Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...living in New York City. When I was getting my undergraduate degree at Goddard College I was dedicated to my band and developing my artwork, which eventually led me to a desire to write fiction, poetry and essays about art. Since moving to New York after graduating from Goddard, I have worked with several art publications as an editor and freelance writer. I love creative work of all kinds, and enjoy helping others develop their...

Hi, my name is Ms. Gibbons! I am a 3rd year history teacher in the New York City region. I currently teach US History for 7th grade. I recently obtained my teaching degree from New York University. I was a history major at Daemen University and have loved history, culture, and understanding people throughout the world.

I am Sophie from China. I just graduated from NYU and decided to stay in NYC to explore. I obtained bachelor's degrees in History and Economics. And I obtained the master's degree in International Relations.

...a rigorous, multidisciplinary major focusing on History, Government, Political and Social Theory, and Economics. If memory serves I scored in the range of 1300-1400 on my SATs (back when the top score was 1600) and I took a some AP exams and received college credit for a few subjects including Calculus. I have also held Series 7, CFP and Health and Life Insurance Licenses. I have worked both here in the United States and in...

...of 2017, on the Dean's List. My degree was a Bachelors of Arts. I majored in History with a minor in Political Science. I am very passionate in my field of study. My focus was primarily on American and World History including Middle Eastern History, Ancient Chinese History, and Irish History. I have expanded on my course work by studying abroad in Italy to learn about their history and culture. I enjoy exploring genealogy and...

...school, I bring a fresh perspective and a passion for education to my role as a tutor. My academic background has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively support students in their learning journey. I am committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. Through personalized instruction and encouragement, I strive to empower my students to reach their full potential and become confident, lifelong learners.

Current college junior at USC majoring in History and Cinema. I can help with writing, art history and any history subject!

...NY. During that time, I have taught all grade areas from 9th grade Global to 12th grade Government and Economics. I was a History Undergrad at Lock Haven University of PA. While there, I studied History from around the world, with a concentration in both American and European Studies. As a high school student, I took AP Euro and AP US exams. I know what it takes to achieve high marks in History, both as...

Future Teacher. I want to make learning fun!

Hello! My name is Nita and I am 22 years old. I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Economics and a minor in Philosophy. Now, I am working in New York City as a Litigation Assistant. I'm excited to meet you!

I am an experienced tutor and teacher from Okinawa, Japan who recently graduated from Brown University and now lives in Brooklyn. I double-majored in economics and urban studies but most of my tutoring and independent teaching experience comes from high school math tutoring, teaching ESL to adults, and college application essay tutoring through Varsity Tutors. I was an ESL teacher for 4 years during undergrad, and also co-coordinated an adult ESL program in Providence, RI.

...skills and political education. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I'm most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I've recently (and successfully) tutored myself in test preparation skills, so I am also very prepared to tutor test-prep. In my experience as a tutor, I have a great track record helping students develop their interest in reading anything! I have a deep belief that education is about practice, and that by practicing anything enough,...

...the support of my parents, tutors, and teachers, in high school, I graduated in the top 1.6% percent of my class with a 4.51 GPA. I scored near-perfect on both my SAT and PSAT, 5's on seven AP exams, and graduated as a National Merit Finalist and National AP Scholar. These achievements helped me get accepted into medical school out of high school through the NJIT/NJMS BS/MD program. I'm currently working through my BS in...

...brain, the influence of Glial cells in neuron degeneration, and positively influencing the way that prescription drugs are given to children. I believe that this passion was instilled in me from my parents, who were both public servants, and taught in multiple if not all aspects of my upbringing to give me the principles I value today. As I watch my friends advance in their careers and others move away, I find that I value...

...pursuing a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Edinburgh. My lessons vary between lectures and discussions, to cover several concepts across literature from political backgrounds to relations between art and literature. My lessons are very structured, as I complement each session with culture, history, and arts. Most importantly however, I adjust and continue to restructure lessons in order to meet the needs of every one of my students. I have always loved learning,...

...my time as a college student at Skidmore College as well as teaching elementary school children basic tools for reading and writing. My love of learning has translated well into a tutoring position and I cover a wide variety of subjects, such as American and European history, essay writing, grammar, standardized test prep, and AP test prep. I am a very active individual who enjoys cooking, jogging, hiking, and reading. I look forward to meeting...

...writing lead me to Ramapo College of NJ where I studied Communications, Journalism, and Political Science. After completing many internships in news and public relations, attending a Capitol Semester in Washington D.C., and writing for the Ramapo News, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts. Quickly after graduation, I realized that this career wasn't going to fulfill me in the way I thought it would. I thought back to my babysitting, nanny,...

...with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I have previously tutored through the Organization of Student Tutors in my hometown and mentored first year engineering students through the First Year Integration program at Rutgers University. Math, English, Science, and Social Studies are all subject I tutor in, although Math and Social Studies are my favorites! I firmly believe that it is important to understand each student's learning needs and incorporate them into my teaching methods. In my...

...in that experience has been one of the greatest joys of teaching. In addition, doing so not only helped them, but also myself in solidifying my understanding of the material. This led me to take on various roles as a TA, both in 1-1 and in group settings later in my college career. My responsibilities ranged from weekly 1-1 sessions with multiple students to giving a review session to a large lecture class. Outside of...

...to tutor. I enjoy the fact that even the most dense research assignment asks the writer to take a stand. Very few subjects ask for a student's opinion, but writing asks for just that. I like guiding students to figuring out the right answer, instead of telling them. Working with students and prompting them to what they need to know allows what they've learned to stick, so they can keep moving and building their understanding....