Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...a love for learning! I graduated summa cum laude from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Communication. But don't let the singing and dancing fool you--I graduated high school with a 4.3 GPA and was able to test out of all my GenEds with the help of AP testing. I love cooking, baking, theater (obviously), pro football and dinosaurs. I look forward to helping more students achieve their...

...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 art therapy, providing experience and empathy to work with a mental or developmental disability. I am passionate about the arts and am a firm believer that anyone and everyone can create art at any skill...

...been a teacher in the New York City Department of Education for the passed twelve years. I have worked with students with IEPs in grades K-12. I have experience using resources that support people with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and emotional dysregulation. I have experience teaching literacy skills to students ages 8-21. I have experience preparing students for the New York State ELA exams grades 3-8 and preparing high school students for the TASC...

...Chinese, with a focus on conversational mandarin. I always taught language on a one-on-one basis. I believe it is best to understand the goal and purpose of the language learner so that I can customize my teaching method for the student. I have been working in art for nearly 10 years, and I specialize in modern and contemporary art. I give talks on art-related topics, and I am always passionate about sharing and teaching art...

...relatable specifics through which one can find the answer. The process can be thought of almost as putting together a jigsaw puzzle: my role will be to come up with and find the pieces before guiding the student to learn how exactly they can be put together, so he or she will always be ready next time they encounter such a problem. Though my expertise and passion in the social scienceseconomics, history, political science, philosophyis...

...tests, especially the SAT, ACT, and GRE, but my personal passions are English and History. I particularly love helping students to craft strong (and grammatically sound) essays on any subject by working from a compelling thesis statement to a detailed outline to an excellent and convincing final paper. I'm a very patient tutor and love to use fun games to engage students while making sure that they understand the material rather than just memorizing. I'm...

...with a Minor in Chemistry at The College of New Jersey. I have also been accepted to do my MS in Medical Nutrition at Columbia University! I have 3 years of tutoring experience at the college level and below. I'm very flexible and am able to meet whatever your specific academic needs are! My primary subjects include chemistry, biology, psychology, social sciences, and writing. I also have a lot of experience working with children with...

...College in New York City. My major is political science and minors are human rights and international relations. My passion for foreign policy has led me to travel to over 30 countries. My travels have only deepened my devotion to learning and knowledge sharing. I attended a rigorous college prep high school where only AP courses were offered; therefore, I have experience with college essay writing, studying for multiple AP tests, and general AP test...

...for learning and, I receive tremendous fulfillment watching a student gain knowledge and applying it academically or in real life. Over the years I developed facilitator and listening skills and am conscientious about strengthening emotional intelligence so I can discern where there is a learning gap or a frustration (based on student's assumption or what they are not grasping). I help break down the teaching into smaller steps (e.g. using Socratic or developmental learning where...

...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 to students of all ages, from...

...both a screenwriter and teacher. I'm fluent in English, Russian, and French. I have degrees in English literature and in theatre, and I've studied Shakespeare extensively at Kings College London and at The Globe Theatre. I particularly love to teach English and Writing and Rhetoric, though I also have experience with Human Geography, Russian, French, and elementary school students. I'm big on habit building and using memory tools that aren't taught in most schools and...

...part was, not one of them emulated the same need and challenged me to adapt to the various issues surrounding their school years. One of the subjects that I most frequently taught and feel the most passion for is History, English, and Science. Regardless of the rigor of the subject, I've seen that the key to a healthy education is to take things with ease and prep student with due care. The equations will always...

...University with a Bachelor's in Linguistics. I am currently attending Columbia University for my Master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring elementary to middle school students. I have prepared students for the New York State English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). I like to incorporate relevant discussions into my lessons because I find that is the best way to keep...

...to overcome personal obstacles, especially having taken numerous standardized exams. When I am not hitting the books, I love to use my free time to play tennis; being close with friends and staying healthy at the gym allows me to have a positive outlook. Commitment and a friendly relationship are something I would like to bring to the process - it would a pleasure to impart some skills I learned along the way to students...

...University, it's no surprise that my passion is helping students improve their writing skills. In my experience, everyone has a writer within, and unlocking that potential is one of my favorite experiences. Working in the rigorous educational environment of South Korea gave me experience helping students prepare for standardized tests of all kinds--and I know how students feel, because I recently took the GRE. I love to teach and I love to learn--and I want...

...most of my life, including being a high school and middle teacher. In college, I was many people's go to guy to help explain difficult problems. I personally like to deconstruct problems in to smaller chunks and explain each part individually. Then, we will put them all back together and come up with a solid solution. Understanding how you got an answer is much more important than just answering a question. My best subject is...

I am a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary, with BAs in English and in Talmud and Rabbinics. I am very passionate about all things literature, grammar, linguistic, and Judaic! I love working with students of all ages to share my expertise and love of learning. I look forward to working with you too!

...economics major with minors in chemistry and biology. I have fulfilled every pre-med requirement and was a teaching assistant for Physics. I have personally tutored economics and organic chemistry to college students and nearly every subject to students in middle school. I plan on going to medical school in 2 years and am currently studying for the MCAT. My favorite subject to tutor is economics because it has so many applications to real life scenarios...

I love to help others learn and succeed in everything they set their focus and time on!

...the leader of an ESL reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one of whom was visually impaired and needed my assistance with learning Braille. My future goals are to pursue graduate studies related to literacy and education in the hopes of one day becoming a professor of English Literature. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors...