Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...be graduating from Cornell University in 2022 with a degree in Biometry and Statistics. My foremost passion when it comes to learning is math. I love math and I believe my skills and comprehension of math, which is currently at the upper college-level, will have a unique impact on the person I'm tutoring. I am also on the pre-med track so I have a strong science background which I know will be helpful when I...

...Plainfield, New Jersey. I have one M.A. in Literary Translation (1998) from the Graduate Program of Translation at the University of Puerto Rico and another M.A. in French Studies (2002) from The University of Connecticut. I completed my B.A. at Universidad del Sagrado Corazn in Puerto Rico, where I majored in Languages and Literature (English/ French). I completed in March 2014 a Post- Masters Certificate Program as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant at Kean University....

...Throughout college, I have been involved in an organization called Camp Kesem where I was a counselor for kids whose parents were affected by cancer. Through this I developed a sense of empathy and patients that I hope to utilize when tutoring students I work with. I have also had experience tutoring high school students one-on-one in a variety of subjects. Through this, I was able to come up with unique ways of teaching students...

...Verbal at Leader’s Academy and New York Regents English Language Arts at the Harlem Children’s Zone. I was successful in these endeavors by relying on the multiple teaching styles and techniques that I had mastered to ensure that students were indeed grasping lessons during our limited contact. My newfound exposure to Harlem combined with the professional development that I received at HCZ piqued my interest for issues in education that transcend the classroom. I reduced...

...Linguistics. I have taught Academic Writing to both undergraduate and graduate students and have had great results. Not only did their writing improve but their analytical and critical thinking skills did as well. I also have taught students Spanish at the beginner, intermediate and high intermediate levels with exorbitant success. In addition to teaching students basic core skills, I have prepared students for standardized exams such as the TOEFL for English Language Learners, SAT Reading...

...my Bachelor's of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics with a concentration in Finance and a French minor. I am originally from Rock Hill, SC, but I am a new Financial Analyst at IBM in Armonk, NY. I was a Calculus I and II tutor through the Academic Resource Center at Duke for two years, and I developed much experience in this role. I learned that in order to be an effective tutor, the I...

...in Linguistics with a double minor in French and Japanese Culture. After receiving my degree, I had the opportunities to travel and live in Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. I taught English at Technical High School in Tokyo to prepare Japanese youth for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and catered to students from all levels (kindergarten to adults) in a private institute in Daejeon, Korea to help improve their conversational English. In my experience, helping...

...a 6 year-old and an 8 year-old. I got to improve my Italian, drink delicious cappuccino with the other au pairs in the mornings while looking out over the beautiful piazzas, and travel all around Italy. I even went to the largest chocolate festival in all of Europe! Now that I’m back in the states, I work at a noted university in a lab that studies how environment and socioeconomic status affect children’s brain development....

...a strong commitment to teaching and learning, and I firmly believe that online tutoring can play an important role in helping students achieve success. I am patient and adaptable, and I am able to provide students with the individualized attention they need to succeed. I have a strong track record of helping students reach their academic goals, and I am confident that I can help any student who is willing to put in the effort...

...varies depending on who I am working with - for example, if someone is a learner by doing then I won't have them watch me do a practice example, instead I will give them one and have them talk me through the steps they are going through. Each student is unique and should feel empowered! I like to foster that and have each student feel like they are actually in control of their learning.... Each person...

...Labor Relations. Additionally, I minored in International Relations, Law and Society, Latin American Studies and Business. I first gained experience in tutoring working with younger children at a private tutoring company. It was exciting to see them improve and make great strides on a weekly basis. My personal favorite subjects as a student were history and english, but I find helping students who struggle with math equally as gratifying. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized...

...a Master of Arts in English from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and French Language and Literature from George Washington University. I spent a year directly enrolled in the French Literature department at the Universit de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France. Prior to returning to teaching, I worked in a variety of non-profit support functions, such as administration, operations, accounting, and finance in Strasbourg and Washington, D.C. I...

I take pleasure in helping students bridge the gap between the known and the unknown.

...a B.A. in Language and Mind, a joint major between Linguistics and Psychology. I believe my areas of study demonstrate my approach to learning. I have always loved quantifying information to make it more digestible, but I will still think out of the box. This notion is especially important when analyzing language; after all, it is a human construct and an exact representation can be elusive. Here is a short anecdote, which I usually use...

...University Abu Dhabi. After four years of unforgettable experiences studying in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Berlin, I graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Film & New Media and a concentration in Social Research & Public Policy. After tutoring peers in high school and university, I look forward to helping K-8 and high school students catch up, pull ahead, or cover a compelling subject in more depth. I specialize in teaching personalized courses in writing,...

...professional translator for a variety of clients, including classical musicians, diplomats, education researchers for the past three decades. To this end I've accumulated several publications over the years. In addition to the aforementioned work I was a computer instructor/network administrator and a senior Computer Technical Support Consultant for nine years. Since then I've done my best to stay on top of the fast-changing technology and help colleagues, friends and the elderly in meeting the challenges...

...students, is to help them to gain the skills necessary to take their writing to the next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide range of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My professional background is in publishing, and I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and Professional Writing from...

...in Latin and Classics from Columbia University. I also completed a Bachelor's degree in Classical Languages and Literatures at Smith College (with a minor in the Study of Women and Gender). I have multiple years of experience teaching and tutoring high school students and undergraduates Latin and Ancient Greek language, literature, and culture. I am also available to work with students taking classes on Classical literature in translation. My goal in tutoring is to help...

...perseverance, I hope to make that mission a reality. The earliest indication of my appropriateness as an educator is based on participation as a student in the New Jersey public school system from kindergarten through grade 12. I complemented my own educational experience by deciding to attend a state university instead of an out of state institution, a decision that has paid dividends. I have been able to return to that same university in a...

...tools to make any lesson more engaging. I am patient and understanding and will always make sure to listen to every question asked. My goal is to ensure that you feel confident and comfortable with the material at hand and will not continue on with any instruction until we are on the same page. I truly believe that all questions are great questions and I welcome all curious and inquisitive minds! I look forward to...