Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...well as a minor in German. After finishing my degree, I moved to France and worked at the Chateau of Versailles and the Louvre Museum. I went on to receive my M.A. in art history at the University College London while working at the Tate Modern. My main subject of study has been the way that art and law intersect regarding concerns over originality. I am starting law school this fall in the hopes of...

I'm a Junior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, but I'm originally from New Jersey. I'm double majoring in American Government and The College of Social Studies, which is a program unique to my University that combines several social sciences. I am also minoring in Religious Studies. I've been working as a tutor since my freshman year of high school, and I can't wait to work with you!

...from Columbia College Chicago in Broadcast Journalism. I have taught in Chicago as an adjunct professor of English at East West University from 2016-2018. I moved to New York City in the summer of 2018. I started teaching High School ELA (English Language Arts) in the fall of 2018. I teach Middle school and High School, including IB courses at an International School in Manhattan. I taught College Writing, College Literature, Creative Writing, Rhetoric and...

...I earned a bachelor's degree in economics. My work experience includes 5+ years as an investment analyst at a private wealth management firm and 18 months at a digital media start-up. I first began tutoring in high school and have successfully helped many middle school and high school students improve their grades and/or prepare for standardized tests. While I'm comfortable teaching in many subject areas, my specialty is standardized test preparation. In addition to having...

...experienced educator who has taught reading, writing, language conventions and public speaking successfully in three schools. I have a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning content, but understand the context in which the content is useful for college and career success.

...the living room, always asking me questions, always pushing me to really think about things the way they are instead of the way we are told they should be. I believe that everyone has the potential to really make themselves into something, however this is an impossible task without a solid education. I hope to share with the world what my grandfather instilled in me: knowledge is the most powerful tool, and it is something...

...math and english, specifically reading, writing, and algebra. I am compassionate and patient, and I take my time in understanding students, as well as helping THEM understand everything they need to. I have tutored prior to becoming a member of the Varsity Tutors family, in a variety of subjects. Each student I helped succeeded in all of their personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from learning new skills and information....

...here to fan your fire of curiosity whether it be algebra, writing, or learning a new language. My first year teaching kids sailing and guitar, I learned that no two people learn the same way. Since then (8 years ago) Ive adapted my teaching style to cater to each individual students needs. Having trouble memorizing historical facts? Lets write a catchy song to make it easier. Not sure why you got a B on your...

...of science and healthcare. Working in labs at institutions like Columbia University and Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, I bring real-world applications to the theoretical knowledge I share with my students. This integration of practical examples helps demystify complex subjects and inspires students to explore beyond the textbook. I was an accepted student at prestigious universities such as Princeton, Cornell, Northwestern, UCLA, UC Berkeley, NYU, Rice, and Vanderbilt, underscoring my fundamental knowledge that...

...of science courses at my university while also prepping for standardized tests (such as the Dental Admissions Test) has allowed me to hone in on introductory as well as complex biology, chemistry, and math courses. I volunteer for the Currently Trending High School to College preparatory program working in the tutoring, extracurricular, and application prep sectors (specifically for STEM students). I also volunteer online for the Teletutor Virtual Services with students from high school. I...

As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.

...for others! My focus when teaching is to empower ALL students in a manner that is friendly, exciting and comfortable. This year marks my 4th year of teaching primary grade students. I possess a Master of Science for Childhood education and Teaching Students with Disabilities for grades first to sixth. I am also finalizing my New York State License for teaching which will be this coming summer. To date I have classroom teaching experience across...

...rooted in active listening. I believe in tailoring each session to the individual student's strengths and goals, while also building a foundation of curiosity and resilience. Outside of tutoring, I work as a filmmaker and run a small production company based in Brooklyn. My background in storytelling helps me teach students how to find their voice and communicate ideas with clarity and impact. When I'm not working, I love playing squash, reading, and getting lost...

...versed in working with students both in groups and one-on-one, and I enjoy both. I have a unique set of skills, in that I work with first time, first year college students; bearing witness to this transition from high school to college has offered me great insight into what students need both in high school to succeed in college and in college to build on what they learned in high school. I am also a...

...a minor in Psychology. After graduation, I worked as a research associate at NYU Langone Medical Center, developing molecular technologies for molecular and cellular diagnosis of brain cancers. Now, I am in medical school in the 3-year MD program at NYUGSOM. I currently do private MCAT tutoring, and have tutored biology and chemistry at the collegiate level in the past. I am passionate about STEM, and am a firm believer that anyone can reach their...

...Spanish Speaker of Hispanic descent, I can identify with my students on a very personal level and convey that each and every one of them is a valuable asset to our community. Likewise, I realize the importance of parent engagement and approach students' families as partners in their child's education. Reassuring parents that my commitment to their student extends beyond the classroom to a caring investment in our community's future, I believe is key in...

...in an organized written way? Do you wish someone would actually show you WHAT and HOW to write something? If this sounds like you, I encourage you to schedule a session with me so I can make things easy and clear for you. As a current graduate student at Rutgers University, I am vigorously studying English education for grades K-12. I started this master's program after majoring in English at Rutgers and realizing how passionate...

...Public Relations and Advertising. After graduation, I worked for a few years producing the advertising for Broadway shows, before switching to a higher education role as an Academic Advisor at Columbia University. In this role, I counsel and advise both prospective and current students who are part of our Master's Program in Sports Management. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I always had passion for both English and Mathematics. I understand my work...

...that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every...

...8 years of experience providing high-quality instruction for students in grades K-12, as well as adult ENL learners. As a teacher and tutor, I aim to meet students where they are and to provide individualized instruction to help them to achieve their academic and personal goals. I believe that a good teacher must be responsive and reflective. Besides providing my professional expertise in tutoring sessions, I also make it a point in my practice to...