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

...Anthropology. I am currently applying to medical school and will be spending my next year performing clinical research with Dr. Eric Strauss, a Sports Medicine specialist, at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. Although I have limited tutoring experience in the classroom, as a former captain of my college football team and captain of my basketball, baseball, and football teams in high school, I have spent a lot of...

...readings and won literary prizes from UConn and Mount Holyoke. I also worked for the University Writing Center. Working with students one-on-one, informed by faculty guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and flexibility. No matter the subject, I believe that we learn best when we discover for ourselves, and forget when we are lectured. I spend my spare time reading, writing, talking, listening, and trying to stay active,...

...had never taken a Spanish course before. While I admit that I have an unusual knack for learning languages, I understand the amount of hard work required to master a language even with that knack. I wholeheartedly believe that talent is not sufficient; it was what you do with your talents that determines how successful you become. While I have not professionally tutored subjects other than Spanish, I have been known among teachers, professors, and...

...tutoring in pre-algebra, Latin, and SAT prep. I have taken the SAT three times, the PSAT three times, and three SAT subject tests. I am extremely familiar with the layout of the SAT and how to coach students in studying and test-taking techniques. I believe in setting a strong foundation of knowledge for students to build off of in every subject they approach. I look forward to helping students become the best they can be...

...for both the creative and the analytical, so I'm available to tutor a wide variety of subjects. I'm currently wrapping up my Bachelor of Architecture and starting my Masters in Urban Design. I'm originally from eastern Europe, but grew up and went to school in New York. I've learned and taught in 3 different states, where I've gotten familiar with a wide variety of curriculums and standardized tests. Teaching is very rewarding task, as figuring...

...to how we were taught. It took me years to learn to swim. I got the stroke patterns down early but it wasn't until someone told me to exhale all the way through not just into the water but as my face is leaving the water that I really got it. The same applies to learning in school: one key idea or concept can make all the difference. My teaching style is easy going. I...

...focus on sharp prose, and persuasive rhetoric. - History and Social Studies: with experience across the social science disciplines, and a particular focus on American History, I'm passionate about helping students uncover the dynamics behind historical events, and generate their own findings from primary sources. - Application Support: teasing out a compelling personal narrative from one's interests, experiences, and accomplishments is the central task -- and struggle -- of application writing. Whether for colleges, scholarships,...

...school senior in writing an analytical essay on Flannery O'Connor's short stories, I relish the chance to delve into the given subject matter and inspire enthusiasm and success. My passion is rooted in though not exclusive to languages, literature, and writing. I tutor all levels of English and German, with a preference for literary and creative genres. One-on-one tutoring presents my ideal teaching scenario: it allows me to provide my undivided attention, to tailor my...

...of tutoring and helping students on an individual level enough to continue doing it. With a background in the sciences and mathematics, and a graduate degree in philosophy I'm incredibly well-rounded in terms of what I'm capable of teaching and moreover, have a generally positive pedagogical approach to everything; I really do love teaching. Even fields in which I have little experience become a contest with myself to master solely for the sake of helping...

...I have had the privilege to work with students from almost every conceivable background. Although I have taught large seminars and presented lectures to audiences in the US and abroad, I find that the most rewarding and enjoyable teaching experiences are those that are one-on-one. My expertise is in Philosophy, Literature, and European History, but my interests extend to languages (French, German, Hebrew, and Latin) and to the study of religion. Since I first caught...

...and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of...

...In addition, she has experience teaching Literacy & Writing to students ranging from Kindergarten to the Graduate level. Monique is an experienced tutor because of her range of experience in both realms of elementary and higher education. Monique strongly believes education is the foundation that makes dreams and goals attainable. For Monique, instructing and developing students to be the future leaders, thinkers and innovators of the 21st century generates a rewarding experience.

...teaching. I believe that every student has immense potential; sometimes, all they need is the right guidance to unlock it. My approach to tutoring is personalized, understanding that each student has a unique learning style. I am committed to adapting my teaching methods to meet the individual needs of my students, providing them with the tools and confidence to excel. As someone who has worked diligently to achieve my own goals, I am passionate about...

...a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, English, and Literature. I believe in creating engaging learning experiences by connecting academic concepts to students' interests and everyday lives. My international relations background has given me a unique perspective on teaching, particularly in helping students understand different cultures and historical contexts. I am a firm believer that education should be both personal and practical, and I strive to build genuine connections with my...

I'm Vered (she/her), a 25-year-old writer and tutor! I've been teaching small classes since I was 16, and I love being able to help students become the best they can be. My specialty areas are in essay writing, reading comprehension, literature analysis, and grammar.

...it! I started as a homework tutor with Big Brothers Big Sisters in high school, where I found my passion for helping students. In college, I tutored extensively in the Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer with the DC Reads Program. I have worked with a wide range of students, tutoring for college entrance tests (SAT, ACT, Subject tests, etc.), as well as high school, middle school, and elementary school academic classes....

...and composition, including Film Analysis, Writing Through Media, Rhetoric and Academic Research, and Expository Writing. Some of these courses were of my own design, while others were discussion sections for larger lecture courses and courses built on pre-existing syllabi. At the high school level I taught English Language Arts for 11th and 12th graders -- my 12th grade class was Advanced Placement for English Literature. I am currently tutoring students in English Language Arts, including...

...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 one day addressing those concerns as an attorney. For students just learning the LSAT or for students who have been struggling with it, I know what it's like! I recently took the LSAT and have successfully helped other students conquer the...

...enormously not only on practice exams but also on the days of the actual test. My students for the PSAT, SSAT, SAT Subject Test in Literature, AP Literature Exam, and AP Language Exam have also seen huge improvements in terms of their test-day performances. Additionally, I have helped numerous teenagers tackle the dreaded essay for college, guiding them as they illustrate their character, personality, and aspirations. Outside of teaching, I am writing a novel and...

...sure that the student understands the broader concepts as a whole. In high school I tutored my sports teammates as well as younger students who needed assistance editing and workshopping essays. I am currently enrolled as an applied accounting and finance major at the Fordham Gabelli School of Business where I'm taking business statistics and calculus classes alongside writing and economics classes. In my free time, I watch tons of basketball and football and love...