Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...specialize in writing/essay editing and SAT/ACT test prep as well. I am a creative writing minor and really enjoy using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from...

I work and live in New York City. I grew up in Knoxville, TN and went to the University of Pittsburgh, where I studied economics and political science. I'm light-hearted but take academics very seriously. In all of my lessons I combine my curiosity about the world with the idea that learning can be fun.

...the day... in every location on campus. As a result, it's a goal of mine to make learning as engaging and enlightening as possible. I am always interested in finding new ways to approach problems, 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...

...for helping students improve on standardized tests. I have over three years of experience tutoring students from grade 4-11 for a wide range of subjects. I am particularly passionate about helping students improve in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and essay writing. While many students find these subjects daunting, I think that with the right strategies, anyone can improve in these areas. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy reading, writing short stories, and regularly posting on...

...one of the top private high schools in California. Given my educational background, I am no stranger to the pressures facing today's students--from schoolwork to extracurriculars to college applications and test prep, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That's why one of my main goals as a tutor is to ease the stress in students' lives. I'm here to help your workload feel manageable (and hopefully fun!) and to encourage you to do your best work....

...teacher, and I understand that every student has their own unique way of growing and of mastering skills. I have experience teaching a wide variety of literature and non-fiction texts and am very familiar with the Common Core and its emphasis on research skills. I especially enjoy teaching writing; I myself love to write and I teach students a clear process for approaching challenging essay assignments. Above all, I believe that learning should be meaningful...

...of the worst weather in the world) where I studied Cognitive Science and Theater. I am pursuing a career as an actor, but am thrilled to continue to flex my intellectual side and share my 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...

...spectrum preschoolers, ESL elementary and middle school learners and undergraduate filmmakers) and I thrive on the challenge of tailoring content for each and every kind of student. My work in higher education reinforces my belief that a strong academic foundation early on is crucial to lifelong success. In all of my teaching, I'm passionate about advancing academic progress and helping students develop critical-thinking skills. My experience has shown me that students respond well to positive...

...Comparative Literature, so I can also tutor writing and other humanities subjects. I am also comfortable tutoring a variety of standardized tests. I received 99th percentile scores on the ACT, the SAT, and the SSAT, and 5s on 8 different AP tests (Calculus BC, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: E&M, Computer Science, Chemistry, US History, Spanish, and Music Theory). I have taken math courses up to linear algebra and multivariable calculus, and I served as...

...even their most ambitious goals. I attended Collegiate School and Harvard University, as well as graduate school at Columbia Business School--and also studied in international schools in NYC and Europe, so that I have been exposed to different teaching and learning styles. I believe that it is absolutely true that every student learns differently--I am a very outgoing "people person" and that has helped me to make my students feel comfortable and to gauge how...

...Middle School Mathematics from New York University, as well as an M.Ed. in Literacy Education from Hunter College. I began my career as a 5th grade teacher in a middle school in Manhattan. In addition to helping my students succeed in essay writing, reading comprehension, and math, I have experience prepping 7th graders for the New York City Specialized High School Admissions Test. I am currently in my 6th year as a 1st grade teacher...

...as a degree in law. I tutored my way through undergrad, teaching English as a second language to native Spanish speakers as well as other foreign students attempting to improve their conversational English. I offer a deep understanding of foreign sentence structure and the role of culture on linguistic expression. I get great joy out of seeing the light bulb turn on in my student's eyes. I experienced this the most through my experience as...

...ages in both academic and enrichment settings, including teaching debate, leading writing workshops, and coaching students one-on-one. I've worked as a Program Director and Instructor at Lumos Debate, where I taught debate, public speaking, and critical thinking skills to students between the ages of 8 and 16, while also managing staff and curriculum development. I specialize in tutoring English, Spanish, and standardized test prep for exams like the ACT and SAT. I particularly enjoy working...

I am an engaging, experienced educator who believes that a successful tutor guides a student to skill mastery and learning habits that build self confidence.

I'm a student at the City College of New York with a major in Geology. When I'm tutoring someone, it makes me feel like I'm also learning. It gives me honor when it comes to bestowing an incredible learning experience.

...way for me to transport myself to another time, place or world. I think that education is extremely important because it is a way for the average citizen to empower him or herself both intrinsically and extrinsically. I am currently a law student and am on the road to appreciating a new kind of study: that of various legal doctrines, statutory interpretation and methods of argumentation. In my spare time, I enjoy running, hiking and...

...and it should encourage a student to develop a strong sense of confidence in their own innate ability to think, solve and generate new ideas. I am a life long learner even after all these 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...

I work in human resources/recruiting, but I also love working with students. I completed an elementary education certification program in college, and I love helping children understand math and increase their literacy skills. I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects. In my spare time, I like going for runs, doing (and teaching) Zumba dance fitness, and doing crafty projects.

...Red Cross Learn to Swim/Lifeguarding program and was invited to return to the program as an instructor. Initially, it was more a love of the water than love of teaching that drew me to that first summer job I ever had, but I soon realized how rewarding it is to work with young people and help them acquire skills they can use throughout their lifetime. Teaching swimming lessons grew into helping my neighbors' kids with...

...Brooklyn College and received my Bachelor's in Business Administration while completing my premedical requisites. I plan to take the MCAT and apply for medical school soon. In the future, I hope to be a pediatrician because I want to be a doctor and I love working with children. I currently reside in Brooklyn. My family consists of my parents and two younger sisters. I came from Bangladesh to the United States when I was three...