Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...substantial relationship between the two fields than conventional allegorical implications imply. I currently work as a managing editor and staff writer for a music publication based in Brooklyn, and have significant experience within the music industry having participated in a variety of publishing, PR, label operations, audio production, and commercial radio-related roles. I tutor in English, Economics, and standardized tests, and enjoy assisting students to develop their own creative voices and avenues of interpretation and...

...my Human Services Doctorate focused on Multi-cultural Counseling. I recently retired as a college professor and have 14 years of experience as an instructor both in the classroom and online. While most of my teaching has been with traditional classes, I have extensive experience tutoring one on one as well. Subjects taught include psychology, law and ethics for healthcare professionals, English (including writing and literature), and environmental studies. However, as my personal educational journey from...

...in various languages, philosophy of knowledge, and literary theory, but I have experience in tutoring high school math and English as well. I like to work with students who are engaged and like to create their own path of learning, whatever their level is to begin with. I often adapt my curriculum to help them develop their interests and style of learning. When not engaged with my studies and writing, I like to dance, attend...

...Education from Rollins College. I hope to earn my Ph.D in English within the next five to ten years. I taught second grade for two years in Florida before I moved to New York in the summer of 2013. My teaching certification is in general education for grades K-6 as well as English for grades 6-12. I am also ESOL endorsed. Along with teaching, I also tutored students from second through sixth grade after school...

Though my primary career is as a web developer, I am also an experienced, personable tutor with expertise in a wide variety of subject areas. During my ten years of experience as a teacher and tutor, I've displayed a consistent ability to engage with students to make learning enjoyable and rewarding.... I resolutely favor critical-thinking skills over rote learning. I believe humans have a natural desire and ability to learn, and my experience has shown me...

...crucial to succeeding at a high level in the fields of English and the humanities. Each paper you write, each book you read asks you to think about yourself within the scope of the task, to fully engage with the materials intellectually and emotionally, and to be vulnerable. Self-knowledge and the capacity to look inward and challenge yourself to think deeply and honestly is critical to writing well, to analyzing correctly, and to obtaining admission...

Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a student at Cornell University majoring in applied economics and management. I'm knowledgable in test prep, math, writing, reading comprehension, accounting, and economics.

...to be approachable and willing to listen. This theory of openness has helped me overcome tremendous difficulties and serves as an additional asset when tutoring. I am not omniscient, so I must always be accepting of my own ignorance. Students who have worked with me would say I'm honest, hard-working, and eager to discover new things. If I don't know something, I will find out, and we can learn together. In working with students, I...

...one of my students fail this test! I am a very motivated, upbeat, effervescent person who is passionate about teaching. It is rewarding to help determined students become successful. As for tutoring, I can help your son or daughter improve their testing scores, help develop their writing skills (especially the dreaded research paper), and strengthen their reading and comprehension skills. Although I teach 11th grade, I am capable of tutoring any grade level! I look...

I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BSBA degree in Economics & Strategy and Marketing. I am a Paralegal during the day with strong writing skills and am planning to attend law school next year. I've worked with kids the past 4 summers and am experienced in tutoring from elementary to the college level!

...with a degree in Physics and I'm currently pursuing another Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from City College of New York. I love tutoring sciences and math up to the college level, and any other subject through the high school level! I have experience working with all ages up through college, and have worked as a private tutor as well as an adjunct instructor at New York University. I look forward to working with you!

...provided a challenge for me as a tutor. I enjoy the energy and passion that young people bring to the table, and hope to channel that into approaches to learning that students can use for the rest of their lives. My goal is to pursue a career as a professor. As I continue my research and move along in my PhD program, I am working to take advantage of every opportunity I can to develop...

...own. Last year, I took a Spanish course at my college on Cuban Literature and Film after 1959 (the year of the Cuban Revolution), which was enlightening on many levels. Having lived in Latin America for three years, I am fluent in Spanish. When I'm not reading, writing, or watching movies, I like to listen to music and hang out in the city with my friends. I'm hoping to be an MFA candidate at Columbia...

...opportunity to work as a curriculum planner for my school network. I bring a great deal of experience both in the classroom and out of it when it comes to content. My experience has not only allowed me to dive deep into the content you will need to study, but also find new and interesting ways to apply the content to our everyday lives. I look forward to meeting you and embarking on this journey...

...Michigan with a degree in English literature and currently use my background as an editorial assistant in the publishing industry. In high school, I took AP English and scored a 30 on the ACT, so I am knowledgeable of the high school English curriculum and the demands put on a student to matriculate at a prestigious university. I have extensive one-on-one and group class experience teaching both test preparation and general English, so I am...

...degree in English from NYU, and I went on to complete a Ph. D in English at Stony Brook University. I am extremely passionate about my subject. I love interacting with my students, and helping them to feel more confident in their reading and writing skills. I have been helping students to navigate the college admissions process, including preparing for standardized tests and writing the college essay, since I began teaching. My primary motivation is...

...a creative writing minor and really enjoy using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from a young elementary level up to high school and even college students. My...

...including day-to-day substituting in Brookline and long-term class coverage in Boston, as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping them grow was amazing. I aim to build...

...and K-12 students for years and am proficient in teaching all grades of ELA/English, literature, grammar, history and sociology. Further, I can tutor math and science up to 10th grade (or sophomore year of high school). As a teaching philosophy, I strongly believe in the importance of connecting with students and catering sessions to their educational preferences and needs. While working toward my bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in political science, I have...

...and frustrating test preparation can be. However, I am a big believer that it does not have to be a negative experience. My approach consists of first assessing a student's strengths and weaknesses, and subsequently strategically maneuvering through targeted topics to set students up for success. I have previously taken and studied for many AP classes, as well as standardized tests. I am here to share my knowledge, tips, tricks, and encouragement to create the...