Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...team. Since graduating in 2011, I've taught numerous ACT, SAT, AP US History and World History classes, and developed a teaching style that strives to maximize student outcomes. I also consult startups and nonprofits with their digital products, most recently in Lagos, Narobi, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai. I spend most of my free time coding web and mobile apps, reading memoirs and short stories, writing comedy sketches, and winning as many fantasy sports leagues...

...assignments. I realized quickly that I was suddenly helping half of my school so I decided to make some fliers, and some money, and offer my tutoring to anyone and everyone in my hometown. Suffice to say, some odd years have gone by since then and now, even as a full-time professor, I find myself enjoying the experience of tutoring and helping students on an individual level enough to continue doing it. With a background...

I am a 2020 graduate of Columbia University where I studied Political Science and Women's Leadership. I aspire to help students achieve their academic goals and reduce their stress about school. I specialize in tutoring French, English, writing, grammar, and elementary school subjects. I am currently available for tutoring through the end of September. This may extend once I find out the start date of my full time job.

I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University. While there, I earned a B.S. in Neuroscience and a B.S. in Television, Radio & Film. I will be attending a Masters program at NYU this coming Fall. I'm passionate about education and enjoy creating tailored programs for a wide range of students.

...Language and Literature, and Spanish. Since graduation, I got married, moved from my hometown in Michigan to a new home in New Jersey, and started tutoring and nannying students full-time while also attending graduate school full-time. I primarily work with children with learning difficulties and health issues that affect their energy and performance level in relation to their academics. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and...

...I have worked significantly in online and print media and public relations, but my calling has always been teaching. I have worked with students on the art of reading, writing, and analyzing fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry, but I am eager to lend a hand to those who require support in several areas of the humanities. As a proponent of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, I am constantly working towards the goal of making...

...with kids in one-on-one and group settings, and I am dedicated, patient, and creative. I have experience tutoring students of all ages in a variety of subjects and settings. I worked as a volunteer elementary school enrichment tutor, a middle school homework tutor, and a member of the "History Center" when I was in high school. In addition to academic tutoring, I've worked with children as a camp counselor, lifeguard, and swim instructor. I'm passionate...

...all too common in schools today. Deficit learning focuses on what a student doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to...

...internet has largely replaced libraries with lightning-speed delivery of information. I ride this speed wave with my passion for knowledge and self-mastery, a passion that I strive to instill in my students, whether they are taking a standardized test, writing an academic essay, trying to improve their grades, or simply attempting to increase their skill level in a particular subject. Improving one's mental skills is never a wasted endeavor; such skills continue to advance one's...

...have varied from teaching Taiwanese school children to conducting workshops at Brown University. Throughout my education, I tutored students in a variety of academic disciplines. I am most passionate about psychology, statistics, and writing, and also enjoy helping students learn how to be better test takers. In my experience, preparing for Standardized Tests such as the SAT and ACT can be empowering. By ensuring that students master both the content and format of the test,...

...it is only through patience and an individualized approach that you can you truly understand the way that a student comprehends and retains that knowledge. I work hard to encompass creativity, energy, and patience in the ways that I teach. My passion for education and learning began in high school where I regularly tutored Math and English to students of all ages. For the past 9 years, I worked in the Financial Services industry in...

...in Psychology. I graduated from Beacon High School in Manhattan. I have previously tutored through a program called Star Learning and have experience with students of all ages. I am comfortable teaching all subjects, especially Math, Science, and English, as well as have experience with the SAT and various AP tests. I believe that it is really important for every student to feel confident in their academic ability and am excited to be able to...

...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, public speaking, and math. For students studying for the ACT or SAT I offer a preparatory course with measured progress reports as we move through each section. I...

...and English. In college, I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well. Having taken the MCAT and excelled on the SAT, ACT, as well as multiple SAT subject tests, I am have extensive standardized testing experience and am confident in my ability to help others in their...

...writing and reading well and correcting his/her own errors. I work hard on overcoming the feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that many students experience when faced with writing. I started teaching writing in 1987. Most recently, since 2005, I have taught beginning and advanced comp at Passaic County Community College, advised and tutored students in danger of failing college at Marymount, run the writing component of the CAP program at Pace University (a program which...

...I obtained my graduate degree and worked as a researcher at Teachers College, Columbia University. From there, I moved into the classroom as a teaching fellow with Success Academy Charter Schools, and, most recently, as a New York City Teaching Fellow and tenured New York City high school special education teacher. I hold one master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, one in Special Education from Brooklyn College, and a certificate in blended learning...

...teaching children in the Bronx. I believe that tutoring should be a mutual learning experience, and I am always willing to employ fun and creative strategies to help my students learn. My students understand that I am 100% dedicated to their progress and that no question is insignificant in the learning process. My work with various educational non-profits has allowed me to engage students from a range of backgrounds. I began tutoring my first semester...

Writing is the cornerstone of education. It is so important that it is the only subject required from pre-school onward. I want to use my creative writing skills to help others find their voice and to constructively record their thoughts.

...my education in government and diplomacy. First and foremost, with regard to my tutoring experiences, I try to keep the mood of my tutoring sessions as light and humorous as I can. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to tutor Spanish for three-and-a-half years during college. I tutored students ranging from seasoned Spanish speakers to those who had never taken a Spanish course before. While I admit that I have an unusual knack for...

...development. From there, whether reading English literature, studying world history or writing a personal college essay, we seek to identify and understand the story or main theme. Through discussion and analysis of the core theme, the student begins to identify the writer’s style, the mood of the scene, grammar, structure and expanded vocabulary. I utilize writing prompts to guide the student to reflect upon the passage, engage in further research on the internet and write...