Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Essex County, NJ

...University with a degree in mathematics, I have experience tutoring math, physics, and economics. I have worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street and as an assistant in energy research at both NYU and City College; I am currently applying to PhD programs in applied mathematics. Born and raised in New York by a French mother and American father, I speak French and English bilingually and have traveled extensively in France, Japan, and West Africa....

...who always embraced and celebrated who they were. My native language is Spanish and even as a child I learned to appreciate being able to speak two languages. I love my Spanish culture and I also love the English language, so I decided to major in English and Spanish to improve my reading, writing and communication skills in both languages. My family, friends and teachers have inspired me to pursue a career in teaching. I...

...earned my Bachelor of Arts & Science in Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology from St. John's University. While I am open to tutoring a variety of Elementary,High School, and College Level subjects, I am most passionate about English, Spanish, Critical Reading, Comprehension, Writing & Editing, Art, and teaching ESL/ELL students learn a second language. In addition, I have extensive experience working with children with Autism, ADHD, Language Learning Delays, and Behavioral Needs. Having both classroom...

...SAT takers, both in and outside of formal classroom settings. Though my wide range of tutoring experiences has taught me to adapt to different learning styles and personalities, it has also left me with the understanding that every path to academic success begins with confidence and a positive attitude. My approach to teaching is based on positive reinforcement, encouragement, and the belief that every wrong answer simply brings us one step closer to finding the...

...first hand experience with language learning and improving the skill sets. With previous exposure to French and Japanese learning, I also come to understand better the struggles and important input for successful language acquisition. I have tutored students at all levels Chinese from K to Grade 12 both while I was working as a part-time tutor and full time teacher in a private school. Currently I also teach a Chinese Dual Language program - social...

...in Communications and Media Studies. I also plan to pursue a minor in political science and am on a pre-law track. I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama where I graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. I'm a great English student and would be more than happy to offer my help to anyone struggling with reading or writing. Additionally, I have tons of experience working with elementary age children and would love to help ease the...

...in Journalism degree and specialized in politics, policy and foreign affairs. Previously, I completed my undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College with a year spent abroad at the University of Oxford with concentrations in Political Science, Global History and Journalism. Though journalism and writing is my chosen career path, I have a strong foundation in Mathematics and spent much of my school years competing in national and local Math competitions (alongside a brief internship spent...

...with several mentoring, tutoring, and youth development groups, programs, and initiatives. My experience with students ranges from preschool to professional school. My favorite subjects are literacy, reading comprehension, and writing. I believe that every person has the capacity to learn and improve in every subject area if they embrace their unique learning style and approach new material with determination and an overall zest for learning, personal growth, and education. I have a calm, positive, and...

...(with the exception of foreign languages) to students ranging in age from 10 to 19. I also have extensive experience with all aspects of SAT and ACT preparation. I have the most experience tutoring math, and I try to teach my students that math doesn't have to be intimidating and can in fact be a satisfying and useful subject. In my free time, I enjoy competing in powerlifting, reading science fiction, discussing politics, and writing...

Hi! My name is Merilin, I am a super friendly, fun, and energetic tutor that looks forward to making learning fun!

...have traveled extensively, working with the French Ministry of Education to work with children and adult English Language Learners to develop their spoken and written English skills. I currently tutor middle school students at a local after-school enrichment program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language Arts and History. I am a firm advocate for the transformative power of education and I try to impart this appreciation...

...received my Bachelor of Arts in English, with extensive experience in literary analysis and expository writing. Since graduation, I have taught K-6 ELA; tutored both adults and college preparatory students ES, as a certified TESOL Instructor; and currently provide high-dosage 1:1 Science of Reading tutoring to K-8 students to close the gap in their literacy journey. While I tutor in ELA and TESOL, I am most passionate about instilling a passion in my students for...

...school. I graduated from Mercy College in 2006 with a degree in Psychology, and am currently in graduate school pursuing a masters in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching for over five years. I have a passion for teaching. I love to see students accomplish their academic goals to become successful in life. I'm also bilingual speaking Spanish/English. My teaching philosophy is every child has a strengths, every child can reach their potential and...

...a tutor at Varsity Tutors, driven by a desire to foster curiosity, boost confidence, and help students reach their fullest potential. Believing that each student learns and retains information uniquely, I adapt my teaching methods to meet their individual needs. My goal is to create a welcoming, stimulating learning environment that makes each session not only educational but also enjoyable and motivating. It's incredibly fulfilling to support students in achieving their goals and witnessing their...

I am currently a fourth grade teacher at a public school. I have also taught second and fifth grade. I believe every student can learn and be successful as long as they are willing to work hard and not be afraid to make mistakes. It is important that instruction is engaging and differentiated in order to meet all student's individual needs and keep students interested and motivated.

...global securities businesses (particularly US Equities and Swiss Treasury) that I diligently represented resulting in increasing customer business and attractive risk adjusted return on capital (RAROC). My career trajectory continued to expand beyond US domestic equity markets into global markets - Asia, Latin America, Europe as well as into other asset classes FX, Commodities, Fixed Income dictated by customer investment policies, the liberalization of markets, and the respective risk books. I accepted new business roles...

...2016-2018. I moved to New York City in the summer of 2018. I started teaching High School ELA (English Language Arts) in the fall of 2018. I teach Middle school and High School, including IB courses at an International School in Manhattan. I taught College Writing, College Literature, Creative Writing, Rhetoric and Stylistics, Writing from Sources, and Film as Literature. I am currently teaching grades 6-12 where my students are learning such diverse subjects as...

I have been in classrooms in different capacities for the past 15 years. My main areas of focus: phonics, reading, and literacy for pre-K and elementary students. I believe all children can learn by using different learning modalities. Finding the right learning style for your child increases their success rate. With patience, partnership and dedication, I believe we can make a difference.

...As an undergraduate philosophy instructor, I got to work with students from a number of different backgrounds. Each of them brought something new to the material, whether it was a section from Descartes they'd read twenty times before, or a new essay on nationalism that came out last week, they could always find something new in the material. When they had trouble understanding the material, I could ask them questions about what they thought was...

...I have traveled the world teaching; I taught Middle School students in South Korea and refugees of all ages in Greece. I am a licensed English/ESL teacher. I recently completed my internship at Holmdel High School, which is ranked as the 41st best public high school in the nation. I scored in the 99th percentile on the critical reading portion of the SAT, and I scored in the 94th percentile on the writing portion. You...