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Sarah: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...I conducted my graduate studies at Fordham University and received an M.S. in Secondary Science Education. I am currently certified in New York State for Biology 7 - 12 and am pursuing a secondary certification in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily if it cannot be...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745

Richard: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...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 course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Lucy: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...specialities are General Chemistry, Biology, and SAT test prep. To share a little more of my background: I graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in 2008 with my BA in Film Studies and then went on to complete a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical program at Hunter College. I expect to enter medical school in 2016 and until...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
CUNY Hunter College - Certificate, Post-Bacc Pre-med

Caitlin: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...various high school subjects in NYC--primarily English but also history and AP economics. As a teacher, I was nominated and accepted as a Learning Partners Program Model Teacher. I have tutored a variety of subjects although I particularly love English, writing skills, and Algebra. I love taking a skill and breaking it down to its...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Special Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Education

Amy: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...the way a qualified tutor can. I believe that I can help motivate and encourage students who are currently having difficulty. I teach in a conceptual manner, encouraging deeper thought, rather than pure memorization. I have been a mathematics tutor for over twenty years. I started tutoring while attending the University of Pennsylvania in 1992....
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Mathematics

Damian: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
If you choose me to be your tutor then you will definitely ace your test. I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things. I attended Stuyvesant High School and the University of Chicago; I am currently studying Data Science with Johns Hopkins.... If you don't get it then I'm explaining it wrong.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, None
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790

Saad: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
I am a Finance major at Mercy College in New York, having transferred this Fall from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. My goal to simply help my students achieve the results they desire and to help them set up the habits which will let them reproduce these results in the future.
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Mercy College - Bachelor of Science, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Zarrin: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I understand that students are constantly...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Robert: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...have taught Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at various levels ranging from high school to college and graduate levels, and currently teach numerous classes in my medical school. I have succeeded academically due to my personal philosophy on education: I value complete understanding of material above all else. I am a continuous learner and I strive...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Biology B.S. / Chemistry B.S.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Current Grad Student, M.D. / PhD (Neuroscience)

Matthew: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
University of Pennsylvania '18, Bachelor in Science of Economics. Starting Harvard Law School this fall.
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Business, General
Harvard University - Juris Doctor, Business, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790

Katarah: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...woman from a Caribbean family who happens to be queer, I often focus (but don't limit) my work -- be it essays or songs -- around these intersecting identities and the ways they impact my interior and our exterior worlds. Apart from my end-all goal of cultivating spaces with other like-minded artists and teachers (the...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Literary Arts
SAT Math: 700

Sean: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...The idea is to write in our own living language, and I'm currently finishing up that self-indulgent, semi-autobiographical first novel. I think it's great---we'll see if anyone else agrees. I attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT from 2002-2006. I worked hard, and I did very well. I was admitted early to Harvard my senior year,...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Ashton: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...at Rutgers University. I have experience tutoring math at the middle school and high school levels, particularly algebra and related topics. In tutoring I believe the most important thing is that the student understand *why* something is the case, rather than just *that* it is. This is crucial to forming a strong foundation on which...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science

Molly: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...in math and science courses, and in college, I tutored students in statistics and was a Teaching Assistant for Intro to Cognitive Science. I've also had many years of experience helping kids from elementary school to high school with their homework. When tutoring, I am to teach and guide students through problem-solving, without hand-holding. I'm...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

John Raffles: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...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 would...
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University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Abigail: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Joey: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...of high school. I am most comfortable and passionate about tutoring SAT prep, particularly the Math section and subject tests. I believe in supporting and encouraging my students and making material as accessible as possible, breaking down what may be difficult subject matter into terms and concepts that they already understand. I firmly believe in...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Gene: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...an English class for students at a Chinese university. While most of my experience in tutoring comes in standardized test preparation and English composition and literature, I also have a great interest in mathematics and have experience in teaching it as well. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Elizabeth: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...miss my science classes and students like crazy! I'm particularly strong 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...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760

Lindsey: South Amboy tutor
Certified Tutor in South Amboy, NJ
...at New York University. After discovering that my true passion was teaching and not research, I went back to school and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. I have also taught three different courses as an adjunct instructor. My educational philosophy is based...
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Bard College - Master of Arts, English Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 800
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South Amboy, NJ, has a population of about 8,600. The city is a member of Middlesex County and falls along the Raritan Bay. The New Jersey town was originally settled 1684 and named New Perth. Over time, the Algonquian name was corrupted to Ambo, which later became South Amboy.
The town is served by South Amboy High School, which is a member of South Amboy School District. High schoolers have a lot of pressure put upon them to perform well in High School in order get into a well-ranked college. Private tutors in South Amboy can provide you online or in-home tutoring instruction to assist with your challenging course or test prep. Expert tutors in South Amboy could help you get ahead with in-person or online test prep tutoring. For students pursuing a college degree, local Wagner College is a great option. The school is ranked 26th regionally. Top schools can be difficult to enter, but don't worry. You could potentially improve the chances of admittance to these top schools if you connect with one of the South Amboy, NJ, tutors available for private tutoring, instruction, and test prep, either in-home or online.
The location of South Amboy provides scenic views of the water front, which makes for the perfect place to relax. Enjoy a trip to Raritan Bay Waterfront Park for a day of leisure at the waterfront. The lush green fields of the park are perfect for enjoying during the summer months. The park has a great view of the New York Skyline in the distance, and the nearby shoreline. The park is home to several attractions including baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, football fields, bocce courts, and a walk/ bikeway. You can enjoy a leisurely walk through the park or push themselves to the limit on a safe walking path away from traffic. The park also features a Nature Study Area and a performance gazebo to host the plethora of events the city puts on throughout the year.
If you're looking for a great activity you can enjoy with friends, visit the South Amboy Arena. This skating rink is great for open skate or for parties. You can rent skates from the arena, so don't worry about providing your own. You can skate to popular music with your friends or hang out in the arcade room. The attached snack bar ensures you'll be full of energy throughout your time on the skating floor.
Once you've explored the town, don't forget to spend your time on your studies. South Amboy, NJ, tutoring might help you get into the school of your dreams.
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