Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Elizabeth, NJ

...since preschool and it was my wonderful teachers and tutors growing up that encouraged me to continue doing what I love for the rest of my life, which is anything art related. I would also love to encourage kids of all ages to have fun with art because it is an amazing way to learn about the world, as well as creatively express ourselves. I have three years of experience as being a camp counselor...

...when I first realized how much I enjoy providing instruction and a positive learning environment to people. Having just been through the college application and selection process myself, I am passionate about helping other people through what can be a rigorous and difficult time, which is why I enjoy tutoring the SAT and ACT. In addition to my studies, I am a member of the NYU Varsity Men's Volleyball Team, and enjoy reading, music, and...

As career educator who is also a former procrastinator, I am well-equipped to assist students in a variety of academic subjects and study skills. I've taught middle and high school students, and spent the past 10 years teaching English Lit and Composition to college and post graduate students.

...niece and nephews. I tutor mostly math and science subjects. My favorite subject would be math because there is always a definite answer for every question that can be found by doing some calculation. I believe in delivering clarity in subjects based upon individualism. Every child is different and can be taught differently. I create flexible lesson plans for each child based on their needs and ease. Outside of academics I enjoy a variety of...

...helping high schoolers with Geometry, Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and even AP Calculus. Although I enjoy teaching math, I am also available to teach Writing (especially essays), Reading Comprehension, Economics, the SAT and ACT, and Literature. In my experience as a tutor, it is important to be patient. Not only must you understand the material, you must also understand how your students learn and adapt your teaching method to their needs. It also helps if you...

...living off reading and evaluating writing for the past two years (not a bad deal at all for a nerd like me!). I have recently been admitted to Columbia University's Master of Fine Arts program for fiction writing, and will be starting there in the fall of 2018. In the past I have taught middle and high school students in California (where I'm originally from) in all manner of writing techniques and styles. I'm most...

...or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively -- and enjoy it! I use story-telling, conversation and simulations, as well as visual aids (photos and videos ) to bring historical situations to life for the student. I'm very good at helping students improve their English -- grammar, vocabulary, accent, idioms, and more.

...subjects such as Social Studies, Math, and Science. My goal as a tutor is to help students identify areas for improvement and provide them with the tools and support to improve in those areas. Furthermore, I believe it is important for students to be able to identify their strengths and build upon them. In addition to my love for teaching, I love dogs and have two of my own. For relaxation, I crochet baby blankets...

...my friends' essays and cover letters. I have been praised by my students and peers for my ability to locate flow, aid in eliminating sections of a text that aren't needed, and help you identify your voice more clearly! In addition, I was always a Mathlete! With Math, I try to help students locate what fundamentals they need to strengthen in order to understand the problem in front of them. I'm very patient and try to...

I am a first year at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science.

I recently graduated from NYU's Stern School of Business and had a great time helping prospective students on the GMAT. I scored extremely high through self-guided study and found I learned fun ways to teach some of the tougher concepts. I believe in making the session fun and student-driven - but also quickly finding any underlining problems with comprehension and addressing them.

...a Master's of Science and have taught Anatomy and Physiology in the Nursing Program at Laguardia Community College in NYC. At other colleges I have taught Biology, Academic and Business Writing, also Communication Skills in Business and Relationships, and Acupuncture. in 2022, Varsity commissioned me to teach small classes preparing students for the standardized Massage Board Exam (MBLEx). My Varsity students have said they make substantially more progress with me than with other tutors. I...

...maintaining standards in spite of deficiencies in student skill level and have proven success in bringing students up to those standards and beyond. A good sense of humor and a creative personality develop a positive rapport and learning environment. I also have an extensive background as an actor and enjoy hiking, bird-watching, traveling, classic rock and roll, and can play a few simple songs on the guitar. Testimony from students: Good at explaining, very enthusiastic,...

...Economics and Mathematics, and minored in Computer Science. I completed three co-ops in quantitative roles and worked as an Implementation Consultant following my graduation. I am most passionate about Finance, Philosophy, and Psychology. As a tutor, I believe it is vital to put myself in the shoes of the student, in order to understand where the gap in knowledge is. I thoroughly enjoy learning and helping others. In my spare time, I appreciate meditation, photography,...

...society and speech and debate team. I found the results of helping younger children really rewarding, especially because they not only understood how to solve problems but began to enjoy the learning process. Through these experiences, I have learned some of the best ways to adapt to different kinds of students and hone in on different strategies for different levels. I've been very involved with the debate team, competing in Lincoln Douglas debate for four...

...potential through tutoring is one of my passions, and I am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am happy to work on a variety of subjects with students. When I'm not studying and tutoring, I enjoy playing...

...break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a virtue and I exercise it dutifully. I'm comfortable tutoring all ages; a bit of empathy can span even decades, I believe. In my free time,...

...ages 8-20. In terms of my clients, I like working with dedicated, passionate students who are willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. For me, tutoring is about working with a student until they are able to achieve their goal, and even beyond that so that they have the confidence to continue pursuing their dreams. I'm very patient, calm, and thorough when covering a subject, and I truly enjoy watching my students...

...tutor a broad range of subjects, I most enjoy helping students with Writing, Reading Comprehension and History. In my experience helping struggling students I have found that meeting students at their level is most important for information retention and gaining an appreciation of a skill or subject. For example, if a young student hates to read novels but loves comic books I will work comic books into their reading time to get them to appreciate...

Hello! My name is Kate. I'm a 31-year-old teacher with over eight years of teaching experience. I lived abroad for six years and taught ESL in Thailand, Taiwan, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam. I worked at New York Language Center for six months, teaching adult ESL learners. I currently work as a private English tutor for children and adults. Thank you for your consideration!