Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Trenton, NJ

...the importance of study skills, learning styles, and communication so they could more effectively help the students they tutored. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor because I love helping students build their foundation in whatever course they are taking to help them be successful. I have always been fascinated by the way different topics in Math are intertwined. In my spare time, I love to do all types of crafts, especially knitting....

...teaching, I emphasized to my students the importance of these skills, and assured them that the ability to read, write, speak, and listen proficiently would provide them access to opportunities and expand their conception of the world. My teaching reflects my belief that other writers can develop a strong sense of self-efficacy given encouragement and the resources to break down even complicated concepts. I view my job as an English teacher and writing instructor as...

...majoring in Sociology and minoring in Child and Family Studies and Education. I am currently wrapping up my teaching certification program teaching American History in a Philadelphia public school. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring English, History and essay writing with elementary, middle and high school students. I strongly believe learning is a collaborative, student directed process and I love helping students acquire long-term learning skills. My favorite part of teaching is watching students...

...University in May, and I recently moved from New York to West Philly, where I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I love being able to work with students in a one-on-one setting; for students to truly grasp difficult concepts, they must be able to discuss the material freely with their teacher, which is rarely possible in a classroom setting. For writing especially, one-on-one tutoring is essential to developing one's skills. As...

...extremely monotonous and confusing, especially to a struggling student, I strive to make the subject material fun and interesting through a variety of modes - catered to each individual. My interest in sports, movies, and various card/board games typically allow me to create a humorous and alternative way to learn. I firmly believe that each individual has their own particular way to learn and in order to be most effective, a collaborative effort with the...

...disease. I have a BA 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 into several medical schools. In addition, I would love to tutor the SAT and pass...

...writing, math, and in preparation for a variety of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, GED). Besides my years of experience and deep content knowledge, my strength as a tutor stems from an intuitive understanding of how to connect with students and explain content in creative ways. I work very hard to bring that "Aha!" moment to students. I love teaching and being involved in the field of education -- I can't think of anything...

...planning in water-stressed areas. I have also volunteered as an AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador for the state of New Jersey and assessed the health of neighborhood streams in the Rancocas Creek Watershed, taught in the classroom and educational workshops on a variety of environmental issues, and trained citizen volunteers of all ages in the science of stream monitoring. In college, I was a member of the ROTC program. Upon graduation, I was commissioned as an officer...

...in the Philadelphia area! I grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated high school with an IB diploma. For college, I moved to Houston to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital....

...from high school, I hope that they will not remember their tests or homework assignments. However, I hope that they will remember that I loved and cared for them, that I always believed in them and that I instilled in them the desire to never give up. I hope I have taught them to embrace their abilities, and dreams and to pursue their goals. I not only wish that for my future students, but also...

...assistant at Drexel University and one of my proudest achievements was being nominated for teaching assistant of the year by my students. Every student learns differently, and it is very important to recognize each student's needs and strengths in order to tailor each session so that they obtain the most out of them. I specialize in math and science and there are tons of concepts that can be very difficult to understand, but one of...

...At my university I work for the Penn Tutoring Center, mentor high school students in West Philadelphia, and hold leadership positions within my fraternity, Tau Epsilon Phi. I especially enjoy tutoring in math and physics. These subjects are typically intimidating for many students, and my goal as a tutor is to reveal their simplicity and make them more universally accessible and doable, particularly for those pursuing further education in engineering, medicine, or other sciences.

...them into my everyday life and teach with enthusiasm and creativity. I recognize that every student has different styles and rates of learning, so I cater my lessons to best align with each student. I will never ask my students to work beyond their capabilities, but I will strive to show them they are capable of far more than they may initially think. Through providing an interactive and engaging teaching environment, I will do my...

...work as a Biology laboratory instructor for undergraduates. Guiding these students to success in the classroom was one of the most satisfying experiences in my life. I aim to rekindle that same satisfaction here in Philadelphia, by tutoring the wonderful students this vibrant city has to offer. I very much look forward to creating new experiences here in Philadelphia and providing an exceptional quality of academic guidance to as many students as possible. Of course,...

...courses at many kinds of colleges and universities in the Philadelphia metropolitan area for over a decade. Thus, I bring a lot of teaching and tutoring experience with me to work with each student. I believe that learning is different for all people, and I dedicate each tutoring session to meet each student where he or she is with any given lesson. I am patient and knowledgeable. I meet each task with professionalism and expertise....

...I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to me directing a tutoring program - the Let's Get Ready program, at my former high school. Now, I am excited to return to a hands-on teaching role, bringing to it all the insight I have gained over the years,...

...SAT 2, ACT, and AP). Having taught Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, I understand the conceptual pitfalls and misconceptions that can arise in these courses. My approach is to help students strategize a solution so that they understand problems from basic principles, not rote memorization. I teach students how to classify problems and what tools and techniques are best for solving problems in those categories. I love having the opportunity to impart both...

I am currently a Rutgers Student with a 4.0 GPA, studying in Mechanical Engineering. I have spent the past three years tutoring both high school and college students in mathematics, ranging from Algebra 1 to Calculus 4. I love to make sure my students completely understand what they are learning. I like to be thorough, and explain the concepts in depth for what I am teaching. It is better to be over-prepared than under prepared!

...I provide services to children with certain developmental disabilities or delays from infancy to age three. Three years ago I was teaching in a a self-contained classroom. I would instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests. I tutor in all subject areas- specializing in ages 2-8. I have been trained in Wilson Learning and Orton Gillingham. I have come to realize how important education is for...

...science topics. My past students have expressed their appreciation for my ability to restate the same concept or idea in different ways, by using analogies, comparisons, etc. It has come to be extremely helpful when learning both familiar and unfamiliar subjects. I believe any student can do well in any academic area, as long as they are fearless in exploring what they do not know and are willing to put in the dedication, time, and...