
Henry: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
I am currently a student at Sarah Lawrence College pursuing psychology with a hope of being a professor one day. I have worked tutoring my peers and with elementary students throughout high school. In my free time I'm a freelance artist who loves to skateboard and write!
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Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelor of Science, Experimental Psychology

Lisa: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, 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

Alisha: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
...student find just the right book - a book that will help to spark a lifelong love of reading in them. I firmly believe that the way to get better at reading is to read something you love, and good writers are avid readers too. I spend a lot of my day job coaching students through research-based papers, but it's always a great experience to work with other types of writing, from polishing a knock-your-socks-off...
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St. John's University - Bachelor in Arts, English
St. John's University - Unknown, Library Science

Helen: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
...for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, writing, history, and math for all levels. I love helping students see their own potential for success and discover their strengths. Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many subjects and...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Lila: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
...like to make the material come alive. For example, when I teach biology, I love to interweave real life examples of how a scientific principle can be seen in nature or in our bodies. I graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University majoring in Linguistics but then did a post-bac for Pre-Med at Harvard and next year I will be going to medical school. My dual background in the humanities and sciences has given me knowledge...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, Linguistics
Harvard University - Masters, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Studies Program

Alex: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
I recently graduated from NYU's Stern School of Business and had a great time helping prospective students on the GMAT. I scored extremely high through self-guided study and found I learned fun ways to teach some of the tougher concepts. I believe in making the session fun and student-driven - but also quickly finding any underlining problems with comprehension and addressing them.
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Management

Lee: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
...the SAT as well as younger students studying for the ISEE exam. My greatest assets as a tutor are my flexibility and approachable nature. It is important to be able to approach a problem from multiple angles until the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a flexible tutor to adapt to each students individual needs. Asking questions is an integral part of the learning process and my...
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

John: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
...that the breakthroughs students experience in calculus and basic algebra (Algebra I or Algebra II) are the most exciting, and those subjects are correspondingly my favorite to tutor. When I'm not tutoring or studying, I'm pretty reliably involved in some way in one of three activities. I devote a significant amount of my time to solving crossword puzzles, and am a regular competitor in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. I am also a baseball fan,...
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Dylan: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
...they begin to master the information and better savor the world around them. For students learning to read and write better, I believe it's all about structure. There are simple constructs of idea, speaker, and audience that must be conveyed in an essay. An author utilizes these same focal points to craft a powerful written work. When an assignment comes along, the anxiety to perform that it creates can nullify the student's mastery of these...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages

Courtney: Elizabeth Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Elizabeth, NJ
...the challenges that these subjects may bring for a student. I know first-hand what it is like to struggle with a subject in school or have trouble managing my time, so I will bring my own experiences and solutions, along with unique and personalized teaching strategies to each student. Aside from being dedicated to education, I am also dedicated to having fun. It is a common misconception that fun and learning are not connected. There...
Education & Certification
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Bachelor of Science, General Science
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