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

...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...

...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 I am about reading, writing, and critical thinking. More importantly, I am eager to teach it; I take the time to learn how you learn, and use techniques that are best suited for your development. My hours are flexible! Looking forward...

...a 100% passing rate. I am also an AP reader. Each year, I score thousands of actual AP U.S. history exams, which has provided me much insight into what the college board actually expects in DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. Outside of social studies teaching, I have also taught college level education courses, mentored student teachers and tutored for state education exams. Finally, as for my educational background, I have a BA in history and anthropology...

...Language and Literature from George Washington University. I spent a year directly enrolled in the French Literature department at the Universit de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France. Prior to returning to teaching, I worked in a variety of non-profit support functions, such as administration, operations, accounting, and finance in Strasbourg and Washington, D.C. I am available to tutor a wide array of topics in English and French at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

...University of Rochester, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in cybersecurity at Rutgers University. I have experience tutoring math at the middle school and high school levels, particularly algebra and related topics. In tutoring I believe the most important thing is that the student understand *why* something is the case, rather than just *that* it is. This is crucial to forming a strong foundation on which further understanding can be built.

...high school, I understand how stressful and frustrating test preparation can be. However, I am a big believer that it does not have to be a negative experience. My approach consists of first assessing a student's strengths and weaknesses, and subsequently strategically maneuvering through targeted topics to set students up for success. I have previously taken and studied for many AP classes, as well as standardized tests. I am here to share my knowledge, tips,...

Hello! I am a medical school graduate with a little bit of free time on my hands. I am currently preparing for my residency exams because I have my heart set on a few special hospitals. Before med school, I went to Muhlenberg College in Allentown when I majored in Biology and Environmental Science. The subjects that I listed, I love tutoring for. They are my passion and enjoy discussing each in detail.

...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 also tutored students from toddlers through the graduate school level. Tutoring with me will be...

...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,...

...all ages. I have 7+ years of tutoring experience, with a focus on college admissions and standardized test prep (SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, and various AP tests). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and helping students meet their test prep goals. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the visual and fine arts scene in New York, reading and writing poetry, endurance running, and the odd...

...my absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to know the individuals I work with. Everyone has their own strengths, and I believe tutoring is about building on those strengths. I'm happy to teach you some test-taking, reading, and problem-solving strategies...

...English and African American Studies and my Master of Science from Yale University in Engineering and Applied Sciences. As a middle school math and humanities teacher, I kept my students engaged by personalizing my approach and keeping the curriculum relevant with real-world examples and challenges. I am a musician and a sculptor with hopes of becoming an architect and I feel confident as a teacher because art inspires me to learn every day.

...me: - I was raised in Paradise Valley, Arizona with my two brothers (one older, one younger) - I graduated from Princeton University in 2014 with a degree in History of Science and Global Health Policy - I tutored throughout high school and college, working with students elementary - high school on general homework help and exam prep. In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as...

...from elementary school all the way to engineering school at NYU. I enjoy tutoring and teaching those who are interested in increasing their education and doing well in their studies. I have a passion for education and higher learning and with my skill set I would not want that talent to go to waste. In terms of subjects I feel as though I have the highest experience and expertise in teach in: Math (pre-algebra, geometry,...

...compounded by the desire to share the knowledge I acquired from each new topic of study. As early as grade school, I assisted in teaching my brother to read. Throughout our childhood, then high school and college, I have worked with friends, classmates, and colleagues as a tutor in a wide range of subjects. I strive to further my students' understanding of given material and engage them with new ways of working through problems.

...reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one of whom was visually impaired and needed my assistance with learning Braille. My future goals are to pursue graduate studies related to literacy and education in the hopes of one day becoming a professor of English Literature. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors and hope that we will...

...tutor writing and other humanities subjects. I am also comfortable tutoring a variety of standardized tests. I received 99th percentile scores on the ACT, the SAT, and the SSAT, and 5s on 8 different AP tests (Calculus BC, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: E&M, Computer Science, Chemistry, US History, Spanish, and Music Theory). I have taken math courses up to linear algebra and multivariable calculus, and I served as a tutor for math in high...

...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 education. I love having the opportunity to be involved...

...with autism in every subject; it was an extremely rewarding experience and greatly strengthened my teaching skills. Finally, I worked for Grade Potential Tutoring and tutored 2nd and 4th grade English and writing as well as GED prep. My past experiences make me confident that I can help all students become stronger and learn to love learning! I have a love for education and believe it is a great opportunity that I am able to...

...a passion for understanding the human experience and consider this the core of my endeavors as an educator. In addition to music and the humanities, I share my knowledge of English, Literature, and Writing - both creative and expository - with my students. And having once been an intensely Type-A over-achiever at a competitive New Jersey high school, I have a hard-won knowledge of what it takes to succeed on the SAT, primarily in the...