Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving East Orange, NJ

I am currently a tenured professor of English at Bergen Community College in New Jersey. As a former professional writer and editor, I have extensive experience working with all levels to help students become better critical thinkers, analytical readers, and writers.

I am a recent graduate of Harvard College. I've been working with middle school and high school age children for the past several years and feel very comfortable communicating with students that age. I was a history major in college, but I'd be happy to help out with middle school and early high school math, as well as any help needed with writing or humanities-related courses. Also available for standardized test prep help!

...over the past 5+ years at Berlitz US, Varsity Tutors, InAmerica EDU, an education consulting firm, and privately. As well, I teach creative writing, ELA, and college application essay prep. My approach is holistic and I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking skills and autonomy. Many of my students have had great academic success with having been accepted to ivy league institutions such as...

...English Literature. I would love to apply the skills that I have refined at university and the passion I have for teaching others to be your tutor when things get tough. In addition to my studies, I also have experience in substitute teaching kids from grades k-12 in whatever area that was thrown at me from 2017-2019 at East Allen Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I enjoy any challenge and I am happy to help...

...himself, Tony Stark(Iron-man) or peter parker(spider-man). Ive been tutoring for almost three years now and all my students pass their class with flying colors. Just a little bit about me, as you can see I am a marvel head. I could go on for hours! I also love traveling, adventures and just watching movies and joking around with my friends. I'm a very athletic person also and my top sports are volleyball along with swimming.

Current Senior (class of 2018) at Vanderbilt University triple majoring in Psychology, Spanish, and History (Concentration in Europe). Experienced in tutoring a variety of subjects, including History (European, World, and US), English, Algebra, and Spanish. I also have experience tutoring more specialized subjects, such as Shakespeare and Latin American short stories.

...expertise lies within essay editing and essay writing, and I love to see students come to a final product that they're proud of! I believe that one-on-one tutoring is the most beneficial way to polish a student's work, and as someone with much experience doing so, I am very thankful that I am able to do this virtually and help students from all over. I truly believe that putting in time to build one's vocabulary...

...an individual make personal connections with the language and seeing the language take root in an individual's worldview or academic path are the most rewarding aspects of tutoring. For those reasons, I remain extremely dedicated to helping an individual meet their personal goals. At the same time, I recognize that learning a language is not a linear process. Therefore, I remain flexible to experimenting with multiple approaches to see which is the best fit.... As a...

...students. In a similar vein, my best-selling book, "Intro to Robotics and Circuit Building," was designed to demystify the principles of circuit engineering for beginners. My success in these endeavors exemplifies my ability to communicate complex ideas in accessible ways. Through my journey assisting students who find Standardized Tests challenging, we often derive the most enjoyment, along with significant progress, while preparing for the Math segments of these exams. Having also served as the captain...

...This has remained a constant throughout my life as I have taught French, German and English to students from Pre-K to Adult in a variety of settings and in a variety of countries including Germany, South Africa and the USA. I am a firm believer in being a lifelong learner and that each student is able to reach his/her potential with the right guidance. In my spare time I am an avid reader (literature, history),...

...literary analysis, and ACT and SAT writing and reading. In 2011, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College in English language and Literature. Before tutoring with Varsity Tutors, I tutored for another private company. I am an excellent tutor because I remember distinctly what it was like to be a student and can both empathize with their frustrations and help them to move past those blocks and toward a greater understanding of...

...reading and writing - whether for an entire school, or for a small group - has provided me with my greatest sense of accomplishment (and my fondest memories!) Literacy is the KEY to unlocking future success in all subjects, and in all endeavors, and I've long been proud of the growth my students have consistently demonstrated over the years. Just this past year, the small-group pod I was leading showed TWO years of growth in...

A rising senior at Cornell University majoring in Hotel Administration and minoring in real estate. I love to give back to younger students by mentoring them both academically and personally!

...Nepali, but they had signed up for my creative writing seminar anyway. Some of them couldn't write or were afraid to share their writing, and some of them were more than eager to read personal essays about what was meaningful to them. At the end of the seminar, they gave me a gift of a pen and a special writing pad. Given their economic circumstances, this was a tremendous gift from them.... In tutoring, the most...

...I bring a fun and supportive atmosphere to my tutoring sessions. I want my students to remember that the real purpose of studying is to learn and to grow; if we can find a way to accomplish those goals, better test scores will follow naturally. Since graduating, I have moved to New York to pursue my dreams of being an actor. My particular specialty is in Shakespeare, and I hope to spread my love of...

...peers and as a substitute teacher in the public schools in my town. I now work as a Research Associate at the Broad Institute, a genomics research institution, where I develop CRISPR technology. I am attending medical school in August. In my free time I love running, cooking, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. My philosophy as a tutor is to inspire passion in my students. Cultivating a genuine interest in the subject is essential to...

...on my bachelors in Psychology. I dream to be a Neurosurgeon. My first encounter with tutoring sprung in my senior year of high school for teaching math to students with disabilities. This also curated my love for teaching and inspiring. I love to connect and help anyone in need. I am fun, charismatic and positive. I hope I get to meet any and everyone! Outside of tutoring, I enjoy dancing and spending endless afternoons in...

...and have been a volunteer firefighter in my hometown. I am so excited for the chance to work with you! I am available to help tutor a wide range of subjects in both STEM fields and the humanities, as well as professional exams, such as Firefighter 1. I care deeply about the success of my students and will work with you to tailor our sessions to your particular needs. Thank you for the opportunity to...

...through high school. Despite tutoring for many subjects, I am mostly passionate about Math and Science but also love to teach English. In my years of tutoring students, I have found that consistency and active recalling have helped my students improve greatly in their academics. Additionally, I create learning plans personalized to each student to help them learn based on the students' effective learning style while creating a positive environment for students to build their...

...others the same love of learning I have felt throughout my life. Whether it's getting lost in a good book or feeling the thrill of excitement at finally solving a difficult math problem, I feel that learning should be fun and viewed as a challenge, not a chore. Throughout my academic career, I have been a well-rounded student, excelling in math as well as language and literature. I am a notoriously good test-taker, a skill...