Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Plainfield, NJ

...University's MA program. I spend four years working in a cognitive development lab, conducting psychology research with children. My Master of Arts research explores decision making cognition, with connections to marketing and communication improvement. I love guiding and teaching students in all disciplines. I have a large background in training and tutoring undergraduate students, working with children ages 3 - 12, and standardized test-taking. Career-wise, I am seeking opportunities in market research and community development.

...my class's big assignments was to write an autobiography. I said that I envisioned myself getting a PhD in sociology and being a teacher. Today, I am a PhD student in Public and Urban Policy at The New School, and I am adjunct professor at Hunter College at the City University of New York. I like to use my academic trajectory as an example of the fact that hard work can get a student anywhere....

...ACT, National Merit Finalist recognition for the PSAT), so I can also extend my services for students who need to prepare for such exams. Education is a right that all students should have. As a volunteer, I've upheld this message by providing funding and supplies for tribal schools in developing nations. Because of this passion for education, I can ensure that I will work vigorously to achieve my students' academic goals and needs.

...of New York School of Law and graduated cum laude from Fordham University with a degree in American Studies. As a tutor, I have experience with a variety of grade levels and fields of study, particularly English, History, Public Speaking, and Writing. The constant I bring to every new student is a focus on creating clear learning objectives to help them in their pursuit of life-long learning. Please reach out to me with any questions,...

I am an undergraduate at NYU Stern with a passion for multiple subjects - English, Economics, Business - and teaching students. I enjoy implementing the effectiveness of personalized and candid education. I hope any student with who I work with has as much fun as I do throughout the sessions.

...go over the fundamentals of what makes a good expository essay and practice building out an essay from a simple, effective skeleton. I'm happy to teach grammar and reading comprehension at all levels! I have experience teaching SAT prep in the past and have a good grasp of the English language due to my time living in the US and my profession as a lawyer. I'm looking forward to working with you!

...graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in Neuroscience, and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math, test prep, Spanish, and violin. I train in martial arts and I enjoy learning languages in...

I am passionate about helping students feel comfortable in a learning environment. I believe every child should have confidence in their studies and strive to make that happen for them! I am currently a Sophomore in college studying Theatre and Acting. I am passionate about Math, Reading, and Writing as I excel in these subjects in my time as a student.

Thinking as if it was my only way of breathing. Even when challenged, especially when challenged. Accepting the imperfection, whilst seeking betterment. Creative representation of that which we already know, but don't yet understand. Hopelessly devoted to the verb of this acrostic.

...disconnect is with a subject, sometimes the problem is not the new material, but a stronger foundation in previous classes is needed. Professionally I have mostly tutored math for the last several years, but within my friends I tutored physics and other STEM courses through my academic career. I have a BS in civil engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, an MS from Stevens Institute of Technology and I am currently pursuing a PhD...

...weeks I will begin work as an instructor of Neuroscience for two of Columbia University's pre-college summer program courses. My approach to learning is fueled by curiosity and direct application of abstract concepts and content into real life situations or problems. This approach fosters an interdisciplinary vision of the subjects I teach, and has enabled me to successfully support students in a variety of academic subjects, such as language arts, math, and science. I love...

...and sociology. Some of my passions include social justice, education, public policy, and community service. I have previously provided college admissions help, essay advice, and academic support to many students and they have continuously come back to me for additional help on whatever they were working on. I joined Varsity Tutors because I wanted to continue providing the educational and tutoring service to students that I never got when I was in school. I hope...

...Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University before attending Kansas City University for medical school in 2012. I will be graduating from medical school in May and begin my residency training in Emergency Medicine this summer. I have always had a passion for learning and teaching. I have extensive experience teaching elementary-school age children in math and reading as well as undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and...

...to help children from preschoolers to high schoolers as a volunteer tutor. I have tutored elementary and middle schoolers in Math and English as well as my peers in Stuyvesant High School in Biology and Calculus. I may not be able to help children medically until I become a doctor, but until then I want to be able to help in any way that I can, which includes educationally. I tutor in a variety of...

I'm a native Chinese speaker! Feel free to contact with me in Mandarin and practice with me! I did actuarial science in my undergraduate school and applied statistics in my master's degree, therefore I can also help with math subjects, such as algebra, calculus, GRE quant, probability, and statistics.

...personal teaching style is catered to the individual student. I approach each student with a sample lesson "plan", which is really just me getting a feel for how they learn. I then tailor it based on their level of skill, interest, and progress. In the past, I've taught concert and church choirs, as well as musical theatre classes and private voice lessons. The ages ranged from pre-K and up (to about the late 60s), and...

...College. I was able to graduate high school early causing me to start college a semester earlier then me peers. I'm finishing my degree in Childhood Education, specializing in math and special needs because I love to help each and every student I come across. I work with kids with special needs right now working on everyday routines and tutoring with them. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

...screenwriter and teacher. I'm fluent in English, Russian, and French. I have degrees in English literature and in theatre, and I've studied Shakespeare extensively at Kings College London and at The Globe Theatre. I particularly love to teach English and Writing and Rhetoric, though I also have experience with Human Geography, Russian, French, and elementary school students. I'm big on habit building and using memory tools that aren't taught in most schools and make studying...

...my knowledge and skills to potential students, I am genuinely amazed when I have the opportunity to help someone grow in their self-confidence. My Teaching Philosophy: Learning is not merely a process of rote memorization and regurgitation of facts. It is a dynamic process in which an individual, with a unique personality and learning style, attempts to understand and integrate new concepts and ideas. As such, my teaching style emphasizes the importance of the individual's...

...Social Science, English, and Multiple Subject (elementary). I have worked with all types of learners as both a secondary English and history teacher but also as a tutor for students in grades 5-12. I am most passionate about giving students the personalized educational experience they need and deserve. I teach most history subjects, English, writing, and study skills. I am at my best working with struggling learners who need to build the skills necessary to...