Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...taught French in Hoboken, NJ for students ages 5-10 for an academic year. During my undergraduate career, I minored in Spanish as a nod to my Hispanic heritage and worked with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations. I am a strong advocate for an individualistic teaching approach; no one student learns the same as another and I believe it is my responsibility as an educator to tailor my methods to...

...writing projects ranging from short stories and novellas, to academic essays and theses, to cover letters and personal statements for job and graduate school applications. I would also like to note that, having dealt with serious ADHD when I was younger, I more than understand the struggles that come with being an ADHD/ADD student and enjoy helping ADHD/ADD individuals find means to study that suit their own individual ways of learning. I had to learn...

...(Binghamton University and the University of Rochester), and High School (Stuyvesant High School) level. Before that, I attended Binghamton studying history. I am available to tutor a wide-range of subjects including American, European, and World History, writing, and reading comprehension. My educational philosophy revolves around adapting myself and the material to the student and making the learning experience the most interesting and relevant for them. Beyond tutoring and teaching, I enjoy reading, biking, watching Formula...

...I have my MFA in Young Adult Literature from The New School. I love helping students develop their own writing voice and teaching them the kind of writing skills that can help them on the SATs and beyond. I have experience working with middle, high school and college students on SAT prep, college writing and creative writing. When I'm not teaching, I'm a young adult writer and I enjoy taking dance classes, doing improv and...

...in teaching students who are in danger of failing the state mandated test, the HSPA. I have yet to have one of my students fail this test! I am a very motivated, upbeat, effervescent person who is passionate about teaching. It is rewarding to help determined students become successful. As for tutoring, I can help your son or daughter improve their testing scores, help develop their writing skills (especially the dreaded research paper), and strengthen...

...elementary and middle school levels, with a strong focus on Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary. I scored a 4 out of 5 on the Advanced Placement Psychology exam in high school, and have never received anything below an 'A' in every English course I've taken since the beginning of my schooling. I am very analytical and excel at identifying areas of concern and producing interesting and creative solutions. I am patient, enthusiastic, and dedicated to helping...

...edited my friends' academic and creative essays for college classes and publication, respectively. As a tutor, I believe that learning should be both fun and enlightening. I'm a compassionate, friendly teacher who enjoys working with students one-on-one, which I think is often the best way to engage with learning. In working with me, you will find someone who is supportive and patient, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you learn and...

...at Manhattanville College, I have been fortunate enough to spend a significant amount of time in various classrooms. I have led classes in substitute and student teacher capacities and have observed several experienced teachers as well. My undergraduate education has provided me with a lot of English-specific knowledge while also enabling me to work in other content areas including math and test prep. In my spare time I can usually be found rooting on the...

My students learn the tools to succeed at what they are doing. They discover their true questions and how to take all the steps to understanding and doing things for themselves.... My teaching philosophy begins and ends with respect for the student. I believe that each student can find an authentic interest and use for what they are studying It is important to build on levels of understanding and competence. Students learn by doing.... I chat...

I'm a current student at Columbia University studying sociology and business management. I'm passionate about helping others learn new material and reach new heights of academic excellence. In my free time, I'm usually visiting art museums, in a ballet class, or exploring the city. Feel free to reach out to me with any further questions!... All students can reach excellence when given the type of instruction that fits their unique learning style.... The first thing I...

...SAT/GRE training as well as other humanities related subjects. I received my BA in French with a minor in language studies from San Francisco and am now in the process of finishing my MA degree (in NJ) as well. I have traveled and taught extensively both in the U.S and abroad and therefore have a vast knowledge and experience of different cultures and customs. I have taught students of all ages from K-Adults and am...

...succeed at something difficult. I have years of experience teaching Reading, Writing, Literature, and ESL at both the high school and college levels. I taught in a New York City public high school for ten years and before that at Rhode Island College, Indiana University, and Michigan State University. I have prepped students for standardized tests and the New York State Regents. My experience has taught me that not all students learn the same way,...

...a double major in Chemistry and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring students this year and assisting...

...in English (May 2013). During college I was part of a peer tutoring program for four years that focused specifically on writing across a variety of disciplines, and I've worked with students of all skill levels and backgrounds to improve the structure, organization, and efficiency of their writing. I'm currently an Editorial Assistant at a publishing house where I work with children's books. As you can see from my background, reading and writing are my...

...(and won both Princeton's Creative Writing Award and its Theater Award). I was fortunate enough to have been selected by Joyce Carol Oates as one of her two advisees. Under her guidance, I wrote my first novel. Since graduation, I have been pursuing a career as a freelance theater director and writer. I began tutoring because I am passionate about education and its profound ability to change and improve lives, and I love working with...

...I aim to impart Mr. Lott's lesson to my students, chiefly, that we must give time and effort, as well as great care, to the manner in which we express ourselves. After all, writing is a craft, much like a painter taking brush to canvas, or a sprinter gliding along a track. Keeping this and other lessons in my mind, I teach my students the value of hard work and the virtue of perseverance, all...

...I have taught over 100 college and graduate students in my career, in courses ranging from writing seminar to research methods. I'm currently faculty at The New School (Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College) and CUNY (City College, Queens College), and an Isador Lubin Fellow in the PhD Program at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy at The New School. I hold an MS in urban planning from Columbia University...

...down concepts in a variety of ways to adapt to the different learning styles that each of my former students had. In addition, I possessed an aptitude for improving my students’ reading comprehension skills, grammar, and, most importantly, abilities to understand the patterns of questioning that the College Board uses in its Writing and Critical Reading sections. My belief is that the best preparation for a standardized test such as the SAT is repetition. Taking...

...where I majored in English and Biology. After graduation, I spent a year working at a pediatric HIV clinic in Lesotho on a Princeton in Africa fellowship, and later, I completed my Master's in Public Health at University College Dublin on a Mitchell Scholarship. Having completed many applications in the course of my college and postgraduate degrees, I have significant experience in personal statement editing and application counseling. I am also happy to tutor for...

...is in Public Health with a Biology concentration, but I also studied two full semesters of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics. During my time at Hopkins, I developed a passion for the sciences and, in turn, grew to enjoy teaching others about their principles. As someone who had to balance a rigorous academic workload with being captain of the varsity football team and a fraternity member, I understand the academic obstacles students face. It...