Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...with Geometry, Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and even AP Calculus. Although I enjoy teaching math, I am also available to teach Writing (especially essays), Reading Comprehension, Economics, the SAT and ACT, and Literature. In my experience as a tutor, it is important to be patient. Not only must you understand the material, you must also understand how your students learn and adapt your teaching method to their needs. It also helps if you can make the...

...I also served as a teaching assistant for an introductory Earth Science course, where I graded homework assignments and led office hours and lab sessions. I have had extensive research experience at and outside of Brown, and I am currently working on publishing my honors senior thesis on Antarctic ice sheet dynamics in a scientific journal. Outside of academia, I enjoy performing as an actor on the stage and screen. I am passionate about carrying...

...and unique part of the world. I have been an academic tutor and chess teacher for over 6 years. I have loved teaching since I was quite young, and aspire to be a professor in the future. In my years as a tutor I've instructed Geometry, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Chemistry, Creative Writing, the GRE, and most frequently SAT and ACT preparation. I developed a love for tutoring test preparation for two...

...Algebra 1 and 2, Elementary Math, Math Concepts,ReadingComprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Proofreading/editing, Chemistry, Beginners French, Study skills, and Test-taking skills. I have been tutoring younger students since I was in the tenth grade. Since then I have tutored a variety of ages and subjects, for a total of about seven years. I definitely have a complete understanding of every single subject I tutor. I will start by learning about you and evaluating your individual learning...

...educates children. Students often face a revolving door of teachers, adjusting to new methods and faces at an unsettling pace. This turnover doesn't just affect teachers; it disrupts the vital relationships they build with students. My philosophy here is clear: the needs of the child must come first, above politics and bureaucracy. Teachers, often beloved by their students, should not be sacrificed for administrative convenience. My most profound philosophy transcends teaching; it encapsulates life itself....

...sharing this story with my students because I believe every student has a passion like this. Maybe it's not reading for them; it could be drawing or sports or fashion. Whatever it is, there is some area of every student's life where they yearn for any extra kernel of knowledge. My goal as an educator is to learn that passion, motivate students to pursue it, and help them to do so by emphasizing the value...

...to ask questions and make mistakes. It is from these mistakes that they will be learn of their strengths. I will also make sure to be interactive with the parents and teachers if possible, due to the importance of a strong support system for the student. At the end of the day, I am not looking for my student to become a straight A. I am striving for them to improve and see the results...

...a whole, struggled during this hard time. Being a student myself, I know firsthand the frustration when you do not understand something and the patience required to be able to excel at a subject. There is nothing better than when a student not only begins to understand a concept, but also becomes enthusiastic about it and even loves it. I have a love for a variety of subjects that ranged from Spanish to Mathematics. I...

I have over 18 years of ACT/SAT/PSAT tutoring experience, initially in a class setting with Kaplan, then, independently, as an personal tutor. I have tutored ALL sections on both the SAT and ACT; I am a generalist, as capable in Critical Reading, Writing, Math or Science. I am a certified Teacher of the Handicapped in NJ and also hold a CE for general education.

...learn! My own enthusiasm and curiosity are some of my greatest teaching assets as I've found the feelings are contagious within my students. My experience working with diverse groups of students and learners, including special education students, makes me uniquely attuned to each students individual needs. I also believe that learning at its core is a fun and exciting process. I would love to bring all of my skills to you or your family!

...English teacher. My thesis explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for the Writing and Reading sections of standardized tests. I love canoeing, reading, and being...

...in Dijon, allowing me to develop my deep understanding of both French language and culture. While on Colby's campus, I spent much of my spare time working as an assistant to one of my professors on his manuscript, as both an editor and a researcher. During my spare time, I sang in the chamber choir, cooked, wrote poetry, and read (too many favorite books to count, but right up there are Brideshead Revisited, Persuasion, and...

...promote student development. My duties include providing progress reports and small group instruction for my students on a daily basis. I also set up motivational programs for my students to be carried out during our sessions and in their general education classrooms. By teaming up with parents and teachers, I help each one of my students stay organized and motivated to do well in school. During my small group instruction sessions, I help my students...

...and privately. As well, I teach creative writing, ELA, and college application essay prep. My approach is holistic and I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking skills and autonomy. Many of my students have had great academic success with having been accepted to ivy league institutions such as Columbia University, Harvard University, and Oxford University. Along with this, I also possess experience with private...

...and behavioral neuroscience, so I am well-trained in understanding the processes that can block learning. I also have a good sense of humor, and tutoring has always been a pleasant experience for both the student and for me. Just as I have never shied away from learning difficulties, I also have taught some very technical courses at Queens College, such as Neuroscience of Memory and Psychometrics. My evaluations (from both faculty and students) as a college...

As a tutor, I am aware that the student is the top priority. I want the student to reach their full potential under my tutoring and develop a rapport with them so that they feel comfortable reaching out to me. Accessibility is most important to me and it really enhances the tutoring experience.

I'm a patient, empathetic tutor looking to help your child reach their maximum potential! I'll do my best to make this transition to online learning as seamless as possible. Stay safe everyone!

I am passionate about helping students not only master the required material, but also refine his or her unique strategy to studying, testing, and learning!

...a San Francisco Bay Area native recently transplanted to the White Plains area to study the Biomedical Sciences! I have tutored students K-12 continuously since middle school, and I specialize in tutoring Math. I have helped failing students not only get passing marks but even top marks, helped B students to A's, and help A students get A+'s. I focus on helping students master their fundamentals, as well as teach the tips and tricks they...

...of ideas or a notebook where they can keep track of their work and ideas. Some examples I am proud of: I taught one adult student good basic conversational and written French in 6 months. Two of my students whom I tutored in a few subjects each for several years in High School went from being B/B+ students to gaining admission to the University of Chicago and Smith College. Just as important to me however...