Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

I love to learn and am passionate about helping people succeed in school! I have experience tutoring since high school. In college, I helped teach at a school in Philadelphia. Moreover, I love to travel and teaching is a great was to make that sustainable! I have taught English at a refugee center in Southern Thailand, and I taught English to Buddhist nuns and Thai children at a monastery in Northern Thailand! I recently graduated...

I have been teaching high school and college for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other...

As a tutor, I am aware that the student is the top priority. I want the student to reach their full potential under my tutoring and develop a rapport with them so that they feel comfortable reaching out to me. Accessibility is most important to me and it really enhances the tutoring experience.

Coming from a long line of educators, I have a true passion in life which lies with making connections with my students. I love seeing the lightbulbs go on and seeing them grow and retain knowledge. But most importantly, I love sparking a passion for learning more than anything. ... Take your time. We will go paragraph by paragraph or line by line if need be to assure that the level of understanding is happening. We...

...a Peer Coach, I was recognized as Peer Coach of the Month for my dedication to helping students refine their writing and presentation abilities, contributing to an average 15% GPA increase among my mentees. Beyond tutoring, I am also a published and award-winning writer. My prose and poetry have been recognized by The Chimaerid (Best Poetry), the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (Certificate of Merit), and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (Honorable Mentions, multiple years),...

I am a rising sophomore at New York University, where I am focusing on history, politics, and philosophy. During my senior year of high school, I worked as both a volunteer student assistant at my local elementary school and as a volleyball coach, which is when I first realized how much I enjoy providing instruction and a positive learning environment to people. Having just been through the college application and selection process myself, I am...

I am student at Fordham University working towards a major in Communications and Media Studies. I also plan to pursue a minor in political science and am on a pre-law track. I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama where I graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. I'm a great English student and would be more than happy to offer my help to anyone struggling with reading or writing. Additionally, I have tons of experience working with...

I graduated New York University's Stern Business School and did two years at Hofstra Law School before deciding to become a writer and professor. I received my MFA from California College of the Arts in San Francisco and have since published poetry in several online and print journals. I have been an adjunct professor in the tri-state area for eight years, and I currently teach literature, composition, and poetry at Queens College and Queensborough Community...

My name is Aminata Sillah and I am a senior at Fordham University. I am currently a double major in Spanish Language and Literature and International Political Economy. I am fluent in English, Spanish and Soninke (west African dialect). I have a passion for helping people in any way that I can. My friends would describe me as an outgoing, fun, and patient person. I look forward to working with you any way that I...

...published author, with my work appearing in several literary magazines. When it comes to tutoring, I am most passionate about Creative Writing, English, and Literature. I believe storytelling is a cornerstone of our lives and cultures, and there is so much power and understanding to be found in producing our own work and critically analyzing the work of those that came before us. I believe in a hands-on, exploratory approach to learning, helping students figure...

...have a recent MA in English and Creative Writing. I am also a CPA with an MBA in Accounting and an MS in Taxation. I have significant experience teaching and mentoring new accountants, having worked in management in the field for 25 years. My recent MA qualifies me to tutor students in both writing and literature. Since the program was online, I am skilled at teaching and communicating both in person and online. I work...

...working with people. My time at theatre school has given me unique skills in project management, creative writing, and solving problems quickly and efficiently. These attributes have helped me in many different jobs, particularly working with students. I taught Improv and Stage Combat to middle schoolers at Exploration Summer Programs, and I volunteer regularly with 826NYC, helping students of all ages with their writing. I particularly loved helping with 826's Personal Statement Weekend, helping students...

...willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. For me, tutoring is about working with a student until they are able to achieve their goal, and even beyond that so that they have the confidence to continue pursuing their dreams. I'm very patient, calm, and thorough when covering a subject, and I truly enjoy watching my students transform into confident, knowledgeable people ready to tackle anything before them. Besides tutoring, I enjoy traveling,...

...things. If they don't comprehend and retain that knowledge, I haven't succeeded in my job, just like a tutor. I've been informally tutoring people for years, whether it's helping children study for classes while babysitting in high school and college or helping classmates learn and prepare for school all the way back to my elementary school days. In one form or another, I've been helping people learn almost as long as I remember. A great...

...worked with learners of all kinds: middle schoolers struggling to make sense of a novel, high schoolers preparing for the AP U.S. History exam, and college-bound seniors trying to turn a personal story into a standout application essay. What unites all of them (and all great tutoring) is the moment when the light goes on and a student suddenly gets it. I tutor English, Writing, U.S. and Ancient History, and College Prep, especially personal statements...

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

As a tutor with a Bachelor's in Psychology from American University, I bring over two years of experience in a variety of subjects, including ACT English, Creative Writing, and Executive Functioning. My passion for tutoring stems from my own experiences as a student who sought extra help; I understand the importance of creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment. I prioritize one-on-one interactions, using personalized methods like mnemonic devices, visual aids, and engaging discussions to...

...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...

...tutor, a graduate course assistant, and in a few weeks I will begin work as an instructor of Neuroscience for two of Columbia University's pre-college summer program courses. My approach to learning is fueled by curiosity and direct application of abstract concepts and content into real life situations or problems. This approach fosters an interdisciplinary vision of the subjects I teach, and has enabled me to successfully support students in a variety of academic subjects,...

...acting experience has been in improvisation and role playing. I bring a lot of role playing activities into my class, especially when I am teaching foreign adults who need to know English for their jobs/or if the relocated to the U.S. My lessons are based on the students themselves. They're tailored to student individual needs. We do a student scenario, say applying for a graduate degree scholarship. If they are employed in an English speaking...