Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

ENGLISH is one of my favorite subjects. Have been interested in it since childhood and went onto Syracuse University where I got my degree in English. Would love to be of help to whoever I can.

...understanding of the material while cementing concepts in their minds. I also heavily emphasize developing intuition as opposed to rote memorization. If a student can learn the foundational ideas that underlie the sciences, they will be able to work their way through any future problems based in those foundations. I also apply this philosophy to test prep, but supplement exam studies with a strong focus on test strategy so that my students can "beat the...

...am familiar with Manhattan private school curricula. I tutor a range of subjects but am especially passionate about English, Math, and Science. I enjoy working closely with students to identify the approach that best suits their individual learning style. I have extensive experience doing my own scientific research at college labs as well as closely studying Shakespeare in London. I believe that every student is capable of mastering challenging materialit's just a matter of finding...

I am currently a student at Queens College finishing up undergrad. Starting August, I will be attending SUNY College of Optometry.

...I listened and watched how other educators taught, motivated, and influenced their students lives. I then borrowed those techniques and successfully applied them to my students. My collaborative teaching style eventually lead to three Teacher of the Month awards! In my brief absence, I started a family and am currently raising two school aged boys. As a result, I've acquired new skill sets that I am constantly applying, adapting and re-evaluating. I am now ready...

As a student at a writing-intensive liberal arts school and a public relations intern at a high-end fashion house, I can truly bring a fresh perspective to your work and help you through why it matters in the real world. I believe that everyone learns differently and I will guide you through your path of figuring out how you can make the most out of your education.

...minor in Media, Culture, and Communications. I hope to continue my academic career in law school either this fall or in 2022 (if I can get in, so can you!) I am originally from Texas, where I attended a small private school that taught the classical curriculum. Receiving a classical education has helped me develop skills in rhetoric, logical thinking, and writing. While I enjoy tutoring all enthusiastic students, reading comprehension, writing, and standardized tests,...

...International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can help students improve the style and structure of their writing, as well as teach grammar and copy editing. I have also tutored History, Science, Economics, and Social Studies -- all at high school or college levels.

...into content classes, as well as helping my colleagues modify materials so that they would be more accessible to their ELL students. As someone who learned French later in my life, I can relate to what it's like to be a language learner. It can be really hard and frustrating at times, but I know first-hand that it is definitely possible! When I am not teaching, I enjoy relaxing by listening to music, watching movies,...

...patience, and sometimes even an out of the box approach to learning challenging concepts. In my experience, in order to help a struggling student, you must first take the time to get to know the student and work together to find an approach that works best for that student. I am passionate about providing students the opportunity multiple ways in which they can demonstrate their learning. In my spare time, I enjoy Sudoku puzzles, gardening,...

...and Vienna. Through these experiences, I have developed a diverse skill set to address challenges to individual learning and growth. Dedicated to supporting differences in learning styles and abilities among individual students, as well as differences in life experiences and cultural identities, I have experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students speaking and writing in English as a second or foreign language. I am particularly passionate about working with students...

...own way and it is the responsibility of a teacher/tutor to determine how a student learns, determine their needs and create lessons that the student will feel successful in completing while fostering their unique learning styles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, learning new things, taking my dog for long walks and curling up on the porch with a good book or the latest "it" book.... I believe that ALL...

...of phonetics, second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic differences. I am also experienced with training students for American standardized tests including the SAT, ACT and GRE. These tests require endurance and confidence as well as fundamental skills, which means that all these components have to be learned, practiced, and nurtured equally for a student to achieve a truly excellent score. At the Yale Autism Clinic, I have worked with special needs children on academic achievement. Additionally,...

...many different subjects, I am particularly passionate about Writing, Math, Physics, and Economics. My tutees and I always have a lot of fun revising essays, and academic research experience has given me a better appreciation of the other subjects. I am also well-versed in standardized test prep. My teaching philosophy is that no subject or concept is beyond the capabilities of any studentwe must only find the right teaching method. I would characterize my tutoring...

...school in 2012. I will be graduating from medical school in May and begin my residency training in Emergency Medicine this summer. I have always had a passion for learning and teaching. I have extensive experience teaching elementary-school age children in math and reading as well as undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and microbiology. I am passionate about engaging my students and helping them understand and apply the material. In...

...what my students are interested in, how they enjoy school, their favorite subjects, their day-to-day, their extra-curricular activities, etc. Usually I find that my students already possess all the tools within to overcome any academic difficulty they may be experiencing. They simply need a little personal attention and encouragement to bring out their confidence and comfort with a subject, as well as a platform where they feel safe to ask any questions. Outside of tutoring,...

I am a writer and pianist living in NYC, where I currently teach music and English. I've co-authored two books--the children's book "A Dog Named Randall" (with Marian Hailey-Moss) and the comic autobiography "How Not to Cook, for the Rest of Your Life" (with Marilyn Michaels)-- and I am thrilled to be here on Varsity Tutors!

...in Latin or English Literature. My philosophy is that students who are happy, engaged, and excited about the material, regardless of ability level, are the best learners. For test prep, this means avoiding the hysteria that many feel about the exams and focusing on the material itself with a realistic view of how to get the most out of the test. For Latin and English Literature, this means forgetting about right and wrong and discovering...

...a certified NYC Public school teacher who has a passion for writing and literature. I love helping students discover under surface meaning and deeper concepts hidden between the lines in the literary world. Common Core requires critical thinking and this is what I push students to do - see beyond the obvious. I also teach ESL and students with disabilities in an integrated setting. I have the patience and skill set needed to motivate and...

My interest in tutoring stems from my love of learning and passion in sharing the learning process with others. I have roughly two years of experience tutoring one-on-one and at learning centers in both high school and college. My hobbies and interested include Jogging, hiking, yoga, reading, language learning, traveling, video gaming and comic books. ... Besides imparting knowledge, one of the most important lessons a teacher can teach a student is "how to learn" and...