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Leslie: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...several years and would love to work with you on topics such as politics, government, American history, legal studies, critical thinking skills, and writing academic papers and personal statements. I have also tutored students learning English as a second language. We can work out a way to learn that is comfortable for you. Learn new...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of California-Berkeley - Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science and Government

Maisha: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...for 30 years. While learning another language can be a bit difficult sometimes, it is always fun. That is what makes learning languages stand out. You will have a skill that allows you to connect with other people all over the world. I look forward to meeting you and embarking on your journey of learning...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Rutgers University-Newark - Master of Arts, Spanish
Georgetown University - Doctor of Philosophy, Spanish

Jed: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...and deep knowledge of multiple subjects with two decades of experience and expertise (Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University). I have been a dedicated mentor and teacher of numerous high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, and have a passion for teaching, and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Princeton University - Doctor of Philosophy, Elementary Particle Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Jessica: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writing requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Nova Southeastern University - PHD, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Jeffrey: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...a full understanding of concepts is more beneficial than root memorization. I custom tailor my sessions to the unique needs of each student and take extra time outside of sessions to create additional study aids to address any unmet needs arising from each session. I am eager to work with you (the student) or your...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-Camden - Master of Science, Pharmacy
Rutgers University-Camden - Doctor of Science, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Geoffrey: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...they choose to pursue that path.Those years included creative writing of poetry and short fiction as well as study of the personal essay modelled on writings of authors such as Loren Eisley, Joan Didion, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker. There is more to writing than crafting a persuasive critical paper about a work of fiction.It...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Kelsey: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous students on college entrance exam preparation, and has worked professionally as an editorial assistant for research institutions. Her personal goal is to help students build a foundation of...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Md Sibat: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...I have been teaching for the last 5 years and am very passionate about helping students achieve their goals. I believe a great teacher puts their students need first, and adheres to their students learning style. I am currently applying for residency in General surgery and I believe that I would be an excellent tutor...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Caitlin: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...example: I learned a student didn't actually understand how negative numbers operated and so they were constantly tripping up in arithmetic). We achieved about a 90% pass rate in the course and a few students were able to graduate after passing since the math regents were holding them up. I believe in teaching students the...
Education & Certification
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

John: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...solving the problems they bring to me, and as a result I consider myself as more of a resource to guide the student to the right solution rather than a solution manual to consult or a teacher to recapitulate a lecture. Of course, if what the student needs is a further explanation of lectured material,...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Gabriela: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Xiaowen : Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...BSc in Physics (1st) from University College London, an M.Phil in Micro and Nanotechnology Enterprise from the University of Cambridge, and a PhD in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, also from University College London. I have worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oregon and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a scientist at Diamond Light...
Education & Certification
University College London - Bachelor, Physics
University of Cambridge - Master's/Graduate, Materials Sciences and Nanotechnology
University college London - Doctorate (PhD), Physics

Lear: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...That's why I love being a tutor! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with degrees in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I have been to over twenty countries and four continents. My goal is to visit as many as I can! I am willing...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics, Political Science
Columbia Law School - Current Grad Student, J.D.
LSAT: 172

Ana: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...and it is my passion to share with students that I teach, tutor or mentor my enthusiasm for Chemistry. Chemistry is the Central Science and plays a role in all aspects of our life...it provides infrastructure for the modern life. Your success is my success and I would very much like to help my students...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Vanderbilt University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Lisa: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...a 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...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Anthropology and Film
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Jed: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from a young elementary level up to high school and even college students. My other position was as an education consultant for university applications where I taught...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Kaleel: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...and currently work as a forensic biologist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Leonard: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...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 hardest to ensure that...
Education & Certification
Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math

Richard: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...I often find myself in the position of explaining difficult concepts and abstract ideas to people with very different backgrounds and personalities than my own. Generally, people learn best from examples they find relevant, interesting, and concrete. My main hobby outside of class is music. I play viola in both the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and the...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Aamod: Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in Rockaway, NJ
...mathematics to the sciences, along with geography, critical reading, and writing. Not surprisingly, my favorite subject to teach is biology, mainly because of the strong and long-standing personal interest I have had in the material, a passion that many students find infectious. I am a firm believer in taking a more hands-off approach to teaching,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Cell Bio&Neuroscience/ Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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Rockaway, New Jersey, is a borough located in Morris County. The borough has a population of approximately 7,000. Rockaway is located just 35 miles from New York City and 24 miles from Newark.
Morris Hills High School, in the Morris Hills Regional High School District, serves Rockaway and several other neighboring communities. Private tutoring in Rockaway is available both online or in-home to help you with general course instruction or test prep. Professional in-person or online tutoring in Rockaway is a great way to try to get ahead in your class or test prep. Nearby New York City is home to a vast array of colleges and universities to choose from. The prestigious University of New York, Columbia University, Fordham University, and St. John's University are just a few examples of the higher education opportunities located only 35 miles away. With private test prep instruction via in-home or online tutoring in Rockaway, NJ, you can potentially improve the chances of getting into these top schools.
Rockaway is home to historical landmark, the Ford-Faesch Manor House. The house is open to the public as a museum, allowing you to explore what life in the area was like during the 1700s. For more learning fun, visit the Rockaway Township Free Public Library, featuring adult, teen, and youth programs throughout the year. During the summer months, each time a child checks out a book, they will be entered to win a book bag at the end of summer. During fall, the library hosts Saturday Programs for Children, with story times, pop-up book construction, family gingerbread house decorating, and hands-on musical instruments.
For outdoor fun, visit the Mount Hope Pond, located within Mount Hope County Park. The park features a sand beach and swimming area and is stocked for fishing. If you prefer to swim without the fish, Frog Falls Aquatic Park is located in the borough. The park is open to residents and features two water slides, six lap lanes, a zero-depth entry, a lazy river, a cafe, and a child activity pool for small children. The pool also offers swim lessons, lifeguard training, and birthday parties. Several special community events are hosted at the pool throughout the summer, including a Float-in Movie Night, Carnival Day, Christmas in July, and Water Sports Day.
Is your goal to attend one of the many prestigious colleges or universities in nearby New York City? One-on-one tutoring in Rockaway, NJ, can potentially help you do well in your classes and exams, giving you a competitive edge for college.
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