Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving East Orange, NJ

...how important going through that adversity was to students of all ages, because you will not reach your fullest potential until challenges are presented and overcome. Understanding the unique learning styles of individuals, coupled with tending to their hectic schedule during the season gave me a set of skills applicable to all ages. My current role in the College of Education furthers my ability to work with students who are currently working toward their degree...

...extensive experience in classroom teaching from preschool to middle school. I recently completed a seminar on children's education, during which I worked as a teacher's assistant in an early childhood center. I have also worked at a social services program providing literacy and math support for students of all ages. I specialize in helping students prepare for high school admissions tests like the ISEE and SSAT, both of which I've taken myself! Having gone through...

...becoming a teacher in childhood education (1-6) with a background in comparative literature and plans to pursuing a master's in Bilingual Education! I am passionate about education and the different ways of learning, am a Native speaker in English and Spanish, and love to read and travel to explore new things! I have been a private tutor, camp counselor, teacher, babysitter, and Assistant to the Director of Career Services in the School of Education and...

...my undergrad, I tutored for two years as a Engineering Statics and Dynamics tutor. As a tutor, I like to follow along with the student so they understand step by step what is happening and where exactly they went wrong. From my experience, poor grades has a lot to do with confidence and is sabatoged by nerves during tests. I will make sure to provide positive remarks to students so they start to feel like...

...emphasis on school based and mental health services. I graduated from Pepperdine University in 2016 with my BA in Psychology where I served as a freshman mentor, orientation leader and peer tutor. I have a passion for empowering students to find their own values and strengths and then guiding them towards reaching their full potential. Additionally, I am a registered yoga instructor and an avid yogi! I love being able to combine aspects of the...

...reminder. My range of what I teach can go from basic word problems to Calculus, Discrete Math, & Probability. English classes that I teach range from basic grammar, to AP Rhetoric and English Language (as well as Literature). Science material have wide range with Biology and Physics, too. I studied at Carnegie-Mellon, Rutgers, and Columbia University. I have tutored professionally now for 25 years. My name is Michael King and I approve this message (LOL!)

...work in a variety of mediums and am excited to share my knowledge of fine arts with students. Still lifes, figure drawing/painting, portraiture, anatomy, color theory, art history, and stylized illustration are just a few of the skills I can teach. I can include some proponents of art history, structure and form, dynamic compositions, narrative, and more in my lessons. I was also a youth counselor for several years and am exploring a Masters's in...

...coding more accessible. My academic journey from DeWitt Clinton High School to Smith College has expanded my knowledge and skills. I have worked in various capacities, including as an assistant in the Athletic Department and as a mentor with Girls Who Code and CodeNation, where I developed and taught coding lessons. I particularly enjoy tutoring coding and art because they provide students with creative and analytical tools. My teaching philosophy focuses on creating an engaging,...

...of disciplines. I also have experience tutoring in a number of subject areas, and have worked with diverse sets of students who have varied in age, grade level, and coursework. I began tutoring almost seven years ago working with disadvantaged students on mathematics. Since then, I have constructed curriculum for a program for middle school girls, and spent a semester training in preparation to be writing tutor at Duke’s writing center which serves graduate and...

...GPA. While my primary job is performing in New York and across the country, I also have a passion for tutoring, especially to young children and students with disabilities. While living here in the city one of my long-term part time jobs was editing and developing K-8 standardized tests for a private educational company. From this experience, I gained a deep understanding of these tests and how they are administered. Some of my most enjoyable...

Undergraduate student studying finance and management at the Stern School of Business with a minor in Computer Science. Can help with college applications and more!

...instructor than in the classroom. They can ask more questions, focus on particular goals, and learn at their own pace. As a student and a teacher, I have found that everyone learns differently, and I strive to create an environment suited to the learning style of all students. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Classics from Kenyon College. Most of my education was focused on languages, concentrating primarily on Greek, Russian, German, and Sanskrit. I...

...had an embarrassing speech impediment - I couldn't pronounce "r" until I was 13. I had to drink milkshakes through straws everyday to strengthen my jaw muscles, and study diagrams of tongues forming different shapes. Now I speak perfectly. That learning experience taught me both discipline and inventiveness: you have to work hard, but there's no right or wrong way to do anything. I am a playwright, educator, and graduate of Bard College. I work...

...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 ancestry. My other interests include reading, hiking,...

...and Chemistry, and I will continue to do so at Varsity Tutors! Although I have a degree in chemistry, my favorite subject to tutor is math. There are so many different methods to solving a math problem and getting the same answer. It is super easy for me to adapt and find a method best suited for the tutee, whether it is drawing pictures or using props. My teaching style can be described as "relatability"...

...world-class expert in Bologna, and edited transcripts on the history of philosophy since 300 BCE. I can proofread essays, perform long division, translate difficult texts, and find the derivative. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, my plans were to attend Columbia's School of Social Work, where I was hoping to counsel foster youth. Unfortunately, I've had to defer my enrollment to Columbia, but I'm still just as passionate about education and child welfare as ever....

I am an experienced teacher and tutor for K-5th grades. I specialize in test prep, including the ISEE, SSAT, and ECAA/ERB. I also work with students in a variety of subjects including Spanish, English, German, US History, European History, World History, Politics, Geography, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Business, Finance, and Math. I love to teach and I look forward to helping my students achieve their goals.

I am a dedicated, competent, patient educator who strives to work collaboratively with students and colleagues to ensure high ethical standards in teaching and assessing.

...striving to be able to use it abroad one day. I am comfortable with working with students of all ages, and am excited to help people reach their academic goals! My aim is to not only provide help to those who need it, but to also teach students how to better learn on their own (the higher your education goes, the more important this becomes!). While the old "catch a [wo]man to fish and they...

...from the state institution. I also have 30 credits in middle school literacy and ELA. I have been a classroom teacher for 24 years and have taught from 2nd grade through college. I currently teach high school social studies. I have experience in World and US History (I and II), APUSH, Sociology and Law and Society. I love showing students how interesting (and fun!) history, reading and writing can be. I truly believe every student...