Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving students in their own learning journey by connecting lesson material to their own interests and hobbies. I specialize in homework assistance and exam preparation.

...a student at Hampshire College. Since my school does not give grades and it is a discussion and critical thinking based school, I believe finding out the form of student a child is, is essential for their learning. I base my sessions on their learning skills, difficulties in understanding and responses to topics.

...science and I hope I can make those subjects easier and more enjoyable for you! I have been tutoring for 4 years now in various capacities. I want to help students reach their maximum potential. I know a lot about having to do well in a course while it may not be you favorite, so...

I'm an educator with 10 years of experience in K-12 education. My specialty is writing coaching but I also can help with reading, literature, and public speaking.

...my students. Resilience, confidence and intellectual curiosity can take one to amazing places. In fact, these traits have given me the ability to develop engaging tutoring sessions that incorporate information from various disciplines to help students reach their full potential in the classroom and the workplace. My approach to teaching is not to just to...

...personalize my lessons to the student's interest, so that they stay engaged, and are able to remember the lesson better. As I stated earlier, I have been tutoring for the last 10 years. I have experience with students from the age of 6, up through college age students. My main specialties are math and science,...

...rigorous Common Core ELA Assessment, and over a 90% pass rate on the Common Core Math Assessment. This past school year I was an Assistant Principal in my school, overseeing our K-2 instruction for four months and our third and fourth grade instruction for six months. As an Assistant Principal, I prepared our teachers to...

...with a bachelor's in Neuroscience, and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math,...

...in Genetics from Rutgers- New Brunswick in NJ. In addition, I have taken graduate level anatomy, biochemistry, human genetics, and physiology courses at a prestigious medical university; therefore, I am well-versed in the life sciences. I have ample experience assisting with college essays, including my own which played a significant role for my getting admitted...

...teaching scenario. Yet, the opportunity presented itself when I was called as a stand-in for a Spanish teacher on maternity leave. After the replacement period was concluded, I was welcome on board as a Subject Teacher. Immediately, I accepted, since during the brief experience I had fallen in love with the profession and the opportunity...

Hi my name is Lisa Barsh and I have been a teacher for 5 years. I have taught 7th/8th grade Social Studies, 2nd grade and Kindergarten. I have experience with PARCC prep on the elementary level. I look forward to getting the opportunity to help students achieve their goals!

...interest in courses traditionally considered irksome by bringing the subject matter to life. English is one of my favorite subjects to tutor. Enhancing critical reading and writing skills helps students to succeed in many academic areas, as well as further on in their professional lives. The most rewarding aspect of being a tutor is watching...

...ESL learners, really opened my eyes in terms of reinforcing the value of education and the impact it can serve in shaping young people's futures. In the scant few months I was there, I saw students' oral and written academic skills improve dramatically as their comfort with the material increased; more than this, I found...

...schools and enjoyed helping students grow both academically and personally. My tutoring methods resemble the often-heard analogy of "teaching one to fish" rather than "giving them a fish". In addition to covering course material, I also spend a lot of time emphasizing the critical foundations of study skills and the foundations of work ethic. Most...

...Education. I also have another Master's Degree in Child Advocacy and Policy from Montclair State University. Further, I have completed my TESOL Certification through the Uni-Prep Institute. My interest in working with the youth stems from my undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as my teaching experience. I want to apply my credentials, passion, and...

...English Language and Literature, and my background is in both English and Drama, which gives my approach to language and tutoring a dynamic edge. I'm passionate about finding creative problem solving methods and fresh, engaging ways of approaching grammar and technique. My favorite book is Virginia Woolf's The Waves; I can't wait to find out...

...worked in television as a cameraman and editor before joining the US Air Force in 2009. After my Honorable discharge from the military in 2012 I returned to New York to study design at the School of Visual Arts. I earned my BFA in 2016 and immediately enrolled again to pursue my Masters degree in...

...I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education, but don't let that fool you; I've done dramaturgical and authorial research for novelists, stand-up comedy, and grant writing! I also speak five languages, three of which are dead! Getting people excited about literature and literacy is my passion, so I'm more than happy to...

I have been a tutor for a few years and the best part of the experience is seeing the student become excited about understanding the concept. Watching them become excited to learn is an amazing experience.

...the Multiple Myeloma service. I also recently studied for the MCAT, in which I self-disciplined with a set of Kaplan books, and scored in the 96th percentile. In conjunction with my clinical ambitions, I am also passionate about the learning environment and supportive opportunities that come with tutoring. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I gained tutoring...