Award-Winning French 4 Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

I graduated this past spring from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature (with a nonfiction writing concentration thesis on architecture and memory). I bring five years of tutoring experience as a Yale Writing Partner, assisting college students with their academic papers, grad school applications, and anything else that needs to be written clearly and effectively. I live in Brooklyn and work as a museum educator at The Frick Collection.... The first...

...I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout college as a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and reading...

...and I have spent time implementing successful approaches on a classroom scale. My love for languages started long ago, and I really enjoy helping others to learn them. In college, I studied for a semester in the south of Spain and lived with a family there. It was there that I learned the true power of being able to communicate in foreign languages. Whatever your goals may be - whether it's improving your grades in...

...school's first-year student tutoring program. There, I guided students through the rigors of law school by breaking down complicated legal doctrines into basic concepts that could be digested little by little. I customized my approach based on each student's individual personality and learning style. While I made sure to be available to assist students whenever needed, my end goal was to provide students a well-rounded understanding of the subject material so they could eventually feel...

I'm eager to help you in whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to working with you!

...Writing, and Verbal, Essay Writing, ESL, Study Skills, and more. I am also an avid, competitive ballroom dancer. I began teaching dance at my ballet studio in high school before going on to teach my college team, as well as wedding dances to private couples. I am also a freelance writer and am working on learning a fourth language, Spanish. In my observation, languages and writing skills are poorly taught in many schools, leaving students...

...serve as excellent examples of a language at work. I also believe in a practical, real-world approach to language-learning. Over the 8 years that I studied French, the 3 years that I lived and worked in France, and the 2 years that I have taught both French and English, I have experienced an incredibly wide-array of teaching styles. The most successful approaches were those that closely mimicked the cultural and linguistic immersion that I experienced...

...experience teaching dance, theater, interviewing skills, resume writing skills, and leadership skills. When working with students, I like to tailor teaching styles and plans to whatever best suits the individual: I want to make sure you're getting the help you want in a way that's effective for you. I also learned quite a few ice-breakers if it's necessary to use them! I know students are busy and that flexible hours is a great part of...

...in the Bronx, my most meaningful volunteer experiences were working in a Hunts Point preschool. Through my work with young children and early literacy, I developed a love for teaching. I expanded my volunteer work in education with homework help for high school students and English tutoring for college freshmen. Upon graduation from Fordham, I joined the New York City Teaching Fellowship program and began my journey to teacher certification in Special Education and English,...

...Rutgers, I was a High School teacher where I taught for 7 years a variety of courses such as French, Latin, Spanish, and English. I have lived in France and return often to travel and to visit friends. My goal is to educate students in both character and content and to motivate them to work independently. My teaching style is easy going yet with firm and realistic expectations which I try to meet with discussion...

...strive to inspire students to be confident, lifelong learners by getting to know what drives them individually and connecting this to their broader professional plans. The most rewarding aspect of tutoring for me is seeing my tutees understand something for the first time, and as a future teacher, I look forward to facilitating these learning moments. Apart from school, I love playing the flute, reading the opinions sections of newspapers, and exploring New York City.

...enriching experience for all students, whether or not they know it. It can be hard for some students to find a reason to be engaged in their education when they're in large classes, but tutoring offers a unique opportunity to cater to their individual learning style and to identify ways they can be invested in their own education. I love having the opportunity to be involved in that process, as I believe that education has...

...my own current affairs club within my sixth form; we not only explore domestic issues but also those of other European countries. I am currently following the Catalonian debate for independence with great interest. On a recent visit to Catalonia I noticed the campaign for independence, from the display of Catalan flags hanging from balconies and painted onto walls. The existence of the Catalan language really set the region apart from the rest of Spain...

I was born and raised in Paris, France. And I lived in several countries including Spain and the United States. I also have a Masters in Translation FR-EN-SP. Yes I love foreign languages. With me you will learn native French in an interactive and positive environment in order to develop confidence in your oral capabilities. Learning French can seem daunting at first, but with a teacher patient like myself and clear explanations, it really gets...

...to develop their spoken and written English skills. I currently tutor middle school students at a local after-school enrichment program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language Arts and History. I am a firm advocate for the transformative power of education and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. When I???m not tutoring, I enjoy reading fiction and nonfiction books, photography, yoga and...

I am a motivated and dedicated student who is looking to help similar-minded students achieve their academic goals.... I believe that patience and understanding is the key to teaching students. One can never rush learning, as students need to have a solid foundation before learning new concepts.... I would figure out what kind of learner they are and how best to help them achieve their goals, in addition to finding out how much they already know.

...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 assist struggling learners, specifically with the...

...family English. In my spare time, I love traveling, expanding my book collection, practicing yoga, and delving into community theater and choral groups. In my tutoring, I look to build my students' confidence through hard work, encouragement, and compassion. I believe that once students have confidence in themselves, they will be able to learn much more effectively and with greater enjoyment. I love learning, and I always try to spread that love to my students!

...years of experience tutoring different subjects to different age groups from elementary students to college students. I tutored Math ( Algebra, pre-calculus, calculus 1, 2, 3), biology, chemistry, french, SAT, GED etc with great success. I am fluent in French, and I have tutored and taught several people in french. As a medical student, I enjoy teaching my patients. I particularly enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and I look forward to helping you in...

...years to teach university-level English. Prior to this, I taught French in Hoboken, NJ for students ages 5-10 for an academic year. During my undergraduate career, I minored in Spanish as a nod to my Hispanic heritage and worked with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations. I am a strong advocate for an individualistic teaching approach; no one student learns the same as another and I believe it is my...