Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Trenton, NJ

My name is Zack and I'm an engineering student at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. At Rutgers, I study Mechanical Engineering and work on research related to combustion. Outside of school, I enjoy amateur video game development and learning about tool design/assembly. I've always been interested in how things work and I love helping others understand related topics, namely mathematics and science.

...have taught piano lessons, and love seeing students succeed and improve. I specialize in tutoring Spanish, piano, math, and English. Fifteen years ago, I took my first piano lesson, and have been playing ever since. As part of my college entrance exam, I performed 2 classical piano pieces and passed the exam. I have been studying Spanish for nine years. As my college minor, I have taken advanced literature, communication, and writing courses. I also...

Hi! My name is Claire and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you! I graduated from Amherst College in 2015 with a degree chemistry and plan to matriculate to medical school this August. I'm comfortable tutoring elementary- through college-level science, math, English and Spanish and have significant test-prep experience, including SAT, AP and MCAT exams.

...is presented in an accessible way. This want to tap into every students academic potential is what began my passion for teaching. I am currently a junior at Villanova University studying biochemistry as well as minoring in education and Spanish. I transferred into the biochemistry program from chemical engineering because I wanted a career that centered more on human interaction and had a direct positive impact. Other activities I do at Villanova are mostly music...

...in education and history. I have had the chance to participate in a number of community service organizations, including ProjectEDU and Temple's Pan-African Studies Community Education Program providing individualized instruction as well as classes for adult learners. This, along with my four years as a GED tutor, has allowed me to gain valuable experience in community-based education. I hold certificates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Social Studies (Grades 7-12) and English (Grades 7-12)....

...have dedicated myself to the education of others. As a tutor, there is nothing more gratifying than having a student report back that a paper got an A, or that a much-feared test was actually a breeze. My goal as your tutor is to remove the fear and anxiety that may surround a subject, and to place there instead something positive--the love of a book, an appreciation for a well-written paragraph, and the confidence to...

...encourage this passion. To that end, I work with my student to find the teaching method that works best for them, whether it is lecturing, working by example, or simply drawing out the concepts. I also personalize my lessons to the student's interest, so that they stay engaged, and are able to remember the lesson better. As I stated earlier, I have been tutoring for the last 10 years. I have experience with students from...

...NYU, I am currently a teaching adjunct for introductory biology labs and continue to tutor students in biology and chemistry. Through my experiences, I have developed a love of teaching and want to pursue a career in biology education. Biology and Chemistry are my favorite subjects to tutor because they have a reputation for being very difficult. My tutoring style is to take a difficult subject and make it more approachable, clear, and easy to...

...M.S.Ed. in Elementary Education from PennGSE in Philadelphia, PA. Self-motivated, creative, and passionate young professional seeking to learn and create innovative and transformative learning technologies for the modern user. Inquisitive and hard-working educator with strong technical and writing skills. Classroom practitioner with diverse interests in education technology, social media platforms, and instructional design. Currently teaches upper elementary math in a South Philadelphia Charter School. Extensive experience with elementary math curricula, teaching in summer, enrichment and...

...and reading and writing with public service and also help me make a lasting impact on society. What better profession would allow me to make a difference everyday than teaching? With that in mind, I returned to school at Kean University where I majored in English and Secondary Education and obtained my post-baccalaureate teacher's certification. Since then I have had the opportunity and experience teaching students at every grade level, from 6-12 over the past...

...professional director and actor in the Philadelphia area. I love the theatre, and it has taught me an enormous amount about interacting with people and the world in which we live. Time and again I have been enlightened to the power of collaborating with my fellow artists, and the amazing, inventive magic this can produce. Similarly, my tutoring sessions are just as much about collaborating. By striving to reach a common goal together, we can...

...Taylor strongly believes music should be a joyful and fun experience where students' development is fueled primarily by their own love of their favorite music and tangible progress. Lesson plans focus on learning accessible songs of the student's choice, and developing skills through that process. Taylor also has a home studio in which he helps his students record, and learn how to record their own music with professional quality (optional also included in lessons).... My teaching...

...if they could not patiently and efficiently instruct others. When it comes to math tutoring, I am particularly qualified in both regards. In June, I graduated summa cum laude in Mathematics from the Honors College at the University of Oregon (GPA: 4.02). In my education, I studied both a broad and deep mathematical curriculum, received a fellowship to conduct mathematical research in knot theory, and aced Calculus 7 (...just kidding about that last...

...from New Hampshire, so I love all outdoor activities like hiking, playing sports, and running. Since moving to Philadelphia, I have been enjoying exploring everything the city has to offer because I really am a city girl at heart. I believe that everybody is unique, so I try to adapt my tutoring style to fit every student's individual needs and personality. I try to connect the material to the real world because when you can...

I am currently in graduate school at Drexel and will be starting medical school there in the fall. I have tutored for over five years. I have worked with mostly middle and high school students, focusing on math and life sciences. I have had a lot of experience working with students with special needs, especially ADHD. The greatest reward of being a tutor is watching students succeed and find the confidence in themselves.

...learning process as enjoyable and memorable as possible. What makes me a great tutor? I am as enthusiastic of a teacher as I am a student. I have been teaching and/or tutoring in some capacity since my first job at age 15. I have tutored in the areas of math, English (vocabulary and grammar), science, and social studies. As an undergrad, and a graduate, student I have often been called upon to lead study groups...

...passion and growing interest for languages that makes me want to continue learning more and breaking down the communication barrier. I have helped many throughout my years in school. During February 2015, I received a job offer to become a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader for a class at college. This helped me to realize some other great skills that I had in addition to sharpening the skills that I already had to help me in...

...special learning needs. When you can make learning new concepts a fun and attainable goal for your students, that is the best feeling! My biggest success with my group of students over the last few years has been in the area of language arts. Through my training in Wilson Just Words and Fundations, I have taught non-readers how to use word attack skills, and multi-sensory tools in order to read and write. Watching the progress...

...Philadelphia is now my home, and I could not be happier about that. I am very passionate about education, both in and outside the classroom. From my sophomore year of high school, I knew I wanted to be a n educator. As a recent graduate of the Temple University College of Education with a double major in Secondary Social Studies Education and History, I now have the requisite training to fulfill this longstanding dream of...

...has also worked as an SAT tutor and Social Science tutor at American University. He has worked in the Dominican Republic and Panama for USAID and Amigos De Las Americas, where he organized community development initiatives for rural villages. He has also worked as a community organizer with the Latino population of Washington, DC. Connor is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a masters degree in education science. FUN FACT: Connor...