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

I have been teaching French for 8 years and I have a master's degree in computer science from New York University. I love working with students and getting them excited to learn new skills. I have a personable and patient approach to students.

Hello! I am a current student at NYU's Liberal Studies school. I don't know what I want to pursue in the future, but overall, I think I am well rounded.

I'm a recent transplant from Chicago after attending Northwestern University. When I'm not listening to rap or taking pictures of random strangers on the street with my film camera, I enjoy reading short stories. I've always been a visual learner that benefits from DOING... that means I don't want to lecture you during our sessions, but open the dialogue to have fruitful conversations rather than having you memorize and forget.

...degree in Public Media at Fordham University. I graduated from Fordham undergraduate with a dual degree, in Art History and Economics. I've been tutoring since high school in a variety of subjects, but am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and Art History. Outside school, I love to read (anything and everything really - but with a deep love for sci-fi and fantasy!), practice yoga, go for long walks in the park near my home,...

...proud to say I have proficiency in many. I have a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science concentrating in toxicology which was awarded to me through John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Aside from my science background which includes organic chemistry, biology, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, instrumental analysis, analytical chemistry, physics, and analytical toxicology, I am verse in the arts and have extensive experience with creative writing, theatre, and music performance (specifically vocal, violin,...

As an ISS teacher at Forest Hills HS, I develop enrichment curriculum and implement lesson plans which focuses on the accountability of the student. While I design and facilitate activities, I also maintain constant communication the my students to ensure the learning goal is completed. I research logistics and committed to holding my students to high standards while partnering with parents to promote sustainable progress and influence.

...that led performance and theatre workshops at schools in Providence, Rhode Island. As far as my high school education/scores go, I graduated from Saddle River Day School (a small private high school in Bergen County, NJ) in 2008 as salutatorian and as a member of the Cum Laude National Honors Society. I was also the recipient of the Bradford Cooke Sommer Humanitarian Scholarship (2007) as well as the University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary...

...six months studying abroad in La Paz, Bolivia. My BA is in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and I absolutely love learning (and teaching) about the world! I try to make learning as fun and exciting as possible, so I use many different tutoring materials and techniques that are the best fit for each of my students and their individual needs. In my spare time I love going to concerts and...

...sessions are fun, engaging, and set by the pace of each individual student. I have utilized this approach for many years with proven results. My previous students were regularly asked to complete university surveys to evaluate my effectiveness as a teacher, my ability to stimulate interest learning in a topic, and my concern for their wellbeing, and I consistently received satisfactions ratings above 90 percent. In terms of my own evaluation, I feel I have...

...I want to help students discover how fun and how immeasurably valuable education can be, not because an authority figure told them so, but because they know this in their own heart. So far I've tried to impart this idea to students at CitySquash in the Bronx, and Harlem RBI in Manhattan, two programs which blend tutoring instruction and homework help with sports. Tutoring sessions were one-on-one for one to two hours per week. I...

...rules. If you know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, you can learn anything in math. I believe math is intimidating to people because of its cumulative format, but although mastering an area of math may require knowledge of a different area of math, it's quite easy to back-track to where exactly one got lost. I believe I can provide the knowledge and motivation for students to understand and enjoy math. With a background...

...studying History & American Studies! While in high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate program and took various Advanced Placement courses. At Columbia I have worked with various public defense organizations as an advocate, investigator, and research assistant. I also volunteer as a tutor on campus, in the New York community, and even on Rikers Island. I am passionate about helping students from all backgrounds develop their writing, reading, presentation, and test-taking skills that will...

...maintains a professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done! I believe I can provide tremendous assistance tutoring everything from ACT prep to Shakespeare and existential philosophy. My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to success. When we tackle problems, we are learning the how? and why?, not just the what? I aim to develop skills that the student can carry forward in...

...English Language Learners to students with special needs - in their journey to becoming great readers and writers! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about cultivating strong literacy skills and a love of reading in all my students. I've found that discovering what books interest my students can give me wonderful insight into who they are and who they are becoming. I am committed to and passionate about literacy,...

...confident, and uniquely theirs. My tutoring style is thoughtful, flexible, and practical. I adapt each session to the way a student thinks, whether they're analytical, visual, intuitive, or just need a different way in. I believe students do best when they feel heard, respected, and challenged at the right pace. Outside of tutoring, I'm a working writer and filmmaker, which keeps me creatively engaged and always learning. I bring that same curiosity and energy into...

...School in West Orange, NJ in 2009 allowed me the opportunity to work in a culturally diverse school, employing techniques learned in the classroom in a new setting. Having taught US History II, Honors US II and AP US History in this course, relaying the passion for a sound historical perspective was often a challenge. Teaching basic facts was not my goal from the onset, but rather to give students the practical use of history...

...Latin phrase, usually translated as "a healthy mind in a healthy body". The phrase is widely used in sporting and educational contexts to express the theory that physical exercise is an important or essential part of mental and psychological well-being. Wikipedia All this to say my picture reflects my newly rediscovered health kick to go with my love of teaching and learning. I've been told I'm a natural student. I hope I can help you...

...plan to major in Art History. I have a passion for the humanities, but an appreciation for mathematics and the sciences as well. I have experience working with students of all ages in subjects such as math and english (reading & writing). I can help craft and edit essays, assist with homework assignments, and help you study for upcoming assessments. I'm a runner, reader, and museum-goer. I'm a patient teacher, who will stop at nothing...

...an adjunct professor in the tri-state area for eight years, and I currently teach literature, composition, and poetry at Queens College and Queensborough Community College. I have tutored high school and college students and have always served as a mentor for my freshman students. I encourage all my students to explore education institutionally and independently because learning never stops. In my spare time, I enjoy running and yoga, playing tennis and golf, and watching hockey...

...tutored through the Organization of Student Tutors in my hometown and mentored first year engineering students through the First Year Integration program at Rutgers University. Math, English, Science, and Social Studies are all subject I tutor in, although Math and Social Studies are my favorites! I firmly believe that it is important to understand each student's learning needs and incorporate them into my teaching methods. In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, watching movies,...