Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I understand that students are constantly under pressure and competition. My goal is to make sure students understand and believe in their own prowess while continuing to improve their skills and capacities. I hope that we will...

...for language immersion and research. I am passionate about education and believe strongly in academic success as a platform for personal growth and self-esteem. My tutoring experience began in middle school as a reading helper to children for whom English was a second language (ages 5-10). I continued to tutor throughout middle and high school as a 'homework helper' for kids with behavioral and developmental challenges, which required that I teach a range of subjects...

...770 GMAT and perfect scores my first tries on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their problem-solving skills to approach anything with a strong mindset. Besides spending time tutoring, I love to play squash and go running. I also really enjoy photography and eating....

...for the past three years, tutoring math, English, and writing. I like to encourage my students to learn the broader reasons why an answer is right or wrong, so that they can learn a strategy to help them in the future with homework and tests instead of memorizing a specific set of rules. I try to make learning fun and enjoyable for everyone. Aside from tutoring I work as a writer on a freelance basis.

...classroom discussion and ask important questions. Thus far, I have worked with students of ages ranging from eight to fifteen as a tutor, mentor, and camp counselor. I tutor students of a broad range of academic levels in diverse subjects areas, including but not limited to: all mathematics up to and including high school geometry; all elementary, middle, and high school social sciences and history, including AP European History, AP US History, and AP US...

...I have tutored children with a variety of needs (Autism, hearing impairment, deafness, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). When I tutor, I focus on trying to get the child to gain confidence in themselves. If they cannot figure out the problem, I will try and help them learn process of elimination. Furthermore, I have tutored in a variety of different styles depending on the needs of the student. Currently, I am CPR, AED, Epi Pen,and Child...

...sound strategy and motivation to improve any performance. I also have an advanced math aptitude that I put to use in business analysis, problem-solving (for fun!) and tutoring middle- and high-school students. I have tutored all subjects and strategies for ACT and SAT test prep. I am also the parent of teenagers (boy and girl), who have helped me understand the value of patience and encouragement when tackling high school studies and tests. My personal...

...University, and a recent graduate from Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know. I would be happy...

...as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to a class of middle school students. Overall, I have found my experiences tutoring math to be the most rewarding. In all of these experiences, I have found it is helpful for...

...the time that a student spends with their tutor is precious and needs to be utilized most efficiently if the student is going to succeed. After reviewing the student's previous work and/or test scores, together, we set up a curriculum that works to strengthen his or her weaknesses whether that be reading comprehension, grammar skills, algebra, test taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided...

...as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping them grow was amazing. I aim to build these types of relationships and connections with students on their paths'...

...teaching experience and 10 years of experience in positions that require excellent interpersonal skills (healthcare, psychology and education). I have enjoyed the opportunity to teach diverse groups of students, including those with a variety of learning, emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities, those who perform at or below grade level, and English Language Learners. I have collaborated with various treatment teams composed of teachers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family-based services in order to better address...

...when I was three (I've been here 19 years - Go Yanks!). I play the guitar (I love the Blues) and am a baseball enthusiast. I am fluently bilingual (English and Spanish) and as such can teach what I know in both languages. I've recently received a degree in Physics (B.S) from Fordham U. in The Bronx. At Fordham, the Physics Department requires that all upperclassmen be available for tutoring in the classes they've succeeded...

...meet my pre-med requirements. I have tutored math, chemistry, biology and physics for the last seven years and have a lot of experience working with many types of students of varying ages. I attempt to make the subject matter more interesting for the student by relating it to the student's own interests. In addition to having the student master the subject matter, I always try to have them gain an appreciation for the subject as...

...teaching lower elementary students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles and academic levels. I love creating unique activities for my students that align with their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the way, so that students are invested in what we are accomplishing together. I do my best to make learning...

...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 taking prerequisite classes in preparation for a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology. I graduated in 2010 from Georgetown University with a...

...game, treat it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the rules, we can apply them to make our study hours more effective. Fewer hours spent cramming and better scores! -- Relax! Being anxious about your grade doesn't help you take the test. I know techniques to help manage the stress of...

...graduation, I have tutored middle school students in Trinidad as well as in Brooklyn, New York with different companies. As a certified ESL instructor, I also taught adult English Language Learners (ELL) at the Community Impact of Colombia University. I am very passionate about teaching and learning and most efficient in English and French (both in Literature and Language). I am a firm believer that education is key to success and I try to impart...

...avid reader and writer. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, and I find it very rewarding to watch my students improve through our work. As a tutor, I make sure my students understand the fundamentals of the topic we are reviewing. I then work on practice problems with them until they know the ins and outs of the subject area. I tutor for high school admissions tests, the SAT, ACT, math,...

...from kindergarten to grade 12. The liberal arts curriculum I took at St. John's University has ensured that I not only can tutor students in technical fields but also humanities. I am a savvy test taker and would be able to teach your child not only the content necessary to excel at an exam and other standardized tests, but also how to utilize strategies to maximize efficiency and accuracy. In teaching, I enjoy connecting the...