Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Plainfield, NJ

...heavily developed and poorer, migrant worker regions of the city. The educational norms and approaches are in many ways in sharp contrast to American tactics of education. But parents and students in both countries share similar anxieties about getting a high-value education. I was happy to find that many of the student engagement strategies I've acquired in the U.S. were just as effective at creating a positive learning environment. Adapting to these new cultural standards...

...magazines. I absolutely love helping students craft essays that are well-written, organized, and still feel uniquely THEM. I strongly believe that everyone can write well and can produce an essay they are truly proud of; it just takes some focus and having someone to bounce ideas off of. That's where I come in! In addition to essay writing, I have tutored students in English, Math, and Psychology, and I have worked with dozens of students...

...began my journey to teacher certification in Special Education and English, grades 7-12. I currently work as a 10th and 11th grade teacher at a school in Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration students feel when struggling to understand something that might literally or figuratively seem to be in another language. I carry this understanding, lots of patience, and a passion for language...

I am a native English-speaker with a B.A. in Spanish and a passion for helping others learn. The Spanish language and the cultures of Latin American inspire me, and I love sharing that spark with fellow language-learners. During college, I tutored undergraduate and adult students in Spanish, and also served as and writing tutor for English students.

...Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know your subject and your audience. Observe and listen. Communicate clearly and honestly. Hold and articulate high, achievable goals and standards. Scaffold and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Provide regular, structured, personalized feedback. Acknowledge what has been done well and achieved. Indicate areas...

...to New York after graduating from Brandeis University last spring. My favorite thing about tutoring is learning how vastly different our brains work. It's fascinating to me to see all the different ways we perceive things as humans, and I love finding ways of learning that work for each individual. I see tutoring as an opportunity to explore and learn. When I'm not tutoring I love reading and exploring the beautiful parks in NYC.

...State University (for fiction writing). With my husband, I resided in Mexico for eleven years and began to tutor English there, then continued in this country, in California and Connecticut. Agencies and school districts referred me for state exam preparation, reading acceleration at the elementary and secondary levels, and homebound instruction in general curricula. I tutored a large number of students privately as well. In California I was also a Spanish-English interpreter and a mentor...

...provide tutoring for college entrance exams (SAT, ACT). I work hard with my students to instill the confidence needed to succeed while building deep, intuitive understandings of key concepts that are critical for success. During my teaching sessions I try to use engaging and amusing examples to illustrate the subject, with a keen understanding that learning is most fruitful when student and teacher are enjoying themselves. I also try to provide students with effective study...

...During the last two summers, I have taught seminars at a 10-day conference hosted by a Harvard student organization in China. The students were all high school students in China, and I absolutely loved the discussions and the chance to teach subjects I am passionate about to my students. I tend to approach problems from several angles and enjoy hearing new perspectives. In my free time, I play violin in an orchestra and in a...

...loved. In reality, it wasn't. The reason I love working with students in my free time is because tutoring isn't just about improving grades to me; it's about shifting the perception of what you can do. As a tutor, I aim to help you realize how subjects that you struggle with can help you in the long run. Moreover, I want to help you find the intersection of what you're good at with what you...

...have experience instructing elementary, middle school, and high school students, as well as adults, to reach their academic goals. Additionally, I have taught test preparation for the SAT, PSAT, SHSAT, NYS ELA Regents, NYSESLAT exams, and more. I specialize in increasing the literacy skills of all learners through vocabulary building, step-by-step approaches and inquiry. I use direct teaching, video, audio, PowerPoints, and even props to demonstrate concepts. I am excellent at helping students to organize...

...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 personal, holistic, and Socratic-based approach to learning, encouraging students to ask questions and try...

...at Rutgers University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English (2018), I am often the first person my peers go to for help understanding difficult literature, reviewing their essays, or tackling a difficult writing prompt. Through that, I now see that tutoring is a wonderful way for me to combine my enthusiasm for reading and writing, my success as a graduate student, and my desire to help others. I hope to not only help...

...through 12th grade, and a nationally touring stand up comedian. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing and public speaking. I believe in making learning fun, and showing students how the subject is relevant to their life in a very practical way. I'm also a big believer in self learning; whenever possible I try to guide the students to the point where they can find the answer...

...part time as a stagehand and as a tutor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and writing. I have the most fun working with students on their writing because I feel that even the most academic paper is still an opportunity to be creative if even in a small sense. In this way, I get a sense of who my students are as people through their...

...high school within the past decade, I understand how baffling a standardized test can feel. But I can teach the techniques I used to strip down the questions to make the answers intuitive. When it comes to standardized testing, sharp thinking will always triumph; I can help you cut through the fog of the test to reveal just how sharp you are. I have volunteer experience teaching high school students in test prep and both...

...I love reading and writing and excel at teaching in these subjects. I have worked as an editor and have successfully coached a couple dozen students through the college essay writing process. I currently support a Harvard undergraduate in her writing intensive courses. I strive to bring gentleness and compassion to every tutoring session. I enjoy helping a student who may feel anxious or upset about an essay or reading task to feel confident and...

Working as an Educator is my passion. I have over 20 years experience teaching and tutoring students from Pre-K through High School and College level and various tests, such as G&T. I am so grateful that I love what I do and all the wonderful students that I meet. I live in Manhattan on the Upper East Side and love the fact that I am only three blocks from Central Park.

...matter what subject I tutor, it is my goal not just to help the student memorize information and facts, but to lead them towards understanding the underlying goals and structure of the test or assignment itself. To this end, in my lessons I often incorporate cutting-edge mindfulness-awareness and associative memory techniques based both on ancient tradition and cutting-edge brain science to aid my students towards deeper understanding, increased scholastic confidence, and reduced stress. I specialize...