Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...begin a M.Ed. program in secondary education at Bard College in June 2022. After graduating from William and Mary in 2020, I began teaching fifth grade ELA at Success Academy Charter Schools in Brooklyn, NY. This is my second year teaching middle school English with a focus on coaching middle-school aged 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...

...challenges. Their guidance not only improved my understanding of subjects but also boosted my confidence. That experience shaped my approach to learning and inspired me to give back by becoming a tutor myself. Currently, I am a student at Barnard College, where I am studying Sustainable Development and Political Ecology. My academic journey has deepened my understanding of how global systems intersect with environmental sustainability, a field I am deeply passionate about. It also sharpened...

...taught more than 25 college-level courses to students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a number of subjects. This means that I have written exams, graded exams, published papers, presented papers, and designed entire curricula. My methods are informed by my research background in the problem-solving literature, my familiarity with recent developments in cognitive sociology, and my training as an expert chess player and coach. Using these methods, I have assisted hundreds of students...

...marketing specialist and events planner. Along the way I ventured into acting and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions process utilizes the best of my combined experiences whether this means studying individual behavior and interests to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process 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 students. I tutor in many different disciplines, largely around English, as well as music on guitar and piano. I take a...

...understanding of these scientific disciplines. Aside from the sciences, I enjoy learning and tutoring math, history, English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the...

...writing & production, songwriting) in the middle of my consulting career. I write for orchestra, I produce pop and electronic music and conduct jazz ensembles and performed at Boston Symphony Hall, with Boston Pops and at numerous concerts in the U.S. and Europe being able to express my musical ideas through composition and production is wonderful! In the last years, I published a book and several articles about music, brand management, leadership and storytelling.

...capable of finding answers. In my experience, the most frightening subject is that which one feels they have no knowledge past the question. As a musical theater actor, I am obviously interested in singing and dancing as well. In high school, along with theater, I also swam and ran track; and as a child I was a competitive gymnast and still do some tumbling. Furthermore, while living in Chicago, I ventured into the comedy scene,...

...anthropology, Chinese, and computer science. My love of teaching began in middle school, where I worked with a sixth grader on math, and continued up through college, where I volunteered at an after school tutoring program for kids in an underserved community. A 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...

...ages, I focus on building their confidence and critical thinking skills. I hold a Master's in International Communication and am currently pursuing a PhD at St. John's University. I specialize in tutoring English, Literature, and History, with a particular love for writing, as it helps students express themselves more clearly. My teaching style is flexible and empathetic, creating a supportive environment tailored to each student's needs. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy storytelling and exploring new...

...of the class of 2025. I have worked as a Writing Fellow at Barnard for three years, and this opportunity has given me extensive training and experience as a writing coach. I also have experience teaching reading comprehension on all levels. Additionally, I am a published poet with extensive knowledge of creative writing. I am a good match for students at any level who need a hands-on, conversational approach that will keep them engaged and...

...others to grow with me as I use the knowledge and skills I picked up in my studies, and during my experience as an educator. I have experience as a head classroom teacher, an assistant teacher and a tutor. My formal professional experience has been in grades one through high school, both in the states and in China. I have also tutored students from toddlers through the graduate school level. Tutoring with me will be...

...with the resources that they need to reach their full potential as successful learners. I hold a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and I have eleven years of experience working with children and adults in an academic setting. I am trained in Lindamood-Bell which focuses on the sensory-cognitive functions to improve reading and language. As a tutor my number one priority is to observe my students first to see where their strengths are and where...

...getting your child organized is definitely one of my major strong suits. Although I have my Masters, I continue to take classes. I try to instill in my students that learning is an ongoing process, and I lead by example. I have found that students can respect the fact that their teacher is also, still, a student. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling to tropical islands, reading a good book, painting, and playing basketball....

...to feel the same way. When students have a good time learning, they learn better and achieve more. In my experience, helping students explore their own creativity and build their critical thinking skills can help them excel in all subjects. Every student has their own learning style, and every learning style can be successful. I get to know what my students enjoy and what drives them, and help them align their education with their style...

...have over a decade of theatrical experience as a performer, creative team, and production member. My educational philosophy and practice are based on theories of critical pedagogy, specifically critical performative pedagogy, and culturally responsive curriculum building. I have worked with K-12 students of diverse experience across NYC to develop performance skills, healthy social and emotional development, and cultivate self-confidence. I also have worked with twice-exceptional, LGBTQ+, and students of various identities and backgrounds on writing,...

...pursuits. Currently, I am a Teacher Resident at the NYU 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...

...in French and art history. I'm also a recent graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course. As someone who works in publishing, the written word is my life. I'm passionate about giving my students the skills they need to tell their own stories in the ways they want to tell them. I have years of writing experience in workshop classes and literary reviews, in addition to my volunteer experience in teaching English as a second language...

...in science and eventually my masters in mathematics. I reside in NYC/ Washington DC. I absolutely love teaching classical music and helping with writing. But my all time favorite would have to be singing. I love seeing when a student's light bulb goes off. I hope to help you to have your light bulb moment. Hopefully I can turn you into the genius himself, Tony Stark(Iron-man) or peter parker(spider-man). Ive been tutoring for almost three...

...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 part of the Undergraduate Recruitment Committee and a trained tour guide. I am excited about helping students present their best selves...