Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving East Orange, NJ

...passion for southern barbecue! I have tutored students ages K-4 all the way through college-bound SAT takers, both in and outside of formal classroom settings. Though my wide range of tutoring experiences has taught me to adapt to different learning styles and personalities, it has also left me with the understanding that every path to academic success begins with confidence and a positive attitude. My approach to teaching is based on positive reinforcement, encouragement, and...

...in 2020 and starting residency in Internal Medicine. I'm also a graduate of Columbia University with a BA in biology. I've always been interested in a wide range of subjects in school and love to encourage students to be enthusiastic about learning too. I often find that anxiety or fear are the first barriers to overcome in learning challenges. After that, hard work and lots of practice can conquer any difficult topic!... Review concepts, identify strengths...

...improve on standardized tests. I have over three years of experience tutoring students from grade 4-11 for a wide range of subjects. I am particularly passionate about helping students improve in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and essay writing. While many students find these subjects daunting, I think that with the right strategies, anyone can improve in these areas. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy reading, writing short stories, and regularly posting on Tumblr.

...modern and contemporary art. I spent a semester studying at the European University at St. Petersburg in the Master's program of Russian Culture and the Arts, combining my love of both art and Russian culture. As a tutor at my University's writing center, I edited papers for a variety of subjects and worked with art majors to develop honors theses. I love brainstorming creative approaches to papers with students, and I may be one of...

I have been a New York City public school teacher since 2014. I have taught 6th-10th grade English Language Arts and History. I strongly believe in the power of education to change people as individuals and to also change our world.

...tutoring for close to two decades. I tutor all test prep including GMAT and LSAT. I used to teach AP Psychology and AP English, and tutor many other AP classes along with general school work. I teach via the Socratic Method, asking pointed questions that will guide you to the answer, ensuring that you can learn the material yourself as opposed to me telling it to you. I want to make sure you learn the...

I work with students and parents to tailor lessons to make sure they're learning in their own best pace and style.

...in Michigan and my Masters in Teaching English from Columbia University Teachers College. I am very familiar with the ELA curriculum. I am very good at scaffolding assignments to take students step by step and teach them how to think about literature and analysis. I have taught reading comprehension strategies that helps to understand the material on a deeper level. I connect well with students of all ages and my style is fun and engaging....

...of STEM tutoring experience and 1 year of teaching experience as a graduate student instructor. I have worked with students of all grade levels in various settings. This includes different sized groups from one-on-one to larger classes as well as virtually and in person. I love science, biology and chemistry especially, but math is a close second. My approach to learning is holistic, and I look beyond the grade to making sure that a strong...

...and French. Tutoring is a passion of mine because I think that learning can be an exciting and enriching experience for all students, whether or not they know it. It can be hard for some students to find a reason to be engaged in their education when they're in large classes, but tutoring offers a unique opportunity to cater to their individual learning style and to identify ways they can be invested in their own...

...focus on creating a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to improve their skills. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering critical thinking and effective communication, helping students not only prepare for exams but also develop a love for language and literature. I find immense joy in guiding students through their academic journeys, celebrating their progress and achievements along the way. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading and exploring diverse cultures, which enriches my approach...

...strong passion for learning and teaching. As per my experience, I have been teaching SAT for 2 years now and have a 780 on the Math section and 730 on the English. I have also taught AP Calc AB/BC, AP Lang/Lit, and AP Physics C. If you couldn't tell already, I'm a STEM major! I am currently studying Computer Engineering, and I would love to continue my teaching journey through Varsity Tutors.

...I taught high school and middle school debate and was an SAT/ACT tutor in Birmingham, Alabama. I then taught middle school debate at Success Academy in Harlem and served as a healthcare advocate. I have extensive experience tutoring English, math, science, and SAT/ACT at the middle school through college level. I have tutored students who went on to be accepted into Ivy League universities. I also am highly skilled at working with students with learning...

...syllabi, managing classrooms, and fostering an environment of learning and innovation. My academic journey furthered with a DevOps Post-Grad certificate from Caltech CTME Institute, enhancing my expertise in technology and education. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at CUNY Baruch. My academic background, including an advanced regents diploma from Brooklyn Technical High School, provides me with a solid foundation to guide students through complex concepts and technologies. Throughout my...

...tutoring fellow undergraduate students on their writing in a broad array of disciplines: Earth Science, Religious Studies, and Public Health, to name a few. 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...

...I have been helping students hone their writing skills in various formats since 2005. Through customized tutoring and in the classroom, my passion is helping students in high school, college, and graduate school with all things writing-related. Whether you need to craft the perfect college application essay, are preparing for the SATs, APs, or GREs, or would like support writing your doctoral dissertation, I'd love to design a custom course of study to help you...

...Georgetown University. My background has equipped me with the skills to be communicative, flexible, rigorous and creative with my students. I tailor the tutoring experience to orient towards each of my student's individual goals, based on their current strengths and weaknesses. I use my experience to help my students improve their cognitive (thinking) skills and overall grasp of the subject matter at hand. I am looking forward to helping you reach your goals.

...May 2014. In the future, I plan to attend graduate school most likely to further my education in government and diplomacy. First and foremost, with regard to my tutoring experiences, I try to keep the mood of my tutoring sessions as light and humorous as I can. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to tutor Spanish for three-and-a-half years during college. I tutored students ranging from seasoned Spanish speakers to those who had never...

...Institute. I wrote scripts for tv shows in both New York and L.A. for twenty years, and am now back where I grew up, in New Jersey. Since moving back from L.A, I've had success as both a YA Author (my novel Lazarus, a paranormal thriller, was published by Owl Hollow Press in 2020) and a musical theater librettist (my children's musical Who's Afraid Of the Big Bad Book? was just produced by Birmingham Children's...

Young teacher who enjoys the one-on-one interaction of tutoring relationships. I believe that every student should feel confident of who they are as a learners and should feel equipped to be successful in school.... There is nothing I believe in more than what my students are capable of accomplishing when they are unconditionally supported and set their minds to it. I have high expectations for my students and praise their victories, no matter how small. I...