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Kunnal: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...planning on attending medical school next year. I enjoy learning science and plan on continuing to learn science. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, originally through a tutoring company and then unprofessionally since. I have a passion for tutoring as it is great teaching students that are driven to learn more...
Education & Certification
New York Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Andrew: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature
Boston University - PHD, Law, Management
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
LSAT: 170

Lyall: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...become second nature to students approaching the process. I am a strong believer in the notion that standardized test taking is a learnable skill and believe I can effectively help students get into a mindset conducive to their succeeding. My favorite subjects to tutor are test prep and politics/government course work. I am excited to...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Melissa: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...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 spending time with...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Government
Fordham University - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Kristen: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...of great teachers throughout my academic career. I think learning can be really fun, if teachers think outside the box and really challenge themselves to find novel ways of conveying concepts to students. Tried and true methods are always great in the classroom, but to work one-on-one with students requires a different approach. It's also...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular & Cellular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Melanie: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...the summer after my first year working in Kampala, Uganda on human rights issues and helped a team of lawyers to repeal the oppressive Anti-Homosexuality Act. I am currently assisting lawyers in the U.S. with a death penalty case and am a member of the Journal of Gender and Law. Prior to starting law school,...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, N/A
LSAT: 174

Katherine "Kat": Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...studying psychology, teacher preparation, and musical theater. Simply-put, I am a dedicated student who understands other students and wants to help them learn. I enjoy working with students as it allows me to get to know them and facilitate their growth. I pride myself on my patience and kindness. Furthermore, I am fiercely committed to...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Psychology (with minors in Musical Theater and Teacher Preparation)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 36

Nayaab: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...and build new ideas on those fundamental concepts. I graduated as a University Scholar and pre-med student from New York University with a major in Psychology and minors in Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, and Chemistry. Having excelled in Psychology and its research, I am a member of the International Honor Society in Psychology; hence,...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology with Minors in Molecular Cell Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Christian: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...sales for an international pharmaceuticals company, and teaching students of a wide range of ages in Korea, I excel at connecting with people on a level that they understand. As an educator, I seek to bring real-world value to whatever I am teaching, helping students to understand how the topic at hand connects to their everyday...
Education & Certification
McGill University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
GRE Verbal: 166

Anna: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...I learn at both Brooklyn Tech and Cornell in the subjects of Chemistry, Chinese, Biology, and math (Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus) to my tutoring role. When introducing a new topic to a student, I usually utilize powerpoints to first summarize the important points of the topic. Then, I will go further into detail to explain...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Bruce : Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...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 I really feel like I am making a small contribution to my community and thus the world. I look forward to working with your children...
Education & Certification
North Carolina Central University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater
Mercy College - Master of Science, Ed./ English 7-12

Zoe: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...group of young students, and the poems and thoughts some of those children came up with were 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Ryan: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...learning environment that kids would not dread going to, and even look forward to. While the majority of my tutoring was at my temple, I can tutor a wide variety of subjects. At my high school, I was part of a student-run organization in which I would occasionally conduct free SAT classes to students (where...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Undecided
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 800

Claire: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Lisa: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...tutor for six years, and have tutored all ages. I specialize in the college admission process, and especially like working with students on admissions essays and test prep. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame two years ago with a degree in television and anthropology. I work at MTV during the weekday, but am...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Anthropology and Film
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Sherry: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and test score goals in a flexible, tailored, understanding way, and hopes to continue...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Emma: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...tutoring for the SAT and other standardized tests, because I believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains....
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Neurobiology major, Economics minor
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Richard: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Spanish. At Harvard, I spent a year as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Fayad: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
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.
Education & Certification
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Philip: Old Tappan tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Tappan, NJ
...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 the Linux terminal.
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
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Old Tappan, New Jersey, is a borough in Bergen County. The borough has a population of approximately 6,000. Old Tappan is located on the New Jersey and New York border and is 30 miles from New York City.
The Bergen County Vocational Technical School District serves Old Tappan residents. The district includes Bergen County Academies High School, ranked fifth in the state. The High School is located in Hackensack just 11 miles away. If you are looking for private online or in-home tutoring to potentially improve in class or pass that big exam, professional tutors in Old Tappan are skilled in instruction and test prep for all levels. To potentially improve your score on that important exam, take advantage of an online and in-person tutoring session with an Old Tappan tutor who is skilled in test prep for students at all levels. Nearby New York City is home to multiple top colleges and universities. The prestigious New York University, Fordham University, Columbia University, and St. John's University are just a few examples of the higher education opportunities offered in the nearby big city. Tutors in Old Tappan, NJ, provide online or in-home private tutoring and instruction to help you with test prep to pursue admission to a prestigious school.
Old Tappan prides itself on having a small-town rural feel just minutes from the bustle of New York City. This small borough has three local parks for residents to enjoy and hold community events. Stone Point Park features four baseball fields, two basketball courts, a pavilion, and tennis courts. The park is home to the local summer basketball program as well as a youth baseball league. The youth summer camp is also held at the park, lasting three weeks. The camp offers educational activities each day, including Explore Science, arts and crafts, sports, cool-off stations, and games. Join the community for Halloween fun each fall at local Oakes Park. The Halloween Festival features a Ragamuffin Parade, and participants of any age are welcome to enter the parade in costume. Awards for best costumes are given out after the parade. After the parade, you can stick around for a hayride around the park, pumpkin painting, arts and crafts, face painting, a photo booth, and lawn games.
Is your goal to become a student at one of the nearby prestigious colleges or universities? With the assistance of tutors in Old Tappan, NJ, students might be able to improve their chances of acceptance into the nation's top colleges and universities.
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