Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Plainfield, NJ

...importance of strong language skills, and I have always helped my non-native English speaking colleagues to sharpen their skills. My approach is to encourage learning through practicing and have fun. I am a world traveler, and spent 5 years living on a sailboat and traveled through the Caribbean and Mediterranean. I have also traveled extensively in Morocco, and Asia, where I adopted my daughter from China. I believe that language and culture unites us all,...

...of the Central Connecticut State University where I obtained a Master's Degree in Reading and Language Arts 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....

...projects that make learning about it more interesting. I must admit that like many students, I hated math growing up, but somehow math found its way into my heart (throughout my ten years of teaching) and it refuses to leave! When I am not teaching, I am swimming, dancing, or singing out loud and off key. I try to incorporate fun and laughter into my life whenever possible and LEARNING IS THE GREATEST PART OF...

...limited to: English (verbal, written and phonics), literature, essay writing, SAT and ACT English and math, history, science, filmmaking (award winning filmmaker), acting (union actor--SAG, AEA), 2D animation, drawing, painting, and Adobe Creative Suite. My favorite subject to teach is English--phonics, verbal, reading, and literature. My teaching style is hands-on. I just don't stand or sit there and lecture. Lectures are boring. As my resume and other documents state, I have 30 years experience as...

...firsthand the value that dedicated, passionate, and informed tutors can bring to students. I consider much of my academic success to be the result of great tutoring I've received in the past. I've enjoyed tutoring recently because it's a welcomed respite from the world of startups, and I love seeing students "click" when they've gotten past a mental roadblock, or discovered they could do something they didn't know they could. Among other things, I play...

...your child's unique learning stylewhether they're struggling to keep up or just need an extra push to reach their potential. With proven strategies, encouragement, and lots of patience, I help students unlock the power of literacy. I also enjoy supporting K3 learners in math, giving them a refreshing break while still building core skills. I believe in the power of partnership between tutor, student, and familyand I'm here to make learning a positive, empowering experience...

...how a particular student thinks and best learns, and from there I can either make the lessons more game-like or memory based. In every case, I approach the subject or concerning area from the most basic root and build from there. I have been working with children since middle school which made me a very patient tutor in college. Aside from helping my classmates, I formally worked as an English tutor through the Universidad Complutense,...

...in Secondary Education and have been teaching since 1999. I have taught all grades from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Even in my volunteer capacity I have focused on education as I am a volunteer with the Girl Scouts and train leaders to work with young girls. As for tutoring I have tutored many students in English, Social Studies and other subjects. I try and help students achieve all they can in school while at the...

...Oregon. I have been a full time high school math teacher in Compton, CA, and Roseburg, OR. I have also substitute taught in Phoenix, AZ, and Salem, OR. I recently moved to New York to pursue acting opportunities and have been fortunate to be in a few performances in the city already. I love theatre and music, but I also really enjoy sports. I have six years of experience coaching high school soccer, and spent...

...again as a teacher's assistant. My second year was in New York and that is how I ended up in the "Big Apple". Outside of work, I love to cook and eat tasty food (especially desserts). I love languages and will speak Spanish any chance I get. I studied Japanese in college as well and even got to study abroad in Japan. Recently, I've been trying to recuperate my Japanese from many years of not...

...so much from my experiences teaching English as a foreign language to Italian students in Bologna, Italy and as a voluntary tutor for students from disadvantaged areas in Dublin, Ireland. What I enjoy most about tutoring is how it enables me to conceive of concepts and texts I'm familiar with in entirely new ways, through the perspectives of my students. In my spare time, I love to read (fiction, poetry, non-fiction, literary journals a bit...

...Hunter in Education. I have a love for learning and teaching. I learned Spanish in college through experiences studying in Mexico and Costa Rica. Traveling, meeting new people, and learning different cultures are my passions. Learning should be fun. I strive to ensure that students enjoy learning. I am an active person; I bike-ride, scuba dive, and work-out. Learning is a mental work-out: fun but also a challenge. It is crucial for students to make...

...Exercise Science from Syracuse University. I love everything math and science and I hope I can make those subjects easier and more enjoyable for you! I have been tutoring for 4 years now in various capacities. I want to help students reach their maximum potential. I know a lot about having to do well in a course while it may not be you favorite, so let me help you and we can conquer this together!

...approach may be most positive and exciting for them. I graduated from Oberlin College in 2014, receiving a Neuroscience B.A. with High Honors, and worked for the past two years as a scientific researcher in a lab at Harvard University. I have been involved in scientific research for many years, and authored multiple publications. In addition to my technical work, I have worked as a research mentor for local high school students, taught an elective...

...University, so the experience of institutional learning is still very fresh for me! I'm able to relate to students and provide a current perspective on education. I have experience tutoring English at ESL level, in reading, speaking, and writing. Having learnt several languages myself and being a trilingual speaker (Cantonese, English, Mandarin), I understand the challenges of navigating between languages and am familiar with ways to overcome them. In addition to this, I have taught...

...of a given subject until they feel completely comfortable with the material on their own. I find it very important to avoid overwhelming students with the big picture of something like an SAT or AP exam and prefer to break down the material into manageable pieces which, once mastered, will allow the student to excel at the subject as a whole. Besides my academic pursuits, I enjoy going to shows for local bands in Manhattan...

...minor in Chemistry and I am currently an incoming graduate student who will pursue a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. My goal is to ensure that each student gains a thorough understanding of the material and gains confidence in their ability to handle complex problems. I break down the material so that the student is able to clearly understand and adjust my tutoring style to fit each student. I love Chemistry and I am...

...working with kids that every student is unique and special in their own way, and thus tutoring should be individualized to address the specific needs and interests of each particular student. I also believe a good tutor should try to make learning fun by piquing interest and by relieving any anxiety that often comes when students approach their work. My strengths are in ELA, History and Social Studies generally. I am also currently writing a...

...their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a virtue and I exercise it dutifully. I'm comfortable tutoring all ages; a bit of empathy can span even decades, I believe. In my free time, I love surrounding myself...

...is having difficulty, rather than just drilling them. Sometimes this is a matter of the student's learning style, in which case I adapt my teaching style to that and help them develop studying habits suited to their way of learning. Sometimes it's a matter of having trouble with a particular concept, in which case I'll work with the student to rethink and re-articulate the problem in terms that will make more sense to them. In...