Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Newark, NJ

...scholarships based off of academic performances. In high school, my average for the math regents was a 98.67. After that I received an academic scholarship to attend the University of Notre Dame where I really developed a passion for teaching and enlightening students in my free time, despite being a finance major. I decided that instead of teaching/tutoring, I should work for corporate America, and I worked at Goldman Sachs for 3 years. During that...

I am a senior at Temple University majoring in Neuroscience. I have been teaching professionally for 6 years now, ranging from phonics to AP classes to SAT prep. My most common subjects are Algebra, Biology, and SAT prep. I love getting to know new students, assessing their learning styles, and helping them through different and difficult coursework.

I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...

...in Jersey City, NJ. I have been teaching for 3 years. I graduated from Marist College in 2014 with a degree in Psychology/Elementary Education/Special Education K-6. I feel that my psychology background helps to understand why a child might be struggling or how their frustrations may be hindering their learning. I strive as an educator to meet the needs of all students so they can reach their highest level of potential. I look forward to...

...way to connect with students and relate their educational experiences to the real world. I see test preparation as a key that can open doors and I love to work with students of all ages to help them gain more opportunities and motivate them to read, write, and think! I am a 9th grade history teacher and have been in education for six years. I have taught or tutored students in history, English, ESL, writing,...

...Childhood Education. Additionally, I have two New York State certificates; Early Childhood Education (Birth- 2) Initial and Childhood Education(1-6) Initial. Throughout the past 10 years I have worked with multiple students ranging from Pre-K through 8th grade, in different classroom settings including general education, special education, self-contained, remote, and catholic schools. While I tutor in a range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics. One of the most rewarding feelings to me is seeing...

...Yale University in the History of Science & Medicine in May of 2011, and I am eager to work with Varsity Tutors in order to help other students achieve their academic goals. I have been tutoring at a variety of levels since I was in elementary school, and have discovered that I truly love the opportunity to help others gain a better understanding of whatever subject matter is at hand. Reading and writing are my...

...Consultant. I also possess a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. I have over 16 years of experience teaching students with disabilities and those students who struggle with Reading. I also have 4 years of experience teaching English Language Learners. I have a genuine passion for helping students meet their academic goals and close any gaps in their education. I strongly believe that education is a vital key to success and fully invested to assist students...

...currently an Attorney-in-waiting to be called to the Jamaican Bar. I am passionate about helping students to ensure they are not left behind along with the satisfaction of ensuring they achieve their academic goals. This passion was exemplified when I was tutoring 11 and 12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE...

...at the Hunter College Reading/Writing Center. I also work for the DOE as a substitute teacher in New York City public, private, and charter schools, teaching all grades and subjects during the school year. In the Summer, I've taught classes in Summer Camps all over Brooklyn, so I've definitely run the spectrum of youth education in New York City! In my junior and senior years of college, I won English Department awards for playwriting and...

...double minored in French Studies and African Studies. I plan on working towards a masters in global affairs in the next year. I have had a lot of tutoring experience throughout the years in such subjects as reading and French. My favorite subject to tutor is reading as I am an avid reader and believe it is vital to mastering a language. My tutoring style really depends on the student and their learning style, which...

...your tasks and achieve your personal, professional, and scholastic goals. I am patient, honest, and I have a good sense of humor that can make the learning process fun and interesting! I have had formal and informal tutoring experience via my time serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama for 3 years. Although I am no longer a Peace Corps volunteer, I still live in Panama where I work in tourism and also offer...

...a concentration in environmental studies. I am awaiting to complete student teaching and the edTPA this upcoming fall and finally receive 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,...

...great results from the index card method. I show my students how to make custom index cards from all of the problems that they've missed on the test. The cards allow them to re-confront the questions which they missed on the practice tests, again and again, until the ideas and understandings that form the solution become integrated into their current skill set. Complete explanations, which I review with them, point by point, are printed on...

My name is Renee Kumaga. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I reside between two locations-Bronx, NY Monday-Friday and Hopewell Junction, NY on the weekends. I love working with and helping people especially our young people. I look forward to tutoring and advancing my future students.

...subject matters. I approach my work with each student with the understanding that he or she might need different supports to make academic gains; as a teacher and an Assistant Principal, I differentiated instruction to both support my lower performing students, and simultaneously push my high performing students to exceed expectations. My passion for education and student success, in addition to my ability to form strong relationships with my students, will help me find success...

As a tutor and aspiring teacher, I believe that all students have the capacity to learn, though each processes information differently. My goal is to assist my students in identifying their personal learning style(s) and use this knowledge to build their confidence and academic skills. I intend to personalize lessons so that students can view learning as a valuable opportunity rather than as a chore.... All people have the ability to learn and grow. It is...

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.

...process. My subjects include science, social studies, writing, multi-sensory reading, and mathematics. I use teaching techniques to fit the learning profile and strengths of the learner. When working with me, we'll collaborate to figure out what might be interfering with the learning process, and devise an intervention or workaround. I love to empower students to understand how they best process information and what they need to do to advocate for themselves in the classroom.

...in Teaching, I have been able to work in public schools to address the differentiated needs of elementary education students. Working one on one in tutoring sessions enables me to hone in on particular needs of my students, at different grades and levels. Sometimes, content or format modifications are required. Other times, delivery of instruction or positive reinforcement pertaining to confidence and motivation is needed. Input from family members and students is helpful to the...