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

...Gender Identity at the Exploration High School Summer Program at Yale to Theatre classes with elementary school students in Madrid, Spain all the way to EFL and public speaking courses with Somali-Bantu refugees in Burlington, Vermont and have found that my strengths as a teacher lie in the subjects and practices of communication, editing, reading,...

...understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who are struggling academically to re-discover...

...have on the success of my students and how the ability or desire to learn is impacted by the support system they have access to. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to reciprocate what life has given me. I enjoy motivating, inspiring growth, and development in others as, well as strengthening my communication skills.

...role as a successful educator. I continue to encourage my students in furthering their education showing the importance of their role within the advancement of the dental hygiene profession and all other aspects of their career. I am here to help in any way to improve your study skills and master your learning materials. I...

...as high school math, science, and history. I love teaching in an environment where the student is made to feel comfortable and that their efforts are rewarded and appreciated. I like to provide my students with as many tools as possible to make sure they get the most thorough understanding of a particular concept. Often...

...track and cross-country, but I am a little rusty these days. I like ballroom dancing, reciting Shakespeare, discussing films and plays, writing musical theatre, and singing. I enjoy good food, especially pasta, "Mad Men" (really, anything vintage), and New York City! As a tutor, I look forward to sharing my passion for life and learning...

...well in a certain subject if they understand the concepts thus making learning easier and fun. My aim is to help my students understand mathematics and show them the beauty through real life applications as well as critical analysis. I hope to spark their interest and build on it thus making their math skills strong...

I have been a New York City public school teacher since 2014. I have taught 6th-10th grade English Language Arts and History. I strongly believe in the power of education to change people as individuals and to also change our world.

...working with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal...

...Brook, I became a teaching assistant in human anatomy and physiology, and received a prestigious fellowship grant from the HIV Vaccine Trials Network where I spent a year conducting both community outreach and clinical research on barriers and facilitators to HIV vaccine trials among MSM and transgender people in NYC. During residency, I discovered that...

...for students to new worlds of understanding. Beyond being passionate about language and communication, I believe very strongly in being prepared for standardized testing--I worked hard to have the opportunity to attend the college of my choice, and a large part of that was getting my test scores to be where I needed them. At...

...of fields, and I never pass a chance to share that knowledge. This is why I'm thrilled about the opportunity to help others find their own sense of wonder in these fields. I believe that everyone learns differently and I know from my own experience how challenging it can be to find an effective routine,...

...learned and have come to appreciate the value of the English language and the role it plays around the world. I am passionate about helping elementary students improve their reading, writing, and study skills as these skills are necessary for all subject areas. I am a strong believer in meeting students where they are in...

...school science, high school English, and elementary math and test-based preparation for the SAT, SSAT, ISEE in English and math. My main background is in English, but I started college in engineering school. Also I'm a published writer and have been thanked for my contributions to three award-winning books. My results: Most recently, a student...

...which leads to test anxiety and frustration. I try to address these issues by teaching in a way that is in line with the student's learning style. Although I maintain high expectations for all students, I like to create a fun and relaxed environment to make it as least stressful as possible. I am currently...

...majoring in Mathematics, so you could say that Math and me really click. I have worked with others, trying to better help them obtain a better understanding of math and they have shown bright results. My hobbies include some outdoor activities like going row boating or hanging with friends. I sometimes spend time working on...

...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 implement our curriculum in...

...club events, and perform chemistry demonstrations and presentations as outreach to encourage younger students to become more involved in STEM. I am my class' RPI Class of 2020 Representative. This means that I collaborate as part of the class council to plan class events and fundraisers. I also am a member of Resident Student Association...

...always come naturally for me and was always my best subject. This is probably due to the fact that I used to read 20+ books a week growing up. English can be a difficult subject to teach, because it requires a more deep analysis of the student's capabilities and flaws, and is not as simple...

...control and risk management. My experiences tutoring started in my undergraduate days, where I tutored fellow students in the subject areas of basic algebra, calculus and statistics. I have also had experiences in my professional life where I have had to explain subject matter to both peer colleagues and senior colleagues. The areas I am...