Award-Winning Tutors serving Hunterdon, NJ

...am a graduate of Phillips Academy and Columbia University. I received my bachelor's degree in Political Science specializing in International Relations and Women's and Gender. I have spent the past 10 years tutoring for a range of subjects from ages 3-24. My specialty lies in writing, college essay editing and SATs. Outside of tutoring, I...

...high school, where I accumulated 48 college credits during my time there. I studied ballet for eleven years at the School of American Ballet and in my free time play tennis and like to play bridge. I am always looking to help students and my piers learn more and use my love of learning to...

...H. Woods Award for Student Leadership, Dennis also received the 2022 McCarthy Prize in the Humanities, a distinction conferred upon the best thesis in the humanities by Boston College's Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to working with students in U.S. history/politics, I have extensive experience tutoring students in Spanish. I earned the...

.../standardized tests/essays, and helping others gain a greater sense of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work through the intricacies of mathematics and programming problems and I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of...

...full-time. I tutor the LSAT exclusively, because I believe it is important to totally immerse oneself in a subject as much as possible, when teaching it, to dedicate oneself to mastery, or at least, as close to it as is reasonably possible. My teaching philosophy focuses on understanding the thought process of my students, to...

...an epiphany in learning. I promote this learning by making analogies and other connections that the student not only relates to, but also finds interesting. In this manner I am not only able to make lessons exciting, but I also become energized myself. In the end my student always leaves with a fresh perspective, added...

...and retention organization. I enjoy working with teenagers and young people to help them succeed at short term tasks as well as strengthen their skills and confidence over time. Given my experience, I know what students need to be prepared for college and how to get them to that level. Whether it's test prep, essay...

...about good writing, and I love to work on students' reading and writing skills. When I'm not tutoring, I love to run in Prospect Park, listen to all kinds of interesting music, and devour books. I'm always trying to learn something new: right now, I'm writing my first long-form narrative and teaching myself to use...

...recognize common strategies used to confuse test-takers. In my 8 years of tutoring, I have found the "supported challenge" model of engagement is effective for students from elementary through high school. I love to learn, and I draw on that enthusiasm to get all of my students invested in their own growth. In my spare...

...in the course, so I believe I'm qualified to tutor in differential equations. Elementary Math After taking years of advanced math courses, I've developed a much deeper understanding of all the fundamentals, and I would love to share my understanding with those who are just learning. Geometry I got a 100 on the NYS geometry...

...graduated with Honors. Now with five years of experience, I am prepared to teach on a wide range of subjects in a variety of styles. When not tutoring, I am a playwright and lyricist, working on my second musical; a drummer playing shows throughout the city; and an amateur media theorist saving up for graduate...

...specifically, I also tutor Algebra, Calculus 1, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. I also have experience coding, and I tutor Java. I have a lot of experience working with children, as I was a camp counselor at a sleep-away camp for many years. This has allowed me to become extremely patient and has grown my passion of...

...a state certified EMT and I volunteer with two different organizations, and I am studying Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Rutgers University on a Pre-Med track. I have also held other paid and volunteer positions since then, and I'm currently conducting research at Rutgers. However, in all of my endeavors, I am always looking to...

...plan to address the particular needs of my student. My emphasis is on creative (and hopefully fun) learning techniques that engage my student and help him or her confront problem-solving in a way that best suits his or her learning style. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading fiction, going to the movies, and...

...in college, I discovered a passion for teaching. I am currently a full time Teaching Assistant for the Americorps- affiliated program Blue Engine, teaching Algebra I at an arts high school in the Bronx. I am planning on applying to medical school in the hopes of someday becoming a neurologist. In my spare time, I...

...believer in "practice makes perfect". Practice and large amounts of exposure is the only way to succeed in a subject, so I will go over a topic multiple times if necessary. I will not skim over areas that any students may potentially have difficulty with. Outside of academia, I love reading, running, and figure skating....

...spread knowledge of the topics I love. As a tutor I am hoping to share my love for science with future students and help them achieve their goals; whether that be acceptance into college, medical school or simply self improvement! Currently, I focus my tutoring on MCAT test preparation and Environmental Science & Engineering; my...

...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...

...simultaneously moving, insightful, wacky, and hilarious in a way that the best adult writers could only hope for. The best part of it all was that it was the writers themselves, not me, who insisted we get up on stage and act out their words for the small audience. There is nothing more gratifying me...

...helping as much as I can! In the rest of my life, I love to hike, I listen to a ton of music, and enjoy reading, spending time with friends and playing sports. I plan on attending law school in the next few years and hope to eventually work as a public defender.... I believe in a patient and thorough approach with all students. I like to work through problems and concepts with the student step...