Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving East Orange, NJ

Nelson Mandela once said that "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." As a full time teacher, educational advocate and graduate school student for education I am a strong believer in the power of education and the abilities it has to not only change ones own reality but the reality of others.

...lessons to fit the needs of each individual student. Ultimately, I believe that the ability to excel in educational pursuits rests largely on mental strategy, organization, and skill, all techniques that are very teachable. While absorbing content is important, the way we look at the question being asked and the way we understand the test itself is just as crucial to success, especially in standardized testing. Therefore, no matter what subject I tutor, it is...

...teaching grades 6-12 where my students are learning such diverse subjects as the Hero's Quest, Dystopian Societies, Gothic, and film studies. I love teaching to my students the various sub-genres from literature and composition. Really helping my students think on their own, and actually realize that in each of them is a great writer and reader. I value academic integrity and when my students strive to do their best on their assignments. I strive for...

...provided me with a good sense of what teaching entails. My favorite subject to teach has always been English. My teaching philosophy isbe a listener, be patient, and show the student that he or she is capable. Outside of academia, my hobbies are baseball and music. Theres nothing more enjoyable than catching a ballgame in the summertime. I look forward to working with these bright young people, to help them achieve and succeed.

...tests or academic curricula, I understand that no two students are alike, and I cater all of my lessons to the individual needs of my tutees. One of my goals as a tutor is to fulfill a role that more closely resembles that of a peer, rather than being seen by my students as yet another inaccessible pedagogue; this, I believe, is one of the key components to my success with students. I strive to...

...from the pre-K to university levels. For each student, I put a strong emphasis on personalizing their studies to their needs and interests. My passions as a scholar lie in the humanities -- my two and a half years in the pre-medical program at Fordham notwithstanding -- particularly in American and European history, literature and Latin. In the fall, I aim to apply to graduate school for classical studies, and I anticipate tutoring with Varsity...

...I have a great passion for learning, and relish the opportunity to use my enthusiasm to help students learn and grow as individuals. Tutoring is ideally suited to my strengths as a teacher. I thrive in an environment where I can build a connection with a student based on trust and mutual respect. I work hard to learn about my students' unique learning styles and personalities, and adapt my teaching methods to most effectively meet...

...in writing and humanities, I have experience tutoring a wide range of subjects including basic math and science. I believe firmly in the philosophy of "struggling together", because as a student myself, I understand the challenge of trying to improve in an area where you don't feel confident. While I will definitely sympathize with students, that does not take away from my firm belief that growth is 100% possible with dedicated effort. I will aim...

I strive to make quality, personalized education available to students everywhere.

...English and writing, not only aiding their abilities but deepening their appreciation for the material. It's my firm belief that enthusiasm is a huge key to present and future academic success. In my personal time, I enjoy playing music, reading, and watching several New York sports teams. I look forward to the opportunity to prepare students for lifelong success in whatever studies or fields they chose, with writing being such a vital skill in today's...

...to success in life. This is why I have a deep passion for helping others achieve their academic goals. I especially enjoy witnessing that "aha!" moment where the student has reached full understanding of the subject matter at hand and the personal confidence that the student demonstrates puts me at ease. When this occurs all is right in my world! I not only have the passion to assist in attaining that academic goal but I...

...well as helping THEM understand everything they need to. I have tutored prior to becoming a member of the Varsity Tutors family, in a variety of subjects. Each student I helped succeeded in all of their personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from learning new skills and information. I am willing to give students my best effort, and I expect their best efforts in return. Working together as a team...

...Department as a Discovery Guide, where I educated zoo visitors about wildlife conservation. I am proficient in reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish. I was raised by a native Spanish speaker, and have excelled in courses such as AP Spanish Language. Outside of academia, I am also a USCF competitive chess player, and have gone to chess tournaments since I was in middle school. In addition, I am currently self-publishing my own comic on Webtoon,...

...to me, including English, Essay Writing, ESL, and Biology. I've had my fair share of tutors while growing up, so I have not only learned to distinguish good from bad tutoring techniques, but I have also developed a level of relatability with my students. Other work experiences include interning for a community health center in NYC, working for a non-profit soup kitchen, and pursuing Psychology-based research with Johnson & Johnson. In my free time, I...

...this year has been and want to assist students by helping them through material that is difficult to understand given the circumstances. I love working with kids of all ages and helping them grow academically and as a person. In addition to content tutoring, I aim to teach kids strategies to manage their time better and be more efficient. I am an athlete at Cornell and have mastered the art of time management and organization...

...a straight A student in my other classes. My friend Pat tutored me for weeks and I got an A. It was this experience that made me realize the importance of additional help and how important it is to share your knowledge with others. I bring this experience with me with every student I tutor and let them know that tutoring is nothing to be ashamed of. Instead, I tell them it's a great privilege...

...my SAT and PSAT, 5's on seven AP exams, and graduated as a National Merit Finalist and National AP Scholar. These achievements helped me get accepted into medical school out of high school through the NJIT/NJMS BS/MD program. I'm currently working through my BS in Biomedical Engineering at the Albert Dorman Honors College on a full scholarship. I continue to pursue that moment of connection by exploring interests in math and science as well as...

...worked as a special education paraprofessional and worked with students with Autism and other behavioral problems. I served as an English tutor for three years at the University of St. Thomas where I worked mostly with freshman level English Literature and writing courses. I also volunteered as an ESL tutor for refugee children in Minnesota at the elementary school that I worked at as a paraprofessional. I have tutored first year medical students in Biochemistry...

...editing papers, MLA formats, thesis statements, even helping students finish paper from start to finish. My teaching method is catered to every students strength and weaknesses. I help the student understand the problem they are struggling with, show them what tools or concepts they need to know to solve the problem, and work with them to solve some problems so they are confident in their abilities. I also do mock test reviews where we (the...

...more than 10 years, coaching young, 20-something reporters in the craft of journalism. Everyone I've worked with during my career --40 or 50 reporters -- has come to the task with the basics already in place. My job was not to build the engine from scratch but merely to fine-tune it. A little more about me: I'm a published book author and a newspaper reporter with about 10,000 published articles to my name and counting....