Award-Winning English Tutors in Plainfield, NJ

...Stony Brook University. Over the past eight years, I've worked with a wide range of students, ages elementary through college as both a tutor and classroom instructor. I teach college literature classes during the year and work in a pre-college program at Columbia teaching research, writing and public speaking to high school students every summer. I love discussing literature and writing with my students and enjoy working to improve their skills in these areas.

My name is Davawn Hartz. I currently live and work in NYC area and am a graduate student pursuing a J.D. I am deeply passionate about education, and hope that the expertise I have developed over the course of my own education can help others improve in various areas of study. If you enjoy learning or need help, reach out and learn with me!

...your life. I have never been disappointed with having gained knowledge. I have found this truth to improve my circumstances in my professional and personal life. Sharing our knowledge is one of the greatest gifts we can give for individuals and for society as a whole. I seek to bring a joy and light-heartedness to learning that will encourage the student to overcome and perceived weaknesses and build confidence in their ability to learn on...

...remember the academic skills that they need to be successful. My love to teach + patience + teaching experience = the perfect tutor for your child and you. If your child needs enrichment or remediation, it would be my pleasure to work with him/her and hear those words that always make me smile, "That's it? That's easy!" Just as it is your goal, it is also my goal for your child to make progress and...

...goals. I tutor a variety of subjects including English, reading comprehension, writing, history, social studies, and study skills. While I enjoy working across multiple disciplines, I am particularly drawn to tutoring writing and history. These subjects allow students to develop their voice, connect past events to present realities, and think critically about the world around them. My teaching philosophy centers on relationship-building and culturally responsive instruction. I approach each session with empathy, patience, and adaptability,...

I am a graduate of Fordham Univeristy where I studied Sociology and Elementary Education. I have two Master's Degrees from Teachers College, Columbia Univerity. One of my Masters degrees is in Learning Disabilities and the other is in Educational Leadership. I have worked as an educator for 22 years and I absolutely love to see my students grow and build their confidence.

I have been a special education teacher for 18 years. I love teaching children how to read and write. I am going to the newest workshops in that field this summer. I am familiar with a lot of different programs, teaching strategies and activities. I am looking forward to working with your child.

...students to improve their essays was one of my favorite parts of college and I'm excited to be back at it. Since graduating, I've worked for Oberlin's Office of Communications, written for two alternative weeklies (Cleveland's Scene and Portland's Willamette Week) and an app (Countable.us), and gone on tour with my band. When I'm not tutoring or on deadline, you can find me with my guitar in the studio, caramelizing onions for my next big...

...of my students. I enjoy bringing new ideas and concepts to my classroom everyday. My students are not just my students but teachers as well. The infusion of technology as allowed me to create and build a classroom without walls. In my spare time I enjoy kayaking, swimming, cooking, and traveling. My journeys throughout the world has allowed me to visit many exotic places and cultures. I enjoy bringing these experiences into my classroom. I...

...no matter how seemingly insignificant. With the information my students relay, I can tailor each session appropriately. Ultimately, I want to give my students tools that will help them succeed in their academic careers. Oftentimes, half of the battle with learning anything new is overcoming the fear of being incapable or of failing. I hope that through the techniques I share, my students will be able to fearlessly challenge any new material successfully.

I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies. Since graduation I taught 1st grade in Brooklyn, NY and currently working as a 5th grade teacher. I am most passionate about Elementary Math and ELA. I'm very passionate about education. I believe they every student deserves quality education that encompasses knowledge, creativity, and rigor.

...a private tutor/nanny in New York City. Personally, I love reading almost any kind of literary fiction (though I have quite an affinity for WWII fiction). I also love to write and try to take as many different kinds of writing classes as my schedule and wallet can afford me. Aside from literary interests, I love trying any kind of new food, attempting to bake pies, and knitting anything cozy or fluffy. I believe that...

...working with children and young adults. I worked as a college writing center tutor during my time in undergrad. After graduation, I worked as a private tutor with a fourth grade girl and a middle school boy--we worked on English, Math, Science, and Social Studies together, working from the Common Core curriculum. I believe in giving positive and constructive criticism, preferring a laid back approach to tutoring where we work as a team. I am...

...received my BFA in Film and Television with a minor in Business, Entertainment, Media, and Technology. My curriculum had a strong focus on liberal arts, which I apply to my tutoring every day. I cover a range of subjects including Language Arts, High School, and College Essay Editing, and even career-focused skills such as Powerpoint and Public Speaking. I truly enjoy helping students and I take pride in helping them reach their full potential. When...

...LSAT or for students who have been struggling with it, I know what it's like! I recently took the LSAT and have successfully helped other students conquer the test by crafting a practice schedule and developing specific strategies for approaching each section and each question type. Ultimately, you will be learning how to think like the test. The test rewards adaptability and given that are many ways to succeed on the LSAT, we can work...

Helping students has always been an aspiration of mine. As a future educator, I want my students to feel welcomed and encouraged. Pursuing a degree in elementary education, will help to gain even more wonderful experiences and connections with my students. Specializing in areas of English Language Arts, Pre-Algebra, Algebra

...also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part of my studies. In addition, I am a freelance writer, and my work has appeared in the Huffington Post, The Atlantic, and USA Today. I've also been a finalist for several national playwriting awards. Most importantly, I love working with my students. Their success is my success and I firmly believe that everyone is capable of getting better, no matter how tough the subject matter....

...learning difficult but important subjects in STEM fun for students by tailoring my teachings to their interests and desires(almost everything revolves around Science and/or Math to a degree). In addition to my strong Science and Math background, I am also fluent in German and love teaching how to speak, read, and write in German since I think understanding another language is very important in today's world of interconnectedness. In my free time, I love to...

...in 2017 with a BS in Biology, and I just completed my MS of Biomedical Studies at Drexel University. In my master's program, I was a peer tutor for graduate level sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. In August, I will be starting medical school to pursue my dream of being a physician. In the meantime, I am here to help with pre-med coursework, MCAT prep, and many other classes. I am frequently available...

...to Rediscover the Star Power within. To shine bright on the outside, is my Life Purpose in this world. Combining Academia Principles with Performing Arts influences, has shaped the very foundation of how I learn to tutor, mentor, and instruct my students and peers. Take a Journey with me to Rediscover, Relearn, Relive, and Re- Love how the Birth of Education was created. Each Subject is a Blueprint of to obtain a successful life. Let...