Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Newark, NJ

...tutor for 3 years in a variety of math and science based courses. At school, I've always helped tutor my friends in the courses we take together. Learning their habits, strengths, and weaknesses has allowed me to find out how they learn best, and then tailor my explanations to that style. My personal strength in communication has been as asset in all my tutoring. Everyone learns differently, and that's ok. I'm hoping to help students...

...trained as a tutor. Ever since I have been tutoring Math, Chemistry and standardized tests. Tutoring is a pleasure to me, I particularly enjoy helping students reach that 'aha' moment, where they gain an insight into a particular concept. As of January 2012 I have tutored more than 20 students for a total of nearly 500 hours. In the future I will be attending graduate school in Chemistry, and will later continue as an educator,...

...over New Jersey and throughout New York City. The basic premise of my tutoring is that I work individually with each student to pinpoint their exact areas of need. I believe that the time that a student spends with their tutor is precious and needs to be utilized most efficiently if the student is going to succeed. After reviewing the student's previous work and/or test scores, together, we set up a curriculum that works to...

...in Westchester for standardized tests and academic subjects (high school, college, and graduate level). I have taught over two hundred students in the classroom and have privately tutored over 30 students in: Statistics (both AP and college level), Physics (regents, high school, AP, and SAT II), Math (SAT, SAT II level 1 and 2, Algebra, Trig, Pre-Calc, and Business Math), and Business (Graduate level Finance and Marketing). I have tutored students preparing for the SAT,...

I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.

...importance of seeking help when it is needed. In high school, I always found myself aiding my peers with their math homework, and reviewing essays for clarity and correct grammar. I was always complemented on how patient and specific my feedback was. Now, as I study theater direction at a prestigious university, I put to practice, how I can become better at communicating foreign ideas towards an end product. I love being able to find...

...say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe me when I say it's a beautiful language! During my pursuit of an M.D. degree,...

...I am a professional dancer here in New York City, working with various project-based companies, generally in contemporary or contemporary ballet work. I have been tutoring, in various forms and fashions, since 2008 with organizations like National Honor Society and Tau Beta Pi (the original Engineering Honor Society), as well as freelance personal tutoring. I have two overarching aspirations in life. I would like to understand the world, and especially the people in it. I...

...experiences studying in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Berlin, I graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Film & New Media and a concentration in Social Research & Public Policy. After tutoring peers in high school and university, I look forward to helping K-8 and high school students catch up, pull ahead, or cover a compelling subject in more depth. I specialize in teaching personalized courses in writing, public speaking, and math. For students studying...

...that, I had to discover my best learning method. During my years at Carnegie Mellon University, where I graduated with honors with a bachelors in English and a bachelors in Music, I worked as an after school tutor in the Pittsburgh area, helping students with difficult subjects. I discovered that it was less the student's inability to learn but rather the way a subject was presented. I continued my education at Manhattan School of Music,...

I have 2+ years of experience teaching FIRST LEGO League Robotics and 2+ years of experience tutoring ACT/SAT math and middle school math (pre-algebra, algebra, probability, geometry). I hope to help more students to reach their academic goals.

...in Chemistry and my Master of Science (also from Stanford University) in Management Science & Engineering with a focus on Organizations, Technology and Entrepreneurship. Since graduating I have spent extensive time in the Finance industry and entrepreneurial pursuits in the booming Tech industry. I have traveled extensively, to countries in Asia and Africa soaking up new cultures in any way I can. I have quite a bit of tutoring experience at the Middle School and...

...Anthropology interdisciplinary) at University of California, Irvine, I was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District. In this position, I taught kindergarten through fifth grade, and held several long term posts. While enrolled as a doctoral student, I taught various courses at different universities in Southern California, and was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District (6th through 12th grade). Since residing in New York State, I have primarily taught test...

...at Yale University studying Computer Science and Mathematics. I am passionate about teaching, technology, and social good. I have many years of experience tutoring. I have provided homework help in Math, English, Science, History, and Computer Science to students in grades K-12. I have helped students prepare for standardized tests, including State Tests, SHSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, and AP Tests. I am excited to tutor more students in a wide range of subjects!

My students learn the tools to succeed at what they are doing. They discover their true questions and how to take all the steps to understanding and doing things for themselves.... My teaching philosophy begins and ends with respect for the student. I believe that each student can find an authentic interest and use for what they are studying It is important to build on levels of understanding and competence. Students learn by doing.... I chat...

...Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from Athens University of Economics & Business (2004). My passion for learning and experiencing new cultures led me to New York City where I graduated with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA in Marketing) from Pace University (2008). Currently, I work for ABC Languages, a language school in Manhattan, teaching Greek to children and adults in private and group settings. I also work for Penguin Random as an...

...such as English, Chinese, and Spanish. I went to school abroad in Beijing in the top 3 ranked high schools, so I've had experiences tutoring Chinese students with English, and international students in Beijing with Chinese amongst all different types of students with different needs. I connected with them because I understood the struggles students face when language is a barrier. I was an ESL student myself in elementary school, so I understand the importance...

...Engineering and a minor in Biomedical Engineering. I am currently a tutor in math, biology and the ACT. My favorite approach to teaching is figuring out my students strong suits, and adapting the way we approach problems to them. This is why math is my favorite subject to teach, there are endless ways to do the same problem, and I love when I see my students Aha moment! My first teaching job was actually teaching...

...traits and character if possible. I have to achieve educational objectives through the curriculum of the school. I understand students individually and try to help them in overcoming their difficulties by being sympathetic and friendly. I believe that smiling, being joyful and having a sense of humor are very important traits of a tutor. A teacher will teach you the theories, concepts, etc on a subject. A tutor will help you understand the theories, concepts,...

...After graduating, I relocated to New York City to pursue my creative goals and obtain an MFA in Fiction writing. I have experience tutoring both adults and gifted adolescents; while I am capable of tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, History, and Literature. I believe in the intellectual potential of every student, and have observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational journey can be overcome...