Top Social Studies Tutors serving New Brunswick
Kevin: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...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 by question and broken down into series of basic tasks, they become much more manageable. In my spare time I enjoy reading, particularly nonfiction books on the areas I tutor in such as history...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Melissa: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...enjoy tutoring in the areas of English, literature, and writing. I believe in creating a specialized tutoring plan to address the particular needs of my student. My emphasis is on creative (and hopefully fun) learning techniques that engage my student and help him or her confront problem-solving in a way that best suits his or her learning style. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading fiction, going to the movies, and spending time with...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Government
Fordham University - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
Theresa: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...I offer supplementary SAT help to our school's most advanced students. Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I transition to graduate school next year at Columbia University for fiction. My entire academic career has focused on meaning that could be derived from literature, and articulating those ideas through written or verbal communication. When I began teaching, I emphasized to my students the importance of these skills, and assured them that the ability...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Sandy: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Finance, Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Michael: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...year, I taught introductory chemistry lab for science majors at Grand Valley State University. After some self reflection I decided medical school was not the path I wanted to take and decided instead to move to New York City to pursue my other passion of performing on stage. However, due to my background in academia and teaching, I desired to maintain plugged into that world in whatever way I could. That is how I discovered...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 31
Sonali: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. For me, tutoring is about working with a student until they are able to achieve their goal, and even beyond that so that they have the confidence to continue pursuing their dreams. I'm very patient, calm, and thorough when covering a subject, and I truly enjoy watching my students transform into confident, knowledgeable people ready to tackle anything before them. Besides tutoring, I enjoy traveling,...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Grace: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...Studies and Latin American Studies. I have been tutoring for seven years and I have worked with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy all of the subjects that I tutor and hope that...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Kiran: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...Data Science. I consider myself a test guru, with a 770 GMAT and perfect scores my first tries on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their problem-solving skills to approach anything with a strong mindset. Besides spending time tutoring, I love to play squash...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Computer Science and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Katie: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain the confidence and skills necessary for long term success!... I believe one...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 730
Lauren: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...It is in these areas that I have had the most success--as well as the most fun-- teaching both academic students as well as those preparing for entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. I love being able to impact my students' lives in a meaningful way through enriching their educational experience. In my spare time, I am a crafts enthusiast, usually working on multiple sewing and other projects at once, reading fantasy and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Social Policy/Gender Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Amanda: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
Hello! I'm a freelance journalist and theatre director with B.As in Theatre and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I love working with students to help them to grow and develop skills in various fields of study and I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
UW-Madison - Bachelors, Journalism and Theatre and Drama (Double Major)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Cyrus: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...of 2014, and have been tutoring it ever since. I have a wide array of interests, and can tutor a number of different humanities subjects. However, my favorite subject to tutor is LSAT preparation. I feel like I built up a huge amount of personal knowledge and strategy in my own study process that I want to pass on to others. I love History, too, though. I am currently in the law school admissions process,...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
LSAT: 180
Noah: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
Hi! I'm Noah, a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Helen: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many subjects and I enjoy working both with students who just need a little extra practice to students who are struggling in classes. Practice makes perfect and I utilize a mix of explaining difficult concepts and working through practice problems to help my students understand...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Megan: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...cracking standardized tests, and I find it very rewarding to help demystify them by teaching students to recognize common strategies used to confuse test-takers. In my 8 years of tutoring, I have found the "supported challenge" model of engagement is effective for students from elementary through high school. I love to learn, and I draw on that enthusiasm to get all of my students invested in their own growth. In my spare time, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish & International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Marianna: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...for my students- especially when I see the "light bulb" go off in someone's head and a concept that has been giving difficulties is finally understood! My teaching approach is very flexible and catered to the individual that I am working with because I believe that everyone has their own preferences and different learning styles. I try to present information in an engaging and simple way and often in more than one way for a...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 720
Ashton: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...the University of Rochester, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in cybersecurity at Rutgers University. I have experience tutoring math at the middle school and high school levels, particularly algebra and related topics. In tutoring I believe the most important thing is that the student understand *why* something is the case, rather than just *that* it is. This is crucial to forming a strong foundation on which further understanding can be built.
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science
Casey: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
...enjoy tutoring all of my subjects, but my favorite would have to be psychology, as it is my major and I am personally interested in it. I have been tutoring for the past three years and have found it extremely rewarding for both my students and myself. I am passionate about helping students because for me, there is nothing better than being interested in learning. To be able to encourage another person's education experience is...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Ishan: New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
I am a current sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I am majoring in Biology as part of the 7 Year Accelerated Medical Program. I am also minoring in Healthcare Economics and Policy. My favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writing and editing thought provoking essays. During high school, I spent time tutoring for the National Honor Society. My approach to tutoring is to teach...
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Albany Medical College - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Emily : New Brunswick Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in New Brunswick, NJ
I am currently a student at the University of 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
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