Award-Winning French Tutors serving Plainfield, NJ

I'm a current Honors student at Rutgers University. I am working towards a Masters degree in History. I am most passionate about English and History, and can tutor very well in those subjects and in ACT prep. I believe in asking questions to guide students and giving them strategies for success rather than dictating answers directly. In my spare time, I read voraciously and play saxophone.

...distractions inherent in large group settings and providing individual attention. I obtained my arts education from private classes in music, and visual arts, from American Universities in Europe and reputed International institutions. I hold a B.A. and an MFA in Arts, Communications and Certificates in Performance. I tutor in French and Spanish languages, arts and literature. I believe in the power of self-confidence and motivation. Feeling supported by your tutor and believing you can do...

...a camp counselor in an English Immersion Camp in Madrid. I love languages, and so I love to get my students excited about learning. I speak English, French, and Spanish, and can use my travels (2008-2015 in France, Spain, and Martinique) as anecdotes to reinforce lessons, and teach students about foreign cultures as well language, seeing as the two go hand in hand. I love foreign languages, and I look forward to helping you with...

Hi, My name is Edwina Koch and I am primarily a French tutor. I have lived in France for four years and majored in French in college! I love the language, the culture, and the people and love teaching others about all things French! Fun Fact: On e of my first jobs was working at Build-a-Bear Workshop!

I am a passionate of knowledge and learn everyday from everyone. I am also very enthusiastic to share what I know with others. I believe the best way to learn is to share knowledge and exchange ideas. Tutoring requires patience and the beauty of it is to see the success of the students!

...the field of education. I have over 10 years experience teaching Spanish, French, and ESL. I am also certified K-8 all subjects and have experience tutoring math, reading, writing/language arts to elementary school students. I have taught reading using the Wilson Reading Program which is an Orton Gillingham Approach. I am currently a learning disability teacher consultant on the child study team conducting educational evaluations, case managing and assisting teachers and students with strategies to...

...Human Evolutionary Biomechanics Lab during my junior and senior years that was published in the Journal of Experimental Biology (https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/dlieberman/files/2009d.pdf)! I graduated in 2009 with an award for achievement in Anthropology. After graduation I entered a service organization that sent me abroad! I lived for two years in France, where I became fluent in French and familiar with French culture and customs. Since moving back in 2015, I have been living in New Jersey and...

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...teachers. I have experience as a private tutor for over 8 years from students ranging in all backgrounds and abilities from preschool to college level. I have also worked as a professional full time Spanish Teacher for Spanish levels 2, 3, and 4 and as a student aide for children with IEP educational needs. As a teacher, I encouraged my students to connect with me and each other and to grow not only in Spanish...

...academic experience has taught me that often the difference between a fulfilling, exciting experience and a difficult, draining one, is how invested the teacher is; in my best classes, the professors have walked with me every step of the way, and I have achieved much more because of that. By walking with my own pupils, I leverage my knowledge and understanding to help them learn not only the things they need to succeed in one...

...and Argentina. I love passing on that passion and sharing my language skills with others. I have had the opportunity to teach Spanish to people of all ages, from elementary school age to late adulthood. I have also worked with the language in a variety of professional capacities, to include teaching at the Ohio State University. I also worked as an interpreter in the medical field and the judicial system, from local courts to federal,...

...me in school to always lend an extra hand to my friends around me and to help them grow and understand school challenges, including how to solve math problems or to develop topic sentences and outlines for essays. I love the process of relaying information to places and people who could use the extra push. This drive has given me particular long term aspirations. I want to develop a career centered around giving back to...

...their weaknesses, so that they never feel left behind or confused. It's very important to me for the students to understand and be comfortable with the material, and I'd never want to push something on them that they're not ready for. It's my goal to make students feel like their voices and ideas are important, and to never be shy about talking and expressing their opinions. As far as my interests go, I enjoy photography,...

...was when one of my students won the UC Berkeley English Department's annual Essay Prize last spring with a paper I helped her to revise. In terms of test prep, I aim for a balance between tricks (outsmarting the test) and skill development (boosting a student's reading comprehension, vocabulary, etc.). I used to be skeptical about test strategies; I got a perfect verbal score on my own SAT and consistently scored in the 99th percentile...

...French language and my lessons often include music, films, and other cultural productions in order to highlight the diversity of French and Francophone cultures. I also have experience teaching French grammar and syntax at the beginner and advanced levels. The above prepares me to deliver excellent French lessons to students. Outside of teaching and tutoring French, I am a seasoned interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in French and European studies, anthropology, cultural studies, history, and philosophy...

...I am most comfortable with tutoring SAT math and AP biology. I have always done quite well on tests for these two subjects, and I love helping people prepare for them! Additionally, I have a strong background in French, and am more than happy to tutor elementary to intermediate French! I am also studying biochemistry and microbiology right now, and I'm doing well in them. I've tutored voluntarily for years, and I've learned many tricks...

...Master's thesis research, I became a research assistant at the Lincoln Park Zoo, studying the behavior of chimpanzees and gorillas. I frequently interacted with zoo guests as I collected my data and enjoyed teaching them about ape behavior, care, and conservation. Most recently, I took on students in my hometown of West Windsor, NJ as I prepared my Master's thesis for publication in a scientific journal. Motivating the next generation to be enthusiastic scholars and...

Hi everyone! I'm delighted to have the opportunity to help you. I tutor in math, including algebra, stats, and calculus; business subjects including finance, economics, and accounting; and in fiction and non-fiction writing. I have a BA from Loyola University of Chicago, a MBA from Vanderbilt University, and a MFA from Sarah Lawrence College. I can't wait to help you.

...enthusiastic and passionate and would describe my approach to teaching as student-centered. I emphasize immersion, hands-on activities, skill and aptitude development, and critical thinking over mere memorization and regurgitation. I am aware that exam prep and testing can be a real cause of stress for some students, I always strive to tailor my teaching style with strategies to build confidence and help students feel more mindful, relaxed, and proficient. I am comfortable working with grade...

I am a writer and creative individual with a huge passion for teaching! I have a background in the arts, with a major in Drama from Vassar College. I also studied history and creative writing, and am passionate about teaching these subjects.