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

...enjoy teaching piano to students of any level. As an undergraduate teaching assistant for college level Music Theory and Keyboard Harmony courses over multiple semesters, I am also happy to teach musical interpretation and theoretically informed performance practice. In the near future I plan to return to formal studies in the field of Linguistics to earn a Doctorate, and in the interim I have begun teaching myself computer science and programming languages. In this modern technocentric...

...spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. Furthermore, I have a wealth of experience tutoring students for a variety of standardized exams including: the U.S History, ELA and Global History Regents and the AP U.S History and U.S Government and Politics exams. Lastly, I have developed great relationships with my students and tutees, which I attribute, in part, to my Life Space Crisis Intervention training and calm and respectful demeanor.

I have 7 years of tutoring experience and continue to be passionate about education!

...genetic counseling student seeking to practice my education skills. I graduated from New York University with a bachelors in Biology. I am proficient in the biological sciences and mathematics. I enjoy teaching with fun, creative, and innovative instruction styles. I always check in with my students to ensure I am meeting them where they are with the material. I am determined to make sure my students fully grasp the concepts they struggle with and I...

...the school's storyteller but after two years, and many invites to guest lecture in my colleagues' classrooms, I realized that I wanted to transition into teaching full time. Eventually, with the encouragement of many faculty members and our former Head of School, I made the move toward teaching and designed my own English elective class called Arabic Literature in Translation. Earlier this year, after I completed my writing fellowship at Ucross Foundation to work on...

...Education, so I understand the need for academic advisement and instruction in a traditional and nontraditional education environment. I have also experienced, first-hand, the comforting effect of being able to connect with my students and observe their abilities to succeed in life. During my career as an educator, I have been nominated and received the John LaSalle Teacher's Award. I also have instructed many students in acquiring their General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The joy that...

My time in school has developed my philosophy of valuing each child and student as an individual, as well as part of a community. I aim to give children as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to engage, motivate and prepare them for future life. An appropriate, balanced, challenging and creative curriculum is essential in developing children’s skills, knowledge and understanding. These all underpin personalized learning. ... I believe that to be most...

...at-risk high school students where I taught students who had learning disabilities and/or where in danger of failing. I have also worked at a tutoring center and as a private tutor where I taught reading comprehension, writing, phonics, SAT test Prep and ESL. My teaching philosophy is to create enthusiasm for learning and to develop effective strategies to support each student's individualized learning needs. My goal is to make learning fun, interesting and productive!

...have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from TCNJ as well. I have been a student teacher in six different classrooms ranging from K-5 throughout my time in college and have taught every subject ranging from reading and writing to science and math. What I enjoy most about tutoring is getting the chance to focus on the student as an individual and getting the chance to really understand...

...etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided for homework, and I will instruct the student on better and faster ways to solve the correct problems and demonstrate ways to approach the problems that they did not know how to solve. Additionally, I always find that my students have the greatest level of success as I foster great tutor/student relationships. I set high expectations for my personal academic achievements...

...ages are content with their education, and learn beyond the scope of what is taught in school. I hope to bring creativity and passion into schoolwork. Showing students learning tricks and methods that break the mold of traditional routines that do not improve learning in many students is extremely important to me. I can identify with the confusion and frustration schoolwork brings, and have worked hard to construct innovative tricks that help struggling students.

...from basic fractions to Calculus 2. I also have experience in test prep, including two years of serving as an AP US History tutor, and am fluent in Mandarin Chinese. My hobbies include reading, running, and DJing. I love talking about popular music and, more generally, having conversations. As a tutor, I work to create a relationship with my students that is comfortable and friendly while also professional; I want my students to feel as...

...a slight shift in their thinking. I was also the special activity director at a summer camp for a five summers so I have experience with making everything fun. In my spare time, I write, produce, and perform in live shows. Given my experience working with writers, I can also help with English and creative writing. When working with students on their writing I like to focus on story structure, characterization, and honing in on...

I'm looking to empower individuals with the ability to learn a skill set of communication and help them develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to be successful in school and life. ... To let students engage with the material, grapple with issues, and learn through critical reasoning and doing.... Assess where they are at from a skill set standpoint and where their weakness are.... By teaching them a framework through which they can set...

Hi there! I recently had the pleasure of graduating from Rutgers with honors. I was a quiet, independent kid in high school, and I look forward to helping kids who keep to themselves especially. I have a great love for reading, writing, and French, and I pride myself on making abstract concepts manageable. I look forward to meeting you or your child and helping them achieve their potential!

...areas and then working step-by-step to improve their abilities and confidence. I have tutored middle school reading and writing for 4 years and ESL English for 2 years. I am also experienced in helping with essay editing and tutoring high school Critical Reading. Additionally, I am proficient in Spanish after studying abroad in Santiago, Chile for 7 months. In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, and attempting to cook new dishes!

I am a writer and creative individual with a huge passion for teaching! I have a background in the arts, with a major in Drama from Vassar College. I also studied history and creative writing, and am passionate about teaching these subjects.

...School exam, the SHSAT and the SAT. My main focus area is math, I've tutored students in math starting in the third grade up to calculus. I have also worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I love working with children and adults on all levels with the goal of improving grades and learning testing strategies. I enjoy helping people reach that "a-ha" moment, when they finally understand that concept that they had...

My name is Alex! I'm a recent New York City transplant from Ann Arbor, Michigan. I majored in History at the University of Michigan, and I am a freelance processional writer and marketing expert for the United Way. In the past, I worked for a tutoring chain called Kumon, and I'm excited to be with Varsity Tutors now. In my free time, I love reading, exploring the city, and indoor rock climbing!

...love Geography and History. My teaching philosophy is to look at it not merely as a recitation of facts, but as a means of understanding cultures and politics different from our own. I have taught people from age 4 to 40, in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings. I spent a year in Taiwan as an ESL teacher. I enjoy students of all ages, but there's a special place in my heart for early...