Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...am most passionate about tutoring are history, economics, and geography. My teaching style consists of compartmentalizing any topic into small, manageable pieces of information, then putting together the big picture once the parts are understood. I will also only start a lesson at the point where a student can confidently understand the information and then work forward from there. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading military history, and watching as many different films...

...writing scores since receiving my help. Prior to working with OCS, I was a peer tutor for the Hunter College Reading and Writing Center; in only one semester, many students who struggled with writing were able to earn As on their papers! My goal is to instill a love of learning in each and every student I have the honor of working with. I use the Socratic method to evaluate a student's needs and potential...

...to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in English. I predominantly tutor reading comprehension and writing skills, in addition to providing essay planning and editing help for all subjects and grade...

...all grades and subjects during the school year. In the Summer, I've taught classes in Summer Camps all over Brooklyn, so I've definitely run the spectrum of youth education in New York City! In my junior and senior years of college, I won English Department awards for playwriting and essaywriting, and my plays have been read and performed in theater spaces, including at the Thespis Theater Festival 2013. I also perform in Childrens' Musical Theater...

Hi, my name is Alyssa. I have been teaching and tutoring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I specialize in Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and standardized test prep. I have three New Jersey teaching certifications. ... While a student's academic ability and effort that they put into schoolwork is based on how much they care about their own education, the type of teacher that they have can make or break their desire to succeed. Whenever I think...

...to college students to adults who wanted to learn English. After graduating college, I spent a year in France intimately learning the language and teaching my host family English. In my spare time, I love traveling, expanding my book collection, practicing yoga, and delving into community theater and choral groups. In my tutoring, I look to build my students' confidence through hard work, encouragement, and compassion. I believe that once students have confidence in themselves,...

...prepared Native Chinese speakers for the SAT and TOEFL exam while I lived in Beijing, China. Additionally, I have worked with many students on college entrance and scholarship essays, one of my favorite things to work with students on. I graduated from Brown University without debt by fully funding my college education through merit based scholarships. I am a 2008 National Coca Cola Scholar and a Gates Millenium Scholar. I am currently pursuing a graduate...

...When studying for exams, it is important to have patience and understanding while learning the material. As a medical student, I know what it takes to overcome personal obstacles, especially having taken numerous standardized exams. When I am not hitting the books, I love to use my free time to play tennis; being close with friends and staying healthy at the gym allows me to have a positive outlook. Commitment and a friendly relationship are...

...undergraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I taught tenth and twelfth grade English to both AP and general classes and am AP College Board certified. In graduate school, I focused specifically on the works of Shakespeare, lyric poetry and modern and post-modern American literature. I have also taught journalism and public speaking. I am a state certified teacher for grades 6-12 and also have experience tutoring college age students....

I first discovered tutoring in my Junior year of undergraduate studies when peers would come to me for assistance with writing and psychology. Moving through my graduate education and doctoral studies, I continued to seek out opportunities to teach and encourage others to learn. I have a student-centered teaching approach that is customized to your learning style. I look forward to working with you to achieve success in education!

...never a fan of just memorizing facts, because not only do you not really understand the material, but you are likely to forget it. That principle has transitioned over to my tutoring style. We start from the most basic, simplest core of the concept. Once we understand that, we slowly work our way up until you understand even the most difficult concepts..soon you're able to tell me the reason for every variable in the Schrdinger...

...I specialize in increasing the literacy skills of all learners through vocabulary building, step-by-step approaches and inquiry. I use direct teaching, video, audio, PowerPoints, and even props to demonstrate concepts. I am excellent at helping students to organize their ideas for essays and to deliver clear arguments to defend any position. If you are looking to create and edit an essay (college application, English essay, science report, etc.), to make an oral presentation, or if...

...to complete a nursing program. I have previously tutored students in Chemistry, Biology, and English for the Peter Westbrook Foundation, a non-profit that teaches middle- and high-school students the sport of fencing and offers free academic tutoring to its students. I am also currently a Sunday school teacher at my church in Brooklyn. I tutor in Chemistry, Biology, and English. I have a great enthusiasm for each of the subjects I teach, and I try...

...private children and adult classes. I then became head soft-skills trainer and curriculum developer for Anudip Foundation in Calcutta, a non-government organization aimed at teaching technology and language skills to rural Bengalis. I have been tutoring pre-numeracy through Algebra in New York for the last year, while studying communication sciences and disorder. I believe is giving students the tools to find answers to problems independently, and making the underlying logic of the problem clear. Watching...

...to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from a young elementary level up to high school and even college students. My other position was as an education consultant for university applications where I taught advanced writing workshops to working professionals. Through my editing and consulting services, I have helped my clients gain entrance to elite US institutions such as Columbia University,...

...assistance to students on anything from essay-writing to understanding sustainability initiatives such as composting and energy conservation. I was lucky enough to have encountered incredible teachers throughout my education, and intend to provide the same care and attention to each of my students. I am passionate and creative, and will work hard to find out how each student learns and how to best help each student understand the material they are having trouble with. Each...

...an M.F.A in Creative Writing from Adelphi University and a B.S. in English Education from NYU. While attending school, I worked with graduate and undergraduate students on their college writing assignments. Prior to this, I was a 7th grade English teacher working with younger pupils on grammatical structure. I think it is important for students to have confidence and feel relaxed in their approach to writing. The best way to improve in writing is to...

...College in Mental Health Counseling. This past year marked my first as a doctoral student at Long Island University, CW Post. In addition to being a student myself, I taught Psychology courses at the undergraduate level. This opportunity illuminated new approaches to instruction and one-on-one tutoring. Teaching in recent months also reaffirmed my belief in the importance of fostering genuine connections and rapport with students. Success, comfort, and dedication are key to how I operate!...

...to leave a tutoring session feeling like they can rely on their own instincts and abilities when working on their own. My hobbies include swimming, theatre, singing, kayaking, reading, drawing, walking dogs, and watching too much Netflix. I know what it's like to struggle in school, but I also know the power of finding an appreciation for even the most dreaded subjects. I'd love to help your child articulate their goals, identify the strengths they...

...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 Social Studies together, working from the Common Core...