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Jordy: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...think of it not as an opaque, mysterious world of judgment behind closed doors, but as the first opportunity in a student's life to find the perfect fit. The combination of test scores and personal statement should be seen as a contribution to a conversation that leads to a student ending up in an environment...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, Art History
Harvard University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Jillian: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...at New York University, I have benefited from many opportunities in my education, and I aspire to use my experiences to teach others. I have taken the SAT, ACT, and several AP exams, and I am a recipient of an award from the French Department at NYU. I first became passionate about tutoring in high...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Jay: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...an accelerated seven-year combined B.S./M.D. program. I completed my medical education at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Since graduation, I have been doing research in cardiology and pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health at SUNY Downstate. I graduated Summa Cum Laude as a Biomedical major at Brooklyn Technical High School, where I tutored fellow...
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Sophie Davis at City College - Bachelor of Science, Bio-Medical
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
SAT Math: 760

Leah: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...the world. It is through education that our eyes are opened, curiosity ignited, and our minds pushed farther than we imagined possible. I firmly believe in the capacity of every person to grow and learn. I also see and value the fact that we all have multiple intelligences and learning styles. What works for one...
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Bates College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Roger Williams University - Masters, Elementary Education

Christina: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...they will really need for the next sequential math classes. Recognized as a DOE Honors Teacher, I have prepared students for various standardized test, Regents, AP and SATs with great results. Grading the DOE math exams for 3-8th grade, Algebra and Math A/B Regents has given me the knowledge as to what the state looks...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Economics
CUNY Brooklyn College - Master of Science, Mathematics Education
NYU Wagner - Master in Public Health Administration, Non-profit and Public Administration
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 770

Georgia: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...but am most interested in studying environmental science, and Russian. Throughout high school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain...
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Columbia College New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Jesse: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and reading fiction and philosophy. I love living in Brooklyn, but I enjoy leaving the city...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780

Leonard: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive yields the best results. I will always work my...
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Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math

Scott: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...the right approach, anyone can achieve their performance goals. The LSAT in particular I even found fun. Okay, maybe not the reading comprehension section, but the logic sections shouldn't be a chore to study! Fueled by my overseas teaching experience (where my 6-year old students knew very little English), I have a strong ability to...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Accounting
TBD - Masters, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 760

Jordan: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...the years, one that inspires focused, investigative, creative learning: Im committed to the belief that the only way students learn is by by doing. I ask questions, I guide, I challenge, and I direct, but I always enable the student to find the answer on their own. I believe this is the only way that...
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New York University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720

Daniel: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...a major in Psychology. I love Biology, chemistry, and Psychology and am currently teaching my own chemistry course at Stony Brook University under the guidance of Dr. Troy Wolfskill, the head of the chemistry department at the university. So far I love my teaching position as it not only brings me happiness in helping others...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 33

Elsia: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...of a doubt, correct. If you ask any of my students they will definitely tell you that I am a fun tutor. I think a tutoring session will go exponentially better if there’s some laughter involved. I’m always down for racing against my students doing math problems or coming up with hilarious study mnemonics for...
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740
Elana: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...also taking numerous science courses to meet my pre-med requirements. I have tutored math, chemistry, biology and physics for the last seven years and have a lot of experience working with many types of students of varying ages. I attempt to make the subject matter more interesting for the student by relating it to the...
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Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Angelo: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
Hi! My name is Angelo and I love tutoring students in math. I feel in today's world that schools overcomplicate certain subjects, my goal is to help students learn simple and effective strategies to help solve problems. I gained my Microsoft Excel 2016 certification in 2020 and am ready to help teach others .
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Saint Johns University - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 34

Rose: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...in chemistry and serving as a teaching assistant in general chemistry courses, before I found that my real passion was for teaching. Since then I have been a substitute teacher for middle school science and exploring other science teaching and communications opportunities. I was a chemistry and philosophy double major in college and my approach...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Chemistry
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
GRE Verbal: 168
Osman: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...as a private tutor for the past 3.5 years, tutoring in a variety of high school and early college subjects. I frequently tutor in science and math subjectshaving taught just about every related subject offered in high school. I have a significant amount of tutoring experience, and I have produced positive results. Among the techniques...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Chemical Physics and Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Kelly: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...Hills High School in Vernon Hills, Illinois. In high school, I was a part of a program that mentored underclassmen and tutored them in math, english and reading for standardized tests. I worked with them to prepare for testing. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I can help students connect conceptual ideas with...
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New York University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

John Raffles: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...down problems into logical sub-units. First, the underlying equations (or axioms, or vocabulary, or processes) must be understood, preferably on an instinctual level, as it is easier to remember ideas when they make sense at a core level. Then these ideas are applied to the problem, in order to unlock the solution. Generally, when students...
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University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Maggie: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...acedemic background, my tutoring strenghs are in math and science. I began tutoring in high school as president of the Math Honors Society and a member of the science honors society. In college, I continued to teach peers through Cornell Outdoor Education. I believe any student can suceed in the math and sciences regardless of...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750
Andrew: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...things! I also love to run, draw, read, and cook, either with friends or simply by myself. I stay in shape both mentally and physically: I am constantly training to be my best. Whenever the opportunity arises to help elevate someone, I take it. Helping a student reach their goals is equally as rewarding for...
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Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
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The borough of Westwood is located in the northeastern part of New Jersey. It is a part of Bergen County, and has an approximate population of 11,000. Despite being in New Jersey, the city is a part of the New York metropolitan area, and many of its residents regularly travel to New York, NY, for work and leisure.
Currently, the Westwood Regional School District is the main school district serving the city. It includes Westwood Regional High School, which offers Advanced Placement classes and tests to its students. To potentially improve your score on that important exam, take advantage of an online and in-person tutoring session with a Westwood tutor who is skilled in test prep for students at all levels. The top college in the area is none other than Princeton University, which is located in Princeton, NJ, just over an hour's drive from Westwood. It is consistently ranked within the top three schools in the nation, but is often considered the best. With private test prep instruction via in-home or online tutoring in Westwood, NJ, you can potentially improve the chances of getting into a top school like this.
There are a lot of different activities that you can enjoy in and around the area of Westwood. One of the most popular places to go is Van Saun Park, which features pony rides, a carousel, and a zoo. Another great destination that people of all ages will enjoy is Monster Mini Golf. It offers a monster/Halloween theme, a unique mini golf course, and an arcade. Additionally, the hour drive into New York will give you access to amazing attractions such as Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art.
There is a wide selection of sporting events to attend, all within an hour's drive from Westwood. Fans of the National Football League can travel to East Rutherford, NJ, to see either the New York Giants or the New York Jets. If hockey is what you're looking for, during the winter season you can go to Prudential Center, located in Newark, NJ, to see the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. If Major League Soccer is more what you're into, the New York Red Bulls make their home at Red Bull Arena, located in Harrison, NJ.
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