Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Trenton, NJ

I am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.

...I taught high school English for 7 years. I am currently a preschool teacher; my students range in age from 2-4. I have been a preschool teacher for the past 3 years. In addition, I did some private tutoring of elementary school children. I have a wide range of experience and working with many different age groups from ages 2 thru 18. My subject areas for tutoring are Language Arts including: Reading, Writing, Grammar, and...

...My most memorable tutoring experience consisted of working with an ESL student who was struggling with writing and English. Although I encountered obstacles in my teaching, I was constantly motivated by the fact that I could use my education, especially in areas that I am greatly passionate about (writing and literature), to help this student gain confidence in her learning abilities and get to a point where, instead of being discouraged, she could actually enjoy...

...working with students across a wide age range, from kindergarten through high-school. 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...

...publishing industry I decided I wanted a more hands on approach. Now I work at a special needs high school as a paraprofessional. This job has allowed me to interact with a range of students, including those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the past I have also been...

Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a...

...a say in how they are taught. When these practices are established and reinforced, the individual student becomes intrinsically motivated to be productive. Only then will we see our children blossom into lifelong learners and productive citizens. I believe in the ability for all to learn and learning provides empowerment of the individual. If empowerment is not established and reinforced, even the most resilient student will be likely to fail to meet their...

...in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in Vermont. Over the past ten years, I have worked as a tutor and teaching artist. I have taught urban, rural and suburban students creative ways to study, learn and achieve. I really enjoy helping students to understand literature and the writing process. I have had great success preparing for critical reading on exams and developing strategies for expanding vocabulary. When I'm not teaching, you can find me practicing...

...a senior at Penn who has been tutoring for 5+ years. I love meeting new students and trying my best to solve not only student's current academic and personal goals, but I also try to help them build the skills they need to succeed in the future. I believe everyone has the ability to learn anything they want; the key is practice and hard work. I also recognize that everyone is different so I try...

...in several tutoring organizations, the first of which was the GO Project during the spring semester of my freshman year. I tutored a classroom of underprivileged eighth graders who were struggling with their studies, in hopes of preparing them for the rigors of high school. I also tutored juniors at the High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies to help them prepare for the SAT. Since the majority of my students were recent immigrants,...

...that are challenging to them. As an Intervention Specialist I work in a K-5 school where I work with small groups of students that need additional support in English/Language Arts and Math. Additionally, I especially have a love for literature and reading and have aspirations to become a children's/ young adult author. I am also a published poet and plan on pursuing further publications in the future. The feeling I get when I am able...

...math was also a significant aspect of both summer and school year tutoring. We worked on various topics in math such as: multiplication and division, fractions, geometry, basic algebra, and word problems. In addition to Math and English Language Arts, I also have tutored students in Science, Social Studies, and Study Skills/ Test Preparation. Outside of school, I love to go for long runs on scenic trails! I also enjoy other areas of health and...

...received my BA from Temple University with a major in Philosophy and my long term career goal is to obtain a PhD in Philosophy so that I can teach at the collegiate level. I have a strong background in academic writing as well as creative writing. I was the Director of Education at the Curio Theatre Company for a number of years, and I now work there part time as a theatre teacher. Regardless of...

...the arts and education. It is a joy to share my passion for music and teaching with others. As an educator, I believe that students should play an active role in their education. I will work with students and their families to deliver lessons that best serve the needs of students. I firmly believe in affirming the unique skills and talents of all my students. It would be a privilege to work with you and...

...I focused on during my four years in Boston including history, government, and French but also have an established background in writing, literature, and English. I believe it is important to identify a unique approach for every student according to their specific needs because as I have learned, each student has individual strengths and difficulties. In my spare time I sail competitively, cook up new recipes, and keep up with current events.

...there! My name is Abby. I'm currently working at a public school in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. I work hard to develop 1:1 or small group sessions with my students to help them find their confidence to succeed as I know they are capable of doing! I am always challenging myself as well as my students to reach our full potential. I hold my students to high expectations. I am excited to have the...

I have always loved working with students and have made it my personal passion to be an enthusiastic, creative, and a kind mentor and teacher. As a Spanish teacher in the Philadelphia School District I have seen first hand how creating a positive, nurturing environment within each and every student allows for greater achievement academically and personally. I want to make a difference in our community and truly believe that I can support the youth...

...Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where I worked with professors to conduct statistical research in the department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health. Before Hopkins, I received an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied higher level Math, Economics, English, and Physics. I also attended the Hopkins School in New Haven for grades seven through nine. I look forward to helping you reach your goals, whether it be for ACT preparation, Advanced...

...pleasure. The student, who appears to understand a concept today, may be hopelessly confused tomorrow and ready to give up. Tutoring can be fun and can help school be an interesting and productive place! It is my job to present the curriculum differently, in a way the student can relate to and understand. I am enthusiastic and ready to try another way, using all the methods and media available. I am a resource for the...

...because I had teachers who cared, and who invested themselves in my education. Because of these teachers, I have dedicated myself to the education of others. As a tutor, there is nothing more gratifying than having a student report back that a paper got an A, or that a much-feared test was actually a breeze. My goal as your tutor is to remove the fear and anxiety that may surround a subject, and to place...