Top Social Studies Tutors serving Newark

Cyrus: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...graduated from Harvard University with a magna cum laude in History in 2012. After graduation, I went to Taiwan to teach English. I had a lot of fun there, and picked up a conversational level of Mandarin Chinese, but after two years (and four battles with food poisoning) I decided it was time to come back to America. I took the LSAT in September of 2014, and have been tutoring it ever since. I have...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
LSAT: 180
Zarrin: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...am a Mount Holyoke College graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and Philosophy. As an alum of a liberal arts institution, I have gained a passion for teaching from previous my mentors and experiences. Therefore, I would like to use this platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Dan: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
As a tutor, I am dedicated to enhancing student comprehension by focusing on thought processes as well as the answer itself, ensuring that students follow a logical step-by-step progression when solving problems and maximizing their understanding of the topics at hand. I have experience tutoring at the high school and collegiate level through student organizations, university employment, and personal offerings.
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Jude: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...My name is Jude and it would be great to work with you! In 2014 I received my BA from the University of New Mexico with concentrations in critical theory and poetry, and a minor in History. I worked as an English and Language tutor in university, and have since then traveled through Europe and CanadaI've also tutored and taught in Warsaw, Poland, and Toronto! I have worked with learners anywhere from K-undergraduate levels. I...
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Allegra: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
They say you "can't study for standardized tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Ashton: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...received my bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics from 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...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science

Eric: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...there! I'm a recent graduate of Cornell University with majors in Government and Economics. I have experience tutoring high school students in both sections of the SAT, as well as tutoring adults in English as a Second Language. I have also taken many SAT subject and AP Tests as shown in my profile. My philosophy in tutoring is that success comes from a mix of intelligent test-taking strategies, and a familiarity or comfort with the...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Nora: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia with degrees in Spanish and Global Development Studies and a passion for literature and the arts. I couldn't be more excited to help New York area students thrive as I navigate my first few months in this incredible, swirling city.... I primarily believe in my students' intelligence and capacity to solve problems. Sometimes they need a supportive voice -- someone who can answer their questions and...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, Spanish & Global Development Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 800

Jeff: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...a pre-medical student at Princeton University, I've had significant experience with a vast array of subjects in both learning and teaching roles. I started tutoring in high school and have been hooked ever since! I enjoy helping others succeed in any way I can. After spending a few years helping students in my hometown prepare for the SAT, I've more recently focused on the hard sciences. I've taught students of all ages in the past...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Alex: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...am currently a student at Stanford University studying math and political science. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with younger students. I have helped students of different ages and from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and so I am very conscious of the needs and prior knowledge my students and tailor my tutoring method and style individually. I tutor students in a wide range of subjects. In subjects related to reading and writing, I...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Nana: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...and even Middle School subjects. The students I work with have been able to successfully complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. I give each student an opportunity to assess their own knowledge first and then assist them, by means of questions and reasoning, to improve and master their coursework and gain skills. Helping students to successfully master concepts in their courses is certainly my top priority. I will work vigorously and effectively to help...
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CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Kiran: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...a graduate of Yale University where I studied Economics and 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...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Computer Science and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Destiny: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...am energetic and passionate about learning; I would love to share this passion with you! I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a prospective law student at NYU Law School as of Fall 2017. Fun Facts: My favorite subjects have always been English, French and Biology. Before I decided to major in International Relations and French, I was accepted to university as an Environmental Science major! I love to travel,...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, International Relations / French Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 720

Dylan: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...not to teach towards specific problems. Rather, it is to establish strong foundations and to teach methods to figure out how to apply those fundamentals to any problem the student might encounter. I try to really drive home, on a conceptual level, why things are done the way that they are. Over the course of my tutoring career I have found this approach to be far more effective in the long run. If you give...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Dana: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in Public Policy, but I my fields of study ranged from biology to organic chemistry to British literature. I'm a hardworking, compassionate, and patient individual who has been tutoring since high school and helping my little sister with her homework long before. I'll work with every new student individually to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses to make sure that material is actually being learned, not...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Samantha: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
Hi my name is Hyein Samantha Oh and I am happy to tutor any students from grades 1-12. My favorite subject is Math and Science and I am currently in college to become a math teacher! I hope to teach students in a fun and relevant environment!
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Refath: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...is a Math & Physics student at CCNY with a 4.0 GPA. He is an Exoplanet Researcher, analyzing Hycean Atmospheres using Computational Chemistry. Previously, he was an AI Researcher at the Meriles Lab at CCNY under Prof. Carlos Meriles. Prior to this, he numerically solved the generalized Brachistochrone Problem, and his solution was accepted for the 2023 Issue of the AAPT Journal "The Physics Teacher". He graduated from Brooklyn Tech with a Perfect ACT score...
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CUNY New York City College of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 790

Brandon: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...aids and diagrams. I also have an ability to motivate students to think for themselves by asking stimulating questions ("Okay, we know Mt. Everest is closer to the equator than Rome, yet it's still colder than Rome. But what else is different about the two that could explain why that's the case?"). Finally, I've found that the best way to facilitate learning is to highlight easily understandable parallels to the content being studied. For example,...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Politics

Zoe: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...grown up always knowing I wanted to be engaged in a creative field empowering young people, specifically anything related to writing or the arts. I did a creative seminar at camp with a small co-ed group of young students, and the poems and thoughts some of those children came up with were simultaneously moving, insightful, wacky, and hilarious in a way that the best adult writers could only hope for. The best part of it...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Abby: Newark Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newark, NJ
...school, from kindergarten to 12th grade. It was deeply rewarding to help immigrants to the U.S. learn the English language and adapt to life in their new country. I found that my ongoing curiosity about different fields of study and my knowledge of history made me a better ESL teacher. For example, if I couldn't think of a synonym for a word or concept, I could offer an example from history or art. My ongoing...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, History
Boston University - Masters, Education
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