Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving New Brunswick, NJ

...my graduate studies, I received a BA in Theatre and a BA in Sociology from the University of New Mexico. In the Fall of 2015 I will become a PhD candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center in Sociology. Other than tutoring, I also work as an instructor of English Language Arts as part of a weekend, after-school, and Summer program for 1st generation children in New York City. I tutor in a wide variety of...

...questions they needed to ask. To me, this is the core of teaching towards understanding - teaching a student how to continue teaching themselves. There is a time and place for lectures and so-called information dumps. The real work for the student and the teacher, though, comes from the dialogue about why the material matters or how an idea works. Not that a historical event happened but what made it happen. Not the mere fact...

...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 memorized.

...middle and high school students in a variety of settings and contexts, teaching visual and performing arts, journalism, politics, and art history in classrooms, museums and other non-profit organizations, and in community-based mentorships in New York, Chicago, and Vienna. Through these experiences, I have developed a diverse skill set to address challenges to individual learning and growth. Dedicated to supporting differences in learning styles and abilities among individual students, as well as differences in life...

...student at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a master's degree in Behavioral and Decision Sciences. I love to help others learn, and tutored for refugee children while I was in college at Brown University, as well as a Bronx high schooler while I was working in New York. I think my naturally empathetic disposition and ability to break down complex concepts into simple "chunks" are what make me a successful tutor. I'd love to chat...

...preparing to apply for and attend medical school. In the meantime, I want to be able to use what I've learned in my many years of school to get through it, themselves--after all, I didn't do it all by myself either! I have had many different experiences teaching and tutoring one-on-one, from elementary to college students. I am excited to meet you where ever you are in your studies and help you get to where...

...University in 2010 with a degree in Communications. I'm a patient, encouraging, positive tutor who specializes in liberal arts, English, and essays. I love helping people learn! I believe to be an effective tutor one must be a good listener and encourage a dialogue, both of which I practice in my tutoring sessions. Tutoring is about the ability to really address what the student needs. Outside of academia I enjoy fashion, movies, and the arts.

...as a lead teacher but I really miss tutoring. Prior to teaching, I tutored for 2 years and found it extremely gratifying. I have a proven track record for student achievement. One of my students achieved the highest score in her school on the Social Studies State Exam. In addition, my students improved by 30% after only 20 tutoring hours (on average, comparing pre-assessment and post-assessment scores). I have experience tutoring grades 1-8, but I...

...Spanish and teach ESL, so I studied in Costa Rica and got a Bilingual Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching on and off for the past 20+ years. I have taught people of all ages from Pre-school to Adults. I believe online is as good as traditional education. With the appropriate use of technology we can both, the teacher and student get a lot out of a multi-cultural environment....

I am a 2010 graduate from Georgian Court University where I earned a B.A. in English and New Jersey Teaching Certifications (K-12) for English and Students with Disabilities. I also earned my M.A. in Education (concentration: Autism Studies) from Georgian Court in 2016. In my spare time I, read, write, kickbox, play golf, play the drums, and enjoy life at the Jersey Shore with my husband.

Every student has the ability to learn, and there is no right way. All it takes is a teacher who will motivate them and give them the proper tools to use beyond the classroom.

...and Literature at the National University of Mexico, and got certified to teach English as a Foreign/Second Language. At the same time I finished my Bachelors Degree in Voice at the National Conservatory of Music, graduating with Honors. I taught English at the University in Mexico before moving to New York City to pursue my Masters and Doctor of Musical Arts Degrees in Vocal Performance at the Manhattan School of Music. In addition to Spanish...

...Cornell with a Bachelor’s in Science. I majored in Biology with a concentration in Molecular and Cell Biology. I am currently working in medical research here in New York and am planning on applying to MD and MD/PHD programs. I have worked in many different study group environments and I believe that putting topics and ideas into the proper context makes the information easier to process as well as more memorable to the student. I...

...a concept, I'm also teaching you the skills so you can ultimately teach yourself effectively. Some people thrive in large classes, but most don't. It's ideal to work one-on-one so you don't get bored with the easy concepts and the challenging concepts are set up so you're eager to solve the problem instead of drop-kicking your book in frustration. Learning shouldn't be frustrating, and I'm here to help work through the material in a way...

...in early elementary reading, writing, and math. With over four years of classroom teaching experience in New York City charter schools and a master's-level education at Columbia Teachers College, I specialize in helping young learners thriveespecially those who benefit from targeted support or differentiated instruction. My background includes: Lead teaching roles in 1st and 2nd grade general education and ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching) classrooms, with a focus on high-impact literacy and math instruction. Expertise with programs...

...and phonics. I graduated from Central Connecticut State University with my BS in Elementary Education and I currently working towards my Masters in Education from Penn State University World Campus. I was a Kindergarten through 5th grade reading tutor in a public school setting in Connecticut for the past year where I tutored reading comprehension skill groups and phonics lessons. I am committed to helping all children achieve the highest levels in reading with hard...

...and International Affairs. I focused my studies on 20th Century European History and Global Security Policy. During college, I spent a semester in Brussels, Belgium, where I honed my French and ate far more chocolate than is ever advisable. After graduation, I moved to China, where I taught English to high school students and started a tutoring business for kids from ages 5-17. While I tutor on broad range of subjects, my favorites are history...

...Spanish. I would like to share my love with anybody who wants to learn Spanish. Because of my heritage and my devotion to good grammar, I'd like to help any Spanish Language Learners get started or advance no matter the level! The Spanish speaking world contains an amazing assortment of music and culture, art and literature. Knowing the language makes it all so much more exciting to explore. I look forward to helping students achieve...

...scholars. Next, students must have access to hands-on activities that touch upon as many learning modes as possible. Then, students should be able to have choices and let their curiosity direct their learning. The practice of skills needs to occur in a protected and thoughtful environment. Finally, partnership with families is key and together creates and contributes to the students' learning experiences. It is my goal to assist my students to express themselves and accept...

...earned an MS in International Communication from St. Johns University. After working for several years, I am changing careers to Speech-Language Pathology because I enjoy working with people and using clinical applications of psychology, language, and communication to help others to find their voice. I am passionate about learning and communication, and the role that psychology and language play in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through college-level students in a...