Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving New Brunswick, NJ

...marks without staying up all night studying. Here's a few of my strategies: -- Each test is a game, treat it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the rules, we can apply them to make our study hours more effective. Fewer hours spent cramming and better scores! -- Relax! Being anxious...

...contribute to making a more educated and successful world. I am passionate about helping students have a deep understanding of what they are studying because that completes the essence of education, in my opinion. I needed tutoring as a grade school student, so I know the value of a qualified and dedicated tutor. I've tutored students from grades 3-12 in a variety of subjects as part of my National Honor Society service, and have also...

...B.A. in Music and History. After college, I taught high school history in Africa and Maryland, conducted a school band, coached basketball, directed sailing programs, and worked at a furniture-making shop. Before moving to New York City last year, I received my M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University where I wrote my thesis on shop class and its value outside of vocational training. My dream is to teach geometry via the woodshop, but in the meantime, I...

I am a New York City public school teacher, who is also currently earning my Masters in Special Education. I teach 9th and 10th grade health and science. In the past, I've had careers as a fashion designer and a magazine editor. I love being a teacher.

...City. Along with having had a private psychoanalytic psychotherapy practice, I have also had a lengthy career in book publishing. It began as a business manager and evolved into becoming an acquiring editor with ultimately president and CEO of the company. I've worked with experienced and beginner writers. It has included applications, speech writing, interviewing, newcomers to English and public speaking. Other subjects which I enjoy and in which I am well versed are theatre,...

I graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor's in Social Interdisciplinary Sciences/Psychology and a Master's in Early Childhood/Childhood Education. I am a motivated and personable person with a positive track record for punctuality and attendance. I have experience working with both children and adults. I currently teach middle school math and science. ... By giving students a deeper understanding of the material, they will be able to apply the knowledge to new problems.... By...

...all ages with educational companies such as Brooklyn Youth Sports Club and the National Summer School Institute. I specialize in English, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Editing. In my sessions I look to cultivate a balance between establishing a good rapport with my students while committing to doing hard work together. Finding this equilibrium is important for getting a gage early on as to what method(s) of learning will work best for the student. Considering...

...one as well as teaching courses of up to 40 students. As a tutor, I prioritize understanding individual student's learning styles. While I offer structure and approaches that have helped me and others I know along the way, I understand that there are multiple ways to take in the same information. I believe that everyone is capable of learning just about anything given the right support and tools. I am originally from St. Paul, MN...

...scores! In the summer after my sophomore year at Skidmore College, I was a professional tutor at Lindamood Bell, an individualized national tutoring service aimed at elementary and middle school students. Over my time at Lindamood, I worked with a range of kids, ages 6-15, to improve reading, comprehension and math. At Skidmore, where I double majored in History and Political Science, I was a Peer Mentor, or Teacher's Assistant, for a freshman class on...

I am a High School Mathematics teacher and an alumni of Baruch College, City University of New York. I currently have a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. I have taught Algebra I, II, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus AB and BC. I have experience in Linear Algebra, Geometry, Differential Equations, and Statistics. ... I believe that there is no concept too difficult for someone to learn; everyone can learn when they find the method that...

...consistent across my work with all age groups: I believe it is important for students to be empowered learners through the use of scaffolding. With scaffolding, I am able to provide supports that are faded over time as a student masters the concept(s) being taught. I also believe it is critical to connect academic learning to real life through the practical application of what is being learned to situations encountered in everyday life.

I'm a recent transplant from Chicago after attending Northwestern University. When I'm not listening to rap or taking pictures of random strangers on the street with my film camera, I enjoy reading short stories. I've always been a visual learner that benefits from DOING... that means I don't want to lecture you during our sessions, but open the dialogue to have fruitful conversations rather than having you memorize and forget.

...Writing, where many students have the greatest difficulty, should be enjoyed as an expressive activity, not dreaded as a mysterious and difficult task they will never master. I teach rules of grammar and the best practices for composition as parts of the process of writing, which empowers children to be their own editors and relieves then of the fear of making errors, or "saying something wrong." When children realize that their ideas and words are...

...my Juris Doctor at New York Law School. I'm a licensed attorney in New York State and available to tutor on the weekends. I have helped my students raise their SAT verbal scores over 200 points. I believe that every student can succeed. I create an individualized program for my students to ensure success. Since I have spent many years in higher education, I understand that patience, humor, and encouragement are all essential ingredients in...

...I took groups of scouts out on week-long horseback pack trips through the mountains.  I would start with kids who often had no horse experience and throughout the week I taught them everything from riding skills and horse care to proper packing and wilderness camping procedures.  Seeing those kids packing their packhorses in half the time and confidently racing their horses around barrels by the last day—the same kids who had been fumbling to lift...

Current student at The William E. Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Baruch College pursuing a Bachelor's of Art in Psychology. I'm a self-taught musician of 16 years and enjoy reading, writing, and cooking. I specialize in most elementary school subjects, music, algebra, and AP/SAT Exams. I'm here to unlock the potential that exists within every student and provide access to education and knowledge.

...a pump for an experiment in detecting dark matter. I also worked outside of school in multiple technology-driven jobs, like a summer camp where I taught more than 30 students computer science from the ground up, and an Internship where I helped design some of the most powerful fans ever created. In my downtime, I enjoy reading fiction and working on interesting problems in computer science and engineering, in addition to other things like playing...

I've always loved learning and have a passion to help others understand and learn as well! I want help break down intimidating concepts into simpler terms and help people understand how applicable these concepts are in their own life. Learning shouldn't be a drag-- it's fun!

...my lessons I often incorporate cutting-edge mindfulness-awareness and associative memory techniques based both on ancient tradition and cutting-edge brain science to aid my students towards deeper understanding, increased scholastic confidence, and reduced stress. I specialize in SAT, SSAT, and SAT II prep for Math, Verbal, Writing, and Literature, as well as High School History, English, Literature, and Writing, any K-8 subject, and college admissions coaching. In my spare time, I compose music, write and direct...

...for learning in others, is what has led me to pursue tutoring myself. I have gained so much from my experiences teaching English as a foreign language to Italian students in Bologna, Italy and as a voluntary tutor for students from disadvantaged areas in Dublin, Ireland. What I enjoy most about tutoring is how it enables me to conceive of concepts and texts I'm familiar with in entirely new ways, through the perspectives of my...