Gifted Tutors in Upper Saddle River, NJ
Results 15 - 28 of 190
Daniel R.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University - BS, Mass Communications
Experience
Learning can be fun ! As a tutor, I like to show my students the relevancy of the material they are learning . Knowledge is much more effective when students can see how it is practical and applicable to their daily lives . Self-learning is very important, so?I work hard to...
Richard T.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Swarthmore College - BS & BA, Engineering & Economics , Univ of Massachusetts, Amherst - MS, Civil Engineering
Experience
Some of my past success stories include helping students get accepted into prestigious gifted and talented programs, and helping a student gain acceptance into the Bronx High School of Science by helping the student pass the New York City SHSAT exam . This school is one of...
Patrice C.
Private Gifted tutor in White Plains, NY
Education
Mico Teachers University - Bachelors, Deaf Education And Special Education , Pace University-New York - Masters, Educational...
Experience
I am a native of Jamaica who grew up in Kingston on the base camp for the Jamaica Defense Force, as my father was an Army Major . I teach Special Education classes, primarily to deaf children and those with emotional challenges, and I work with students from Kindergarten...
Robert A.
Private Gifted tutor in White Plains, NY
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst - BS, Mathematics, Pure and Applied
Experience
I enjoy tutoring subject tests, including advanced placement tests, the ACT, the PSAT, and the SAT . Specific subjects I tutor include middle school math, trigonometry, and calculus 1 . I provide students with strategies that will give them confidence when taking the exams....
Ramsey I.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
University of Rochester - BA, Anthropology/ Japanese
Experience
When students take a stance on an issue, it makes the content more personal and easier to remember . I have a bachelor's in Anthropology and Japanese from the University of Rochester . I have a lot of experience helping students with the SAT exam as well . In college, I was...
Joshua R.
Private Gifted tutor in Yonkers, NY
Education
Fordham University - Bachelors, English
Experience
I earned my undergraduate degree in English with a minor in communications from Fordham University . After graduation I went on to become a teaching assistant via Blue Engine, an AmeriCorps affiliated service . Prior to this posting I had the opportunity to serve as a...
Kay L.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior , LeTourneau University - Current Grad Student, ...
Experience
I find each student's strengths and challenges, and then I develop a plan to engage that student that will highlight the strengths and overcome the challenges . I have strong bonds with my students and their parents, and we work together to achieve our goals . My students...
Robert P.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Washington University in St Louis - BA, English , St. Johns in Queens - MA, 7-12 ELA Education
Experience
Working in an urban classroom setting in NYC caused me to open my eyes to challenges and how cultural experiences can be used to enhance learning . I try to make examinations as diverse as possible so that every student has the chance to display their unique knowledge and...
Meghan M.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Journalism , Northwestern University - Masters, Journalism
Experience
I have a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master of Journalism, both from Northwestern University . My minor was in Spanish . As I was studying, I did a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain, where I attended Madrid's top university . I took higher-level literature and history...
Grace S.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Boston University - BA, Biology conc. Cell and Molecular, with Genetics
Experience
I earned a bachelor's degree?in Biology in just three years . I was able to take graduate-level classes at the medical school, as well as do research.In my free time, I love to dance, and also enjoy aerial arts . I also practice photography when I have time. Algebra, Algebra...
Jeremy .
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Musical Theatre
Experience
I stress this understanding every time . My method goes beyond memorizing concepts; to do well, one must really grasp the underlying concept or theory . It also takes internalization of knowledge rather than simply knowing it to pass an exam . I encourage all my tutees?to...
Melanie S.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Stanford University - BA, Public Policy , Columbia Law School - JD, N/A
Experience
I am available to tutor students in a number of subject areas including LSAT preparation, essay editing, study skills and organization, graduate test preparation, and public speaking.I completed my undergraduate work at Stanford University in California, where I studied public...
Maria V.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
CUNY City College - BS, Pre-med
Experience
I have a gift for?helping students increase their confidence as they prepare for standardized exams. It is my experience that learning isn't about simply knowing the answer, it is better to know how to arrive at that answer . I am a third-year student in a specialized program...
Jorge E.
Private Gifted tutor in New York, NY
Education
Harvard University - Bachelors, Social Anthropology , Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Human Rights
Experience
I believe that lessons should be catered to the learning style and needs of each student that I work with . I will do whatever I can to help my students succeed . When I have free time, I enjoy watching movies, especially foreign films. Advanced Placement, History,...