Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania, studying Math and Communications. I love learning, and I particularly enjoy tutoring any pre-college math course, along with English courses up to AP Language and Composition. Problem-solving excites me, and I hope to share my enthusiasm with my students.

...I use math and science every day, and I can explain real-world applications and uses for these subjects that may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with the student and increase their interest in a subject in which they may experience difficulty. I also believe that as a tutor, it is my responsibility to engage with the student to help them...

...and postcolonial theory. I attended New College of Florida where I received my bachelor's degree in History. I am an aspiring professor and an avid student of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including...

...I'm Emily! I am a history, literature, and writing tutor. After graduating in from McGill University with a BA in History and Political Science, I was hired as an editor for SparkNotes. At SparkNotes I distill works of literature for high school and college students every day. I am comfortable with and enjoy working with students from middle school through college. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, running, dressmaking, and visiting New York City's historic...

...holding myself to high standards when it comes to kindness and helping others. I invite others to grow with me as I use the knowledge and skills I picked up in my studies, and during my experience as an educator. I have experience as a head classroom teacher, an assistant teacher and a tutor. My formal professional experience has been in grades one through high school, both in the states and in China. I have...

...their academics. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Susquehanna University. I'm currently in my second semester of my Master of Fine Arts degree from St. Joseph's University where I'm studying Creative Writing. I've worked as a tutor during my high school years, taught creative writing to high school students in college, and recently completed my Teaching Assistantship in 2024 for an undergraduate...

...Writing from the Writers' Workshop, and New York University, where I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing. I minored in Creative Writing. As a graduate student, I taught Creative Writing, and after graduating I worked as a Writing Consultant for undergraduates at the Tippie College of Business. I am most passionate about English Literature and Composition, but I also tutor Essay Writing/Editing in addition to elementary and middle school reading, writing, and...

...high school there, working once again with 11th graders and Freshmen. During my 10 year teaching tenure, I engaged in a lot of one on one conferencing of essays with my students, and coached many Seniors on their college application essays. I left the classroom to raise my three children; now that they are in school, I am delighted to be doing what I love--working with students to develop their writing styles, to clarify their...

...over the world. This experience has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds and to develop innovative and constructive teaching strategies. As an amicable, patient, and supportive instructor, I am dedicated to facilitating the development of young minds and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am confident that my proficiency and teaching style can effectively assist students in achieving their academic objectives by fostering a...

I believe in instilling an understanding of the subject or topic in my student rather than simply regurgitating test strategies. To this end I actively seek to engage with my students and find points of interest for them to explore within the material we are learning. I hold that every student has the potential to learn every subject as a fundamental truth of education.

...of Public Health has allowed me to support students in developing strong writing, critical thinking, and presentation skills at the graduate level. Additionally, as a Peer Coach, I was recognized as Peer Coach of the Month for my dedication to helping students refine their writing and presentation abilities, contributing to an average 15% GPA increase among my mentees. Beyond tutoring, I am also a published and award-winning writer. My prose and poetry have been recognized...

...are reading? Join me on a journey into the depths of discovery, as we tackle important issues, varied perspectives, and academic challenges that will lead to your success. A bit about me: After studying my tuchas off and scoring a perfect score on the SAT Verbal (800), I went to a top 5 liberal arts college: Swarthmore. There I studied English Literature, taking courses such as Modernist Literature, Literature of Globalization, Shakespeare Seminar, and Dostoevsky....

...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 with my BA from...

...and an English Minor. In high school, I attained a 4.0 GPA throughout my time while balancing many other extracurriculars, and I also took the Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, English, Biology, and Chemistry Regents Exams. I passed all of them, getting a 90+ on the English and Biology Regents Exams. Although I was unable to take the SAT due to the fact that COVID had cancelled every test date I had signed up for,...

...students are working on the fundamentals of essay composition, or seeking to move beyond the 'five-paragraph' format, I'm prepared to coach them through every step of the writing process. My experience in opinion journalism -- a concise, accessible format -- informs my 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...

...a graduate student at Columbia University pursuing my Masters in Public Administration. For the past three years, I have worked at education focused non-profit organizations. During this time, I have worked as a literacy and math tutor for middle school students, as well as led a writing seminar for high school students preparing to go to college. I enjoy working with students of all grade and skill level, and I love to make learning fun!

...school freshmen, I was more interested in the cracks in the ceiling than any books being discussed. But one educator took a personal interest in me, and introduced me to Joseph Heller's letters. The humor pulled me in, and the insight kept me going. I was struck by a writer's power to put the world in sharp, sane relief. I pursued my newfound interest to a Bachelor's Degree in English at Princeton, and my current...

...two sport varsity athlete in track and basketball. I'm a huge basketball/NBA fan, also love to cook, debate, and workout. I'm confident I can help students with aspects of school that aren't only academic. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is based on building a genuine relationship first with my student but also having a clear expectation of how we will both be getting better. As long as we are both holding each other accountable things can be...

..."masters" classroom of children ages 8 and up high-tech engineering projects that included robotic pets, self-watering plants, laser tag backpacks, and considerable coding. More recently, I am a math coach for the MATHCOUNTS outreach program at Yale, where I volunteer in New Haven Public Schools. I am passionate about helping you unleash your full potential in the classroom and on the national tests that are so integral in the admissions process. Being that I authentically...

...Writing and a Master of Philosophy in Gender and Women's Studies with a focus on intersectional feminist literature. For the past five years, I have worked significantly in online and print media and public relations, but my calling has always been teaching. I have worked with students on the art of reading, writing, and analyzing fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry, but I am eager to lend a hand to those who require support in several...