
Nora: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia with degrees in Spanish and Global Development Studies and a passion for literature and the arts. I couldn't be more excited to help New York area students thrive as I navigate my first few months in this incredible, swirling city.... I primarily believe in my students' intelligence and capacity to solve problems. Sometimes they need a supportive voice -- someone who can answer their questions and...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, Spanish & Global Development Studies

Shelby: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...can become lifelong learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience teaching math, writing, reading, science, and social studies. My teaching and management style depends upon a unique blend of developmentally appropriate expectations, inquiry-based instruction, and humor. I believe that a student's social-emotional education is as important as any academic subject, and I customize lessons to appeal to each student's...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, English literature (concentration Creative Writing)

Lisa: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
I have been a tutor for six years, and have tutored all ages. I specialize in the college admission process, and especially like working with students on admissions essays and test prep. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame two years ago with a degree in television and anthropology. I work at MTV during the weekday, but am free weekends and weeknights after 7:00 pm.... I think a good tutor allows the student to learn...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Anthropology and Film

Dana: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...graduated from Brown University with a degree in Public Policy, but I my fields of study ranged from biology to organic chemistry to British literature. I'm a hardworking, compassionate, and patient individual who has been tutoring since high school and helping my little sister with her homework long before. I'll work with every new student individually to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses to make sure that material is actually being learned, not just...
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions

Jacob: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...the 99th percentile on all three sections of the SAT, as well as attaining a score of 5 on the AP Statistics, US Government, US History, and English Literature and Composition exams. I completed my BA in Government in December after having served as a Research Apprentice with the Quantitative Analysis Center, and my thesis utilizing a range of novel econometrics to isolate the effect of public financing of elections on legislator ideology has been...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Government

Boris: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...I teach writing and literature at Montclair State University and William Paterson University. I have also tutored extensively, both at Bloomfield College and privately, helping students to brainstorm, draft, research, revise, and edit their writing; as well as to be better readers and analysers of literature (non-fiction and all creative writing). In addition, I am a published short-story writer whose work has appeared in national journals (Lunchticket.org, 2015; Folio, Spring 2014; PIF, 2011); and I...
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SUNY Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sarah Lawrence College - Master of Fine Arts, Writing

Jessica: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...five years experience of teaching lower elementary students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles and academic levels. I love creating unique activities for my students that align with their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the way, so that students are invested in what we are accomplishing together. I do my...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science, Urban Studies
New York University - Current Grad Student, Master of Public Administration

Erica: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

Eric: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I try to embody this attitude while working with students....
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Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)

Naftali: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should be taught in a way that helps them better understand both the subject matter in front of them and themselves as a student. I believe that the healthy combination of creativity and patience can lead to the solution of almost any problem in life. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (graphic and classic) novels, practicing yoga, writing scripts, going to movie...
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing

Cena: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...wrote reader's reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as a live sound engineer at a number of music venues around New York City. I'm very passionate about writing, literature, and music -- I love teaching these subjects, and helping students identify with their work in a way that develops personal investment. These areas have proved (and still are) completely foundational to coming into my personhood, and I'm deeply invested in evoking the same...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Krupa: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...like tutoring. I've a teaching assistant many times over, both in undergrad and grad school. I've also been a private tutor since high school. My goal is help you achieve, if not exceed your own. I believe in using a student's background and interests to help them understand concepts they may not grasp upon first review. I'm always available as a resource online when there in person. I really do enjoy tutoring, and I can't...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Sociology
Cornell University - Masters, MBA

Leigh: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal educational opportunities can help foster social equality. I emphasize inquiry-based learning because I believe that students learn best when they are invested in the material and can fully explore its relation to...
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Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Elementary Inclusive Education

Rebecca: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...comprehension, and excel on assignments and tests for more than five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring,...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance

Sarah: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized essay assistance, I know that I can help you achieve your goals and reach academic success. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to working with you.
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance

Theresa: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...students. Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I transition to graduate school next year at Columbia University for fiction. My entire academic career has focused on meaning that could be derived from literature, and articulating those ideas through written or verbal communication. When I began teaching, I emphasized to my students the importance of these skills, and assured them that the ability to read, write, speak, and listen proficiently would provide them...
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction

Maureen: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...NY area. I tutor Spanish and English. I graduated from Villanova University and am starting my MA in Spanish at Middlebury College. I studied for eight months in the beautiful city of Madrid, Spain. I have tutored students in Spanish at the middle school, high school and undergraduate levels. My approach is explicit instruction and drills combined with practical conversation so students can get comfortable speaking and using the language. I truly enjoy helping my...
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Manhattanville College - Master of Arts Teaching, Spanish Education
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Sophia: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science

Sandy: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Finance, Management

Jude: Clifton Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Clifton, NJ
...I really love teaching and helping students focus on the ways they learn best. For me, I've found that a holistic approach to subjectscritical thinking, essay structure, test-taking skillsis the best way to ensure success. My favorite subjects to teach are in Liberal Arts and test prep, but I like challenging myself as well. In addition to teaching, I really love traveling, riding my bike, sweaters, rain, flowers, and dogs. I look forward to working...
Education & Certification
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
Private Phonics Tutoring in Clifton, NJ
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