Top Social Studies Tutors serving Plainfield

Shin: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a very prevalent science, so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me, hearing "Oh, that makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome....
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Nicolas: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...and confidence. I am patient, and I encourage my students to be patient as well. I also help students faceand in so doing, conquertheir fear of failure. We practice not fearing mistakes, but seeing them as opportunities to learn, hone skills, and grow more confident. One of my strongest attributes as a tutor is my ability to break down complex ideas into clear and accessible language. There is nothing more gratifying than working through a...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730

Kimber: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques.
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, None
LSAT: 175

Luna : Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, English
California College of the Arts - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Brandon: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...accessible, especially with visual aids and diagrams. I also have an ability to motivate students to think for themselves by asking stimulating questions ("Okay, we know Mt. Everest is closer to the equator than Rome, yet it's still colder than Rome. But what else is different about the two that could explain why that's the case?"). Finally, I've found that the best way to facilitate learning is to highlight easily understandable parallels to the content...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Politics

Lucy: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...am a firm believer in the power of education to bring people together and also bring solutions to many of the nation's and the world's troubles. I also like to keep learning fun and always enjoy turning challenges into puzzles. In my spare time I like to read, cook/bake, compete with my running club, and explore New York City. I also work as a math tutor with SAGA Innovations during the week.... I like to keep...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelors, History (United States Concentration)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Eva : Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...the instant anxiety kicks in. I believe a good tutor must do more than teach content. She offers positive reinforcement and guidance, discerning aid every step of the way. Outside of academia, I act and sing in musicals and choirs, do improv comedy, visit art museums, and run around the city in pursuit of food. I like to eat. I also love reading, although it's harder and harder to make time for that. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English/Comparative Literature, Pre-Medical Studies
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 790

Danielle: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Psychology. After graduation, I worked as a research associate at NYU Langone Medical Center, developing molecular technologies for molecular and cellular diagnosis of brain cancers. Now, I am in medical school in the 3-year MD program at NYUGSOM. I currently do private MCAT tutoring, and have tutored biology and chemistry at the collegiate level in the past. I am passionate about STEM, and am a firm believer...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
NYU Grossman School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Steven: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
Hi! I'm Steven. I'm currently an undergraduate student at Rutgers University. I have an interest in STEM, but specifically in physics and astrophysics, which are the fields I'm majoring in. In the past school year I have dedicated my time to tutoring elementary and middle school children in New Brunswick, as well as expanding the tutoring program to a local elementary school. I am eager to help any students learn and perform better in school!
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Physics

Aaron: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's student newspaper, the Daily Spectator, so I'm pretty much constantly editing and giving advice to my fellow writers. I love sharing my excitement for learning with students, and I hope to be able to provide advice, preparation and insight to make the college application process a little less of a guessing game while reducing stress as much as possible.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Kristen: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...Biology. I graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. I love to teach, mostly because of the impact of great teachers throughout my academic career. I think learning can be really fun, if teachers think outside the box and really challenge themselves to find novel ways of conveying concepts to students. Tried and true methods are always great in the classroom, but to work one-on-one with students requires a different approach....
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular & Cellular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Dan: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
As a tutor, I am dedicated to enhancing student comprehension by focusing on thought processes as well as the answer itself, ensuring that students follow a logical step-by-step progression when solving problems and maximizing their understanding of the topics at hand. I have experience tutoring at the high school and collegiate level through student organizations, university employment, and personal offerings.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Esther: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
Hi, I'm Esther! I am currently a student at Binghamton University, studying in the School of Management.
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Michael : Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...test prep by helping my younger sister study for both the PSAT and SAT on all three sections. When studying I love to make history fun, make math simpler and easier to understand, and help students feel calmer and more confident when taking tests. In my freetime, I like to explore everything New York City has to offer, including watching great Broadway plays, hanging out in Central Park, and catching a few Yankee games during...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 780

Bradley: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...and Latin Literature in my college's classics department. I am a former member of the American Classical League and have attended some of their national conferences and seminars on the teaching of Latin. I also have experience creating educational materials for intermediate students of Latin online for a website that publishes full length texts in foreign languages and uses editors to write different types of explanatory material and educational glosses to aid students' reading. I...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720

Isabel: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...nanny or a tutor or both, for roughly five years. I am driven, excited, and passionate about helping students achieve above and beyond. I believe that any student has the capacity to achieve, as long as they are able to find the right motivation and skills to do so. This motivation comes from within, certainly, but is more so the duty of the tutor to spark, incite, and help flourish-- and in that regard, I...
Education & Certification
CUNY City College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Ishan: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...Biology as part of the 7 Year Accelerated Medical Program. I am also minoring in Healthcare Economics and Policy. My favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writing and editing thought provoking essays. During high school, I spent time tutoring for the National Honor Society. My approach to tutoring is to teach the concepts in a simplistic manner and reinforcing the concepts while adding difficulty through...
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Albany Medical College - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Tong: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
As a self learner, I understand different struggles that students like myself might come across. I have a great passion for math and would love to share the tips and tricks that I have discovered that are application to not only the liberal arts but also in non academic activities as well.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Sarah: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
Hello! I am studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that way too.... I believe that students should be...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad, Mathematics-Statistics, Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Daniel: Plainfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students. In my spare time I enjoy live...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
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