Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...that the student believes they can succeed. When tutoring my goal is to not only make sure that the student is comfortable with the material but to also ensure that the student believes that they are capable of learning said material and any material that may follow. Oftentimes, students assume that they are struggling simply because they are, "stupid" and are incapable of learning the material. I don't believe that is ever the case. I...

...students in critical reading and writing. I have additional experience in tutoring high-school aged students in English and History. I love tutoring in English and History because it is so much fun to read and analyze a text and to learn about history and the way that it's impacted our lives today! I have found working with students to improve their writing to be intensely rewarding and have seen great improvements in the writing of...

...and engaging learning environment where students feel valued and inspired to explore their potential. I strive to foster a love for reading and writing through interactive lessons that resonate with their interests, making the learning process both enjoyable and impactful. Witnessing my students grow in confidence and skill is my greatest reward. In my free time, I love reading fiction books, especially young adult novels, which I use to connect with my students!

Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.

...Master of Education degree in the Anthropology and Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. My passions include understanding people, the human condition and how words and language shape our worldview. Thus, whether teaching math or reading, my firm belief is in the power of understanding. Every student can achieve excellence when (s)he relates to the subject matter on a real world level - this is central to my pedagogy. For fun, I enjoy singing,...

I am determined to help your student succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and experience tutoring in the areas of math, science, and test prep. I am qualified to tutor PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, LSAT, and the GRE. I am extremely well-rounded and eager to help.... Every student should be treated on an individual basis because no two students learn exactly the same way.... I can ask the student questions to make sure...

...is to make students feel confident and capable of completing their tasks. I feel it is my responsibility to make sure my students feel motivated, determined, and well equipped to tackle their assignments and assessments. My favorite subjects to teach are biology, math, and SHSAT prep. Although I am on the pre-med track and hope to go to medical school, I do have a passion for teaching and education, and I hope to go into...

...years of college, I was a tutor at America Reads/America Counts, which is a federally-funded work study program to assist students in underprivileged schools. I tutored reading, math, science, music, and a plethora of other topics to grades K-5. It was a rewarding experience to see students grasp topics that they deemed impossible. I hope I can help as many students as I can through Varsity Tutors-- I strive to spread excellence and make a...

...ACT-related are my specialties, though I'm also quite passionate about history and politics. Over the past year and a half, I've developed writing curriculum, taught at NYC's High School of Fashion Industries and Columbia University, and built a student-focused teaching philosophy. I strive to understand every facet of my students' "learning language"--the strengths and passions from which they approach the world. Reach out to me for a patient, empathetic, and experienced teacher who recognizes the...

...for the Natural Sciences Department in Sustainability. Outside of the lab, I have enjoyed enriching myself with all that my school community has to offer, striving to create a positive impact on those around me as my campus' Ambassador to GivePulse, a national organization designed to promote community service in higher-education settings, and Chapter President of Phi Theta Kappa. I am also an active member of the Psychology Club, the National Society for Leadership and...

I am a writer and creative individual with a huge passion for teaching! I have a background in the arts, with a major in Drama from Vassar College. I also studied history and creative writing, and am passionate about teaching these subjects.

...as a student and the work I'm doing with my students now. It's our job to delve into these novels and think about them in a specific and focused way so that we can understand ourselves better as humans. It's a beautiful thing! As your tutor, I'll help you discover "The WHY" as we work on honing your skills as a reader and writer. It's becoming increasingly important, especially in today's tech-driven world, to be...

...experience in three different industries--banking, advertising, and hospitality. Since I am teach for a variety of accredited institutions composed of students of many ages and from diverse cultures and backgrounds, my subjects include, but are not limited to: English (verbal, written and phonics), literature, essay writing, SAT and ACT English and math, history, science, filmmaking (award winning filmmaker), acting (union actor--SAG, AEA), 2D animation, drawing, painting, and Adobe Creative Suite. My favorite subject to teach...

...art classes around the city. I love to teach, and I love to help to tutor students in multiple subjects including college essay writing, english, history, and SHSAT Tutoring. In my spare time, I like to knit, paint, draw, take photographs, write, and read. At Yale, I was a member of the Yale Political Union, the Yale Daily News, the Yale Debate Association, the Edward E. Bouchet program for academic research (in philosophy), and the...

...Accelerated MAT program in Secondary English Education. This means that come September, I will be an ELA teacher working at a NY Public School. My intentions here are to hone in on my individuated mentoring practice as well as to provide rigorous tutoring and support for all my students. The key here is not just learning the subject material, but learning to learn well. Discipline and Agency are foundational! I look forward to meeting you...

...collegiate area of study, I am most passionate about tutoring English. I love diving into all aspects of the writing process, whether it's big-picture research/thesis work or granular sentence/grammatical structure. It is my goal as a tutor for my students to take pride in their work, to discover their creative voice (even in the academic setting!), and to take away valuable and practical tools for future assignments across disciplines. In my free time, I enjoy...

...my writing with my love of travel by backpacking through Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and writing about my adventures. I am currently working on a book about my experiences in the Middle East. My favorite part of teaching is identifying each student’s interests and challenges and then working together to build on their strengths, work creatively on their challenges, and achieve their goals. The greatest reward of teaching is seeing my students succeed.

Keith is a West Point grad and former Army officer. He left the military and became an entrepreneur along with various work experiences that have given him the experience needed to teach business skills. He was also an adjunct professor for Aston American University. He uses his Army and Business skills to build up his students' and coaching clients' efforts.

...teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students...

...as a minor in English Literature. I then went on to achieve a Master of Arts with a concentration in Theology from Union Theological Seminary. Since graduating, I have diligently pursued a career in libraries, where I enjoy providing direct reference and research assistance to students as well as essay structuring consultations and editing services. I also teach group instruction sessions on library resources, research methods, citation, and information literacy. I love working with students...