Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Bergen County, NJ

...and writing skills. On the weekends I have served as a writing specialist for seniors applying to college and during the summers I have worked as a writing and grammar instructor for 11th graders preparing to take the SATs. I am deeply knowledgeable on all things English, ranging from grammar and sentence structure to literary elements or shakespeare. I love helping students find strategies to master clarity of ideas and finding a persuasive, compelling voice....

I love to teach, learn, and always happy to help work towards better success!

...and Lee University working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Poverty and Human Capabilities Studies. These subjects call to me because the skills they cultivate are rooted in people. The takeaway I hope most to gain from it all is the ability to uncover what literature has to say about how we can help people overcome personal, as well as societal, obstacles. My appreciation for books lends itself well to...

My teaching interests include reading comprehension, social studies, science. I have created some great test taking strategies for students of all ages and abilities. As a Special Education Teacher I understand the many challenges that a student will face when having difficulty with a particular skill or a subject that they are learning for the first time. I really enjoy seeing my students reach their potential both in and out of the classroom environment.

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in German with certificates in French, European Cultural Studies, and Study of Women and Gender. After graduation I worked for one year as an immigration paralegal before beginning my Ph.D. in German at New York University in 2011, which I am still pursuing. As a Ph.D. student I have taught both discussion sections of required humanities courses and stand-alone German language courses at all levels; both of these kinds...

I'm a nationally published writer and aspiring journalist (https://antonliblog.wordpress.com for portfolio). I attended NYU, where I studied philosophy and was an assistant at the school's writing center, providing students with feedback and editing on their writing. I tutor a variety of subjects, including reading, writing, humanities, and math. I'd love to help you in any way that I can!

...studied and performed in London and Italy, (La Mama Umbria). I have a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where I studied theatre and Medieval literature. Sarah Lawrence gave me many opportunities outside the academic, amongst them was the opportunity to teach in the school's Theatre Outreach program; there I was able to teach Shakespeare to local high school students. We discussed the text both as literature and performance; this opened up the language, made it...

...music theory classes in Vassar's music department, and am fascinated by the marriage of music and mathematics. I am incredibly patient, and can adapt to any learning style. My energy as both a teacher and learner is infectious, and I try to convey that passion for learning to all of my students. In addition to my math and music skills, I can speak, read, and write proficiently in Spanish. I am also a classically trained...

...Farm workers and assisted in teaching them literacy. After I graduated from UF I became a part of Teach for America. With that opportunity I again taught summer school and then a middle school in Brooklyn for three years. In my first two years I received my graduate degree--a Master's in teaching. I have taught Reading, Writing, Math, and science. I love to read stories and teach kids to read along. Children's literature is important...

...90% and have demonstrated great success remediating the literacy deficits and enduring understandings of high needs students and students with disabilities. I have been trained in the Orton Gillingham Multisensory approach to literacy instruction intended for use with persons who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. Furthermore, I have a wealth of experience tutoring students for a variety of standardized exams including: the U.S History, ELA and Global...

...journey as an Educator. I am a proud graduate of Metropolitan College of New York, formerly (Audrey Cohen College) Audrey Cohen was an educational visionary. I am an English Language Art (ELA) instructor. I love reading, words are fun, once you get the hang of it. My philosophy is people learn best when they are open minded to learning. I do believe we are ALL learners. Working with children and young adults brings me joy...

I am a graduate from Rutgers University - New Brunswick where I majored in Economics and minored in Religions. After graduation, I changed course and decided to pursue law school. The difficulty the LSAT posed for me inspired me to give back and help other students along their path to law school.

...history, literature, and writing tutor. After graduating in from McGill University with a BA in History and Political Science, I was hired as an editor for SparkNotes. At SparkNotes I distill works of literature for high school and college students every day. I am comfortable with and enjoy working with students from middle school through college. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, running, dressmaking, and visiting New York City's historic landmarks. I look forward to...

...have learned to be very adaptable to different learning styles. Everyone has different educational needs and my primary goal is to have students understand concepts on a deep, cognitive level. Because of this goal, I cater all of my sessions individually to fit each student's needs. I have experience with special education including students with adhd, autism, and dyslexia. I try my hardest to make learning as fun and engaging as possible. It's always a...

My goal is to help elementary, middle, and high school students reach their maximum potential in reading and writing. I plan to accomplish this by using rigorous, cross curricular, technology integrated, and standards based activities. Additionally, I infuse my sense of humor and creativity into every lesson in order to make learning engaging for all students.

My name is Jessica and I am currently enrolled at New York University studying politics and economics. I teach early childhood students part time and love reading and writing. I have a 4.0 GPA and graduated high school at the top of my class.

...each of my students to reach their full potential. I also have prior experience teaching students of a variety of ages both in the classroom and on a one-on-one basis. I completed my undergraduate degree in Middle Eastern Studies at Columbia University in May 2015. During the course of my studies, I taught English as a second language to Palestinian refugees in southern Lebanon, where I led an intermediate English class and a creative writing...

...During my 3 and half years there as an ESL instructor, I had the opportunity to work with a variety of students: everyone from small children to retires. While it was great helping students to improve their test scores, translate their presentations, and boost their communication skills, I feel my most valuable contribution was cultural exchange. Even if it was just for moment, I'm happy that I encouraged locals to look past the stereotypes and...

...students develop these important skills for success in their future lives has been a true joy for me. Outside of school and work, I enjoy doing things that expand my conception of myself and the world. This includes reading poetry and philosophy, listening to music, visiting museums and art galleries, developing my creative practice, and engaging in conversation with others (of which I find to be one of the most curious and fascinating aspects of...