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

...overwhelming? Do you struggle to get your thoughts out 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...

...love sharing my interest in the science and using it to help students better understand and enjoy these exciting fields. My teaching philosophy is best summarized as "show not tell" -- I find that guiding students such that they can arrive at the answers themselves, rather than just explaining the problem, helps them fully realize their potential for success. When I'm not learning or teaching, I spend my time reading, running and baking.

...for all ages and subjects. I'm currently a graduate student working on my Master's in English where I study poetry. I've been a tutor for 4 years in college settings, but also working with children and young adults. I worked as a college writing center tutor during my time in undergrad. After graduation, I worked as a private tutor with a fourth grade girl and a middle school boy--we worked on English, Math, Science, and...

...to understand the mechanics of the subject and identify which key elements are lacking in their understanding. I easily identify the learning style unique to each student and can teach to suit his or her needs. I am able to tell quickly how a particular student thinks and best learns, and from there I can either make the lessons more game-like or memory based. In every case, I approach the subject or concerning area from...

I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.

...stressful exams. As a tutor, I strive to keep students engaged by employing a more hands-on approach to learning. I aim to minimize time spent "lecturing" and instead focus on working together with students to solve problems. I've found tutoring sessions to be most productive when students remain actively involved in the learning process. I played soccer through college and remain an avid sports fan. In my free time I enjoy reading, swimming, and playing...

...Exeter alum and National Merit Scholar, and I'm ready to turn the sections of the SAT you most dread into strengths and opportunities to demonstrate the dexterity of your mind. As someone who has graduated high school within the past decade, I understand how baffling a standardized test can feel. But I can teach the techniques I used to strip down the questions to make the answers intuitive. When it comes to standardized testing, sharp...

We are all born with a natural curiosity, and my goal as a tutor is to engage students so that they are motivated by that curiosity. I want students to learn through their own individual styles, and my approach to english, writing, and literature is to encourage questions and critical thought. That way students can improve both their writing and reading skills, all while becoming creative and analytical thinkers. ... I think that everyone is born...

...a BA in English Literature. As a tutor, I start by listening carefully to my students so I can better understand their problem solving skills, self-awareness, and patterns of self-expression. I keep close track of my observations so I can better fashion my teaching style to their needs. Are they struggling with organization? Focus? Or is it simply a comprehension issue? I then design the pace and style of my approach to best suit their...

...My last year there, I served as Senior Tutor, engaging with other tutors and mentoring new tutors to discuss and enact unique teaching pedagogies. In addition to the SAT and Writing, I tutor PSAT, basic Spanish, AP English, College Essays, voice and speech, Grammar, and Reading Comprehension. I love tutoring! It is hard to pick a favorite subject, but I have a special place in my heart for the art of writing - the sharing...

I am a graduate of Georgian Court University in New Jersey. I graduated summa cum laude with my Bachelors in English and a K-12 Teaching Certification. I received the English department award for the 2016 school year. I also am certified as a Special Education teacher. I am currently an 8th grade English and have work with grades 9-12 as well. I enjoy reading and writing and helping students find their passions and skills.

...than a career choice; it became a time for my own character education. The years I served as a classroom teacher were as much about me learning as they were about instructing others. Since then, my commitment to support the development and self-improvement of others has not wavered. Ten years as a public school teacher equates to approximately 2,000 students and was a pivotal time in cultivating skills as an instructional designer. It was also...

...and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, running my photography business, hanging out with...

...English and double minored in Women's Studies and African American Studies during my undergraduate career. I understand how difficult it can be to have to write about subjects you may not be interested or well-versed in. The key to successful writing is curiosity and editing! I tutored English writing at my alma mater, Penn State; my experience there sparked an interest to continue working as an educator. I've tutored high school and middle school students....

...York University with a degree in Physics and I'm currently pursuing another Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from City College of New York. I love tutoring sciences and math up to the college level, and any other subject through the high school level! I have experience working with all ages up through college, and have worked as a private tutor as well as an adjunct instructor at New York University. I look forward to working with...

...experience in a NYC public school. I have received my Bachelors Degree in English from Oakland University in Michigan and my Masters in Teaching English from Columbia University Teachers College. I am very familiar with the ELA curriculum. I am very good at scaffolding assignments to take students step by step and teach them how to think about literature and analysis. I have taught reading comprehension strategies that helps to understand the material on a...

...in middle school, where the goal was to motivate them to want to learn and present the material in an engaging manner. I believe that's true for any age, but it just takes a different approach. I am committed to adapting my process to the needs and goals of the student so that they can make the most of our time. At the end of the day, I hope students will come out of this...

Current college junior at USC majoring in History and Cinema. I can help with writing, art history and any history subject!

...be a part of Varsity! I'm super passionate about the English language and all the different ways we can express ourselves through the written word. I believe that elements of language such as spelling, grammar, and syntax don't have to feel limiting but rather, illuminating! A little about me: I have a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, as well as an Honors BA in English Literature & Creative Writing...

...expertise. I have three years of experience tutoring math and chemistry through the AP level, but I am now studying Comparative Literature, so I can also 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,...