Award-Winning ACT Tutors in East Orange, NJ

...into clear and accessible language. There 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 time with friends, often playing competitive board games, such as The Settlers of Catan.

...schools, colleges and adult education centers, and I am currently a faculty member at a local community college. I am certified in Teaching English as a Second Language and also have a Masters Degree in International Education from Harvard University, with a focus on educational systems in other countries. I have lived, taught, and worked in over 30 countries, speak five languages, and have strong cross-cultural skills that help make me a strong tutor for...

I am a passionate educator with more than ten years of experience. I particularly enjoy teaching languages (English and Spanish) to children, teens, and adults. I'm available for other subjects as well - my strengths are math and communications (writing, public speaking, editing, etc.).... My philosophy is to incite a genuine interest in my students so that the material is more engaging, and thus, their goals are more attainable. I also adapt my methods to my students' unique learning styles.

...is about pushing them to the next level. Math is about problem solving, puzzles and thinking outside the box. By presenting problems within their skillset but slightly beyond their experience, it allows for the imaginary side of math to emerge while preparing them to approach a new problem with confidence. As the Math Department Head of my school, I have an intricate understanding of math standards for 6th- 12th grade, as well as the new...

...understanding over formula memorization, but I'm also realistic about the demands of standardized testing and teach testing strategy as well as material. I'm passionate about good writing, and I love to work on students' reading and writing skills. When I'm not tutoring, I love to run in Prospect Park, listen to all kinds of interesting music, and devour books. I'm always trying to learn something new: right now, I'm writing my first long-form narrative and teaching...

...high schools, teaching English to students and running an "American Group" in my free time. I am also a freelance Writing Tutor for an education consulting company in Beijing. These vast and varied experiences has exposed me to students of different ages, ethnicities, and abilities. I am always happy to accommodate my students personal goals and needs. When I am not working, I enjoy reading novels, playing the piano, hiking, horseback riding and travelling throughout...

...a competitive university and I know what it takes to make a student a contender at the highest level of admissions. I keep the material fresh and memorable through a variety of audiovisual approaches and real-world examples. One-on-one learning should never mean lectures, and I like to hold an ongoing conversation so students use their own learning skills in new ways to solve new kinds of problems. My creative experience in film-making allows me to...

...experience, my passion for literature and writing has made helping struggling students in this area more enjoyable and more successful. I find it rewarding to watch students advance and eventually share in my passion. By building a connection with my students, I offer them personal support in their educational endeavors. I believe this support gives my students the tools and perseverance necessary to be successful in their future. In my spare time, I love music,...

...to work independently toward their own success. As I teach both math and language arts skills, I can connect with most any type of student, from the poetry and literature lover to the next Steve Jobs to the student who is afraid of testing and is a somewhat unwilling student. I believe in communicating with parents so that they can help to celebrate their child's successes. I have been teaching in the classroom and in...

...learn from. For me, I treat each day as the opportunity to learn more about anything. With this in mind, I find it more beneficial when teaching my students. Yes, school is about success, but it is also about the fundamentals of learning. I am a person who tries to incorporate this ethic into my classroom and my tutoring practices. With a passion for learning, anyone can become a better and more knowledgable person.