Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

I have always had an interest in literature and communications because of the impacts that both of these have on our daily lives. From a young age, I've been passionate about sharing knowledge, creativity and tales. Once tied into a novel, I'm part of the experience and live yet another life. My perception of the world has been forever compromised by literature, there's something special about 17th and 18th century literature.

Experienced tutor (from k-college) who has lived a rich professional and personal life. I have worked in everything from politics to art, thus my approach to everything is multidisciplinary. Endlessly curious: there is no subject I won't be interested in discussing with a student, and turning it into a learning opportunity within our subject matter.

...grammar and practice conversational English. I recently returned to the U.S. from Cheongju-si, South Korea, where I worked for a year with middle school students as a TESOL-certified teacher on a Fulbright grant. I am also a former AP Scholar and a 97th percentile ACT scorer, and love making the intimidating process of tackling standardized exams simpler and supporting my students on their journeys to reaching their academic goals. I can't wait to meet you...

...concentration in Neurobiology and Behavior). I am currently preparing to apply for and attend medical school. In the meantime, I want to be able to use what I've learned in my many years of school to get through it, themselves--after all, I didn't do it all by myself either! I have had many different experiences teaching and tutoring one-on-one, from elementary to college students. I am excited to meet you where ever you are in...

...will also boost their confidence in the classroom! I regularly tutored while in high school, where I took many AP classes (U.S. history, art history, U.S. government, English, environmental science, as well as a college-level Italian course through Syracuse University). I continued to study Italian throughout college, culminating in an eight-month study abroad program in Florence and Milan, so I can assist students struggling with beginner to advanced Italian. My rigorous liberal arts education at...

...variety of subjects. I tutor in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative writing to essay writing, is my favorite subject. My teaching philosophy is success stems from understanding. I want to help the student understand, rather than just making them memorize formulas and facts. Outside academia, my interests include music, art, writing,...

...I enjoy going on long runs, reading Russian novels, and attending Broadway shows. Through my five previous years of tutoring middle school, high school, and college students, I saw firsthand how diverse student learning styles can be. For example, one explanation of the concept of absolute value may be helpful to one student, but utterly confusing to another. I am a great tutor because I make it a priority to discover each individual student's problem...

...literature, grammar/mechanics, and expository writing. I believe that education is a powerful way for young people to not only achieve social mobility but also to come to terms with themselves and the world around them. As a consequence, my teaching strategy is aimed at engendering a deep and meaningful understanding of the subject, as well as being attentive to the student's need for clarity, intellectual honesty, and positive support. For fun, I like to read,...

I've been a professional tutor for the past ten years and a college instructor for the past four years. I have my masters degree in philosophy and hope to enroll in a PhD program in philosophy by Fall 2017. In my free time I enjoy stand-up comedy, strategy/RPG video games, and science fiction.... I believe that the goal of tutoring is to create life-long independent learners and that it is the tutor’s job to provide encouragement...

...at a Kumon for about 3 years before, and I've always enjoyed helping out my peers in the classes I am strong at. I'm currently studying Psychology for my Bachelors degree at Rutgers University. My favorite subjects to tutor are Psychology, English, and AP Literature, since those are my biggest interests and my strongest subjects. I love the complexities of all these subjects. For Psychology, I love learning about the brain and understanding the disorders,...

...to promote learning. The goals of my teaching include helping students: 1. understand, 2. reflect on, and 3. articulate key concepts. I evaluate student progress based on these three learning outcomes. I ask myself the question, did learning take place? Another key goal of my approach is teaching students how to bring greater clarity to their writing. Though it tends to send students back to the drawing board, so to speak, they are often grateful...

...coordinator of special education for a building servicing over 250 special needs students, with classifications ranging from Specific Learning Disabled to Autistic. From this position I transitioned into becoming a building supervisor where I was a member of the administrative team responsible for over 900 pre-kindergarten to eighth grade students. I am extremely excited to be tutoring for Varsity Tutors and to build a wonderful learning community. As a teacher resource coordinator of special education,...

Hello! I'm Nailah, and I'm a recent graduate from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where I received my Bachelors degrees in English and Theatre. I'll be moving to New York City to pursue a career as an apprentice literary agent this June. I'm a firm believer that learning is collaborative, and I can't wait to start working with you and your student!

...I serve as an education specialist at Opportunity Charter School. Here, I work one-on-one with students, most of whom have special needs, to improve their grades and standardized test scores; many students have seen significant improvements in their writing scores since receiving my help. Prior to working with OCS, I was a peer tutor for the Hunter College Reading and Writing Center; in only one semester, many students who struggled with writing were able to...

...student has more potential than they realize, and recognizing this is the first step to success. Whether you need help organizing and editing your essay or research paper, or studying for your upcoming test, I want to help you do your best work. A little about me: I'm originally from Portland, Oregon and currently reside in Brooklyn, New York. I graduated cum laude from American University in 2013 with a degree in Political Science and...

...Throughout college I volunteered my time as a tutor at a local middle school and acted as an assistant teacher in my dance department. In the year since graduating, I've only become more sure about my desire to pursue a career in education. My first love is reading and writing, so I set out to become an English tutor. I worked for MeriEducation, a Los Angeles based tutoring and test prep center, as a full-time...

I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...

...tutor for standardized tests, I do the same, but also draw upon specific literary-minded questions that I asked on a routine basis as an Instructor of World Literature. The one I think is most relevant to the SAT and other standardized tests asks, "what is the author not merely saying with his or her words, but doing with them"? When we put ourselves in the shoes of the test-writers, not just the shoes of the...

...to share this love with every student I encounter. I attended Ouachita Baptist University where I worked towards a degree in theater. I have experience tutoring a fifth grade girl, and I've always been helping my friends with their homework and helping them study for tests. I tutor English, History, Geography, ACT Prep, and Math. I enjoy all the subjects I tutor. I teach with love and encouragement, helping the student to see and realize...

...and high school classrooms for about three years. I'm outgoing, kind, and understanding, and always looking to help. I feel it is my purpose to help others, so any time that I can do so is a positive experience for me. I put my all into what I do and what I am passionate about. I enjoy teaching, especially about literature, but I am also well versed in grammar & essay writing. I'm personable and...