Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...rigor of learning from myriad tutors and learning centers firsthand, I feel that I have picked up several useful studying and test-taking techniques that may help all different types of students. I think it is important to find the easiest and the most efficient and enjoyable techniques for each particular student, as every individual learns better in different ways. As a college student now, I still use many of these studying strategies and have been...

...graduate of Northwestern University with a BA from the School of Communications, GPA 3.6, with a specialty in Theater and Education. Since then, I have worked as an educator at the Rubin Museum of Art, tutored the SAT, regularly traveled to India where I study Tibetan Language and conduct independent research, and have written, produced, and performed in several music and theatrical productions throughout New York City. The foundation of my tutoring philosophy is personalization...

Last year, I worked as an English teacher in Tokyo. There, I cultivated a student-centered teaching style, where I serve as a guide for my students. I absolutely love to teach. I'm from Portland, Oregon, and in my free time, I love to read, write, and watch sports.

...name is Josh, and I am a rising junior at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where I am pursuing a degree in physics. I plan to graduate in 2018, and after that I hope to attend graduate school. I've had a passion for both science and math for most of my life and have been tutoring in these subjects since high school. At my university I work for the Penn Tutoring Center, mentor high...

...organic chemistry, biology, and Spanish. I recently graduated from Bucknell University with my degrees in both biology and Spanish. I was hired by the university to tutor organic chemistry, which I did for two years. I also worked as a teacher’s assistant (TA) for a general chemistry class. I tutored biology and Spanish at the university on the side for my entire stay. I am very personable and easy to talk to. I am also...

...explore concepts of empathy and human difference, which has then helped me further my study of psychology and interact with the world in a sensitive manner. Through studying psychology, I have developed an understanding of people through a strong grasp of the scientific method. I use this love of people and words to help others find the importance of empathy, potential, and patience, both in my teaching and writing. I deeply believe in the importance...

...15 years experience in the field of education. I have over 10 years experience teaching Spanish, French, and ESL. I am also certified K-8 all subjects and have experience tutoring math, reading, writing/language arts to elementary school students. I have taught reading using the Wilson Reading Program which is an Orton Gillingham Approach. I am currently a learning disability teacher consultant on the child study team conducting educational evaluations, case managing and assisting teachers and...

...graduate of The New School in New York. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Arts in Context a comparison with Literature and Musicology with a minor in foreign languages, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Bass Performance. Since graduation, I tutored Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian to private students, plus I worked as a free-lance translator and interpreter and toured the world playing music. I am very passionate about tutoring foreign languages due...

...a former elementary school teacher, online college instructor, church school director/teacher, and teen service organization coordinator provides me with extensive experience working with children and adults of all ages. I also am a certified Reading Specialist which enhances my ability to troubleshoot specific literacy issues. I've also had Orton-Gillingham training (an intensive multi-sensory reading approach targeting dyslexia and other language/reading issues). Ive been in the education field for over 20 years and my greatest joy...

...junior high and high school students since 2010. I have strong background in Biology, Chemistry and Algebra from completing Pre-Med classes during my time there. I also am skilled in Spanish grammar and conversation from completing a Spanish Language minor. Those I have tutored have averaged a 20 point increase in test scores and their overall average. I specialize in homework help and prepping students for tests. When teaching, I'm very hands on and write...

As a tutor and aspiring teacher, I believe that all students have the capacity to learn, though each processes information differently. My goal is to assist my students in identifying their personal learning style(s) and use this knowledge to build their confidence and academic skills. I intend to personalize lessons so that students can view learning as a valuable opportunity rather than as a chore.... All people have the ability to learn and grow. It is...

...in Calgary, Canada, and I just graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and a minor in Social Research and Public Policy from New York University Abu Dhabi. I have tutored middle school children in English, Math, and Social Studies in the past, and while in college I often helped other students with their writing. I tutor many different subjects and enjoy prepping for tests, especially the SAT, ACT, and GRE,...

...learn and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for learning with others. Even when you face a subject and course that isn't as easy as others, there can still be ways to enjoy and succeed. I want to help you succeed! I have always been that person my classmates would seek out to explain what the teacher wanted for an assignment or what the professor was talking about in the day's lecture. I am good at helping people...

...junior at Vassar College where I am working towards a B.A. in economics and film with a Chinese minor. While my expertise lies in standardized math testing (SAT I and SAT II), I am also an experienced essay editor and English tutor to all levels. Commissioned by the Taiwanese government, I have led a third grade class as a volunteer ESL teacher relying on a multimedia approach to language learning. Besides SAT math, I also...

...name is Catherina, and I am currently a student at Fordham University working towards a BA in Applied Mathematics and Economics. I love anything involving the outdoors, from nature walks to outdoor sports. I live in the great City of New York and spend my free time visiting museums and seeing the fascinating spots the city has to offer. I found an interest in tutoring in high school and continue it today because I love...

...a graduate student at NYU pursuing my Master's degree in Psychology. Before moving to New York, I completed my undergraduate degree at Stevenson University in Baltimore. During this time, I worked as a peer tutor for three and a half years, covering subjects such as math, writing skills, and psychology. While at Stevenson I also helped to pilot a program that worked with at risk students to strengthen their study skills and motivation.... In my first...

...student can also express her understanding of the material fearlessly so that the instructor can turn such opportunities into tutoring and learning moments by drawing on her remarks and expanding beyond them fosters a more inclusive environment. This instills confidence in students and enhances confidence and self-directed learning and their overall ability to perform. Such a pedagogy makes it easier for students to handle the intellectual demands of the new kinds of material.

...any subject can be made fun and relevant through meaningful examples and a hands-on approach! I especially love English, History, and Psychology and enjoy problem-solving for test prep (SAT, GRE). Currently I am pursuing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and my training thus far has taught me the value of appreciating others’ perspectives and finding innovative ways to learn and teach. After graduating from Northwestern four years ago, I spent time abroad before getting my...

...Museum of the Moving Image, and have found that asking guided questions is a far more powerful method of learning and retention than is typically true of material taught through lecturing. I love humor and try to use it as a motivation technique, relating coursework to each student's specific interests. My hope is to help students achieve a greater mastery of concepts (beyond individual assignments or problem sets), and I look forward to having the...

...currently living in Astoria, NY. I am a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Williams College and Phi Beta Kappa member with extensive experience in teaching in tutoring. In addition to being a martial arts black belt and instructor, I tutored throughout high school and college. While at Williams I was a peer tutor for various subjects including writing and political science. I have also tutored per-calculus, biology, geometry, and SAT Math, reading, and writing. My...