Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...Communications, GPA 3.6, with a specialty in Theater and Education. Since then, I have worked as an educator at the Rubin Museum of Art, tutored the SAT, regularly traveled to India where I study Tibetan Language and conduct independent research, and have written, produced, and performed in several music and theatrical productions throughout New York City. The foundation of my tutoring philosophy is personalization and understanding. Different students have different learning styles; some learn best...

...experience teaching both in schools and privately. I have been trained to teach Italian following a variety of methods, and over the years I have taught to a great variety of individuals, from opera singers to bankers, from preschool age children to retired grandparents. I attended the University of Turin, Italy, where I received a Master in Modern Art and History and moved to New York to be closer to my husband's family. My teaching...

...Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. During my time at university, I focused on French, German, foreign language education, and applied linguistics; I also had the privilege of completing a year abroad at the Humboldt University of Berlin, where I studied linguistics in German! After graduating, I worked for three years as a tutor, academic coach, and operations manager of a tutoring company in Berkeley, California. There, I tutored students of all ages in reading, writing,...

...a BFA in Drama and a Minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies. I enjoy tutoring history, reading, writing and language arts, but I am most passionate about helping students of all ages realize their academic goals in any subject! Because of my experience in the professional writing field, I am an excellent writing, language arts, and reading resource for students. I have high achievements in academic history, and have developed superb study methods...

...in Special Education at the same time. I have taken numerous professional courses on teaching English to students of all levels, and have most recently been professionally involved in developing my ability to work with gifted and talented / honors students. At the school where I teach I helped run the debate team for 3 years, and am currently in charge of the school's newspaper and journalism club. I am planning on continuing my education...

...(ESL). While I have many years business experience, I was downsized in early 2009 when the US economy crashed. I reinvented myself as an ESL instructor and have never looked back. Travel is my passion in life and I have always enjoyed meeting people from different cultures. I am friendly, flexible and professional. I believe in enjoying life every day and I love seeing students become more comfortable and confident in using English.... I believe that...

...day soon be a public school teacher. I love working with children, and there is nothing else that gives me a greater sense of fulfillment. I have worked with children of all ages from infancy to adolescence as an advocate, instructor and counselor. I have worked as a yoga instructor, camp counselor, language instructor, soccer coach and assistant teacher of art. I have supervised and created classes designed specifically for children with special needs and...

I'm an academic in the research fields of mathematics and computer science. I'm a strong believer in the benefits of well-guided mentorship in learning a new topic and have a long history of effective tutoring. I will do everything I can to make sure my students understand concepts thoroughly in an environment that's pleasant and conducive to learning.

...degree in English Literature and International Studies. I work with students from elementary to college level on Reading Comprehension,English, Essay Writing, Phonics, SSAT, and SAT test prep. As a tutor, I create individualized and goal oriented strategies for my students in order to facilitate their success. My interests include reading (unsurprisingly), running, cooking, and traveling; I recently studied abroad in Argentina and hope to see more of the world in the future. I also love...

...that lead to many student's frustrations. However, I have overcome my initial challenges, and now love the learning process. My favorite subjects to teach are math and science. I feel comfortable teaching to any age or ability level. As a Biomedical Engineer working in R&D, and a recent graduate of the University of Rochester, I have been exposed to all types of teaching strategies, and am very flexible with my approach depending on the student.

...not know-- we learn through our mistakes and I will be cheering you on, never punish you for learning. My grandmother was a wonderful teacher who helped me re-learn Chinese when I moved back from Japan to China. Because my grandma served as a mentor who believed that 'I can do it', I remained confident and went from bottom of class to top. Ultimately, we will not only work on your weakness, but also develop...

...received a Bachelors Degree in Comparative Literature and Anthropology. Since graduating, I have tutored children from a variety of backgrounds across the world, from Queens, New York to the Paris region in France as part of the TAPIF program! I tutor English Literature, Essay Writing, French, Spanish, Social Studies and History. I can help you prepare for the AP English and Spanish Literature exams, as well as the AP US History, AP European History and AP...

...and have worked with all age groups in practically all subjects. I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's degree in Music Theory and Performance. I currently hold teaching certificates in Grades 1-6 and Math grades 7-12 My passions lie in the physical sciences, music, theatre and math. I was a high school triathlete and stage actor, and continued as a singer, actor, and rugby player in college. I thrive on learning...

My vision statement is that all children are capable of learning, and it is my desire to assist them in being able to accomplish their individual goals of being their best selves.

...currently a sophomore at Barnard College of Columbia University. I am pursuing a bachelors degree in biochemistry and I hope to continue to pursue a masters in biomedical engineering. I have tutored students in the past for the SHSAT and the SAT. I also enjoy teaching chemistry and Spanish because they are two of my favorite subjects. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to have a great education. In my free time I enjoy...

...classes during ALL my years of teaching in New Jersey have excelled in reading and writing and outperformed all other classes in the same grade level, not only on standardized tests but it's through Classroom achievements performance and his maturity levels. I have an enormous amount of resources to help the students who are struggling in the specific area and I am always up-to-date on the best practices and latest strategies. I have an extensive...

...in the Actuarial Concentration. For the past 10 years, I've worked as a Business Analyst in the finance, healthcare, and software industries. I've been a tutor for the past 5 years. I have a passion for empowering students to be the best they can be in school, with the understanding that all students excel in certain subjects over others. With that in mind, I intend to help each succeed with the utmost professionalism and patience....

...University for undergrad where I completed my BS in Biology and minor in English. I started working as a tutor during my senior year of high school and have worked with a variety of age groups, spanning elementary school students to high school students. My passion for teaching grew as I worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant for two biology lab courses as well as an organic chemistry lab course in college. From these experiences,...

...means a dead language--Latin--and a lot of history, philosophy, mythology, and the like. I love it; I love the way it makes me think and interact with language. The idea is to write in our own living language, and I'm currently finishing up that self-indulgent, semi-autobiographical first novel. I think it's great---we'll see if anyone else agrees. I attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT from 2002-2006. I worked hard, and I did very well....

...in the Bronx. I moved to New York City as a Teach for America Corps member and attended Relay Graduate School of Education for my MAT in Childhood Education. During this time, I worked at Bronx Charter School for Excellence (BCSE), a high achieving charter school in Parkchester. During my two years at the school, my 4th graders received some of the highest test scores in the state and BCSE was the #1 highest scoring...