Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Trenton, NJ

I believe that every student can learn. It is up to me to help match my teaching style with their unique learning style. I look forward to helping your child grow as a learner.... I believe that ALL students can learn. It is my responsibility to find the best way to teach that child and help them grow to their highest potential!... I would ask questions about the purpose of the tutoring session, ask the way...

...an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student...

...a teaching assistant in the Chemical Engineering Laboratory where I helped the students with the various labs and equipment. I have a 16 year old daughter who I have been "tutoring" in mathematics since she was 9 years old as she has struggled with it. I tutor math specializing in elementary school math, middle school math, Algebra I and Algebra II. My tutoring style consists of getting students to see each and every aspect of...

I am a experienced professional with Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) graduate degree and Bsc. (Bachelors of Science) in Biology and Business Administration. Apart from my professional experience, I have a passion for running, volunteer teaching and reading. I also play the keyboard and listen to instrumental music in my free time.

...I want to use this time to help other students to succeed. Besides tutoring, in my free time I find personal satisfaction in music, fitness, and nature. My hobbies include singing, playing the guitar, biking, and cooking. I am available to tutor high school and college students in their regular coursework as well as in standardized test preparation. I learned a lot of effective test-taking strategies while completing my undergraduate degree and taking the SAT and...

I am currently a student at Syracuse University studying finance and accounting. For the past few years, I have been a teacher at a school, and I love working with children! I have also tutored math for 6 years. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing football, and trying new things!

...History, a teaching credential for Social Science, and a MA in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction; my thesis focused on the impact of humor on learning and the learning environment. Over the last decade I have taught within the humanities(grades 6-12). I have a passion for cultivating important skills like, writing, presentation, debate, organization, time management, and study skills. Additionally, I have taught international, ESL, and students with various learning differences like...

...of New Jersey's Women's lacrosse team where we won a Division III National Championship during my time there. I continued on at The College of New Jersey completing my Masters degree in Teaching and earning my teaching certificate for Secondary Education. I have also taught small class and done private tutoring for SAT/ACT for another tutoring company. I think it is very important when teaching and tutoring students to engage their minds in to the...

...in Medical Entomology at University of Florida. My research has included toxicology analysis with certain defense mechanism enzymes in a specific species of mosquitoes in relation to incubation periods of certain insecticides, at Rutgers University. In addition, I have also authored a paper and experiment on Time Domain Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in relation to nutritional content of animal feed, at Princeton University. Throughout my education, I have also participated in pine snake migration studies, lion...

My name is Melanie! I have been tutoring for the past 15 years. I love working with kids and have a great deal of experience working with students of all ages and academic needs. I was also a substitute teacher for 5 years in New Brunswick Public Schools.

...but my biggest areas of emphasis are English, Spanish, and test preparation. As a student, I prepared for private school entrance exams such as the SSAT and the ISEE. I like to bring my personal experience, emphasis on strategy and content, and love of teaching together, and helping students with test preparation is a fun way for me to do this. I look forward to getting to know you, working together to build a learning...

...the teachers' Praxis tests. Although I like math because numbers are exact, and challenges are fun, I prefer reading and writing, because I am the creative type. I am an author and publisher, and I have written and published nine books of my own since 2014. I have six authors that I have helped to get published. Aside from writing and producing stage plays and books, I like to crochet when I can find time....

...my undergraduate career I worked with students as young as preschool and as old as high school seniors on their reading and writing skills. I truly believe that reading and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a positive way. I know certain books have changed my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching...

...has the capacity to overcome the personal and academic challenges he or she faces. Through student teaching, field experiences, and work positions, I have grown in my passion for education and my desire to help students learn. I approach each day with energy and will consistently work hard towards the success of my students. I believe that each student can improve and learn, and will tirelessly pursue his or her improvement. Throughout my education, certain...

...and I wanted to continue this idea into adult hood. Immediately upon graduation, I landed my first teaching job in Plymouth Meeting, PA at a school for children with emotional exceptionalities. I then switched gears into a public middle school in Haddonfield, New Jersey. I continued along the special education track at this school, but found there was an incredible void in my life. Being young and wanting to travel the world, I decide to...

...an SAT/ACT tutor in Birmingham, Alabama. I then taught middle school debate at Success Academy in Harlem and served as a healthcare advocate. I have extensive experience tutoring English, math, science, and SAT/ACT at the middle school through college level. I have tutored students who went on to be accepted into Ivy League universities. I also am highly skilled at working with students with learning differences such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia as well as...

...tutoring for all sections of the SAT and ACT. My SAT and ACT students have been admitted to colleges including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford and Hamilton. I also have abundant experience working with younger students for private school entrance exams and my ISEE, HSPT and SSAT students have been accepted into the independent schools of their choice. I am highly effective at making the process of learning as enjoyable and fun as possible. As the oldest...

...students navigate their educational journeys and achieve their full potential. What excites me about Varsity Tutors is its dedication to providing personalized, one-on-one tutoring that supports students in achieving their academic goals. I am inspired by the opportunity to contribute to an organization that prioritizes individualized attention and tailored learning experiences. My experience in providing personalized feedback and support, coupled with my proficiency in utilizing digital tools for teaching, positions me to excel in this...

I am an experienced educator ready to help you learn!

...how to see the bigger picture of their textbook problems, which then help them remember the details. Knowing why and how these subjects relate to the real world makes them easier, and more fun to learn. I also rely on relating to my student; many times a student will find it comforting to know that their tutor has been tutored. This re-establishes trust, and is encouraging in the sense that everyone needs help at some...