Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...helped me to survive graduate school. I would describe my teaching philosophy as strength-based in that through listening to my clients, I develop a picture of what they are good at and draw upon that to build their confidence while supplementing their knowledge base with my own. Outside of academia, I enjoy bike riding, travel and pop culture. My friends consider me to be pretty out-of the-box, but they also know I am results-driven and...

...love for tutoring. I started as a volunteer with an online 1-on-1 tutoring program, later moved into an in-person classroom setting at a tutoring center, and most recently, I've been teaching a variety of subjects online in both individual and group formats. What motivates me most is the "aha" moment - when a student finally connects the dots and feels that spark of understanding. It's incredibly rewarding to know I can play a part in...

...English. I love diving into all aspects of the writing process, whether it's big-picture research/thesis work or granular sentence/grammatical structure. It is my goal as a tutor for my students to take pride in their work, to discover their creative voice (even in the academic setting!), and to take away valuable and practical tools for future assignments across disciplines. In my free time, I enjoy playing trivia, reading, and trying new restaurants.

...at Binghamton has provided me with experience in everything from literary analysis to creative poetry, and my rich background in English education serves me well as a tutor. I have been a PhD student at St. John's for over a year, and this has further improved me as a teacher and student. Other than my educational background in English, I worked as an English tutor at Huntington Learning Center, an environment in which I enjoyed...

I have a degree in Creative Writing, and a passion for the written word and grammar. Additionally, I have experience as an ACT Tutor and a SAT teacher. I enjoy fostering, in students, a love of learning and an understanding of reading and composition.

When we work together, we'll be successful!... We will work out as to WHY you don't know as to WHAT you don't know.... Please provide all the past homework, classwork, and notes to gain a clearer understanding of what to expect in the future. This helps to "break the ice" and establish a working relationship. The more information provided, the easier to diagnose WHY you don't know.... There's an old saying, "You can lead a horse...

...of the SAT. I have experience tutoring all of these subjects and have seen positive results from my students. I believe that patience is key when teaching. Not everyone's brain works the same as mine! I try to look at problems through the eyes of the student to fully understand where the miscommunication may stem from. Mutual respect and empathy between both student and tutor is what I try to encourage during each meeting.

I have been teaching ELLs (English Language Learners) for six years; the last three were spent living in Vietnam, where I taught grammar and conversation to Kindergartners to adults, and privately tutored high school students hoping to go to college in the U.S. I believe that words have power, and we have a responsibility to use them to communicate clearly and effectively, whether we are speaking across cultures or writing a report. ... My teaching philosophy...

I strive to make quality, personalized education available to students everywhere.

I am a tutor, but I am also a mentor. While I believe education is of utmost importance, I also believe a student needs to find value in their education. I don't tutor to help students get the assignment done, I tutor to help develop respect for learning.

...20 years and why I am a tutor now. One of my major skills as a tutor is breaking down skills and concepts into small parts to identify exactly where someone is struggling. I can do this with organization and learning needs, too, not just math and English content. I am also versatile and flexible; I can work on all sorts of content and handle unknown problems. I can teach you how to do that,...

...learning process and hope to be of service to you in your academic pursuits. During my last position as an English teacher in China, I had over 500 primary school students with very basic English knowledge and found it very rewarding to be able to help them interact in class and learn English in a fun way. I have also worked with adults in a university setting, and have had successful results with helping them...

I am a full-time college student pursuing a BA in English - Creative Writing and a minor in American Sign Language. I have experience with teaching and tutoring high school and middle school students. I love to write and I love to help students find clarity and fun in English subject struggles. I also have experience with tutoring high school and...

I have a B.A. and an M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in Political Science and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. I am a member of the Illinois Bar. I have been a legal editor for many years and I have spent a good deal of that time helping editors develop their writing skills. I am an avid reader and I follow politics very closely. I also enjoy Zumba.

...test score, looking to sharpen an essay for a college application, or striving to become a stronger writer, I'm here to guide them every step of the way. I believe every student possesses a unique skill set, and unfortunately, many schools rely on 'one-size-fits-all' methods that don't always highlight each student's strong suits. My goal is simple: to identify strengths and weaknesses in order to bring confidence, precision, and enjoyment to every student I work...

I am a Finance major at Mercy College in New York, having transferred this Fall from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. My goal to simply help my students achieve the results they desire and to help them set up the habits which will let them reproduce these results in the future.

...bring out the best in you as a reader and writer. If you're in the first few levels of French study and would like help improving your spoken, written, and reading skills, I can help with that, too. If you have a standardized test coming up, I can help you prepare for the SAT Verbal and Writing, ACT English, Reading, and Writing, or AP English Language and Composition exams. I can help you to understand the...

...STEM subjects is always fun for my students and me, because it is always interesting to see the connections and logic behind concepts. I am a firm believer that education is not only a valuable, important resource for everyone, but that it should also be given in a way suitable for everyone. As such, I learn from the habits of my students and personalize my teachign style in a way that would best help them...

...a boarding preparatory school in Andover, Massachusetts. I tutor a wide range of a subjects, including (but not limited to): writing (all grades), reading comprehension (all grades), Algebra 1, and test prep. Outside of academia, I am passionate about a wide range of activities! I love to write, namely poetry and creative fiction. I sing with an a cappella group, perform stand-up, and write for a sketch comedy troupe. I'm also a lifeguard, and teach...

I am a business development management professional. I help companies maximize their potential. I tutor on the side because I have a passion for education and understand the need for tutoring to complement a convoluted common core system as well as navigate complex standardized test structures.