Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...Chicago going into my sophomore year. I'm working towards a double major in public policy and international relations with a minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three years, across a range of ages and subjects. I've earned consistently high scores on my ACT and AP tests, and I'm comfortable teaching advanced math (up to calculus 3), biology and...

...Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests when viewed as a whole can seem like daunting tasks which require lots of higher order reading, writing, and thinking skills. However, when they are approached question...

...test prep, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies. My extensive background in education, coupled with my intense desire to bring about positive change in the lives of New York City school children and my belief in the importance of using emerging educational technologies to engage with and enrich the education of students, has made me both a successful teacher, and a popular tutor. While I have long believed that every student deserves and is capable of...

...or cover a compelling subject in more depth. I specialize in teaching personalized courses in writing, public speaking, and math. For students studying for the ACT or SAT I offer a preparatory course with measured progress reports as we move through each section. I attended a competitive university and I know what it takes to make a student a contender at the highest level of admissions. I keep the material fresh and memorable through a...

...to go above and beyond in helping my students to truly understand and connect with the subject I am helping them with. I believe it is very important for me to be able to relate with my students, therefore, I reach out to them on a personal level in such a way to understand why they are having difficulty in the subject and explain to them how I would try to overcome any mental block....

...abroad in Paris and have written poetry recreationally since high school. Finally, I attended a Spanish immersion elementary school and have continued to take classes in Spanish throughout my education and thusly am a good candidate to tutor Spanish. My teaching philosophy can be summarized with control. I like for the student to have holistic control over the material themselves rather than feel any inferior knowledge to me as the tutor or to their teachers....

...time drawing live models! For several years I was a tutor and coach for the Boston Scholar Athletes Program, a program focused on teaching English and Math to student-athletes and then coaching them in soccer. I tutor a broad range of subjects, although I am most interested in Algebra, History, and English Literature. I am constantly learning and looking to help others learn too! I love teaching and strive to achieve that "AHA!" moment.

...slowly discovered throughout my college career. I have had the great pleasure of teaching 4 summers in a row at an art program in Westchester in creative writing and theatre. Later I went on to tutor in the more academic realms during college, however I still found creativity to be an essential part of reasoning. The art of teaching is a collaborative process. It is a dialogue between both the teacher and the student--a mutual...

...Computer Science and Applied Math. I have also worked with students throughout my academic career. At the start of high school, I interned at Khans Tutorial where I worked with K-5 students and prepared them for their state exams. After this experience, I worked with LearnToBe where I volunteered to tutor students with disabilities such as ADHD and Dyslexia. After the pandemic had ended I began working with GT School where I developed comprehensive study...

...writing, and helping others become better at expressing themselves. I've been a teaching assistant for language arts classes in my high school and a teaching fellow at an academic summer program in Philadelphia. I mainly tutor for English and writing, though I can also support students in math, history, and Spanish. I believe everyone has unique ideas to share, and they can learn smart, efficient ways to communicate those ideas both for a good grade...

...tangible sense of accomplishment and happiness; witnessing the results of the hard work that students commit and seeing that moment when the "light bulb" goes on and the excitement and sense of accomplishment that they feel and express; there is just nothing like it. Teaching and tutoring is challenging because no two people are alike and everyone brings unique and specific situations to the teacher/student relationship. Learning is not a "one size fits all" process...

...Arabic language for years and have lived in both Jerusalem and Amman. I am proficient in both Hebrew and Arabic and am available for tutoring in both languages. In addition to language skills, I have experience tutoring in reading comprehension, writing, elementary math, and history. I am excited to work with grade school aged kids on their homework, classwork and general classroom confidence. In D.C., I worked with a program called Reading Partners, tutoring elementary...

As a tutor and aspiring teacher, I believe that all students have the capacity to learn, though each processes information differently. My goal is to assist my students in identifying their personal learning style(s) and use this knowledge to build their confidence and academic skills. I intend to personalize lessons so that students can view learning as a valuable opportunity rather than as a chore.... All people have the ability to learn and grow. It is...

...have experience as a tutor; both private and through the public school system. I was also a dance instructor, a camp counselor at a dance and dramatic arts day camp through my local dance studio. I tutor in all elementary and junior high subjects, as well as high school math, science, and history. I love teaching in an environment where the student is made to feel comfortable and that their efforts are rewarded and appreciated....

...New York City studying Civil Engineering with a minor in Economics. As an engineering student, I passionately tutor Mathematics and Physics. Additionally, I'm an enthusiast of Geography and the Italian language, and am thrilled to teach those subjects as well. In tutoring subjects that I find exciting, I hope to instill a passion for learning in students while helping them reach their academic goals. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring classical music and reading...

...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 has great potential in something and its a teacher's job to help draw that out. When you tutor with me, you will discover your strengths, work on developing your areas of growth and learn to love learning!

...history, science, and literature, but as a student I sometimes struggled with bringing that enthusiasm to my homework and tests. After learning new ways to approach preparation and practice in my subjects, tests, studying, and even the ACT became challenges that I truly enjoyed. As a tutor, my goal is to help students set individualized goals and a develop an approach to learning that builds a foundation for retention and enrichment throughout their education and...

...been a tutor with LearnToBe (a non-profit organization dedicated to students in underserved communities) for two years. I usually tutor mathematics but I have tutored english as well as science. Math is my favorite subject as I love how there is a logical process to every problem. Once it clicks, math is so fun to do and I want to help everyone understand that. My teaching philosophy is to positively assure my students. They work...

...and teaching assistant. I place a high value on education and work very hard to help my students feel confident about their studies. While English is my area of expertise, I have experience tutoring students in general homework help and study skills in all subjects. I am also available for midterm and final exam preparation. Whatever the subject, my top priority is to create a connection between the student and the subject matter. Outside of...

...passion is in helping students embrace the ability to understand the material at hand well enough to teach the material to others. With experience tutoring in a broad range of subjects, I am well-versed in English Literature, Critical thinking, Elementary - High School Mathematics, and College Readiness. As a product of the NYC school system, I am fully aware of the trials students face as they balance academic achievement with standardized testing and educational progress....