Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Trenton, NJ

...University's Accelerated BS/MD Program for medicine. I am passionate about a variety of subjects, and consider myself especially qualified to tutor in subjects relating to STEM and/or conversational Mandarin, as well as standardized testing. (fun fact: my favorite section on the old SAT was Critical Reading!) Outside of academics, I love playing the oboe and listening to classical music, making origami, and going on long morning strolls along the Schuykill River Trail in Philadelphia.

...Arts (English) from Middle Tennessee State University. I have had the good fortune to teach at the University of Memphis, Florida A&M University, and Keiser University and one summer tutoring for Lindamood Bell. My investment in student success is a direct outgrowth of my convictions regarding equality and social justice; my undergraduate minor is in psychology and social work. For almost eight years I taught literature and composition at a historically black college and those...

...is very important to me, so I make it my personal mission to ensure that the student truly learns the material and is able to problem solve on their own. There is always more than one way to explain a problem, so if the student does not understand in one way, I make sure to implement other methods to teach them so that they can understand to the best of their ability. There is no...

...and art from such varied places as University of Florida, Oxford, and the Louvre in Paris, I can attest to the value of education as a foundation for a rich, satisfying life. My 35 years of teaching experience, ranging from pre-school through grade 12, from reading and art to voice lessons, French, and Latin, have provided me with many happy hours helping young people discover the joys of learning about our interesting and exciting world....

...to be as lucky as I have been. For over 34 years, I have been in public education as a teacher and supervisor. My undergraduate years were spent at Seton Hall University, and I followed this by immediately obtaining my Masters of Arts in Teaching at what was then called Montclair State University. In addition to working in high schools in three New Jersey districts (Middletown, Old Bridge, and North Brunswick), I raised four children...

...prompt to making sure no comma was out of place in the final draft. This was not always the case, however. Only in my senior year of high school did I finally begin to get the "big picture" of writing essays. My AP Literature class catalyzed my shift from using big words and disorganized fluff to focusing on crafting a whole, coherent work. Having crossed this threshold, I knew I could help my peers achieve...

...I'm particularly excited to help students with writing, critical reading, and SAT or ACT preparation. I had a strong support network of teachers and mentors throughout middle and high school, so I understand firsthand the importance of thoughtful, individualized educational enrichment. I seek to meet each student where they are in order to help them reach their greatest potential! When I'm not tutoring, you might find me performing improv comedy, playing saxophone, or trying to...

...am very passionate about helping others succeed. There is nothing more invigorating to me than helping someone see things more clearly and be relieved of their academic stress; I get a rush every single time I manage to help a student. I have been tutoring since high school and have most of my experience with math, but have also helped with English and French. My most recent job was at a summer camp, so even...

I am currently a student at Gordon College in Massachusetts, majoring in History and minoring in Music (I sing and play the piano!). I am currently part of Teach for America's Ignite Fellows and tutor in reading. As of right now, I am taking steps to pursue teaching after graduation. I am deeply passionate about the value of education and how critical personal relationship are to that. Some subjects I particularly love are History and...

...a large amount of reading, analysis, and writing, which are suited to the SAT preparation. I especially love teaching Latin; over the past four years I have helped students master grammar and translation, while transferring my enthusiasm for the language and literature itself. I work very hard to make sure that my students make progress! In order to make this happen, I will tailor my approach to a subject to the specific needs of each...

...As a student myself, I've found the best teachers leave lasting impressions that have shaped my approach to education for the better. I'd like to pay that forward to my students. I spent my senior year at Rutgers mentoring underclassmen Biology majors as part of the Biology Senior Community Initiative (BSCI), which was founded that fall by myself and other senior Biology majors to connect with underclassmen during COVID-19. Biology, English, and Algebra are the...

...health economics. I held multiple positions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where I worked with professors to conduct statistical research in the department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health. Before Hopkins, I received an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied higher level Math, Economics, English, and Physics. I also attended the Hopkins School in New Haven for grades seven through nine. I look forward to helping you reach...

...Women & Gender studies. I am currently applying to medical school. In my spare time, I enjoy watching musicals, singing and playing music, and discovering new restaurants and cafes around Boston. My interest in tutoring started in high school when I tutored freshmen in biology. I also have extensive informal experience in tutoring. Growing up, I have helped each of my younger siblings with their academic problem areas, namely math and science. I would also...

...2013 from The College of New Jersey with a dual major of Elementary Education and Math/Science/Technology. My vast experiences working with children have allowed me to grow as an educator and develop valuable skills in order to connect with each student individually and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each child. I work incredibly hard to ensure that my students are being supported in all areas. I use positive reinforcement and foster students' independence...

...with Bethesda Project, a social service agency serving the homeless population in urban Philadelphia. The experience was both enlightening and humbling, and it emphasized to me the inextricable importance of education to the prevention of widespread poverty and societal injustice. I decided then to pursue a career in education, and I recently completed my M.Ed. in Secondary Social Studies at Temple University. I have since become a Pennsylvania certified teacher in both Social Studies and...

...Paterson University's class of 2015, summa cum laude with a degree in Early Childhood / Elementary Education and an Endorsement in Middle School English Writing, I am eager to see what life has in store for me! I have high hopes for my own classroom in a local NJ elementary or middle school, dreams of traveling to the sunshine and even to the snow, and I have the strongest desire to perfect my Spanish speaking...

...broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math, science, and college application help. Being the oldest in my family, the application process was very new and overwhelming. Through countless research and helping younger students, I am confident in my knowledge of the application process and my ability to help formulate strong essays and applications. As an engineering student, I am constantly learning new math and science topics and know how frustrating it can...

...be applying to medical school this spring. While in college, I interned at a maternity hospital in India, assisted in the development of community health programs in Philadelphia and taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult immigrants and students abroad. I also mentored middle school and undergraduate students with science and math courses. I am open to tutoring in a broad range of subjects, including Algebra, Spanish I/II, ESL and Biology (SAT II,...

I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. After graduation I then completed a Pre-Health Specialized Studies Post Bacc Program at the University of Pennsylvania with plans to ultimately attend medical school. During my time at Notre Dame I spent 2 years tutoring students through College Mentors for Kids. Although I am confident working with all subjects, I am particularly comfortable tutoring in math, reading, physics,...

...I was 13 - it was quite a transition! I love knowledge, and I love learning; I hope to share my passion for education with my students. I am capable of tutoring a vast array of subjects. Above all, I will aim to teach you tips and tricks on how to study efficiently - techniques which can help you learn throughout your life, long after our tutoring sessions. I can help you prepare for your...