Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...and a love for learning are as crucial as acquiring knowledge itself. My teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and collaborative environment. I encourage active participation, open communication, and celebrate mistakes as valuable learning opportunities. My flexible and adaptable tutoring style allows me to adjust my approach based on each student's needs, ensuring they grasp concepts effectively and confidently. I am more than just a tutor; I am a partner in your academic journey....

...Degree in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton, where I also did volunteer work as an English composition teacher. I started teaching and tutoring eight years ago as an assistant Arabic teacher at a language camp, and I've been working in education and/or academia ever since! I especially love teaching writing, reading skills, and foreign languages: I'm a believer in the power of clear and thoughtful communication. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, music, the...

A battle-tested veteran of the New York private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully capitalize on our time together.

I am a communications student at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a minor in Entertainment Industry from USC's world-renowned School of Cinematic Arts. I am an enthusiastic and creative thinker with a background in publicity, marketing, social media, and public speaking. When not pursuing my endeavors in marketing, communications, and tutoring students and helping enrich their academic lives, I enjoy snowboarding, reading, skydiving, film, music, and traveling. sgoncalv@usc.edu

...core from elementary to middle school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Science, Math, and History. In my experience, helping students needing to improve through a new fun approach. School is already very structured, so I like to take the learning to a more fun approach. We can also prepare for Standardized Tests, etc. I love learning and teaching and there is nothing that a student cannot learn....

...of opportunities that learning a language gives has opened my eyes to a lot of things in life. Therefore, I want to devote my life to teaching a language. However, I have to start with tutoring. I really enjoy helping to motivate students in learning a language because of the understanding there is between cultures. If I hadn't met my best friend from Germany, I don't think I would be where I am now. Some...

...Science in Computer Science, with minors in Data Science and Cognitive Science. I also hold an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College. This academic background, combined with my hands-on experience, has allowed me to build a strong foundation in both technical and educational fields. I primarily tutor subjects related to mathematics and computer science, including Algebra, Data Analysis, and Programming (Python, Java, C++). My favorite subject to tutor is...

...have a flexible and tolerant teaching style but I do expect my students to learn and improve. I have high standards for them and myself. My main goal as a teacher or tutor is to instill a sense of purpose and curiosity within my students. I hope to help them view the world around them as an open and exciting place, one that can improve only if we continue to educate and inspire a critical...

...history and literature to encourage focused research. I couple this with contextual information. Again, if a student can learn the greater importance of an event or of an author's main argument and styles, they learn more than basic information to repeat in a test: they begin to master the information and use it to approach new material with greater preparedness. I always want the learner's outcome to be a compoundable skill. For students learning to...

...as he can. It is my duty as teacher to make sure that the student masters all the themes that we will work on. For me students are the most valuable humans because through them I learn a lot and I develop my ability to improve in my teaching, so it is my duty to make sure that all my students learn well and use this valuable knowledge in their daily lives.

I'm here to help you reach your goals. I'm kind, patient, and really care about supporting young people. I'm working on my MSW out in NYC and am focused on youth development, so working with young people is really my passion! I'm here for you.

...pretty much any exam you could think of. I was also a National AP Scholar. I majored in Physics and Biochemistry at NYU, and published several papers as well as patents through my research. I tutor well over 135 subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is the MCAT and Physics. I've never taken a break from tutoring, which has honed my intuition for not only acing exams but for understanding exactly how to work...

...in U.S Civics look no further. I am a history teacher who had a long career in banking before returning to teaching. My career gave me the opportunity to travel extensively while living abroad (13 years in London). Through this I was able to learn about other cultures and the connections that run through our Modern World. I am a graduate of Yale University where I studied History but I have also taught the subject...

I have a huge love of Latin, grammar, and languages! I can assist with basic math up to Algebra II, English up to the college level, and Latin through the college level. I am also experienced with editing and essay composition. In my spare time, I love to play the flute and sing, hang out with friends, and take care of my two cats and dog. I love musicals and technical theatre as well! Glad...

...school, I worked as both a volunteer student assistant at my local elementary school and as a volleyball coach, which is when I first realized how much I enjoy providing instruction and a positive learning environment to people. Having just been through the college application and selection process myself, I am passionate about helping other people through what can be a rigorous and difficult time, which is why I enjoy tutoring the SAT and ACT....

The part of teaching I enjoy most is that moment when the light bulb goes off and a student grasps something they have been working on. Expanding a student's knowledge is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. I believe in keeping things simple and straightforward. I prefer to use a visual teaching style whenever possible. In my free time I enjoy snowboarding, the beach, veggie gardening, and working out.

...general. My teaching interests are wide-ranging, including Calculus, math, SAT, reading, comprehension, writing, and grammar/mechanics. I'm also a great test-taker, and have been helpful to students in preparing for a panoply of tests, from high school level to higher ed. I've worked with students on the PSAT, and SAT. I have proficiency in upper-level engineering instruction, as well. I've helped people with a range of application materials, as well, including college apps, personal statements, and...

...with seven six years of teaching/tutoring experience. I believe what makes a great educator is one's passion for their subject area and a motivation to pass on your knowledge to another individual, of course result matters. I am certified by the State of New York to teach 6-12 Social Sciences and humanities, I also have extensive experience teaching ELL/ESL students, and currently hold a CELTA license from Teaching House New York: Cambridge University.

I strive to make quality, personalized education available to students everywhere.

...for K-12, and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. I have been teaching World History, World Geography, and U.S. History for about nine years at a middle school in central New Jersey. Another endeavor undertaken by me is the founding and supervising of a district-wide peer mentoring program in which 8th grade students travel to connecting elementary schools to aide them with reading, writing, social, organizational, and study skills. I enjoy...