Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Newark, NJ

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.

...of Colgate University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. At Colgate, I was involved in the Hamilton Central School Tutoring Program, through which I was responsible for team tutoring 10 elementary-aged students in French on a 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...

...ranging from The Muppets and musical comedy to more serious stories grounded in history), and have been involved with productions on Broadway, at Carnegie Hall, and at additional venues throughout the country. I love to travel, and feel fortunate to have worked on projects that have taken me to Africa and England. I recently returned to New York (where I was born and raised), and am excited to "pay it forward" to the next generation,...

Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!

...graduate program (and with an eye on my future financial situation), I decided to take a swing at the LSAT. I studied hard over a two-month period, and I took the LSAT Flex in June 2020.* *Since July, I have worked with over 20 LSAT students. With each, I have learned more about the LSAT and more about how best to articulate the keys to succeeding on it. I can't wait to share what I've...

...in English and creative writing from Barnard College, Columbia University, where I graduated with honors. I am currently working toward my Masters of Science in Education at Bank Street College of Education, where I am a student in the Reading & Literacy program. Currently, I am an elementary and middle school teacher in New York City. I have experience working with diverse student populations and believe that all students can become lifelong learners regardless of...

...understand that some subjects are frustrating for students and tutoring can sound like more school and does not always sound like fun. I believe that if a student is relaxed and excited for a tutoring session, they learn a lot more and are more engaged in the lesson. Especially with test prep for standardized exams, which can be a lot of pressure for students, I like to come up with individualized test-taking strategies for each...

...English and Creative Writing from SUNY Binghamton and an MFA in writing from Sarah Lawrence College. For more than ten years, I have taught in higher education as well as in the New York City public school system. Currently, I teach writing and literature at Montclair State University and William Paterson University. I have also tutored extensively, both at Bloomfield College and privately, helping students to brainstorm, draft, research, revise, and edit their writing; as...

...not actively participate in the writing process or who might not clearly understand how an English education can benefit their own life. In my free time, I practice computer programming for emerging technologies (wearable devices such as Google Glass) and continue my career as a writer. I study technology extensively and love engaging my own interest in technology with that of my students. By connecting with students in this way, I am able to connect...

...her students develop in their work and works hard to create individualized environments where her students, regardless of age, learning style, or subject, flourish. She has a particular knack for test prep and mathematics. Though shes based in New York City, Katherine is an avid traveler; she has visited 34 of the 50 United States (so far) and 15 countries! She also serves on the Board of Directors for FeelGood, a non-profit organization dedicated to...

...learn the difficult ropes of Arabic. I have been learning Modern Standard Arabic for eight years and am near fluency. I have studied abroad in Morocco and visited five Middle Eastern countries thus far. I LOVE doing Taekwondo and have a third-degree black belt therein and officiate across the United States; I love exploring and mountaineering and skiing in Montana (where I am from); I enjoy learning new languages greatly (I am learning Arabic, Hebrew,...

...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 academia in the future. In my spare time,...

...I have taught at elementary and middle schools in Boston for 4 years. I have tutored for over 7 years! I majored in education at Boston College. My favorite part of teaching is getting to know students and creating course materials that engage students to make learning fun and accessible. I mainly tutor math and Chinese. I believe that each student is fully capable of understanding material. It just depends on how the material is...

...of Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Upon graduating, I received a Bachelors Degree in Comparative Literature and Anthropology. Since graduating, I have tutored children from a variety of backgrounds across the world, from Queens, New York to the Paris region in France as part of the TAPIF program! I tutor English Literature, Essay Writing, French, Spanish, Social Studies and History. I can help you prepare for the AP English and Spanish Literature exams, as well...

...this world. I have had over 20 years of tutoring and instructing students in my homeland of Zimbabwe and in the past 20 years in my new homeland of USA. I attained a Bachelors Teaching Degree, certification in speech therapy, various teaching certification in English, ELA, Essay, Writing, Reading, Phonics, and more in the English Language. I have Behavioral certifications and ESL as a foreign language. I enjoy assisting ADHD/Autism, behavioral behaviors, and work with...

...for writing, and I hope that through tutoring I will be able to instill my love for reading and writing in others. My favorite authors are Sylvia Plath, Hanya Yanagihara, and Donna Tartt. I recently graduated from New York University with degrees in global public health and sociology, as well as a minor in Media, Culture, and Communications. I hope to continue my academic career in law school either this fall or in 2022 (if...

I'm not here to teach you. I'm here to help you save the world.... To make learning a fun, interesting, and exciting experience. I believe that learning is the outcome of enthusiasm.... Get to know who the student is and allow them to get to know me.... By constantly reinforcing my confidence in them. After a while, they'll begin to have that confidence in themselves.... I would use incentives.... I would use repetition until they get...

...May 2015 with my BA in History and French. I am continuing my education at Columbia University's School of Social Work to receive my Masters in Social Work. I have had experience tutoring high school French, elementary/middle school math, science, social studies, and English/reading. My tutoring philosophy is based around the concept of being patient. It may take a student a while to understand a concept, but the moment when he or she does, it...

...creative and literary subjects since Fall 2020. I graduated from Brown University with a Bachelors in Fine Art and have an independent studio practice. I am available to work with students of all ages for English Language Arts (ELA), including reading and reading comprehension, creative and analytical writing, and adjacent sections of standardized tests. I also offer guidance in studio art, art history, theater. I'm here to provide support and motivation for my students, and...

...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 and helping students comprehend complex...