Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

Michelle Levy Schulz is a poet and writer living in Brooklyn. She has work published and loves reading. Vassar College is her alma mater and its campus has some of her favorite trees. Cape Cod's Wellfleet has the beaches of her dreams and the best air scented with salt, pine and beach roses on a summer's day.

...help my students increase their self-awareness, take on more responsibility, and learn how to self-regulate. I tutor English, ESL, and social-emotional learning. In college, I studied English and I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Spain. I went on to attain my Masters in Special Education, 7-12 from CUNY Hunter College. Reading, writing, financial literacy, and literacy are all things that I focus on. My teaching philosophy is the hands-on tactical approach. I...

My name is Sarah. I am an Honors College student at Adelphi University and I am currently in the Derner School studying Psychology. In addition to my psychological studies, I have taken various English courses both inside and outside my university and write in my personal time.

...can either make the lessons more game-like or memory based. In every case, I approach the subject or concerning area from the most basic root and build from there. I have been working with children since middle school which made me a very patient tutor in college. Aside from helping my classmates, I formally worked as an English tutor through the Universidad Complutense, the Spanish University at which my study abroad program resided.... Any student can...

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! :)

I am a New York-based writer. My work has been published by Wired, BBC Travel, The New York Times online, GirlBoss, MTV and more. I have been featured for my work in media outlets including The New York Times, The Independent, and Forbes. I have also written content for television shows that have aired on major networks including PBS and National Geographic. In addition to working with small and emerging brands, I love working with...

...a college course on creative writing. For undergrad, I attended Sarah Lawrence College, where I studied writing, literature, and social sciences. Since graduating in 2013, I've accrued over a decade of professional work experience in a variety of sectors, from publishing, to finance, to education. I've worked at elementary and middle schools and in higher education institutions, including Columbia University where I was the Executive Assistant to two presidential advisors, and the University of Houston,...

...I worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant for two biology lab courses as well as an organic chemistry lab course in college. From these experiences, I gained skills on how to work with college students and how to specifically tutor them. While my method of tutoring may shift a little among different age groups, my foundation remains the same. My goal is to make students feel confident and capable of completing their tasks. I feel...

I received a PhD in English with a creative dissertation in May of last year from SUNY Binghamton. A "creative dissertation" in my case was a poetry collection, a book that was many years in the making. In terms of my experience as a teacher, I've been working in education for ten years. I've worked with middle school students to college students in their fifties. I enjoy helping individuals becoming effective writers, readers, and thinkers....

...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, planning, and communication are essential skills that every teacher must develop. Throughout the course of 2 years, I was able to...

...prep, standardized testing, and Arabic, and have many hobbies. I have taught English professionally and recreationally for a few years now; one year of which I tutored for a nonprofit in the Bronx, thereafter the next year I worked for a Beijing-based company teaching English to variously aged Chinese children, and finally, I've taught through Varsity Tutors itself. Moreover, I am fascinated with the Arabic language and helping others learn the difficult ropes of Arabic....

I love working with students and helping them learn and see concepts in different ways. I have been teaching for 6 years. My strengths are in teaching ELA (english language arts) and math. I am fluent in Spanish and can support in reading , writing, and speaking of Spanish. I am a bilingual education education, so I am licensed to teach in both english and spanish. I have experience in the testing grades of 3-5...

I am a classical musician and fantasy/ sci-fi novelist with over 5 years of teaching/ tutoring. I give music lessons, and tutor writing/ English. I absolutely love working with students and seeing them improve over time with their musicianship, writing skills and creativity. I create unique lesson plans that cater to the individual. As an artist and novelist, I like to take a unique and fun approach to teaching.

With a degree in Theatre and Playwriting from Reed College, I have a passion for the written word from beginning to endwhether it's writing a script, reading a book, or seeing the final project up on stage. When I was young, I loved reading but hated to write. Eventually I had teachers who showed me the power of what writing can do, and it changed my life. I'd like to be that person for my...

...and how you like to learn. From there, I tailor each session to fit your goals whether you're prepping for a test, writing a paper, or trying to understand a tricky concept. I believe learning is easier when it connects to your own experiences, so I use real-world examples, conversations, and hands-on activities to make things click. If you're looking for someone who's supportive, easy to talk to, and ready to help you grow, I'd...

...language nerd, my favorite subjects to tutor are French and English writing skills, but I am equally confident in SAT and ACT test prep and math, science, history, and other subjects at the high school level. Beyond just helping improve students standardized test scores, I strive to inspire students to be confident, lifelong learners by getting to know what drives them individually and connecting this to their broader professional plans. The most rewarding aspect of...

...past ranging from PreK to 6th grade, whether it's children who have a tough time learning or love to engage in activities I am able to help all those students have a much better and more fun time learning! When it comes to learning I try to make it as fun as possible for my younger audience and try to get them involved in games and such, for my older audience I want them to...

I want to be able to help students who need it. I struggled when I wasn't given the support I needed, and I don't want other students to have the same problem if I can be there to aid them.

...a Learning Partners Program Model Teacher. I have tutored a variety of subjects although I particularly love English, writing skills, and Algebra. I love taking a skill and breaking it down to its component parts and helping students figure out where the gaps are in their comprehension. One of my proudest accomplishments was teaching an algebra Regents repeater class for those who failed the test multiple times. I worked extensively with students to identify where...

B.A. in Psychology '17, & B.A. in Biological Sciences '21 (Post-Baccalaureate). Neuro geek, writer/poet, EMT-B, Former Emergency Dept. Tech, and Research Tech. I love helping students understand material that they find difficult. I learn from them, and they learn from me. You cannot get anywhere unless you help those around you. Future goals: Neurosurgeon/Principal Investigator and Mid-Size Business Owner. Fun Fact: My iTunes library probably has a song for everyone.... Past performance and a test-run during...