education. I expect nothing but the best for all of the scholars under my tutelage. Within everyone lies the ability to learn, but first we must...

...As a member of the National Honor Society and Peer Leaders, I decided to use my experience to help others. I knew there had to be other students out there who were extremely bright and simply didn't excel at standardized tests. I began tutoring for the SAT, specializing in the verbal and writing sections. It was an incredible feeling to coach students through this test and watch their scores climb. I later had that same...

...Junior studying biology and philosophy at NYU College of Arts and Sciences. I have always been interested in a fundamental understanding of how things work and my place in it and these two subjects are how I frame that understanding. I love teaching people new things and I hope to get the chance to help people in the process. I have lived in New York most of my life and attended Stuyvesant High School.

...and boast 4 years of experience. I tutor a broad range of subjects including a variety of test prep. My students have benefited greatly from Standardized Test Prep in both the Critical Reading and Mathematics Sections of the SAT. I try to impart study habits to my students that are not only useful but I feel absolutely necessary for success. I feel that my strength lies in predicting student mistakes and preparing for them in...

...Organic and General Chemistry, Biology (Cellular, Molecular, Developmental, and Genetics), and Physics, each for minimum of one year. The reason I agreed to tutor again and again each year they approached me is because I simply loved it. It is hard to describe the wonderful feeling of seeing a student you helped master the material in front of you and run through problems like they're nothing. My favorite question since childhood has been "why?". I...

...never formally taken one). I am very warm and friendly and think that I can help you or your child learn at an accelerated pace. I graduated from the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College with a 3.95 GPA and a degree in Mandarin and Environmental Studies. According to the official OPI language test, I am an "Advanced Mid" speaker, which means that I am near fluent and am extremely comfortable teaching Mandarin 1.

...they lack confidence which leads to test anxiety and frustration. I try to address these issues by teaching in a way that is in line with the student's learning style. Although I maintain high expectations for all students, I like to create a fun and relaxed environment to make it as least stressful as possible. I am currently taking prerequisite classes in preparation for a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology. I graduated in 2010 from...

My mission is to help you discover your own writing voice and interest in literature, while providing exceptional feedback and long-lasting techniques .

...that my students become proficient in, and eventually master the subject areas they need the most assistance in, and I will also provide the tools necessary for my students to succeed. I assure you that I will be able to help your child achieve well beyond their predetermined goals, and I will actively make sure that they overcome their weaknesses, and become the best they can possibly be. My areas of expertise are with the...

...years. For the past 10 years I held a position as a school director at an international school back in Dominican Republic. For many years I worked as a language teacher in an elementary school in New York as well as in Dominican Republic. At the beginning of my career, I worked as an elementary teacher here in New York City; I moved to Dominican Republic to pursue a doctoral degree during this time I...

...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 have my students prepared for everything and anything thrown in their way this year,...

...is practical. Finding the beauty in a particular concept, realizing its elegance, makes understanding difficult material not only enjoyable but also a little easier. In each session, I encourage open communication about any difficulties my students have with the day's material. Students must feel comfortable enough to express when they don't understand a concept - no matter how seemingly insignificant. With the information my students relay, I can tailor each session appropriately. Ultimately, I want...

Succeed through practice and learning the best methodology for that specific student.

...I work with K-8 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...

...In addition, I regularly volunteer at the Literacy Network helping adult learners receive their diplomas, and at my local library, organizing educational events for children. I enjoy most those moments when a student forgets what they can and cannot do and gets lost in the subject matter. True moments of discovery occur when we absurdly, naively lose the boundaries between our little candles and the darkness around. Further, I love encouraging students to see the...

...process (all areas of SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests/College Essay help) to subject area helpmy favorites are middle and high school Math and Writing. Since I've been in intense academic settings for a lot of my life (Stuyvesant High School, University of Chicago, and now Columbia University), I always try to be a personable and positive figure with my tutees, because I understand what it's like at that age to have so much stress put upon you...

...classrooms, and it is my passion to explore the world of reading, writing and language with students. I am very familiar with the aforementioned tests. I take each and every one of them and analyze them with eyes of a student so that I can recognize where common errors can occur. Then I explain each question. If a student and I are covering the Writing section (grammar) of the SAT, I explain the rules and...