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

...2003. I have taught middle and high school (both public and private), as well as at the college level. I have a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in Secondary Education from CUNY Brooklyn College, an MPhil in Anglo Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in English from St. John's University. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit, writing fiction, meditation, eating pizza and exploring New York City.

B.A. in Psychology '17, & B.A. in Biological Sciences '21 (Post-Baccalaureate). Neuro geek, writer/poet, EMT-B, Former Emergency Dept. Tech, and Research Tech. I love helping students understand material that they find difficult. I learn from them, and they learn from me. You cannot get anywhere unless you help those around you. Future goals: Neurosurgeon/Principal Investigator and Mid-Size Business Owner. Fun Fact: My iTunes library probably has a song for everyone.... Past performance and a test-run during...

...that facilitates a student’s creativity. I want students to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a friendly environment with a knowledgeable tutor, who is passionate about literature and the writing process. For the past seven years I have been working in the New York City public school system as a teaching assistant. It has been my duty as well as my pleasure to work with students at all high school grade levels...

...traveled to 25 countries. I love Geography and History. My teaching philosophy is to look at it not merely as a recitation of facts, but as a means of understanding cultures and politics different from our own. I have taught people from age 4 to 40, in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings. I spent a year in Taiwan as an ESL teacher. I enjoy students of all ages, but there's a special place...

...where I majored in education. While at college, I tutored elementary through high school students in English language arts, social studies and math. I also led after school art and cooking activities. Since graduating, I worked as a paralegal in Chicago for eight months, and I recently moved to NYC to pursue education related career opportunities. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, running and walking outside and reading. I look forward to working with...

I just graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Data Science. I am passionate about helping students excel and have lots of experience teaching both in my personal and professional life as I used to work for the Kumon tutoring center as well and volunteered as a teacher in my free time.

...aspects of the common core curriculum, as well as their learning styles. I encouraged each student to celebrate even their smallest achievements, and was touched by the amount of curiosity and passion students developed in the classroom setting. As a continuous learner myself, I have compassion, patience, and empathy for students who may find difficulty in understanding particular subjects and content. When I heard of Varsity Tutors from a colleague, I was encouraged and...

I want to be able to help students who need it. I struggled when I wasn't given the support I needed, and I don't want other students to have the same problem if I can be there to aid them.

...abroad was the tipping point in my life, for it led me to become not only a lifelong teacher, but a lifetime student as well. Since 2005, I have gone on to teach English in Poland and Hungary, and also back in my hometown, Manassas, Virginia. I have taught English and Literature to high school students, ESL to adult professionals, and last year I taught Creative Writing to Honors Freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University. At...

...wide range of subjects including basic math and science. I believe firmly in the philosophy of "struggling together", because as a student myself, I understand the challenge of trying to improve in an area where you don't feel confident. While I will definitely sympathize with students, that does not take away from my firm belief that growth is 100% possible with dedicated effort. I will aim to foster a positive and (hopefully fun) tutoring environment,...

Hello :) I am a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors program at Baruch College. Since graduation, I have worked as a financial associate in a global bank. I have tutored students since 11th grade in a variety of English and math subjects, including standardized prep. I love helping students improve their knowledge, and am sure I can be of help to you, especially in grammar! ... As a tutor specializing in standardized exam preparation, I start...

...student, and have observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational journey can be overcome through a personal and case-by-case approach on the part of the teacher or tutor. I also believe that early educational success is the foundation for lifetime achievement and general well-being, and I try to relate this in motivational terms to all students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, running through Brooklyn, and seeing almost any movie...

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...in theatre, improv, and sketch comedy makes it easy for me to maintain a student's attention. I am pursuing a career in entertainment, and have cultivated a serious passion for theatre, film, and improv comedy. The photograph I use for this website is the same one I usually bring to auditions! I'm also a lifelong Yankees fan. My roommates and I watch as many games together as we can! I'm excited to meet new clients...

...son to love to learn and that learning is fun. He is now self-motivated to research and look up things on his own and I guide him in the process. I would love the opportunity to assist your child in reaching his or her fullest potential. I think we need to get to know each other. I need to assess your child's likes, dislikes and apprehensions about their particular area of struggle. All of us...

...every path to academic success begins with confidence and a positive attitude. My approach to teaching is based on positive reinforcement, encouragement, and the belief that every wrong answer simply brings us one step closer to finding the right one. Though I tutor many subjects, I find SAT preparation to be particularly rewarding. Everyone has a dream school, and there is nothing better than turning a dream into an acceptance letter! In my spare time,...

...past year teaching high school technology and business classes and will begin graduate school at Columbia University in the fall. I am available for tons of subjects including college essay prep, SAT and AP exam prep, English and writing classes, as well as some high school science courses, and all middle and elementary school subjects. I love teaching and helping students learn, and especially love fostering curiousity outside of school. I graduated Summa Cum Laude...

...math most, but I am passionate about seeing students excel in all subjects. Oddly enough, I have always enjoyed standardized tests and love seeing students become comfortable with the form. I believe that learning is almost always a matter of crafting things that we already know together into new formats, and I love coming alongside students to aid in that process. Aside from studying, babysitting, and tutoring, you can find me cooking, reading, running, and...

...belief in the transformative power of knowledge and wisdom. I aim to one day become a professor of philosophy (particularly ethics), and I am currently in the process of preparing for a joint JD/PhD in Philosophy. Consequently, I am interested in both theoretical and applied ethics. One of my core talents is the ability to convey concepts in multiple ways, and I like to think of studying philosophy as learning how to say complicated things...

...Society and International Language Honors Society in Chemistry, Biology, and Calculus. I have experience teaching students of all ages through working in the Bronx Zoo Educational Department as a Discovery Guide, where I educated zoo visitors about wildlife conservation. I am proficient in reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish. I was raised by a native Spanish speaker, and have excelled in courses such as AP Spanish Language. Outside of academia, I am also a USCF...