Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Clifton, NJ

...range of students, from toddlers to high school seniors. I have over three and a half years of test prep tutoring experience. Nearly all of my students have seen a significant increase in their test scores and many have been accepted at their top choice colleges. My teaching philosophy is to help my students achieve their greatest potential. I know each student is an individual and they all have different abilities, learning styles, and interests....

I am an experienced teacher and tutor for K-5th grades. I specialize in test prep, including the ISEE, SSAT, and ECAA/ERB. I also work with students in a variety of subjects including Spanish, English, German, US History, European History, World History, Politics, Geography, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Business, Finance, and Math. I love to teach and I look forward to helping my students achieve their goals.

...a strong interest in English grammar and composition, and I have tutored that subject area extensively both during my undergraduate studies and at present. My strength is SAT test prep, both Verbal and Writing, as well as Critical Reading and Composition practice. Strong language skills are critical for a student’s success and advancement every step of the way, from elementary school to future growth in the workplace. During tutoring sessions, my goal is to help...

...of McGill University and have a double major in Chemistry and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring...

...been tutoring since I was in high school, and I find it very rewarding to watch my students improve through our work. As a tutor, I make sure my students understand the fundamentals of the topic we are reviewing. I then work on practice problems with them until they know the ins and outs of the subject area. I tutor for high school admissions tests, the SAT, ACT, math, writing, and French.

...in California, but have lived all over the world including La Paz, Bolivia, Vanuatu, and Guam. I am fluent in Spanish and English and come from a Bolivian background. I am a sophomore at Columbia University and a double major in English and Creative Writing. I currently hold a 3.9 GPA. I am an avid reader and writer. I love to spend time with my family, especially with my four nieces and nephews.... I focus on fostering a relationship with my student that is easy-going and based in fun. I believe that a student will not be able to push themselves if they do not trust the tutor they are working with. Since tutoring sessions are outside of the classroom, they can be less stressful and more in-tune to the needs of the student than inside the classroom. I also believe in games as means of practicing memorization and time management, especially with younger students.

...academic growth. Wanting to gain a deeper knowledge about the issues surrounding education and levers for improvement, Mary attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education and earned her Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management in Spring 2015. Mary currently lives in New York City and works as a consultant for an education non-profit. She tutors most K-12 subjects, but she especially passionate about teaching reading and writing to students of all ages. Her tutoring style...

...medical student at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. I completed my undergraduate degree in 2013 at Columbia University, where I majored in English and Biology. After graduation, I spent a year working at a pediatric HIV clinic in Lesotho on a Princeton in Africa fellowship, and later, I completed my Master's in Public Health at University College Dublin on a Mitchell Scholarship. Having completed many applications in the course of my college and postgraduate degrees,...

...don't, hand write your notes or type them up. The only correct solution is the one that helps you learn the material in the fastest amount of time with the most minimal amount of stress. We will figure out what works best for you. By way of conclusion, I will wrap up with you a few personal details. When I am not studying or tutoring, I enjoy cooking (especially French and Indian food!), playing blues/rock...

...was in high school, in subjects ranging from simple arithmetic to advanced calculus to SAT preparation. I have even tutored middle school and high school Spanish! My clients have ranged from middle school students to college students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics. I have found that there is no correct way to tutor students, for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always...