
Christian: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...have extensive classroom teaching experience and a strong passion for education. With experience working at the United Nations, leading sales for an international pharmaceuticals company, and teaching students of a wide range of ages in Korea, I excel at connecting with people on a level that they understand. As an educator, I seek to bring real-world value to whatever I am teaching, helping students to understand how the topic at hand connects to their everyday...
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McGill University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Jordy: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...to work with students on the writing and verbal sections of the SAT and editing their personal statements and college essays. As a high schooler, I was one of those students who LOVED standardized tests; I have always viewed them as an exciting way to measure progress and hone in on, not only academic skills, but also time management, organization, and maintaining a sense of personal calm. In fact, I love the entire college application...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, Art History
Harvard University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting

Theresa: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...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...
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction

Chloe: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...improvements in their abilities during the course of our sessions. Many of their improvements were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During my time at Williams College, I studied Arabic, International Relations, and Film. I also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part of my studies. In addition, I am a freelance writer, and my work has appeared in the Huffington Post, The Atlantic, and USA Today....
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion

Foster: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...and I value each student for the unique things that only they can bring to the table.* *I studied for three years at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, earning my B.A. in Theatre. I moved to New York City right after graduation, and right at the same time as the COVID pandemic began. What can I say? I'm a lucky guy! To cope with the postponement of my theatre graduate program (and with an eye on...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Crosby: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...leveraging an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal data collection, I am able to evaluate my successes and failures. Just as I say to my students, "failure is not final". Using my data, I am...
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New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education

Daniel: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...Tutors. My first and strongest experiences with tutoring has been with Algebra and Algebra 2, but through experience with students of all ages, I can also help with lower levels of Mathematics. Fractions and decimals are a problem of the past! Outside of tutoring, I spend my time with friends at local restaurants and playing video games. My younger brother and I played plenty of Pokemon when we were children, and through that, we have...
Education & Certification
Kean University - Current Undergrad, Education - Mathematics Secondary

Sonali: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...to put in the work to achieve their goals. For me, tutoring is about working with a student until they are able to achieve their goal, and even beyond that so that they have the confidence to continue pursuing their dreams. I'm very patient, calm, and thorough when covering a subject, and I truly enjoy watching my students transform into confident, knowledgeable people ready to tackle anything before them. Besides tutoring, I enjoy traveling, reading,...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Julia: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...difficult math problem, I feel that learning should be fun and viewed as a challenge, not a chore. Throughout my academic career, I have been a well-rounded student, excelling in math as well as language and literature. I am a notoriously good test-taker, a skill developed from solid study habits that I hope to pass on to future students. For me, tutoring is my way of giving back to my community and paying forward the...
Education & Certification
The College of William & Mary - Bachelors, English & Linguistics

Sarah: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...One Year Professional Acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in England. I founded an international theater company called The Sun Apparatus with three other women in 2013. Since then, most of my non-tutoring hours are spent performing, rehearsing, directing, and producing for the company. We were shortlisted for the Scottish Daily Mail Drama Award in 2014 and will be taking our newest work, The ME, to the Edinburgh Festival this summer. I...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Classics
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice

Zachary: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...passion for learning with the next generation. In college, I studied 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre, Cognitive Science

Muktasid: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...am currently a fourth year student at St. John's University working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. I specialize in test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping...
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St. John's University - PHD, Pharmacy

Joanna: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...path opens to them and a new possibility appears. In my tutoring, the basics are emphasized. The basics are the foundation to understanding bigger and more complicated concepts. Without them, learning becomes a struggle. With them, it can be fun and easy. And when something is fun, students want to do more. It no longer is a fight to do assignments or practice. Practice is also key in my tutoring. The more practice there is,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Kate: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Early Childhood Special and General Education

Emma: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...a recent graduate from Harvard University, where I majored in Neurobiology with a minor in Economics. I particularly enjoy tutoring for the SAT and other standardized tests, because I believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains. Outside...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Neurobiology major, Economics minor

Elizabeth: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...a Harvard graduate and a former high school science teacher with Teach for America. I'm in New York studying theater and voice but miss my science classes and students like crazy! I'm particularly strong in biology but also totally comfortable with chemistry, English and writing, social studies/history, and test prep. As a teacher my style is to help students discover the answers on their own, and become more confident in their ability to use critical...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
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Liz: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience tutoring middle school students in Spanish, tutoring high school students in the ACT and SAT Verbal sections, guiding students through essay writing, and have worked with children with learning and behavioral disabilities, including those with ADHD and on the Autism spectrum. I...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre

Stephanie: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Math, Politics

Elizabeth: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...prep; SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you won't be bored. We will develop a plan each session and work hard to complete it -- with stops along the way to try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science

Jesse: Paterson SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Paterson, NJ
...I also worked as an ESL instructor, tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment. Education has given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
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