Award-Winning Languages Tutors in New Jersey

...churches, SAT schools, and even abroad in places like Cuba and China. I am most comfortable teaching the SAT Reading/Writing and helping youths with their personal statements. Furthermore, my one-year experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA for PeaceJam Foundation – an award-winning organization that promotes service learning and peacekeeping through the combined efforts of Nobel Peace Laureates and young people – has instilled in me a deep reverence and hope for our youths today. I strongly...

...Summer Enrichment course to help 8th grade students to continue to improve proficiency in Spanish before entering high school. I believe that every child can learn and will learn if given the best learning environment(i.e. focusing on their personal style of learning, personality, likes/dislikes, etc). I strive to create a love of learning in all of my students and have had several years of experience in teaching students who have had difficulty learning a language....

...individual basis, I always try to adapt my techniques to students' abilities so that they are more enthused and able to understand, soak-in, and recall the information. During lessons, I usually prepare items in advance and work in conjunction with student and client goals for advancing within their discipline area by complementing their study material with additional exercises. I have and continue to work with middle-school, high-school, college, university, and adult students at Varsity Tutors.

...my Master of Science in Elementary Education. I am also certified to teach Chinese. I love to teach students of all ages. I am most passionate about seeing students excel in their learning. In my experience helping students to learn, we can always find common interests and make it a fun learning experience. In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies, volunteering, going to gym, and travel. It will be my honor to be your...

I have my Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from Syracuse University. I used to be an engineer for a year . Now I am going back to graduate school for Computer Science. I worked for "Say Yes to Education" for a year to help urban high school students to prepare for the SAT test and New...

I am a working professional in hospitality and real estate with several years of work experience in Spanish speaking countries (Mexico & the Dominican Republic). I received a Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Anthropology and a Master's in Marketing & Hospitality. I'm a language and science nerd; in addition to Spanish, I am conversational in Brazilian Portuguese and am currently studying several other languages on my own (Italian, French, German, Chinese, Japanese). ... It's important to approach teaching from the interests of the learner (especially for foreign languages). If you love dancing, cooking, or movies, I'd rather work on getting you up to speed in conversations on those topics rather than politics, sports, or something else unrelated.

...a graduate of Boston College. I received my Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in French; my studies primarily focused on international affairs. I am passionate about teaching areas I focused on during my four years in Boston including history, government, and French but also have an established background in writing, literature, and English. I believe it is important to identify a unique approach for every student according to their specific needs because...

...years of working as a tutor at Monmouth University, where I completed my bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Spanish, I met hundreds of students who taught me the joy of teaching. Every student brought with him or her unique traits which exposed me to a vast array of learning styles, aptitudes, and aspirations, and allowed me to hone my abilities to make meaningful connections with students in order to help them to...

...I communicate well with my students and tailor the classes to meet their specific needs. Also, I can relate to my students because I have gone through the language learning process and understand their frustration. I know the common problems that Spanish students face and am very effective in explaining concepts in a way that makes sense. Not only will I be able to impart knowledge of the Spanish language, but also aspects of the...

...involved in various tutoring and enrichment programs. Some of this experience has been with enhancing study skills, preparing for state tests, and working with below proficient students. I have a year of Orton Gillingham training (a multisensory and kinesthetic approach to teaching) that has helped my students who require tutoring in reading, phonics, writing, phonemic awareness, and spelling. I love teaching and work hard at making it interesting for all learners. I believe student feedback...