Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

Teaching is a life-long passion of mine. Being a teacher is one of the most rewarding careers ever! So, the teacher as facilitator must cultivate prior knowledge, provide engaging learning environments, and present the content in a relevant and meaningful manner if significant learning is to take place.

...in Physician Assistant Studies. Ever since I was a sophomore in high school I have been tutoring students in various subjects as well as helping students improve their english. Another thing about me is that I am also proficient at tutoring students online because of my previous experience of teaching an online Arabic class. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate in the subjects of English/Literature, History, and Biology. I...

...music, there are many ways to keep practicing the language at home. I think that with languages, it's especially important to continue reinforcing the material you've learned. My comfort with Spanish and Italian and my flexibility as a tutor have enabled me to be successful in tutoring these languages. Another passion of mine is environmental policy, and I am also pursuing a major in Environmental Studies at NYU. Along with a passion for combatting climate...

...mature immigrants in Houston in English for Memorial Assistance Ministries, and tutoring university students in Philosophy, psychology and advanced maths, like discrete math, linear algebra and calculus. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about english, math, and history. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for Math portions of the exam. I am a...

...AP exams and the PSAT with which I became a National Merit Scholar. I've learned that testing well requires as much skill as it does knowledge, and I look forward to helping students learn to recognize the type of questions testers create so that they can better figure out how to find the right answer. In my free time, I like sewing (very poorly), yoga, soccer, and pining after various adoptable animals around the City.

...make direct connections with students and to help them achieve their academic goals. I am a genuinely curious person, and I find every individual's story fascinating and worthy of my time. Tutoring affords me the opportunity to give them this time. In terms of what I like to tutor, I have always loved taking standardized tests, as I viewed them as fun exercises in spotting tricks. I excelled at the SAT, and I would love...

I am a 1580/1600 SAT scorer and 177/180 LSAT scorer who is passionate about helping others achieve similar results. I know the SAT and LSAT to be learnable tests, and I am excited to help others get to their goals.

...25 college-level courses to students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a number of subjects. This means that I have written exams, graded exams, published papers, presented papers, and designed entire curricula. My methods are informed by my research background in the problem-solving literature, my familiarity with recent developments in cognitive sociology, and my training as an expert chess player and coach. Using these methods, I have assisted hundreds of students improve their writing...

...except some homework and getting home for dinner. In school I was always an honor student and ahead in my reading ability. History and English came easy, Math required some extra practice although I enjoyed the challenge but I was particularly fond of science. Chemistry and Physics were my favorites in grade school because of the application of math and abstract thinking. The intertwine of these two fields also allowed me to use them to...

I graduated from New York University with my Bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology. Currently, I am an Administrative Assistant at a cancer hospital. I have previously worked with children, primarily kindergarteners, through America Reads and Counts. My specialty areas are Psychology, Biology and Math. I am very focused and patient. I am looking to be a mentor and a resource for anyone that I tutor.

...ownership over my own learning. It is easy for students to feel like passive participants in their own education and whether a student thrives or struggles in school often has as much to do with whether they have learned to play the game of getting good grades as it does with actual learning. When I work with a student I strive to form a personal connection with them and between them and the subject we...

...currently pursuing a career in musical theatre while exploring my other passions like teaching! I love this work because I have had tutors throughout my own education and I know how much of an impact they can make. Having that kind of personal support made a huge difference in my education, and I hope to do that for others. While in college, I tutored music theory, ear training, and piano. Music has always been one...

...of biology and public health at Columbia University in New York City. My entire professional experience has been centered on education and pedagogy. I began my tutoring journey amidst the pandemic, seeking to assist students who struggled with virtual education. Since then I have dedicated myself to assisting those who traditional learning environments are inadequate spaces for education. Each person learns differently and I have proven methodologies to adapt my teaching style to uniquely cater...

I am passionate about supporting students in reaching their academic goals and building the confidence they need to succeed. With my background teaching middle and high school, I bring patience, adaptability, and a student-centered approach to tutoring. I understand that each learner is unique, and I take pride in tailoring my instruction to meet individual needs. I use a student-centered approach to make learning and studying engaging and interesting...if not fun.

Hi! My name is Merilin, I am a super friendly, fun, and energetic tutor that looks forward to making learning fun!

...do this because I remember being afraid to ask questions in class because I didn't want to embarrass myself. My students never feel embarrassed; they feel respected, they feel they are becoming smarter, they feel more confident. Let me tell you a little more about myself. I have taught many subjects over my career. I have taught ESL, English Language and Composition, English Literature, American History, and World History. I have also taught Mandarin Chinese....

...had a wide experience in working in Special Education classes, because I also worked on the elementary level, where I worked with very young children who had mild to moderate behavioral problems. I worked very closely with them and the teachers' aides. I also worked one on one with a student who had cerebral palsy. These experiences have provided me with valuable experience in special education classes. I am motivated to work with students with...

...3rd grade classroom. I have experience with students from ages 4-14, and students of mixed backgrounds and disabilities. I believe that every child deserves an excellent education and the support needed to achieve their goals. I am an extremely hard worker and I am constantly trying to find new ways to help my students grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Every child is unique, and I believe it is so important to find what works best...

...I have a Bachelors degree in Economics and a Masters degree in Teaching. I tutor for all core academic subjects including ELA, Math, Science, and History. I also tutor in more specialized areas like French, ESL/ELL, writing, music, and more! I believe that there is no "average" student; instead, all students have unique strengths and needs and instruction must be tailored to them. For this reason, I love working one-on-one with students to help them...

I have 14 years teaching students and mentoring teachers. I am bilingual in Spanish and have worked teaching in New Jersey and California.... I motivate students and give them the reason why to excel. I lead by example and use multisensory techniques.... I like to find a student's deficits and strengths, and create a good working relationship with the student and their family.