Award-Winning Tutors serving Mountain Lakes, NJ

...in biology but also totally comfortable with chemistry, English and writing, social studies/history, and test prep. As a teacher my style is to help students discover the answers on their own, and become more confident in their ability to use critical thinking. When I'm not tutoring you can find me running or playing with my...

...to this, I was a 7th grade English teacher working with younger pupils on grammatical structure. I think it is important for students to have confidence and feel relaxed in their approach to writing. The best way to improve in writing is to consistently practice and understand the importance of the written word.

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.

...feel like I built up a huge amount of personal knowledge and strategy in my own study process that I want to pass on to others. I love History, too, though. I am currently in the law school admissions process, so if you have any questions, I can help you with that as well.

...studying Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania. There are many challenges when it comes to learning new things, and I understand how helpful it may be to have someone with more experience guide you. I have had experience tutoring students for the SAT/ACT in the past, as well as leading coding workshops at local...

...study, and will alter my methods in order to meet their pace. I would then create problems that would test their knowledge on the subject before moving onto the next. The success of my student is very important to me, and I will do my best to help them achieve their best.

...in Computer Science at Hunter College. Tutoring for now nearly a decade, Katherine is passionate about empowering her students to learn through hands-on challenges. She takes particular pride in the confidence and self-reliance her students develop in their work and works hard to create individualized environments where her students, regardless of age, learning style, or...

...chemistry was my first love and it remains my favorite subject to teach. I have always loved science. But what I enjoy most is helping young people learn. I believe what I do best is to help students understand the physical world that surrounds them. When I teach I focus on short lessons followed by...

...on Standardized Test prep (particularly for the LSAT), I emphasize practicality and flexibility above all. Tests are stressful enough; your preparation process should be all about developing the skills you need in the way that works best for you give your background. In a lot of ways, you've been preparing for these tests your whole...

...teaching with Varsity Tutors! My tutoring style has always been to fit the lesson to the student. Whether you're studying for chemistry test or analyzing a work of literature, prepping for the SAT or the LSAT, I make sure to focus on your goals and how to reach them. I also aim to help my...

...I believe my greatest strength is that I am not a textbook. I'm here to make even the driest material interesting and personally relatable, and to talk out difficulties when they arise. I hate memorizing, and would much prefer to make everything from Biology to History into exciting (if very small) stories that are not...

...that they might not even know that they possess. For nearly a decade now I have had the privilege of working with young people of all ethnicities at a local summer camp as a Drama & Music Specialist. This experience has become one of the highlights of my life. At the end of each summer...

...books or writing creatively. My expertise is letters, words, sentences, paragraphs- how to create them, decipher them and think about them. If you have any problems with math, please do not consult me! Anything more advanced than multiplication tables is completely out of my jurisdiction. However, any struggle with the English language is firmly within...

...with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and diagnosing errors, which applies to student errors and misunderstandings. I have tutored on and off since my college days, in math, science and ESL. I approach tutoring with a positive attitude, a good ear for listening, patience, respect, and humor. I have a bias...

...the city. I was also involved in helping students study for standardized tests at the same time. From these experiences, I have worked with many different kinds of students with a diversity of backgrounds and learning abilities. I consider education to be the great equalizer, something that rewards hard work and gives everyone the opportunity...

A tutor passionate about math and understanding the material with depth. My goal is to make sure you have a thorough and deep understanding of what you are learning.

...and beyond. I believe that any student has the capacity to achieve, as long as they are able to find the right motivation and skills to do so. This motivation comes from within, certainly, but is more so the duty of the tutor to spark, incite, and help flourish-- and in that regard, I believe...

...degree in Physics (B.S) from Fordham U. in The Bronx. At Fordham, the Physics Department requires that all upperclassmen be available for tutoring in the classes they've succeeded in, meaning that I've tutored in several areas of Physics and Math for two consecutive years. I've also had the pleasure of tutoring my younger siblings in...

...statistics, finance, economics, SAT Math and LSAT prep. I believe that classroom instruction is not always the most effective pedagogical approach for all students, and that 1-on-1 instruction can be tremendously helpful in overcoming obstacles and developing stronger learning and test-taking techniques. I enjoy this work because I find the subjects interesting and enjoy helping...

Hi, I'm the philosopher they call Andrew! You are most very definitely welcome to come to me with any school questions, but be warned: there's a good chance we'll soon be figuring out the meaning of life...