Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...including Spanish. My philosophy is to treat each student as an individual who needs a specific plan tailored to their needs. I achieved within the 99th percentile in my math section of the SATs. I've taken up to college level math and several statistics courses. I achieved within the 99th percentile for the SAT English section. I've taken up to college level classes. I have a very flexible lesson and am up to date with...

...my fellow peers along with being a part time fitness instructor. After school I worked in start-up business ventures as a manager. I have experience with several different kinds of companies and restaurant businesses. While pursuing different careers, I began to grow my family and needed something part time, at home. Three years ago I began teaching online students from around the world of all different ages. While I taught online, I also took on...

...so for helping others discover their own potential. That's what led me to tutoringI love being part of the "aha" moment when a tough concept finally clicks. I specialize in ACT prep (particularly English and Math), Algebra, Writing, and Economics. With a 32 ACT score and a 3.8 GPA, I bring both subject mastery and real test-taking experience to every session. I also interned with the Miami Heat's Finance and Capital Planning team, where I...

...words as an act of discovery and record each in their personal list, which they can take pride in enlarging. Contextual understanding can be achieved by offering stories and sharing the process of exploration and discovery, both online and in books. Writing, where many students have the greatest difficulty, should be enjoyed as an expressive activity, not dreaded as a mysterious and difficult task they will never master. I teach rules of grammar and the...

...the later years, converted into more formative private tutoring. My experience so far includes teaching Urdu and English Literature, exam prep for all ages (especially ACT and SAT), general help with homework, and support for both enrichment and struggling students. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging problems. I like to apply problems to real world situations to allow my students to get a command on the concept and...

...worked as an ESL instructor, Kindergarten teacher, private tutoring instructor, and Kindergarten department head during my four years in Thailand. Outside of my normal duties of being a homeroom teacher or administrator at the private school I worked at, I also tutored English and basic Math to young students in their homes around Bangkok. I love tutoring because not only is it rewarding to help someone academically, it helps me as a teacher understand a...

Professional structure and communicator. Makes lessons memorable, engaging, and effective.

...2015, I got an overall score of 2120, and was in the 91st national percentile for writing, and in the 99th national percentile for critical reading, with a score of 770 out of 800. While at NYU I not only wrote numerous papers myself, but also helped many of my friends and peers with outlining, editing, and or revising theirs. Since graduating, I have written, script supervised, and helped shoot my own short film, as...

I have an MFA in Creative Writing and English. I have 12 years of childcare experience including being a teacher's assistant at Goddard Riverside daycare, Chelsea Elliot Elementary, camp counselor at the JCC, tutor and private babysitter/nanny to six different families. I studied abroad in Cadiz, Spain and have a background in theater, literature and the performing arts. I combine all these elements for a rewarding experience communicating with children, adults, and elders alike.

...with international publications online about cultural diversities in the arts worldwide. I travel all over the world and work often in Francophone countries where knowledge of French is essential. I am most enthusiastic about teaching English to students of all ages. English is a fantastic language to study and provides a passport to great opportunities in education and work all over the world. I am pleased to say that one of my best students of...

...in helping students develop essential skills such as executive functioning, study techniques, and time management. My background in psychology allows me to understand each student's unique learning needs, enabling me to provide tailored support that fosters growth and confidence. I am dedicated to creating a positive, supportive environment where students can build the skills they need to succeed both academically and personally. Through personalized instruction, I aim to guide students toward long-term success.

...a teacher's assistant in an early childhood center. I have also worked at a social services program providing literacy and math support for students of all ages. I specialize in helping students prepare for high school admissions tests like the ISEE and SSAT, both of which I've taken myself! Having gone through the high school admissions process, I understand its ins and outs and would love to provide any assistance I can.

...lessons that bring a multi-sensory approach to learning and accommodate students' varied learning needs. When preparing lessons, I take into account what motivates my students, what their interests are, learning styles and what challenges they face (if applicable). I believe that every person deserves to learn and to be challenged to reach his or her potential. I am passionate about supporting my students and teaching them to support themselves. Feel free to contact me with...

I'm a graduating senior studying English and Political Science. I'm passionate about academia and education, and I'm excited to apply the skills I've learned in college.

...University's School of the Arts, where I earned my MFA in Writing. In addition to teaching the required essay writing course for two years at Columbia, I spent a year on the faculty of Central European University in Budapest, Hungary. I have also worked in numerous writing centers in NYC. I have experience teaching everything from poetry to policy writing, and I enjoy the challenges of helping students to succeed no matter the genre.

...and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling a participle from a predicate? Want to make your college essay the best it can be? I'm here to help.

...focus, he/she retained more material, creating important scaffolding in their efforts to catch up to current material. During this time, I also began to build my skills as an artist bolstered by select classes at several NYC-area art schools, and a scholarship/residency with the Manhattan Graphics Center. I’ve won competitions, participated in group shows, and created site-specific pieces in Brooklyn. Currently, I'm working with an online company painting detailed miniature pendants of beloved pets. I...

...University of Rochester, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in cybersecurity at Rutgers University. I have experience tutoring math at the middle school and high school levels, particularly algebra and related topics. In tutoring I believe the most important thing is that the student understand *why* something is the case, rather than just *that* it is. This is crucial to forming a strong foundation on which further understanding can be built.

...outdoor-based knowledge. My mother was a schoolteacher, so I grew up in a household surrounded with constant exposure to teaching theories, developmental psychology and methods of elementary education. Additionally, I have worked for four years now as a nanny and swim instructor in multiple full-time positions, so I am extremely comfortable working with children and equally qualified to do so. I'm just a people person through and through, so it goes without saying that I'm...

...San Jose, CA, and I began tutoring at my high school. I coached students on Public Speaking and helped struggling writers with their SAT essays. During this time, I found a deep satisfaction in mentoring students through difficult stretches of their academic lives. Some of my students in high school became life-long friends, and I have never forgotten the importance of being a supportive influence in a time of need. Though taking practice tests can...