Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Essex County, NJ

...in New York since April 2015. I worked for nearly a decade in British politics - I was the Chief of Staff to a Member of Parliament (similar to a member of Congress) - before moving to Paris for two and a half years. Whilst in Paris I worked as a Editor at an investment company, and then as a English Teacher at a language school. I have been both a teacher and a student...

...My whole life I have worked in education and with kids ranging from kindergarten to high school. From summer camp to youth group to tutoring, I have plenty of experience in this field in various subjects and would be happy to share my expertise with you or your child. In high school I worked as a tutor to other high school students in various subjects ranging from chemistry to calculus and Latin. Although I have...

I am an actor and director currently residing in NYC. I graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Hamilton College with a theatre major and minors in Literature and Russian Studies. I have always loved working with younger students and sharing my passion for literature, reading, writing, theatre and music. I have experience teaching college students, fourth graders, and I grew up providing homework help to my two younger sisters.

...Additionally, I was a tutor for a home-schooled middle school student. The subjects of focus were Spanish, English, and occasionally Science and Social Studies. My subject focuses at Varsity Tutors are Spanish and English, particularly reading, writing, and speaking. I am easy to get along with and adaptable to all age ranges as I have tutored varying ages. I look forward to working with more students to further their understanding of English and Spanish!

...a teaching assistant for two macroeconomics courses. In this role, I led content review sessions for large groups and provided personalized support to many students. Beyond my TA position, I possess tutoring experience across diverse educational levels and subjects, ranging from middle school English to ACT preparation and college-level microeconomics and general chemistry. When teaching others, I adhere to my personal learning philosophy, which prioritizes fundamental understanding over memorization or recognition. This approach has consistently...

...even if the answer is initially wrong (in which case, of course, we would go through the problem together and search for where the student might have gone wrong), that s/he can walk into the class or test knowing that s/he is capable of finding answers. In my experience, the most frightening subject is that which one feels they have no knowledge past the question. As a musical theater actor, I am obviously interested in...

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.

"I am still learning" - Michelangelo age 87 In order to learn you have to want to learn, but that's easier said than done. My philosophy is that there is always something that can motivate you to learn, whether that be better career opportunities, higher test scores, or simply wanting to be a better you. Let's work together and unlock that potential.

...exciting prospect for me. I loved acquiring language skills and proficiency, and I love communicating enthusiasm for aspects of ELA to learners who will achieve lifelong benefits. Forming a clear sentence or paragraph to express a fresh idea is one more window or view of the world and a contribution to it. Similar discoveries occur with a reading assignment. If it’s fiction, the student experiences characters’ struggles and understands how the author portrays these in...

I am a humanitarian at worst and a leader in changing students lives always doing my best. I believe all students deserve to have the tools necessary to grow academically and personally.

...siblings and cousins with homework ever since I was a child. I come from a single-parent home, but was a very driven student who graduated as valedictorian of one of America's top public high schools in a highly competitive STEM program, with 16 AP classes under my belt. I was also a National Merit Scholar. I feel that education is what has helped me overcome adversity and achieve my dreams, and I want to see...

...students from elementary school to high school for over 5 years, ranging from one on one sessions to classroom settings of over 20 students. I have a Bachelor's in Human Biology and Psychology and am currently working towards my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I have always loved working with students and my long-term goal is to become a Pediatrics Occupational Therapist. My favorite subjects to teach are English (reading and writing), Math, and Science!

...have been an educator for almost 15 years, most of that time with Uncommon Schools, one of the country's premier charter school networks. To me, there is nothing nobler than encouraging and coaching kids to be successful, along the way building scholarly habits that will last a lifetime. I have always prided myself on taking responsibility for my students' growth and achievement, and taking that responsibility personally! While I am able to tutor a broad...

...20 years and a tutor and college prep coach for even longer. The span of my career includes teaching in public, charter, independent, and Indian reservation schools in three different states (NY, CA, and AZ), and I'm proud to say I have had success with students coming from all types of ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds. Other subjects I have successfully taught in addition to ELA (grades 7 - adult) include: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Biology,...

...I am pursing a B.S. in Business concentrating in Finance and Economics. I enjoy teaching math classes from Algebra to Calculus 1 and Finance as well. I have tutored students throughout my high school career as well as my collegiate career. Aside from helping students achieve their academic goals, I am an NCAA athlete and practice MMA in my free time. I really enjoy staying active and healthy all while having fun.... I like to learn...

...program. I spend four years working in a cognitive development lab, conducting psychology research with children. My Master of Arts research explores decision making cognition, with connections to marketing and communication improvement. I love guiding and teaching students in all disciplines. I have a large background in training and tutoring undergraduate students, working with children ages 3 - 12, and standardized test-taking. Career-wise, I am seeking opportunities in market research and community development.

...about creating a positive and effective learning environment. My commitment to education is reflected in my ability to tailor lessons to meet the unique needs of each individual student. I believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive academically and personally. As a mom of three, I understand how different each child is. I believe in meeting each student where they are to help foster meaningful learning students can retain long...

As a recent graduate from Dartmouth College and ongoing student of the world, I am inspired to grow and to share and to help others find their voice to do the same. When unable to travel in body, I turn to books for adventures through time and space. Ideally, together we will see work as play, countering the mundane with creativity and curiosity.

...for power system design and analysis work at the college of engineering at my graduate school. In two consecutive summers, I was the math teacher and tutor for the Upward Bound High School summer camp which gave me priceless knowledge and experience on what the high school students are interested in learning and what their strength and limitations are, thus I can address their questions and concerns accordingly. From 2012 to present, I have been...