Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...Academy, and I love being a teacher. My topics of instruction have always been English, Arts and ESL. I write children's books and poetry, and am a visual artist/performance artist. I believe in informality where it intersects with mutual respect and a willingness to try your best. I'm here to help and here to encourage strength in my students grades just as much as I want them to look forward to that future I'm helping...

I am a student at NYU with a passion for writing, reading, math, English and Spanish. I wrote my first book at the age of 15 and continued my writing voyage ever since then. I love working with children of all ages and it would be a pleasure to work with anyone who wants to delve into the world of learning with me!

...students, and have a passion for teaching, and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to really explain the concepts so that YOU understand it properly. And perhaps I can convince you that the subject matter is something you like! It was a pleasure when my previous students acknowledged my influence in their honors theses or doctoral dissertations, and I hope that I can similarly help you in your learning...

...am the first to turn to unconventional methods to help a student nail down a concept. I love watching children and adolescents grown and change and adore helping them to highlight their strong points while honing their weaknesses. My father was a high school English Teacher and encouraged me to evaluate my teachers from a young age. This gave me a natural talent for teaching, which I've developed further and continue to develop.

...was offered a permanent position as a third grade assistant teacher at the Ralph Bunch Elementary School in Harlem. There, I assisted students in lesson comprehension by reiterating classroom subject matter in small groups of three to five students. As well, by implementing innovative learning strategies, I helped the lead teacher propel our students well past expectations. As a Varsity Tutor, I am best suited to help elementary and middle school students strengthen their reading,...

...problems (or if you're struggling with algebra I in general), I tutor for that as well. Finally, should you be preparing for the ACT, I provide tutoring services in all subject areas of that test (including Writing) and scored in the 98th percentile of test-takers as a senior in high school. I know how difficult and stressful preparing for standardized tests, exams, and papers can be, and I hope that my background as a seasoned...

...through college level courses; however, as I have a passion for literature and the arts, I specialize and do best in tutoring English, Writing, and Literature Analysis & Critique. I love to equip my students with the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom - there is a difference between tutoring for the test, and tutoring to expand the way a person thinks, perceives, and analyzes the world. Outside of teaching,...

...unexpected formation shift on the soccer pitch. I firmly believe that every student has the potential to truly connect and engage with the test material, whether it be the LSAT, the SAT, the AP, the Regents, or even the CogAT. Additionally, as an alumnus of my school district's 3rd-8th grade "gifted" program, I learned the value of cultivating creativity. I'd like to pass on what I've learned in those formative years -- the early assignments...

...academic success and strive to reach their full potential. I believe in using cognitive modeling to help students gain a conceptual understanding of content by guiding them through the thought process and gradually releasing responsibility. I work to help students gain a better understanding of material by engaging students by using visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic learning techniques. I can work with students in grades K-8 to improve: reading, writing, math, phonics, history, science, and...

...students. I saw exciting advancements in my students' skills during my time there, and I believe it was because I made sure that my classes were always fun as well as informative. I have had the most success teaching when I help my students to develop an independent interest in the material we are working on. When not tutoring, I am a working actor in New York who enjoys running in Fort Tryon Park and...

...may have previously been unexplored. I think that if you believe in your ability to clearly articulate yourself, you can feel more free in pretty much every aspect of your life, especially in your relationships-- and I believe that freedom translates directly into academic success. In other words, I don't think that academic success happens in a vacuum, and as a tutor I'm particularly interested in working patiently with students one-on-one to turn limiting beliefs...

...students in South Korea and refugees of all ages in Greece. I am a licensed English/ESL teacher. I recently completed my internship at Holmdel High School, which is ranked as the 41st best public high school in the nation. I scored in the 99th percentile on the critical reading portion of the SAT, and I scored in the 94th percentile on the writing portion. You can trust me to get your child engaged in learning,...

...literature. I tinker with electronics and code, I write and edit for my school newspaper, and conduct neuroscience research at my university. As a tutor, an older sibling, and a youth mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I strive to help as many people get hooked on that moment. I want to help my students cultivate a long-term love for learning by focusing on developing a deep appreciation for any topic that they...

Hardworking , Creative , and Responsible Bachelor's Degree : B.A. Early Childhood Birth -2nd grade Brooklyn College

...cultivating joy and passion in each and every learning experience. I understand that everyone learns differently and every concept can be understood in a variety of ways. I strive to figure out how my students learn best and, more importantly, how they can do so with a new found joy and passion for the subject at hand. Outside of the academic arena, I love food and theatre above all else. I've also grown very fond...

...most drawn to the teaching side of these experiences and find that the skills translate well to tutoring when complemented with my passion for history, English, writing, philosophy, and persuasive argumentation. In the tradition of philosophy, I feel tutoring is most effective using a Socratic dialogue approach, asking the right questions to guide the student to understanding. During my free time, I enjoy traveling, calisthenics, soccer, guitar and live music, reading history and science fiction,...

...was in the Campus Honors program, and also studied Dance and Psychology. I would like to pursue my Master's in Dance. I have tutoring experience working with youth ages 10-20, specializing in adolescents. I tutor English, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science, and Social Sciences. At the Elementary grade levels I can also tutor Math. My favorite subjects to tutor are Art and English, as they were my favorite subjects in school, and I enjoy them...

...I was in college, studying both writing theory and writing center theory and tutoring undergraduate and graduate students. These experiences cultivated skills and knowledge that provided me with opportunities to present at writing conferences, at both an International and Regional level. While tutoring I do my best to utilize a minimalist approach, but adjust my style based upon the individual needs of each student. Simply put, my goal as a tutor is not to improve...

...essay writing, literary and editorial skills gained from a longterm media and publishing career print and digital under the top editors in the world (Tina Brown, BBC, Hearst+ in New York and London), pre and post an Oxford MBA. Left brain and right brain, I teach through story, allegory, analogy and metaphor, which is how most people engage and learn. Comfortable and experienced working across age-groups: Elementary, Middle School, HS, AP, College, GED, standardised tests...

...onto you! What ticks my boxes? A wide and vast number of things! I love Shakespeare and acting. I love concerts, music-- I love punk rock! I am a big believer in social justice and human rights. I enjoy writing and reading, talking to people. I am a coffee addict (so you'll probably always see me with a mug in hand!). I love cats and animals of all sorts. Most importantly, I believe that everyone...