Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Newark, NJ

Tutoring is a partnership. I want to help students author their learning process.

...I love working with students of all ages and watching them grow and gain mastery of different subjects through questioning and feedback. I am careful to meet my students at the level they are on, tailor my instruction to their needs, and set clear goals with them that we can achieve together! I am particularly passionate about writing and reading, as that was the subject I majored in for my undergraduate degree. Outside of teaching,...

...with a special emphasis in Philosophy on clarity. These are values I have internalized, and I believe my work reflects that: for instance, in 2014, my GRE Verbal Reasoning scores placed me in the top 1% of test-takers. I moved to Brooklyn at the beginning of February. I have really enjoyed getting acquainted with the Greater New York area, and I've been lucky to attend some excellent live music shows. In the rest of my...

Hello! I am a writer, designer, and social activist living in Brooklyn, NYC. I love to learn, and I love learning along with you.

...my goals. I received a B.A. in English with an Honors in Creative Writing and a M.S. in Business Management from the University of Notre Dame. I also completed NYU's highly acclaimed Writer's in Paris Program for Creative Writing. I specialize in English and essay editing as I worked for a literary agency, have written for the digital publishing company, Shmoop Inc. and my first novel, Broken, won a silver medal from the Scholastic Art...

My name is Jacqueline and I have years of experience teaching English and civics/government to all age groups. I work as a professional in politics and have taught English to adults and at a private school for students 2-17 years of age.

...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 areas and create unique lesson plans and methods of instruction. I am also extremely patient and thorough when reviewing...

...led review sessions; a position as dramaturg for a collegiate playwriting exchange between students and incarcerated individuals, which required me to provide writing support and research; a child guardian position for a 10-year-old actor, during which I assisted her in online coursework; and tutoring jobs with high school students in English and writing (two years). Furthermore, I've taught in less traditional classrooms as a dance and movement teacher for toddlers, a swim instructor for children...

...taught Honor's English, 11th grade English, and AP Literature. I then moved to Westchester County and taught for two years in a high school there, working once again with 11th graders and Freshmen. During my 10 year teaching tenure, I engaged in a lot of one on one conferencing of essays with my students, and coached many Seniors on their college application essays. I left the classroom to raise my three children; now that they...

...Global Education in June 2019 as an IB diploma recipient. Since starting high school, I have tutored younger students in a variety of topics, such as Math, Chemistry, and English. While I enjoy learning about many subjects I am the most passionate about Math and Physics. I want to help students overcome academic challenges, in order to encourage their intellectual growth and curiosity both inside and outside of the classroom. I am able to tutor...

...and explanation to many different ages. Years of experience as the oldest cousin on both sides of my family, has given me a fine-tuned ability to encourage and engage in age-appropriate playfulness and positivity, while maintaining a firm grasp on responsibility for the task at hand. I love helping others learn, have a great deal of patience, a sharp editor's eye, and a treasure trove of study tricks and organizational tools. I have participated in...

...most of my childhood and teenage years I hated school, even though I was often described as a "promising" student. Everything changed for me when I took an AP History course my junior year: for the first time, I realized I had a personal investment in learning. Most immediately, I realized that the better my grades were, the more freedom I had in the world. I spent my junior year giving every school assignment 110%...

My interest in tutoring stems from my love of learning and passion in sharing the learning process with others. I have roughly two years of experience tutoring one-on-one and at learning centers in both high school and college. My hobbies and interested include Jogging, hiking, yoga, reading, language learning, traveling, video gaming and comic books. ... Besides imparting knowledge, one of the most important lessons a teacher can teach a student is "how to learn" and...

...helped with college admissions essays and scholarship essays have gained entry into their desired programs, and/or have received the scholarships for which they applied! The skill level of my students ranged from rudimentary to scholarly - I am happy to work with any student, no matter their level! I even studied abroad in Hong Kong for a semester and was part of the English Club on my campus. That was a great experience! When I...

I've always loved learning and have a passion to help others understand and learn as well! I want help break down intimidating concepts into simpler terms and help people understand how applicable these concepts are in their own life. Learning shouldn't be a drag-- it's fun!

I received my Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, New York, and right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree from Louisiana State University. As a tutor, I am a firm believer of the motto "Face it! Ace it!" This means that we can work together to make your academic weaknesses into one of your strengths.

...abroad in Spanish-speaking countries. I also have experience tutoring elementary math; I spent an entire summer creating and teaching an original curriculum of basic skills math classes to high school students. I also took the SAT fairly recently and would love to pass my expertise on to any high school student preparing to take the test soon! My teaching style/philosophy is visual and practice-based. I always tailor my sessions to the the student's specific needs...

...self-mastery, a passion that I strive to instill in my students, whether they are taking a standardized test, writing an academic essay, trying to improve their grades, or simply attempting to increase their skill level in a particular subject. Improving one's mental skills is never a wasted endeavor; such skills continue to advance one's life long after tutoring has ceased by fostering new ideas and perspectives, improving interactions with others, stimulating conversations, and promoting on-the-job...

...some money, and offer my tutoring to anyone and everyone in my hometown. Suffice to say, some odd years have gone by since then and now, even as a full-time professor, I find myself enjoying the experience of tutoring and helping students on an individual level enough to continue doing it. With a background in the sciences and mathematics, and a graduate degree in philosophy I'm incredibly well-rounded in terms of what I'm capable of...

...I have a passion for politics, government and history. As I take some time to prepare for exams for graduate school, I am seeking tutoring opportunities for students who need some extra assistance with the major standardized tests necessary for college acceptance, including the SAT and ACT; any government, politics or history-related courses or standardized tests; or any English language or literature courses or exams. I promise that I will be well-prepared for every meeting,...