Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Newark, NJ

My mission is to help you discover your own writing voice and interest in literature, while providing exceptional feedback and long-lasting techniques .

I'm a CPA. I love meeting new people and helping others learn. I arrived at where I am today from the help of some great tutors and teachers and am hoping to return that favor and help others succeed.

...they need to find success in their lives. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, consistently rated in the top 25 public universities. I have a degree in Russian with two minors: International Business and Integrated Liberal Studies (The Western 'core cannon' with emphasis on how different areas, politics, art, science, were interrelated). In addition, I have a Certificate of Tutoring ESL from the Madison Literacy Council. Since graduating I have lived abroad...

...as well as writing, reading comp, and literature topics. I've been a writing mentor and a course grader at the college level, and have more than three years experience working with high school and middle school students - everything from homework help to college application essays. I also do GRE and SAT verbal section prep. In my spare time, I have strong opinions on film and television, drink a lot of tea, and travel as...

...standardized test scores. In 2010, I graduated cum laude from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a major in Magazine Journalism and minor in English. Since that time I've written for a number of national publications including Newsday, Inc. magazine, and PopMatters. I've also done marketing for Rodale Books and am currently at work on a novel. I'm eager to help students reach their potential in English and writing, not only...

...and society major at the University of Michigan. I have a significant amount of tutoring experience from my jobs as a physics learning assistant and a middle school science tutor. My approach to tutoring is that every student is different, so it is important to try different approaches and applications. Every student is capable of mastering a subject, but they all learn differently. In my free time, I like to read, play the guitar, sing,...

...with a Bachelor's in History, and a minor in Asian Studies. I lived abroad in Xi'an, China, teaching sophomore college students English for 6 months. I have tutored in SAT Prep, as a volunteer through NYCCares, providing expensive test prep to low-income students. I have volunteered with 826NYC, helping run creative writing workshops with elementary school students and providing homework help. I am currently a freelance writer and comedian in NYC. I have high energy...

...applying to law school. After tutoring several students privately, I found that one-on-one learning is very efficient and a great way to catch up and/or stay ahead. I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I make your challenges mine, and we work together to design an individualized learning technique. I strive to make learning fun, and we set realistic goals. I am qualified to teach middle and high school math, chemistry, and...

...PhD Candidate and Instructor in the English Department at Stony Brook University. Over the past eight years, I've worked with a wide range of students, ages elementary through college as both a tutor and classroom instructor. I teach college literature classes during the year and work in a pre-college program at Columbia teaching research, writing and public speaking to high school students every summer. I love discussing literature and writing with my students and enjoy...

...one of my biggest passions. Though back then, I often told stories to my friends and family as though they were truth, once they helped me find the page I've had much, much more success. I have been tutoring kids since I was in high school, but I've also spent many hours working with kids on the baseball diamond as a coach, as well as as a camp counselor. My philosophy is that I know...

...Science with Urban Studies, wrote and edited for a monthly magazine, and worked at the Yale University Art Gallery. I spent the last year as a Fulbright Teaching Fellow in Bogota, Colombia. I am passionate about education, politics, history, and writing. I have extensive experience tutoring high school math, high school and college writing, and application essay writing. I love to learn, and I love to teach. Through Varsity Tutors, I am excited to work...

...in Classics (Latin and Greek language and literature). I have taught extensively at levels from middle school to graduate school as well as continuing education and in a range of contexts from afterschool tutoring programs to university classrooms. In each of these settings, I have taught individuals as well as groups, and in every case I have tailored the lessons to meet everyone at their level and interests. I have taught and tutored a range...

I have been teaching Algebra, Geometry, ISEE, SAT, SSAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this...

...gradually silenced my inner critic demanding effortless perfectionism, and unleashed the power of my written voice. As your tutor, I hope to empower you to find your authentic voice, to breathe life into your words, to help you gain a sense of mastery over how you want your ideas to be perceived by your audience. Clarity in your writing is a reflection on the clarity of your thinking. You will discover that writing is more...

...began tutoring informally while I was still in high school, helping friends get ready for their SATs, helping them with assignments. I realized quickly that I was suddenly helping half of my school so I decided to make some fliers, and some money, and offer my tutoring to anyone and everyone in my hometown. Suffice to say, some odd years have gone by since then and now, even as a full-time professor, I find myself...

...material sometimes requires going back to the basics as a reminder. My range of what I teach can go from basic word problems to Calculus, Discrete Math, & Probability. English classes that I teach range from basic grammar, to AP Rhetoric and English Language (as well as Literature). Science material have wide range with Biology and Physics, too. I studied at Carnegie-Mellon, Rutgers, and Columbia University. I have tutored professionally now for 25 years. My...

...University. I am studying Health Policy and Management at the Mailman School of Public Health, and I am very passionate about anything related to health and healthcare! I recently graduated from the University of Michigan, where I studied and tutored Spanish, as well as the pre-med classes. Spanish language and culture is my favorite subject to tutor. I love working with students and helping in any capacity with Spanish as well as test prep for...

...Language and Literature for five years in both NYC public schools and a private academy in New Jersey. As a tutor, I have worked with high school students in the Bronx and suburban New Jersey on reading and math skills. My passion for Literature arrived late; as the only child of a book publisher and librarian, I had to get my rebellion in somewhere. But ever since I was introduced to Kurt Vonnegut in college,...

...in college I have also gained a huge appreciation for math, and especially calculus. I find that teaching concepts I've learned is the best way to truly cement my understanding of it. One of the most satisfying moments for me is when an idea finally "clicks" for a student and they suddenly understand the material much better. I always strive to make that happen. While in high school, I gained a year experience tutoring a...

...and tutoring. I tutor writing, listening comprehension, speaking skills, and grammar, as well as other subjects. Lessons from me will help you improve your communication skills, depth and breadth of English language, and gain confidence in using the English language. During the lessons, I provide information about American culture and lifestyle to assist with acculturation, as well. I have taught students from elementary school to adults, privately as well as in schools, colleges and adult...