Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

I'm a graduate of Columbia University, where I studied Creative Writing, with a concentration in sociology. I started working as a tutor at a community college, where I specialized in tutoring students with disabilities and English language learners. I believe strongly in a student-centered approach, tailoring my teaching to my student's learning style and goals.

...papers. I also have experience teaching musical instruments, so I think this carries nicely into tutoring. I am currently a graduate student at the Juilliard School in New York where I am pursuing a Masters in orchestral conducting. This degree program has provided me with people skills, working in teams, teaching experience, and great study habits for intense environments. I think this experience, although not related to the standard academic subjects, will carry with me...

...has sharpened my skills as a tutor, particularly in the arena of creating interesting and clear examples through which different students can understand complex material. Although I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring elementary and high school level math because I can be creative in designing examples. I truly enjoy teaching; there is a great satisfaction in helping students comprehend new information. Since graduating from college I have been working as...

Hi! I am a Freshman Nursing student at The College of New Jersey. I enjoy tutoring biology and economics the best because I think that the systems are very interesting. When I am not tutoring, I like to fence and read.

...to Columbia as pre-law for my writing), and I wish I had been exposed to the fun aspects of these subjects at younger age. Often we are discouraged from science and math while young by phrases like "I'm just not a math person," when the reality is that everybody learns math differently. These subjects are my favorite to tutor because it is incredibly rewarding to facilitate a previously-struggling student's confidence and understanding.

...name is Justin McGowan. I am a senior at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue, NY majoring in History and Secondary Education. I have been tutoring on and off for the past three years. What I've learned the most is that there is no one size fits all approach and each student deserves specific time and energy devoted to them. In my spare time I enjoy reading, riding my bike, hanging out with friends, and playing...

...as Mott Hall II, P.S. 75, and Girls Prep Charter School, to help them approach standardized tests with calm and ease. I believe that test taking does not have to be scary, especially if approached with the right tools and mindset. I am known for being patient and friendly, with a genuine desire to help students improve their scores. I tutor the SAT, ACT, and SSAT, and my specialties are reading, writing, and English. In...

...I volunteered working with students in Watts (Los Angeles) to help them prepare college applications and personal essays. During this time, I also mentored students on preparing for interviews with top management consulting firms. Finally, during my time at Yale, I served as 2nd-year teaching assistant for the Competitive Strategy and State & Society core classes. In this capacity, I helped 1st-year students (whose ages ranged from 24 - 40+) understand the material, graded assignments...

...a group of undergraduates who serve the Capital regions at numerous sites. She currently serves at Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls, an all-girls charter high school located in Albany, NY as a College Access Associate. At her site, she meets with the guidance counselors and social workers in order to create ways to make sure that each student is on track in terms of their community service hours and academics. On top of...

I have been an educator since 1992 beginning my career as substitute teacher, and ultimately obtaining my Master's Degree in Education Administration. I have taught all grade levels from 1st grade through 12th grade in English Language Arts. I have also been a high school Dean of Discipline and an Elementary school principal.... I would show them what independent learning looks like, making sure they understand the concept.... My philosophy is to make sure every child...

...and am able to operate in unconventional situations and have been chosen for various leadership positions because of these attributes. I value education, learning and love discussing some of my favorite study topics. Additionally, I am social and enjoy communicating my ideas with others and working within a team. I love traveling, meeting new people, and out of the box experiences in general. Feel free to connect or email me to introduce yourself!... I believe that...

...hypothesis, and adding continually increasing building blocks to their knowledge base. I wish to encourage mastery, competency, transformational learning, lifelong learning, general transference of skills, and critical thinking. A perfect teaching situation is where the students feel comfortable, confident, and smart, They believe in their ability to succeed and understand that greatness is expected of them because they are more than capable of achieving it. They understand that their classroom is their community and we...

...skills that every teacher must develop. Throughout the course of 2 years, I was able to be a camp counselor for 2 weeks at a sleepaway camp. While I was a counselor there, I got to work on developing my communication skills as well as my ability to work on diverse ways of showing emotional support for children. Truthfully adapting what it means to be a human. By fostering good relationships with staff, pupils and...

...minored in special education. Since graduating, I have worked with children in a variety of grade levels. I have taught fifth grade math and third grade. I currently teach first grade. I love teaching all subjects but teaching reading is my favorite. I love seeing students learn to truly enjoy reading and making it fun rather than a struggle. Through my variety of experiences, I have learned that through engaging and differentiated lessons, every student...

...is Samuel Davidson (He Him His), I am a 21 year old History Major enrolled at Oberlin College from Westchester New York. During my time in highschool I had a lot of trouble learning from tutors because information was often displayed in terms of lists to be memorized. I find that the best way to tutor is not through memorization, but through helping the client to understand the core concept and how these concepts relate...

...vocabulary, writing, critical reading, and literary analysis. Although I'm comfortable tutoring on a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, and writing mechanics. These are invaluable skills, essential for writing essays and preparing for Standardized Tests, like the SAT. Currently, besides tutoring, I'm interning...

...all kinds of backgrounds to master course material. I created my own worksheets, fun activities and games that encourage students to think outside the box instead of simply relying on memory. In addition, as an aspiring writer and coverage intern for various production companies, I have a lot of experience reading and editing written material. I believe that q & a sessions are outdated and a banal approach to actually getting through to a student....

...with the skills gained from opportunities I've had and turn them into moments of mentorship and learning for other folks who are on the path toward achieving their goals. Highlights: --Working towards my Masters in Clinical Psych at Teacher's College, Columbia Univ. --Lived in China for 4 years and traveled throughout Asia learning languages + cultural customs --Taught Writing, Film, and Linguistics Courses at a top university in China --Worked at educational consulting companies as...

I received my Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, New York, and right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree from Louisiana State University. As a tutor, I am a firm believer of the motto "Face it! Ace it!" This means that we can work together to make your academic weaknesses into one of your strengths.

...a diagnostic test in order to see the strengths and weaknesses of each student. Then I design a specific curriculum to strengthen the student's skills holistically. With these new found skills students can apply them to any class (math, science, english) and even in their personal and professional lives. The idea is to have my students prepared for everything and anything thrown in their way this year, next year, even ten years down the road!