Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...skills and knowledge to enhance the success and progression of all students. As a proud Special Education Teacher in the Clark Public Schools district for the past 13 years, it would be a dream to work as a Tutor. Your child is positioned for future advancement, and I know that you need dedicated educators like myself, who are the backbone of strong and successful schools. We are the eloquent orators, imaginative visionaries, and pragmatic problem...

...love helping people hone confident writing and communication skills. I graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Journalism. I am passionate about writing and language, and I continue to write professionally. My work has been featured on Longform.org, a website that curates the best of national magazine journalism. I spent four years working in Asia and I have traveled to 25 countries. I love Geography and History. My teaching philosophy is...

...material at hand but also develop a lifelong love for learning. In my previous experiences, I have had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of education. Whether it's helping a struggling student overcome challenges or guiding a motivated learner to reach new heights, the impact of education extends far beyond the classroom. I am excited to bring my passion for teaching to Varsity Tutors and contribute to the educational journey of the students I...

...composition and analytical skills to high-achieving middle and high school students, working with both large and small classes and tutoring a high school junior one-on-one. In both Santiago and New York City, I taught English to small groups of adults with proficiencies ranging from advanced to absolute beginner. I have also privately tutored adults in Portuguese in New York. All of these experiences have heightened my sensibilities to different learner needs, particularly with regards to...

I am a California credentialed elementary school teacher with experience teaching and tutoring in Kindergarten through 5th grade. I also have a journalism degree from The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I was one of the top students in my program!

...Over the years I've taught students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners, while constantly experimenting with different methods and teaching styles. What separates me from other tutors is the personalization of my approach and lesson plans, which draw from a large variety of sources and cater to each student's unique strengths, weaknesses, and goals. I truly love communicating the things I've learned in fun and unconventional ways, appreciating fully how students will respond...

...The experience that makes me qualified to be your tutor is best exemplified in my resume, but like anyone else there is so much more to me than what you can see on a piece of paper. Besides having a lot of experience tutoring and being qualified educationally; I am also a funny, outgoing, goodhearted and friendly person. I love to build personal relationships with my clients, which makes me unique in that each tutoring...

...deciding to become a writer and professor. I received my MFA from California College of the Arts in San Francisco and have since published poetry in several online and print journals. I have been an adjunct professor in the tri-state area for eight years, and I currently teach literature, composition, and poetry at Queens College and Queensborough Community College. I have tutored high school and college students and have always served as a mentor for...

...Marketing & Advertising- I have been in the food industry for 25 years, having served as VP of Branding & Marketing for both retail (Kroger, Save-A-Lot, H-E-B) and manufacturing (P&G, Ricos). I have been responsible for all aspects of marketing including: television, radio, billboards, sport sponsorships, digital marketing, social marketing, influencer marketing, grassroots marketing and more in both the US and Latin America. I have also been responsible for brand development/management and launch, as well...

...test-taking doesn't have to be tedious. In addition to tutoring, I also teach drama, sing, and play piano. I am always seeking out new ways to reach my students and get them excited in the learning process-- no boring textbook readings here! I received my B.A. from Macaulay Honors College at Queens with Highest Honors in English/ Drama. I was also awarded the Robert Greenberg Memorial Prize for best performance in the English Honors program....

I am a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ with a degree in English Literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with my family and friends. I am enthusiastic about helping students to improve their academic confidence, essays, and test scores. Through ACT and AP test tutoring, I hope to help high school students improve their abilities and get into their dream college. ... My role as a tutor is...

...have a B.S in Psychology and i'm preparing to start Law School next Fall. In both my undergraduate and graduate study, I have consistently had an "A" in every research paper I wrote, I have mastered the skill of writing any type of essay or application. I have tutored for over 2+ years with a diverse population ranging from adults (ESL) to college students (Psychology) to elementary, middle and high school students. I have immense...

...Elementary Education. I also have a Master's Degree in Literacy from Loyola University Maryland. I taught first and second grade for a combined 6 years in Baltimore City before moving to New Jersey and teaching 6th grade ELA. I have a passion for teaching the foundational skills of reading including phonemic awareness and phonics, as well as higher level comprehension skills. In my free time I enjoy spending time outside, especially with a good book...

...teaching in a wide range of topics. During my own educational career, I personally benefitted from one-on-one tutoring, which I credit with developing good study habits and pushing me to excel. I am excited to be revisiting tutoring from the other side now! I endeavor to make each subject interesting and approach each session with a patient and upbeat attitude. After graduating from Wesleyan University with a BA in Economics I worked in banking and...

...developed company-wide communications strategies and led countless marketing campaigns. I am also a writer for Daily Progressive and the Voices of our Nation's Art collective. I have been published in Huffington Post and Daily Progressive. I run my own blog TengTied. As a writer for social justice, my ability to deeply empathize with and engage people of all communities allows me to explore intimately the stories of our collective struggles and reach broad audiences.

...reading strategies and composing research-based persuasive arguments. Nelson Mandela said, Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. I sincerely believe that the key to an individual's future success is directly connected to his or her abilities as a reader, writer, and critical thinker. When I'm not teaching middle school, you can find me walking my dog, running outdoors, or reading a book with a good cup of coffee.

...is capable of academic success, it was my time spent as a school teacher in East New York that most thoroughly convinced me of this fact. While the time I spent in an urban classroom was challenging in a way I never could have expected, it likewise brought with it an inexpressible joy- I was not just educating students about literature, I was teaching them how they can learn from and add to the literary...

...studying Medieval literature at Oxford University. I have taught English as a Second Language in Thailand and Malaysia in addition to the United States. My favorite subjects to teach are reading and writing. I love writing so much I have even written a novel! I love helping my students gain a deep understanding of the works they read and communicate their ideas effectively and eloquently in writing. My background in ESL has also given me...

...I am confident in my ability to help you learn in an encouraging, supportive, and inspiring way. I hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy and an M.F.A. in English, Literature, and Writing. I have published three books, and I have received scholarship grants, including a Fulbright Scholarship, from multiple countries. I have successfully taught English and Philosophy courses for five years in New York City universities, and my teaching evaluations are among the highest at each...

...certified teacher for birth through 2nd grade and have my certification in Students with Disabilities. I previously attended Pomona College where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. I have taught for two years in a preschool prior to enrolling at NYU. I am passionate about providing each child I encounter with a lifelong love of learning and curiosity. I am able to tutor all aspects of ELA in Elementary School, including reading, writing,...