Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Plainfield, NJ

I believe that learning is a truly individual experience, and that tutoring gives students the opportunity to learn and incorporate information in fresh, personal ways. I have considerable experience working with students of all ages, from K-12 to second-careers. I bring a broad humanities education, having done a liberal-arts Bachelors at the prestigious College of William & Mary, "the alma mater of the nation," and recently graduated with my Masters from Princeton Theological Seminary.

...spend most of my time reading or writing. I have a large portfolio of short stories, am working on my first novel, and have begun working with professors at school to start getting my work published. I also travel and spend as much time in the outdoors as possible. I have visited almost all fifty states, spent the previous summer hiking in the Indian Himalayas, and am planning a trip to Iceland for this upcoming...

...force for healing, healthy and effective communication, and cultural competency. These are important skills for every education setting. I tutor French and Spanish Language, Music Theory, English at all levels, and writing, amongst other humanities subjects. My favorite subject to teach is English because there are so many rules. Whilst the rules are extensive and complicated, I am an avid reader so repeated exposure to the rules have made them familiar. I also enjoy practicing...

...philosophy of "struggling together", because as a student myself, I understand the challenge of trying to improve in an area where you don't feel confident. While I will definitely sympathize with students, that does not take away from my firm belief that growth is 100% possible with dedicated effort. I will aim to foster a positive and (hopefully fun) tutoring environment, and am really excited to work with students of all ages. Outside of school,...

...in my time as an ESL instructor including two semesters of Advanced English Reading and Writing as well as a semester of Advanced Grammar. What makes me a great tutor is my passion for teaching and the subject matter, my enthusiasm in the classroom and my dedication to ensuring my students improve and succeed. I am extremely well organized, creative, motivating and patient, always teaching with a smile and positive attitude. I have ESL training...

...I want to empower students to use words in the same way I was inspired as a young child. In college, I tutored students studying Italian, and after graduation, I worked occasionally as a babysitter and tutor. In 2020, I began freelancing as a tutor and working part-time as a babysitter. As a tutor, my philosophy is to make sure the students I am working with feel empowered to write, read, and spell.

...college essay prep, SAT and AP exam prep, English and writing classes, as well as some high school science courses, and all middle and elementary school subjects. I love teaching and helping students learn, and especially love fostering curiousity outside of school. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my BA from St. Edward's University in Communication and a member of the Honors program where I completed my undergraduate thesis. I also work as a freelance...

...a lot of experience tutoring several students from elementary school to high school and can teach a variety of subjects! I have been a tutor on varsity for 4+ years and have worked with a wide variety of students. In addition to school help, I would be happy to help high school juniors and seniors with the college application process, especially those who plan on going to medical school at the end of undergrad (resume...

...coaching collegiate level speech and debate. It is most certainly apparent that my favorite subjects to tutor are writing, public speaking/debate, and performing arts. I want to work to promote a love of art and culture in my students as I am also a working artist. I act, write poetry, create conceptional performance art, and provide curatorial assistance to a gallery in North Brooklyn. You can be assured that any student I work with will...

...and refine skills in all things related or similar to reading comprehension, essay and creative writing, grammar, literature, and remedial or developmental reading and writing skills. This also goes for adjacent subjects such as history, environmental studies, current events, research papers, you name it! I'm devoted to making my students' experiences as unique and individual as each of them are. I pride myself on being attentive to individual needs and making the environment I tutor...

...their voice literally and figuratively. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from Business Marketing and Writing (I'm a bestselling author) to the Performing Arts. But my favorite? Public Speaking. There's nothing like seeing a student transform their fear into confidence. Presentation skills don't just help you professionally. They give you a sense of personal empowerment that can change your life. When I'm not teaching, I'm usually practicing yoga or diving into lifelong learning. I'm...

...Varsity Tutors, InAmerica EDU, an education consulting firm, and privately. As well, I teach creative writing, ELA, and college application essay prep. My approach is holistic and I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking skills and autonomy. Many of my students have had great academic success with having been accepted to ivy league institutions such as Columbia University, Harvard University, and Oxford University. Along...

...classrooms, museums and other non-profit organizations, and in community-based mentorships in New York, Chicago, and Vienna. Through these experiences, I have developed a diverse skill set to address challenges to individual learning and growth. Dedicated to supporting differences in learning styles and abilities among individual students, as well as differences in life experiences and cultural identities, I have experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students speaking and writing in English...

...where I focused on Directing for the stage and Playwriting. For more than seven years I have been teaching students ages 8-16 theater skills, such as improv, monologues, and scene-work. As a career playwright and director, I am a storyteller and I love helping people tell their stories. I firmly believe that having the skills to perform, narrate, fantasticate, and think creatively are invaluable throughout your life no matter what you do.

...is to help them to gain the skills necessary to take their writing to the next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide range of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My professional background is in publishing, and I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and Professional Writing from William...

...had something important to say and I wasn't sure how to say it. I thought about where and how I wanted to make my stand. I decided to create a web series. After years in the city working as an actress, I had access to the best playwrights in the world. I've been involved in development work with the Lark Play Development Center as well as the Labyrinth Theatre Company (founded by Phillip Seymour Hoffman)....

...award for outstanding translation of contemporary Russian fiction. I received a BA in French and English from Indiana University in 2007, and graduated on the Dean's list with honors, and won the prestigious Quinten B. Hope award for excellence in French Language Studies. I studied one year at the University of Provence, in Aix-en-Provence, France. I am a fluent French speaker, interpreter, translator, and writer in French. I also have taught French and English in...

...These experiences I had were truly rewarding and helped me to discover my passion for helping students. I loved seeing those I tutored improve as a result of the time I spent with them. Additionally, the experience helped me and continues to help me better understand my strengths and how I can become a better teacher as a whole. In terms of my favorite subjects to tutor, I would have to say that it is...

...instilling confidence, independence, and resilience. It's about engaging the individual, and finding passion, excitement, and real motivation. If you are looking for more than somebody to simply relay information, if you are looking to truly enhance your learning journey, let's work together! (key words so you find me more easily) reading, environmental studies, science, math, writing, teaching Spanish, literature, writing essays, novels, book reports, math test, mathematics, statistics, physics, algebra, environmental science, learn Spanish, homework...

I'm a word expert! I earned my BA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami and am currently pursuing my MFA in Creative Writing at Columbia University. Whether you need help with test prep, essay editing, or literary analysis, I'll help you see that you're capable of commanding the written word.