Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Passaic, NJ

...I realized that the better my grades were, the more freedom I had in the world. I spent my junior year giving every school assignment 110% of my energy, and it paid off: I was admitted to college a year early with a great scholarship. But more than the immediate freedom of college and a...

...and was the lead teacher for a semester-long photojournalism/spoken-word course. Last summer I worked at an educational nonprofit in New York to support educational workshops and help organize a College App Essay Bootcamp for 150 students. Two summers ago I was the Teaching Artist Cadre Development & High School Readiness Project Intern at an arts...

...working with - for example, if someone is a learner by doing then I won't have them watch me do a practice example, instead I will give them one and have them talk me through the steps they are going through. Each student is unique and should feel empowered! I like to foster that and...

...I also have a passion for Biology and Chemistry and after taking Organic Chemistry, my appreciation for these subjects has grown immensely. I have had not as much experience tutoring in science as I have had in math, but I welcome the opportunity to be able to tutor new students in the subjects I love....

...time at Rider I learned how to not only teach history within a traditional classroom setting, but how to motivate people to achieve their goals and guide them through the process. Teaching, to me, is much more than just explaining material and ensuring students understand concepts; teaching is about enabling the student to think critically...

I enjoy working with kids to improve their areas of study. I am a patient and consistent tutor that does not hesitate to review techniques and questions over and over until the topic is clear. I am a native Spanish speaker who moved here during high school. My experience has allowed me to have an...

...take time to evaluate my students' individual learning styles and goals, and I craft my approach around their needs. There is nothing more rewarding to me than when a student's hard work is rewarded with a huge improvement or when they get the A on that essay we spent days perfecting. In my spare time...

I am currently a senior in the Honors College at the University of South Florida pursuing a major in Biomedical Science along with minors in Astronomy and business law. I have had about five years of experience as a tutor so I have helped multiple students of various ages score extremely high on national tests.

...animal care (I have a pet dog), hiking and fitness. Growing up with three younger siblings has given me the life experience necessary to understand and relate to younger generations. I also understand the concerns of parents as I'm friends with many who have small children, and can relate to their concerns and experience while...

...have the opportunity to work with as many students as possible. I am originally from the Caribbean and grew up in New York. I have been in Saint Louis for over 10 years now and have more than 20 years working in the Financial Services industry. I have a life-long love for teaching and learning....

...approaches to problem solving to develop mental math abilities through mathematical thinking and number sense. My strong liberal arts background has also given me great appreciation for and mastery of critical thinking, textual analysis, and articulate writing across subject areas. As a straight-A student my entire life, I hold myself and my students to a...

...individual reading sessions I actively engage my students of varying abilities in guided reading and phonics instruction. Additionally, working with students to perfect the craft of writing is a rewarding experience. Working at an Independent School in Manhattan, I teach math and science which helps me solidify critical STEM concepts and initiatives in the classroom....

...Physics Department requires that all upperclassmen be available for tutoring in the classes they've succeeded in, meaning that I've tutored in several areas of Physics and Math for two consecutive years. I've also had the pleasure of tutoring my younger siblings in anything they need help with (I have a 9 yr. old sister who...

...Studies. Next, at University of Michigan, I was a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for Women's Studies and Psychology. Most recently, I was a math teacher at Esperanza Prep Academy and Independence High School in NYC. Last but certainly not least, I have been a SAT, SAT II, and SSHAT tutor since 2005. My specialities are:...

...especially had a passion for the Critical Reading and the Writing portions of the SAT's and the SAT 2 in Literature. I have teaching experience with everything from stand-up comedy to Emergency Medical Services to tap dancing, and I've been told that I am unmatched in my enthusiasm. In my free time, I like to...

...take my time in understanding students, as well as helping THEM understand everything they need to. I have tutored prior to becoming a member of the Varsity Tutors family, in a variety of subjects. Each student I helped succeeded in all of their personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from...

...political campaign for a local city councilman. In a nutshell, I am abundantly passionate about anything history related and/or political in nature. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in History from San Jose State University in 2010 and capped it off with a Master's Degree in Military History from Norwich University in 2013. In my downtime,...

...potential, and that is what I strive to be. I especially love helping students develop problem solving strategies, which is why mathematical subjects are my favorite to tutor. I believe that it is important to think like a problem solver, which means that students need to understand the "why" behind the equations rather than just...

...the student achieve a conceptual understanding of the material that can be applied to situations outside of a textbook. In addition to helping students direct their talents towards a successful future, I also enjoy Italian language and culture, visual and performing arts, literature, and a well-prepared meal. I am also passionate about contemporary human rights...

...a Language Arts teacher, I meet with students individually and in small groups regularly to target specific Reading and Writing concepts/skills that they are struggling with. I believe weaknesses are strengths in disguise. With hard work and dedication, anything is possible. That is my tutoring/teaching philosophy. I enjoy getting to know my students and building...