Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Plainfield, NJ

...experience working with elementary students in general education, special education, public and private school settings. I have taught a variety of grade levels and have tutored students ages 5-12. I work with students with a range of abilities and cater to the needs of each individual student I work with. I strive for each child to reach their potential, exceed their own expectations, and, most importantly, enjoy learning and feel good about themselves!

...doing cancer research at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. As a student I was never been able to decide on a favorite subject because I felt anything I studied in school could be fun and much easier if approached with the right attitude. Instead of boring memorization, I like to look for patterns and think of creative approaches to study subjects that can otherwise be very frustrating. My goal as a tutor is to help...

...remember one particular student of mine who had anxiety when taking tests. They become scatterbrained and unfocused, unable to stop shaking their leg and playing with their pencil, rather than using it. A few weeks leading up to the state tests, I led students in a class debate while teaching a unit on argumentative essay writing. Through my support and guidance, this student spoke with confidence and poise while using evidence to back up his...

...thoroughly loves helping children, adolescents, and college students master subjects that are challenging to them. As an Intervention Specialist I work in a K-5 school where I work with small groups of students that need additional support in English/Language Arts and Math. Additionally, I especially have a love for literature and reading and have aspirations to become a children's/ young adult author. I am also a published poet and plan on pursuing further publications in...

...When I obtain my B.S. from Rutgers, I plan on going to Physician Assistant School. My favorite and strongest subjects are math and the sciences. Because of my background in high school and major in college, I have plenty of experience with Calculus I through Statistics for research, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and anatomy and physiology. I love helping students in math and science and it gives me a sense of satisfaction to see other people...

...Study of Women and Gender. After graduation I worked for one year as an immigration paralegal before beginning my Ph.D. in German at New York University in 2011, which I am still pursuing. As a Ph.D. student I have taught both discussion sections of required humanities courses and stand-alone German language courses at all levels; both of these kinds of courses require significant one-on-one work with students in office hours. I am most passionate about...

...rising senior in college, majoring in Environmental Science and English. I run cross country and track at school. I am also an avid reader, basketball player/fan, and musician. I am familiar with the impact a great tutor can have on an individual's learning, and I am confident I can approach sessions with the necessary enthusiasm, dedication, and passion to create a beneficial learning experience that will translate to the classroom and exam setting.

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

...traveling, and was lucky enough to spend an entire year of my college career studying abroad in London. I studied Shakespeare and the classics and appeared in several productions while in London, all of which have contributed to my love of words. My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience...

...Computer Science. I believe that numbers and mathematics are all around us and a strong understanding of basic applications is an essential part of every student's education. I strive to create a friendly and light-hearted working environment where students are comfortable asking questions because, from my experience, it is more conducive to learning. I tutor a host of Mathematical subjects but also specialize in helping students through the academic writing process. In my spare time...

...have been working for the past two years as a 6th grade Language-Arts teacher. Before that, I spent over five years at a private tutoring company called Lindamood-Bell. I have worked with students of all ages (5-55), and in many subjects, including test prep. For fun, I love playing and watching all kinds of sports: football, baseball, basketball, softball, hockey, golf, frisbee golf, ultimate frisbee, soccer, skateboarding, snowboarding, etc. I also have played drumset for...

...schools in the area. I attended Skidmore College as an undergraduate, where I studied the intersections of philosophy, government, religion, and history. Skidmore was also where I began to gain formal experience working with young students, specifically by working as a Classroom Assistant. After graduating from Skidmore with honors, I began to work on my MA at The New School for Social Research, where I am focusing on Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary political, legal, and...

...university, I focused on French, German, foreign language education, and applied linguistics; I also had the privilege of completing a year abroad at the Humboldt University of Berlin, where I studied linguistics in German! After graduating, I worked for three years as a tutor, academic coach, and operations manager of a tutoring company in Berkeley, California. There, I tutored students of all ages in reading, writing, French, German, test preparation, and executive functioning. From there,...

...longer. The span of my career includes teaching in public, charter, independent, and Indian reservation schools in three different states (NY, CA, and AZ), and I'm proud to say I have had success with students coming from all types of ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds. Other subjects I have successfully taught in addition to ELA (grades 7 - adult) include: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Biology, and General Science. The breadth and depth of my teaching and...

...the SAT verbal and writing, English, essay composition and editing, world and U.S. history, and the whole spectrum of the REGENTS test. I like to break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a...

...a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values. As a young child, I have always wanted to help others in any way that I can. This is why I knew teaching would Be the right profession for me. I find myself always looking online and doing additional research to help better my students. During my lessons, I try my best to relate to what they are going through and hope to engage...

My experiences as an educator have allowed me to develop rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core. Through continuous assessment, data analysis, and reflection I tailor my practice to ensure the needs of diverse learners are matched and high expectations are being met. It is my belief that students are most successful when a sound action plan, based on performance data, is developed and pushes them towards mastery of material.... As a professional, educating and advocating...

...for over 4 years now. I also offer academic tutoring and essay assistance. I graduated Cum Laude from NYU in 2012 and have been tutoring ever since. I am originally from Boston, MA. I enjoy making my tutoring sessions fun and engaging so that I can best motivate my students. I work with my students on a highly personalized basis, and I pride myself on being able to identify their strengths and weaknesses so that...

For nearly 10 years, I have gained experience as a school counselor, adjunct professor, and mental health counselor - all of which involve my love and passion for both psychology/counseling and helping others. I have learned a great deal from these professional experiences and continue to learn from them each and every day. I strive to share what I learn with others and help them in any way I can.

As a New York State certified teacher, and Master of Education, I am dedicated to making learning accessible for all learners to achieve their highest potential! I am fluent in both Spanish and English, and specialize in teaching Reading and Writing to students and adults.