Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...over 20 years, and I still get goosebumps every time I see a student light up when they "get it." Watching you grow and blossom is one of the greatest joys of my life. My approach is simple: I meet you where you are, and if one method doesn't work, I'll keep adjusting until we find what clicks. Every student's journey is unique, and I'm here to make sure you feel supported every step of...

...as having obtained an Associate's. I have had five years of art studies, but it was when I was a child that I became interested. I have been in love with art since preschool and it was my wonderful teachers and tutors growing up that encouraged me to continue doing what I love for the rest of my life, which is anything art related. I would also love to encourage kids of all ages to...

...and test prep for SAT and AP English. My favorite form of tutoring is helping students to understand and appreciate different forms of literature as well as helping them to work their way towards understanding difficult concepts and connecting those concepts to their own life. My tutoring style varies depending on the students. For beginning students I tend to be a little more directive and with more advanced students I ask many more questions. In...

...continuing my education at Columbia University's School of Social Work to receive my Masters in Social Work. I have had experience tutoring high school French, elementary/middle school math, science, social studies, and English/reading. My tutoring philosophy is based around the concept of being patient. It may take a student a while to understand a concept, but the moment when he or she does, it is extremely rewarding for the tutor, the parents, and the student....

...University. My interests include writing, filmmaking, and doing theatre stuff! I've been a writer since I was eight years old. Throughout college, I was always the friend who read my friends' essays and cover letters. I have been praised by my students and peers for my ability to locate flow, aid in eliminating sections of a text that aren't needed, and help you identify your voice more clearly! In addition, I was always a Mathlete!...

...Szolnok, Hungary. I had just graduated Lynchburg College with a BA in English, and having grown up in Virginia my entire life, I was eager to experience something cultural and new. I figured teaching English abroad would be the most intense, interesting, and educational way to jumpstart a career in teaching. Now, ten years later, I can say that my initial teaching experience abroad was the tipping point in my life, for it led me...

My teaching philosophy is contained in a single sentence: "A teacher affects eternity -- he or she can never tell where his or her influence stops." Henry Adams

...writing and text analysis skills for middle and early high school students. I can also support older students in test prep and AP courses. I'm passionate about helping young people build their confidence in ELA so that they can find their voice and advocate for themselves as engaged learners. In addition to classroom teaching, I've spent years as an ESL tutor, Big Sister with Big Brother and Big Sisters of America, a camp counselor, and...

I may have a BA in Speech Language Pathology, but I love teaching (and learning) English. I am a genuinely caring and motivated individual who believes in the power of positivity and doing the best that you can with all that you are and can do! :)

...ability to understand the material at hand well enough to teach the material to others. With experience tutoring in a broad range of subjects, I am well-versed in English Literature, Critical thinking, Elementary - High School Mathematics, and College Readiness. As a product of the NYC school system, I am fully aware of the trials students face as they balance academic achievement with standardized testing and educational progress. I enjoy playing guitar, boxing, and spending...

...help for Elementary and Middle School students, as well as essay writing for high schools. I have about five years of experience working as a tutor (mainly for young folks!) in NYC, more than 10 years of care giving experience, and truly love working with students. I'm a NYU Tisch Grad with a degree in drama and a minor in business; I graduated with high honors from Tisch with a final GPA of 3. 7....

...my Master's in English in May. I plan to pursue a PhD in Psychology in the future and would love to share my passion for these subjects with you! I have worked with students from Kindergarten to College within both subjects and love to help students find their own niche and voice! I have also worked with students of varying degrees of ability and have extensive experience helping struggling students catch up. One of my...

...University with a Bachelors in Fine Art and have an independent studio practice. I am available to work with students of all ages for English Language Arts (ELA), including reading and reading comprehension, creative and analytical writing, and adjacent sections of standardized tests. I also offer guidance in studio art, art history, theater. I'm here to provide support and motivation for my students, and hope to help them feel confident and capable. I find kids...

I am a lifelong artist and storyteller. I studied film production, editing, cinematography, and animation. I graduated with honors and excelled in STEM subjects during my primary schooling

I worked for America Reads as my work/study program at NYU. I understand many subjects are irrelevant as you enter college and eventualy begin your career path. It is important for studets to understand connections between all academic topics. You never know what you'll end up doing.

...University of Florida. During these three years, I taught undergraduate courses in composition, professional communication, and poetry. I have also been a volunteer tutor for both adult and young learners in writing, English, math (at the middle or high school level), and test prep (GED, SAT) for several years. I graduated from Tufts University in 2010 with a double major in English and Community Health. I love helping people and figuring out ways to make...

...their confidence and help them thrive? Hi, I'm Mrs. Gourdine, a Reading Specialist with 26 years of experience helping K5 students build confidence and skills that last a lifetime. I make reading fun, engaging, and tailored to your child's unique learning stylewhether they're struggling to keep up or just need an extra push to reach their potential. With proven strategies, encouragement, and lots of patience, I help students unlock the power of literacy. I also...

...I am well versed in working with students both in groups and one-on-one, and I enjoy both. I have a unique set of skills, in that I work with first time, first year college students; bearing witness to this transition from high school to college has offered me great insight into what students need both in high school to succeed in college and in college to build on what they learned in high school. I...

...and Literary Arts, serving the New York metropolitan area, Buenos Aires, and online. I have worked with New York Times best-selling authors, private school students, college students, graduate students, professional scholars, entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, and independently published writers, to name a few. I am adept at personalized pronunciation practice and error correction for English language learners, as well as in-depth drafting and line-by-line revision for students of academic writing and business communications. Most recently, I...

...also edited both academic, creative, and personal writing, and have experience in helping edit and structure college essays. I believe that my studies at the University of Richmond in English and Classics and my work in English at graduate school at NYU have given me a deep and nuanced understanding of both English literature and history that I would love to share with others. I first became interested in education at college at the University...