Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Newark, NJ

...years at the school, my 4th graders received some of the highest test scores in the state and BCSE was the #1 highest scoring charter school in New York City. After serving my 2 years in the TFA Corp, I decided to continue teaching in the Highbridge community. I have experience teaching diverse groups of learners and enjoy finding new teaching strategies to reach all of my students. I have taught both in general education...

...I model this practice by respecting learners and taking their learning abilities with high regard. I prioritize planning sessions to transform students weaknesses into strengths. I strive to help students foster a love for reading and build on their imagination. I want students to experience how simply reading a book can take them places they may never experienced physically and express their voice in writing. Mathematical concepts can be very abstract but applying these concepts...

...Cognitive Science, not so much as a fallback career, but because I am fascinated by the subject. I succeeded in getting into Northwestern without the aid of any academic tutors or test prep classes. As such, I am confident in my standardized test-taking abilities, and happy to share the strategies I used for the ACT, SAT II, and AP tests. I am also prepared to tutor a variety of academic subjects as well, as reflected...

...year student at Dartmouth College studying math and computer science. I have tutored computer science courses for Dartmouth's Tutor Clearinghouse. Prior to coming to Dartmouth, I studied violin at Juilliard Pre-College for six years. I am an avid fencer and I am currently on the Dartmouth Fencing Club Team. I am fluent in German and enjoy traveling around Europe. I also enjoy spending time hiking and riding my bike in the area surrounding Dartmouth.

...programs for my students to be carried out during our sessions and in their general education classrooms. By teaming up with parents and teachers, I help each one of my students stay organized and motivated to do well in school. During my small group instruction sessions, I help my students by using games and songs to study pertinent information. I am patient, organized, and have a great amount of experience working with children. I also...

...including Algebra, Data Analysis, and Programming (Python, Java, C++). My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra because I enjoy breaking down complex problems into manageable steps, helping students build confidence and realize that they can excel in math. My teaching philosophy is centered around empathy, patience, and adaptability. I believe that every student has a unique learning style, and my job as a tutor is to identify and support that style. I strive to create a...

...years! There are so many interesting things about life that we can continue to learn. My intention is to inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. I have diverse teaching experience in both general education and special education for which I hold a masters degree. I am certified in the Wilson's Reading Program which I have often utilized with struggling readers. I have had great success over the years working with students in...

...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 to...

...received a B.S. in Environmental Studies and an M.S. in Childhood education respectively. I have a personal interest in ecology and environmental studies, particularly at a high school and college level. However, I also have 2 years of elementary school classroom experience, working primarily with 3rd and 4th grade students. At an elementary level I primarily taught science, but I also assisted with NY State ELA, Math and Science test prep, along with general literacy...

My passion and goal is to provide students with academic success in an engaging way. I have been a kindergarten teacher since March of 2015. I am currently on tenure track for the Elmont Public School District. While teaching, I differentiate my activities. I use different modalities of instruction to fit the students' needs.

My goal is to help foster a love of learning and work with those I tutor to both learn from them and help them learn themselves. I love to teach and learn, and I hope that that is passed on to those I tutor.

...from high school instruction, private tutoring, coaching, preaching, and leading high school youth groups. I have tutored and/or taught in algebra 1, geometry, American literature, world literature, middle school math, middle school science, middle school English/reading, American history, world history, essay composition, SAT prep, SSAT/ISEE prep, SHSAT prep, and GRE prep. I always try to discern what the individual needs and learning styles of my students are and then try to meet them where they...

...working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching English, as well as a Master of Arts in English. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I have a great love of books and writing--my favorite literary era is the Victorian period which I have studied extensively. I have experience teaching almost every grade level and subject as a substitute teacher and certified teacher assistant. My goal is...

...well as provided support to students of varying ages and grade levels in other educational programs. Learning should be student-centered, meaning that everything that happens in a tutoring session should be tailored to the needs of the student.I have the experience, the drive, the passion, and the skills to help young scholars accomplish their goals. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve and look forward to meeting you and your scholar!

Hello :) I am a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors program at Baruch College. Since graduation, I have worked as a financial associate in a global bank. I have tutored students since 11th grade in a variety of English and math subjects, including standardized prep. I love helping students improve their knowledge, and am sure I can be of help to you, especially in grammar! ... As a tutor specializing in standardized exam preparation, I start...

...relaxed take on tutoring to assure the students comfort. Last summer I was an intern at the European Parliament in Brussels, and was fortunate enough to be able to travel on weekends. Traveling sparked some wanderlust, while the political work inspired a bitterness towards the subject and helped eliminate "local politician" off my long list of possible careers. I am bilingual, Polish being my first language, and proficient in Spanish. I plan on taking a...

...and enjoy motivating and inspiring students (and adults). I have multiple master's degrees and am pursuing admissions into a doctorate program in clinical psychology. I graduated at the top of my class in high school and achieved honors throughout my educational career. Additionally, I have just completed a rigorous school administration program and will soon be an assistant principal. This past summer I completed an administrative internship where I was an administrator at a middle...

...makes me a great tutor is my open-mindedness. I understand on a personal level that different people have different learning styles, strengths, etc., and that often problems can be solved and concepts may be grasped just by looking at them from another perspective. I have experience working with students of varying age groups. I also have some experience assisting high school-aged students with college admissions essays and other writing projects. As an undergraduate, I frequently...

...as a writing assistant, running writing workshops and holding office hours to help struggling writers improve their academic essays. After college, my first job was as a tutor down in DC -- primarily for the SAT and ACT, but also for a range of academic subjects (anything except math!). Otherwise, I'm a dog lover and working poet who lives in Brooklyn. Everybody says they like to cook and I'm no exception -- my friends have...

I aim to help students feel calm and confident in their school environment. I focus on empowering students to tackle problems themselves and want to provide as many learning tools as possible so that my students succeed. I enjoy working with parents and teachers to help students achieve their greatest potential with positive encouragement, achievable goals, and flexible strategies.