Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving East Orange, NJ

I'm a recent transplant from Chicago after attending Northwestern University. When I'm not listening to rap or taking pictures of random strangers on the street with my film camera, I enjoy reading short stories. I've always been a visual learner that benefits from DOING... that means I don't want to lecture you during our sessions, but open the dialogue to have fruitful conversations rather than having you memorize and forget.

I am currently a fourth grade teacher in Harlem. I live in Astoria, Queens. I have been teaching for five years and I am very passionate about teaching. I have taught math, reading, writing, science and social studies at the elementary level and am certified to teach special education as well.

...a force for healing, healthy and effective communication, and cultural competency. These are important skills for every education setting. I tutor French and Spanish Language, Music Theory, English at all levels, and writing, amongst other humanities subjects. My favorite subject to teach is English because there are so many rules. Whilst the rules are extensive and complicated, I am an avid reader so repeated exposure to the rules have made them familiar. I also enjoy...

My name is Jada. I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a double major in History and Political Science and a minor in Spanish. I have tutored and mentored elementary school students through a program called City Year. This drove my interest in tutoring and helping students succeed educationally. I believe that education is the key to building a successful life.

...at Stony Brook University. I am extremely passionate about my subject. I love interacting with my students, and helping them to feel more confident in their reading and writing skills. I have been helping students to navigate the college admissions process, including preparing for standardized tests and writing the college essay, since I began teaching. My primary motivation is to do anything I can to help each student accomplish his or her goals .... I always...

...and my training thus far has taught me the value of appreciating others’ perspectives and finding innovative ways to learn and teach. After graduating from Northwestern four years ago, I spent time abroad before getting my Master’s degree at Boston College in Mental Health Counseling. This past year marked my first as a doctoral student at Long Island University, CW Post. In addition to being a student myself, I taught Psychology courses at the undergraduate...

...I also love working with literature because I love stories and I love how different people experience those stories in different ways, which I feel also reflect my "teaching philosophy". Everyone understands things in different ways, but sometimes knowledge is presented in a way that is not easily understood. My job is to bridge that gap, so to speak. Outside of school, I I like reading, writing (which sounds a lot like the stuff I...

...Culture, Conversational French, Elementary Ready & Writing, English, French I, II, III & 4, High School English, High School Level American Literature, High School Writing, IB Theater, Middle School Reading Comprehension, and Middle School Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would probably be French. I grew up in a bilingual household, so I really enjoy showing other people how to access French in an accessible, fun way. Outside of academia, I really enjoy theater, horseback...

I am a certified educator with a life long passion to help learners develop new skills. These skills include academic content, test taking, organization, studying, and more. I personalize and modify my lessons to meet your needs and engage you in the learning process. Let's determine your goals and form a plan for success together!

...Lead PreK teacher, Kindergarten teacher, and First Grade teacher! While I have experience tutoring a range of elementary subjects, I am most passionate about reading and phonics. I love to read books for leisure, and I love how we can go on adventures in the classroom, using books alone. I firmly believe in active, engaging, education because learning should be fun and memorable! In my spare time I love to practice yoga, read, embroider, and...

I am a passionate certified elementary school teacher with five years experience teaching children from 1st through 5th grade. I believe that great learning happens when lessons are hands-on, fun, and responsive to individual interests and skills. I am committed to using the highest-quality materials and research-based methods to enhance learning.

...most exciting for me to tutor German and writing because I am incredibly passionate about the German language and culture, and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in 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...

My students learn the tools to succeed at what they are doing. They discover their true questions and how to take all the steps to understanding and doing things for themselves.... My teaching philosophy begins and ends with respect for the student. I believe that each student can find an authentic interest and use for what they are studying It is important to build on levels of understanding and competence. Students learn by doing.... I chat...

...national and local Math competitions (alongside a brief internship spent at NASA's Kennedy Space Center engaging in robotics design). Before I began my graduate degree, I worked as a full-time teaching associate at Success Academy Charter Schools, where I served as a lead Mathematics instructor and academic advisor to Grade 8 students. Aside from teaching and curating scholar-targeted assignments, I also helped design curriculum for the STEM department. Beyond academics, I'm an avid bookworm, a...

...my diploma in December 2020. Due to the pandemic, many of my plans fell through this summer but a friend suggested I continue in the field of education through Varsity Tutors! I want to use this platform to put into practice everything that I learned during my undergrad experience. This includes ELA 1-6th grade, particularly phonics and reading comprehension, elementary math and science, as well as offer my knowledge of Spanish, as fluent native speaker....

...degree in computer science and English. I've been tutoring for three years now, and having recently taken admissions and AP tests, I am happy to impart all the tips and tricks I learned from studying for them myself. For me, tutoring isn't just a way to raise my students' grades or test scores (though that is a big part of tutoring!), but also increase their self-confidence and love of learning. I aim to make my...

...my students become proficient in, and eventually master the subject areas they need the most assistance in, and I will also provide the tools necessary for my students to succeed. I assure you that I will be able to help your child achieve well beyond their predetermined goals, and I will actively make sure that they overcome their weaknesses, and become the best they can possibly be. My areas of expertise are with the core...

...degree in English and Education. For the last few years, I have taught both Special Education and English in a high school setting. I have worked with students of various economic levels to prepare them for college and entrance exams. Working with my students individual needs, they have made excellent strides in critical thinking skills and practical writing pieces. I view education as the great equalizer, giving people from various backgrounds opportunities to grow and...

I'm a current Masters student at NYU working to become a professor and multimedia artist. I've been tutoring since I was seventeen, my specialties being Math, English and standardized test prep. My hobbies include basketball, graphic design, and web development. I'm jack of all trades and tutor of several!

...graders, and freshman and sophomore undergraduates, but I have also tutored 9th and 10th graders. My favorite subject to tutor is literary analysis! I love talking about stories and helping students identify themes and literary elements, and I am passionate about making sure students understand stories within the historical contexts in which they were written. As for tutoring style, I am all about understanding - both as an instructor, and as a student. I want...