Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving New Brunswick, NJ

...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 critical in honing my abilities as a facilitator who successfully engages participants...

...Spanish speaker, it took me a while to fully feel comfortable with the English language. The more books I read, the more comfortable I became with phonics, spelling, writing, and composition, and the more I fell in love with words. I love tutoring all subjects related to words, including English, phonics, spelling, and essay writing. I want to empower students to use words in the same way I was inspired as a young child. In...

...cum laude from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Communication. But don't let the singing and dancing fool you--I graduated high school with a 4.3 GPA and was able to test out of all my GenEds with the help of AP testing. I love cooking, baking, theater (obviously), pro football and dinosaurs. I look forward to helping more students achieve their full potential in the classroom!

...I believe everyone learns in a different manner and different pace. As a result, I am always adapting the way I explain concepts to play to the student's strengths and contextualize the information in a way that is easily understood by them. I am most passionate about Computer Programming, English, and Math. I also went through extensive standardized testing training, and find that helping students see a numeric improvement in their standardized testing score is...

I am currently a rising sophomore at the University of Chicago majoring in economics. I have prior experience tutoring as I joined the SAT Tutoring club my freshman year. I tutor both the SAT and ACT in all sections. I really enjoying helping other students learn and do their best. In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports, especially football and soccer.

...a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, and writing mechanics. These are invaluable skills, essential for writing essays and preparing for Standardized Tests, like the SAT. Currently, besides tutoring, I'm interning in the Curatorial Departments of both the Guggenheim and the Whitney. Previously,...

...in Roman history, Latin literature, Latin and Greek composition, study of translation, and study of historical linguistics. I am deeply committed to teaching. During my undergraduate, I was heavily involved in mentoring younger students in my department. I taught a class on Greek literature in translation as a volunteer teacher through Splash at Yale. I helped moderate discussions of current events between high school students as a board member of Yale Model Congress.

...unlocking that potential is one of my favorite experiences. Working in the rigorous educational environment of South Korea gave me experience helping students prepare for standardized tests of all kinds--and I know how students feel, because I recently took the GRE. I love to teach and I love to learn--and I want all my students to feel the same way. When students have a good time learning, they learn better and achieve more. In my...

...for important tests. As a native New Yorker growing up here, I attended Hunter College High School and the Brearley School, so I know how important test prep is! Because of my experience as a teacher and student, I firmly believe that excelling at school not only leads to great academic opportunities, but also an essential sense of self-esteem and accomplishment. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve amazing things, and I...

...down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who are struggling academically to re-discover the magic and beauty of learning. It's what makes life worth living!

...am passionate about helping younger generations and peers to understand the importance of learning and honing curiosity. I have tutored peers and K-12 students for years and am proficient in teaching all grades of ELA/English, literature, grammar, history and sociology. Further, I can tutor math and science up to 10th grade (or sophomore year of high school). As a teaching philosophy, I strongly believe in the importance of connecting with students and catering sessions to...

...college, I still find that learning and discovering are forces that both fascinate and drive the direction of my life. As a researcher for documentary film, I have made learning about new things the center of my professional life. I am attracted to tutoring for many of the same reasons; I love witnessing the magic of the "click" of understanding that washes over a student who had previously struggled with a difficult concept and find...

...Arts in International Affairs and French 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...

...potential of Dr. Carol Dweck's "growth mindset," and strongly feel that any student can succeed at what they really want--if they have access to the right tools. My goal is to help students find those tools so they can use them effectively and independently in the future. My primary experience has been in reading, writing, various kinds of science, and the arts, but I am happy to research and help students with other subjects as...

...and uplifting moment. In high school I scored a 5 on both the AP Literature and Composition exams. I also scored a 4 on AP US History. As a student at St. John's University, I was a writing consultant for one of the leading writing centers in the country-- the Institute for Writing Studies, led by Harry Denny (now at Purdue), Tom Philipose, and Alison Perry. Finally, for the past year I tutored full-time as...

...school at Rutgers RWJMS in 2020 and starting residency in Internal Medicine. I'm also a graduate of Columbia University with a BA in biology. I've always been interested in a wide range of subjects in school and love to encourage students to be enthusiastic about learning too. I often find that anxiety or fear are the first barriers to overcome in learning challenges. After that, hard work and lots of practice can conquer any difficult...

...Contemporary political, legal, and moral philosophy. While at graduate school I have begun to tutor a number of students, many of whom I have now been working with for over a year. My greatest assets as a tutor lie in my mastery of the english language, skills in logic and conceptual organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex ideas with which they find themselves frustrated and struggling. My goal is to restore students...

I am an undergraduate at NYU Stern with a passion for multiple subjects - English, Economics, Business - and teaching students. I enjoy implementing the effectiveness of personalized and candid education. I hope any student with who I work with has as much fun as I do throughout the sessions.

...helping people learn, ask questions, and build confidence in unfamiliar territory. As a tutor, I specialize in English, essay writing, literature analysis, and standardized test prep. I especially enjoy working on writingwhether it's crafting compelling college essays or breaking down how to structure an argument clearly and persuasively. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and rooted in active listening. I believe in tailoring each session to the individual student's strengths and goals, while also building a...

...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 class. I...