Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...school and college-age students. I have always been fascinated by history, and have passed the AP European History and AP US History Exams while I was in high school. In addition to history and government studies, I am also proficient in English (AP and college-level language and literature studies) and writing (both essay and creative). Outside of this, I work as an RA at my college and enjoy watching movies with my brothers, camping, cooking,...

I am fluently bilingual, born and raised in Spain, I moved to New York when I was only 17 and recently graduated from Sarah Lawrence College. I have spent the last five years tutoring children, teens and adults both for academic and workplace environments, assisting the Dean of the Spanish department at Sarah Lawrence College and translating for the Spanish Consulate. Teaching Spanish has been my passion ever since. I firmly believe with the right...

...have been a volunteer for Variety Child Learning Center, a tutor at Kumon Learning Center and a teachers assistant at the Center for Young Children at the University of Maryland. I am patient, empathetic, caring and a people person and have a lot of tutoring experience! I am looking forward to hearing from you! Please let me know if there is any additional information that I can provide to assist in your decision making. Have...

...with the on-campus Spanish Speakers club—a club for which I served as president for the duration of my final year. I am joining Varsity to aid students that may benefit from having additional attention paid to their individual needs. I am here to share my passion for language and to help students feel more confident in their work and themselves whether for practice, remedial work, or for a specific test. In my free time, I enjoy...

...the age of 5 I've studied the piano, and the violin from the age of 6. I trained in the Suzuki Method- a process in which I am still passionate. It it why I can still play anything I hear, and it has been invaluable to me in many ways outside of the musical field as well as within. A few years ago I had something important to say and I wasn't sure how to...

...extracurricular science courses to public schools. Katherine is currently completing an M.A. in Linguistics at The Graduate Center at CUNY where she works on computational models of language acquisition. She is also a adjunct lecturer in Computer Science at Hunter College. Tutoring for now nearly a decade, Katherine is passionate about empowering her students to learn through hands-on challenges. She takes particular pride in the confidence and self-reliance her students develop in their work and...

...styles. My expertise spans creative writing, film analysis, and general academic subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about helping students develop critical thinking skills and creative expression. My teaching philosophy centers on meeting students where they are, celebrating their unique strengths, and guiding them to overcome challenges. I believe in creating a supportive environment where curiosity thrives and no question is too small. Outside academia, I'm a filmmaker and singer, constantly exploring new ways to tell stories...

Hello! My name is Lynn and I'm so excited to be a part of Varsity! I'm super passionate about the English language and all the different ways we can express ourselves through the written word. I believe that elements of language such as spelling, grammar, and syntax don't have to feel limiting but rather, illuminating! A little about me: I have a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, as well...

Hello! I'm Ms. Amber, a dedicated and experienced Special Education Teacher with a proven track record of developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) that result in significant improvements in academic performance, and student engagement. I am skilled in creating a supportive learning environment where my students feel safe, heard and wanted. I have worked with students from Pre-K to 4th grade virtually and in the classroom. I love working young children and seeing the...

...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...

...habits in teens and young adults. Many students need more support than just from teachers and parents. I hope that through tutoring I can be that extra support that students need, especially during the time of Covid-19. In my free time I enjoy playing with my two dogs, spending time with friends and family, taking a lot of photographs and researching anything to do with legal cases and the law in our increasingly diverse society.

...TEFL / ESL Certification. I have extensive experience teaching Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonics, Reading, Pronunciation, Reading Comprehension, American Literature, British Literature, Literary Analysis, Poetry (reading and writing), Creative Writing, Academic Writing, Public Speaking, Listening Skills, Literacy, and Test Preparation (SAT, KET, PET, FCE, IGCSE, and IELTS). I also teach Art History, Mythology, Folklore, American History, World History, Science, and Journalism. I help students discover new knowledge, unlock their abilities, practice critical thinking, and explore their ideas....

...college advisor / academic coach, I work with high school and college aged individuals who want to stay academically competitive. My empathetic yet candid approach helps me form effective relationships with a full range of learners. Measurable achievement is realized by numerous acceptances to selective colleges and universities. Additionally, I effectively equip individuals who are challenged by ADHD, ADD, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, addressing barriers resulting in higher educational accomplishments. My professional path is...

My passion in helping students come from being the oldest sibling to my brothers and sisters and hoping that they are always open to resources they need to better their future. Since 2020 I have been working with students and have been influenced to continue being a mentor to those younger the me who need my assistance. I grew up only experiencing charter school and then a catholic high school. I see the comparison between...

I am an aspiring expert in this puzzle that we call English. I believe that the English language is the most creative creole to ever be created. Through the inspiration of languages before it, English offers us an advanced understanding of our history, and propels us toward our future. In my approach to tutoring, I enjoy learning about the individual; not only the student. In order to understand the educational needs of each student,...

I am a graduate of Hamilton College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. I have a passion for teaching students English, writing analysis skills, and Literature, and have tutored these subjects to both middle and high school students in New Jersey, and college students in New York. In my lessons, I encourage my students to gain new insights and perspectives about literature, English, and various...

I am a current undergraduate student pursuing my Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Nutrition. Additionally, I have completed Biology and Chemistry at both the Ordinary and Advanced Level as well as Spanish at the Ordinary level and so I mainly tutor Biology, Spanish and Chemistry. During my high school years, I often tutored and assisted my peers and younger sibling with whatever subjects they needed help with. Since I am fairly young, I...

I graduated from Columbia with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. My love of learning has sparked my involvement in biology and astrophysics research as well as publishing art and writing. I am bilingual; I grew up speaking both English and Spanish at home. My engineering background has given me a firm grasp on STEM subjects. I am also passionate about the humanities because they enrich our lives with meaning and purpose. In college, I was...

I am originally from Chicago. I was brought up speaking Spanish at home, and love nothing more than sharing my knowledge about this wonderful language! I am a recent New York transplant, where I work professionally as a commercial director.

Hello :) I am a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors program at Baruch College. Since graduation, I have worked as a financial associate in a global bank. I have tutored students since 11th grade in a variety of English and math subjects, including standardized prep. I love helping students improve their knowledge, and am sure I can be of help to you, especially in grammar! ... As a tutor specializing in standardized exam preparation, I start...