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Nicolas: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...is nothing more gratifying than working through a difficult concept with a student and know they truly understand it and can put it into practice. In my free time I enjoy reading. Some of my favorite authors are George R. R. Martin (the author A Game of Thrones) and Junot Diaz. I also enjoy spending...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
Diptesh: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Daniel: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
I recently finished up my Post-Bacc Pre Med Program this past Spring and am looking to offer help in science courses from middle school to college level. I graduated from Boston College in 2009 and have worked at the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Leonard: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn 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...
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Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math
David: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...students. I prefer to just serve as a guide so the lessons that students get stick with them more. I do this by asking questions and providing enough scaffolding to have my student create their own "Aha!" moment. When I'm not tutoring, I love everything New York sports and creating new dishes to enjoy with...
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Clark University - Bachelors, Philosophy
LSAT: 177
Dylan: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...repeat in a test: they begin to master the information and use it to approach new material with greater preparedness. I always want the learner's outcome to be a compoundable skill. For students learning to read and write better, I believe it's all about structure. There are simple constructs of idea, speaker, and audience that...
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Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Sean: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...takes to get graduate school, but to get a full ride as well. In my personal life my biggest joy is my fiance, Aubrey, who I got engaged to last month. When I am not teaching or lawyering I love to cook, keep up with the news, lift weights, and watch the Red Sox. If...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
New York University - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
LSAT: 173
Robert: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...subjects, from SAT, SHSAT and Regents prep to Calculus, Physics, and Geometry. I specialize in mathematics, however, my writing and reading comprehension skills are of an equally high level. Having achieved top scores on both the SAT and SHSAT, along with various regents tests, I know what it takes to understand subject matter, and as...
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Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 760
Crosby: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...my graduate education and experience as a teacher, I have expertise in teaching basic literacy through advanced algebraic math. My undergraduate experiences in Anthropology prepare me to support learners in writing organized, concise, and well-researched essays. Finally, my patience and love of learning equip me with the necessary characteristics to excel as a Varsity tutor.
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New York University - Bachelors, Anthroplogy
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education
Sophia: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Nicole: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...school. I now tutor math for both middle school and high school students, as well as math ACT prep. I feel it is important to make my tutoring specific to each child's needs in order to ensure a positive experience. I believe it is important to make sure my students are able to break problems...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Zachary: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...my passion for learning with the next generation. In college, I studied Cognitive Science, not so much as a fallback career, but because I am fascinated by the subject. I succeeded in getting into Northwestern without the aid of any academic tutors or test prep classes. As such, I am confident in my standardized test-taking...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Christina: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
I am a current junior double majoring in Human and Organizational Development and American Studies at Vanderbilt University. I love working with kids of all ages, and hope I can help your child succeed!
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, International Business
Jason: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
I have taught and tutored students of all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I...
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Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166
Cyrus: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...of 2014, and have been tutoring it ever since. I have a wide array of interests, and can tutor a number of different humanities subjects. However, my favorite subject to tutor is LSAT preparation. I feel like I built up a huge amount of personal knowledge and strategy in my own study process that I...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
LSAT: 180
Dan: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, 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,...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Cena: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...a literary agency, where I read manuscripts all day and wrote reader's reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as a live sound engineer at a number of music venues around New York City. I'm very passionate about writing, literature, and music -- I love teaching these subjects, and helping students identify with their...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 790
Jacob: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...looking forward to meeting your tutoring needs! I've been a educator and an education entrepreneur all my life. I have always enjoyed helping people learn how to do difficult problems in ways that make sense to them - not the way the book describes it. Almost everything that we learn is pretty easy when you...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
GMAT: 750
Gus: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
...and to talk out difficulties when they arise. I hate memorizing, and would much prefer to make everything from Biology to History into exciting (if very small) stories that are not only easy to remember, but actively difficult to forget. I've had tutors that I hated going to, and tutors that I enjoyed spending my...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Anna: Westwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Westwood, NJ
I am a recent graduate of Columbia University with a degree in English literature. I have tutored a variety of subjects for the past six years, including English, French, Writing, college applications, and test prep. I think that with the right attitude, any subject can be interesting and enjoyable, and I hope to instill the...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
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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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