Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...high school as a language assistant. One year later, I began my journey as a Masters Candidate at New York University in Publishing: Print & Digital Media. At the moment, I am pursuing a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Edinburgh. My lessons vary between lectures and discussions, to cover several concepts across literature from political backgrounds to relations between art and literature. My lessons are very structured, as I complement each session...

...experienced educator and tutor based out of New York City. My background is in Special Education and teaching exceptional learners. I have a Bachelors degree in Economics and a Masters degree in Teaching. I tutor for all core academic subjects including ELA, Math, Science, and History. I also tutor in more specialized areas like French, ESL/ELL, writing, music, and more! I believe that there is no "average" student; instead, all students have unique strengths and...

...to identify exactly where someone is struggling. I can do this with organization and learning needs, too, not just math and English content. I am also versatile and flexible; I can work on all sorts of content and handle unknown problems. I can teach you how to do that, too. I also have a great deal of experience working with students with special needs. I have been trained in some workshops, but I have only...

...college years producing and directing student theater, writing plays, giving campus tours, and researching and writing my honors thesis on art criticism in New York City in the late 1960s. Since moving to New York, I have continued to hone my playwriting skills. I also work as an apprentice at a theater company currently in residence at the Metropolitan Museum. Eventually, I hope to get my MFA in playwriting and/or my PhD in American Studies....

...find a teacher in 9th grade who invigorated my love for learning; all by showcasing the opportunities available to me through education that I'd always taken for granted. School is challenging and should be taken seriously, but with a little bit of creativity, it's also a lot of fun! Everyone has stories they can connect with on an emotional level, be that in film, television, or the printed word. My personal work, which consists of...

...desire to emulate the teachings of the role models and perform the same inspirational function in the lives of my students. I have always enjoyed being around children and have augmented my interests in teaching with as much work experience. As a Teacher's Aide, I have worked with Elementary school students. While doing so I was able to help prepare activities and lessons and helping the teacher to implement them. With that being said, preparation,...

I have a strong background in english/creative writing, reading comprehension, and science- specifically biology. I am passionate about being a tutor for students because tutors helped me all through my high school career and got me where I am today! I am currently in dental school in New York.

...their grammar and practice conversational English. I recently returned to the U.S. from Cheongju-si, South Korea, where I worked for a year with middle school students as a TESOL-certified teacher on a Fulbright grant. I am also a former AP Scholar and a 97th percentile ACT scorer, and love making the intimidating process of tackling standardized exams simpler and supporting my students on their journeys to reaching their academic goals. I can't wait to meet...

...is to first tackle the fears in some adults as it relates to re-entering the classroom. Usually, when this anxiety is removed, adults become hungry for knowledge and are very grateful to be back in the race. Creating unique ways of working also with younger students, even as young as age two is another skill of mine. Play is important to these students because it is developmentally appropriate for them. The use of puppets, props,...

...about. I have successfully tutored many subjects including Algebra 1 and 2, Elementary Math, Math Concepts,ReadingComprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Proofreading/editing, Chemistry, Beginners French, Study skills, and Test-taking skills. I have been tutoring younger students since I was in the tenth grade. Since then I have tutored a variety of ages and subjects, for a total of about seven years. I definitely have a complete understanding of every single subject I tutor. I will start by...

...college essay prep, SAT and AP exam prep, English and writing classes, as well as some high school science courses, and all middle and elementary school subjects. I love teaching and helping students learn, and especially love fostering curiousity outside of school. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my BA from St. Edward's University in Communication and a member of the Honors program where I completed my undergraduate thesis. I also work as a freelance...

...Some of my passions include social justice, education, public policy, and community service. I have previously provided college admissions help, essay advice, and academic support to many students and they have continuously come back to me for additional help on whatever they were working on. I joined Varsity Tutors because I wanted to continue providing the educational and tutoring service to students that I never got when I was in school. I hope that I...

...Vassar College, where I majored in education. While at college, I tutored elementary through high school students in English language arts, social studies and math. I also led after school art and cooking activities. Since graduating, I worked as a paralegal in Chicago for eight months, and I recently moved to NYC to pursue education related career opportunities. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, running and walking outside and reading. I look forward to...

...and am now back where I grew up, in New Jersey. Since moving back from L.A, I've had success as both a YA Author (my novel Lazarus, a paranormal thriller, was published by Owl Hollow Press in 2020) and a musical theater librettist (my children's musical Who's Afraid Of the Big Bad Book? was just produced by Birmingham Children's Theater.) For the past twenty-four years, I've developed a passion for teaching writing. I've taught tv...

...personalized experiences for my students. I believe that understanding each student's unique needs and learning style is essential for effective teaching. By incorporating interactive methods and utilizing diverse resources, I encourage students to actively participate and express their thoughts, fostering a supportive environment that promotes academic success. My experience as an ESL tutor has further enriched my approach, allowing me to tailor my sessions to meet the specific needs of each learner, from elementary students...

...curriculums and lesson plans for students to focus on what they need help with most. I taught at Kumon Math and Reading for over a year, working 1:1 with students aged 3-18 on diverse English material. I used my TEFL Certification while teaching ESL (Writing Composition) to high school students in Thailand and to adult learners in Italy and Spain. English is a subject that I enjoy digging into, and my mission is to help...

...weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I look forward to working with middle and high school aged students as a school psychologist. Outside of work and school, I enjoy traveling,...

...and areas where they need support. Whether working with younger students or adult learners, I focus on building confidence as much as knowledge. I've seen firsthand how personalized attention can make all the difference, and I'm here to provide that care, patience, and encouragement every step of the waywhether in person or online. With a bachelor's degree in structural engineering from The Cooper Union, and as a current master's student and practicing engineer in NYC,...

...to Minneapolis, with at risk youths, students with both learning and social disabilities and accelerated learners. I have a lot of experience working off of my students' creativity and energy. I am always responding to them and in the best moments learning alongside them. My greatest strength as an educator is meeting each of my students on their own terms seeing them as individuals with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. My work has always...

...license from the Massachusetts College for Liberal Arts. Education is extremely important to me. Therefore I took advantage of every opportunity to continue my studies learning and implementing the newest programs of education. I strongly believe that every student does not learn the same way. Teaching must be differentiated for each student. Each child is different and has their own strengths and weaknesses. My belief is that we should teach to their strengths to support...