Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...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 loyal to the core.

...am student at the Honors College of Rutgers University who is studying Computer Science. I've been studying computer science since my freshman year of high school and similarly, that is when my teaching journey began. I started as a volunteer for an online 1-on-1 tutoring company and then I eventually took an in-person job at a tutoring center which had a classroom-like environment. Most recently, I took another online teaching job where I taught 1-on-1...

...am a graduate of Seattle Pacific University, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance and Music. As a student, I worked in the university's Research, Reading, and Writing Center as a writing tutor, helping freshmen through seniors with every step of the writing process. Since graduation, I've expanded my teaching experience into the elementary grades, leading and directing after-school programs in the performing arts. Though theatre was my collegiate area of study,...

...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 working with students on everything from...

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...

...passionate about music theory, psychology, math, and the English portion 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...

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.

...participating in learning with other people. This is why I have been a high school teacher for 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...

...I am an ESL teacher (English as a Second Language) with four years of teaching experience and eight years of experience tutoring and training in a variety of subjects, including Spanish. I am especially passionate about the language 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...

...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 middle school math. Despite being an English major, math has always been my favorite subject....

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.

...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 with. Learning should be fun and...

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.

...am a musician, a writer, and a word lover, originally from rural Northern Michigan but currently enjoying city life in Manhattan. I love to help students improve, whether for the sake of a class, a standardized test, or just a desire to hone their skills. If you're looking for help with your reading comprehension and writing skills, interested in growing your vocabulary and perfecting your grammar, or need some help with English class, literary analysis,...

...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 learn more. In my spare time,...

...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 classes on First Aid/CPR/AED at a...

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.