Award-Winning TACHS Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...percentile on the GRE. I consider myself a very intuitive and systematic thinker, able to deconstruct and solve problems of any nature in an efficient and incisive manner. While test-taking can be stressful for students, it neednt be. With the right preparation, any student can learn to navigate standardized tests, and I am here to equip students with the same processes that allowed me to thrive. In my free time, I greatly enjoy listening to...

Passionate lifelong learner and educator who believes that all learners are special, learn differently, and have the desire to excel. Not all great minds think alike, we all think differently as our skills and talents shape us and make us who we are- education is a gift that should be shared and recycled infinitely :)

...to hone in on and adapt to an individual's unique learning style makes me a skilled communicator and educator. I firmly believe that establishing a strong personal connection and friendly relationship are essential for success in teaching and motivating students. I have helped students write their college and graduate school essays, become stronger and more confident readers, and develop strong analytical writing skills. The Humanities are my area of proficiency: English, Literature, Analysis, Public Speaking,...

...took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling a participle from a predicate? Want to make your college essay the best it can be? I'm here to help.... My role...

...is matched only by my drive to share my excitement for learning! I have previously tutored high school students in the areas of geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. Because of the nature of my academic studies, I am also prepared to tutor students who require help with single variable calculus, Newtonian mechanics, or introductory astronomy. This includes preparation for exams such as the AP calculus exam, physics regents, and regents for any high school math class....

...In college I have helped students struggling with general essay-writing and specific English courses—mainly writing-intensive courses but in some cases literature classes as well. I have tutored students, including some non-native speakers, who struggled with essay-writing and grammar, syntax, and usage issues. My favorite subject to tutor was definitely AP Language and Composition mostly because of my interest in the subject itself. A lot of students know how to write a good essay but really...

...worked full time at a school in Queens teaching Mandarin-speaking children how to read and write Chinese characters. My first time teaching Chinese was while in college: I tutored two second graders in an after school program. These experiences truly inspired me and I greatly enjoy tutoring. I have also worked teaching English to middle school students in China and tutoring math, science, and reading to elementary school children as part of an after school...

...during my college interview to Morehouse College. These are some of the outcomes that can result in becoming more outgoing and personable through sports. My academics in high school never suffered while I kept such a demanding schedule. I had honors and advanced placement courses all throughout high school and I finished in the top 7% of my graduating high school class. Participating in all of these activities in high school gave me an excellent...

...lie within Math, College Admissions prep, and Essay Editing. In my experience helping students prepare for college admissions, we always seem to spend the most time and enjoy (with remarkable advancements) crafting their essays. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring creative outlets such...

...of my students first. My didactic background, coupled with my experiential background, enables me to teach and differentiate instruction for students with a wide spectrum of abilities. My experiences have allowed me to work with multiple groups of students with diverse learning styles across several grade levels. As a result, I have experience with a wide range of curricula. It is both my honor and my duty to make education accessible and enjoyable for all...

What makes me a great tutor is patience. If someone if coming to me to learn, I can explain the concepts to them as long as needed without getting frustrated. I want my students to learn! I teach virtually all high school subjects and below and am even open to teaching college curriculum courses if they fit my expertise.... My teaching philosophy is that the teacher and the student need patience for one another. Some topics...

...able to easily apply it moving forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative of each lesson and present information...

...be called to the Jamaican Bar. I am passionate about helping students to ensure they are not left behind along with the satisfaction of ensuring they achieve their academic goals. This passion was exemplified when I was tutoring 11 and 12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my...

...grade level exams. I love History and ELA. I love to learn it, as well as, teach it. I am constantly reading and trying to learn something new. I try to tailor all of my tutoring sessions to each of my students. I spend time getting to know each student, so that we can work in a way that will help him or her get to where he or she wants to be.... Everyone has the...

...critic is themselves. They will be measured through graphs and diagrams to visually see their growth in various areas, Not only will this build confidence by showing students what they have already achieved, but inspire them to know what they can and will achieve. They will also be measured by projects, portfolios, presentations, and peer coaching. I believe one of the best ways to show you understand something is by teaching it to someone else....

...with the work. If not, then I repeat the process of giving problems while instructing. Now, students may not understand a topic completely, so I tell them to look over it at home. The next time I see them, I give one or two problems on the topic we just went over as review. If the student recalls the steps and recites them, (s)he is that much closer to being an independent student.... Repetition is the...

...tutored since I was in high school. I continued to tutor while at Stony Brook University where I graduated with a double major in applied math and bioinformatics/computational biology. Due to unfortunate circumstances, I need to stay home for the next few months. I do not want to stop my tutoring so here I am looking to help students virtually! Medical school has made biology my favorite subject to tutor in as I've really nailed...

...hand. Outside of the academic arena, I love food and theatre above all else. I've also grown very fond of web and multimedia design. I am a total geek when it comes to languages, which has led me to a new found passion for travel. I am in process of learning Spanish and Italian, and I continue to better my study of the Russian and German languages. One day, I hope to attend graduate school...

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students. I believe one-on-one tutoring is more effective because individual attention gives personalized benefits for learning. My hobbies are listening to music and reading novels.

...Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of...