Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Essex County, NJ

...University. My major is Language Culture and World Trade with a minor in Arabic and Translation. I have a passion for teaching although I will not pursue it as my career. That is why I love to tutor. In high school, I was active in student teaching and eventually became student teacher coordinator. I taught a classroom of 5th graders, French, for three hours each week. When I studied abroad in Paris, I taught a...

...teaching since 2003. I have taught middle and high school (both public and private), as well as at the college level. I have a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in Secondary Education from CUNY Brooklyn College, an MPhil in Anglo Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in English from St. John's University. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit, writing fiction, meditation, eating pizza and exploring New York City.

...Language Learners to develop their spoken and written English skills. I currently tutor middle school students at a local after-school enrichment program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language Arts and History. I am a firm advocate for the transformative power of education and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. When I???m not tutoring, I enjoy reading fiction and nonfiction books, photography,...

...education. Originally from NYC, I graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in 2015. Now I am a museum educator at the Brooklyn Museum, where I work with students of all ages and abilities to facilitate learning about art and art history. I am committed to ensuring that all students have equal opportunity to learn and grow, at whatever speed and in whatever method works best for them. I look forward to working with...

...I graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University with a B.A. in Africana Studies, and am finishing my M.S.Ed. in Childhood General and Special Education from Bank Street College of Education. This year, I am also an IEP Case Manager for students in my school, so I am very familiar with IEPs and understanding/advocating for various learning needs. I am so eager to make sure you're prepared and at your best with whatever I can help...

...Chinese from Williams College. I am a very reliable and dedicated tutor. I will work hard and efficiently to help you improve your test scores, studying habits, and grades. My teaching philosophy is very much similar to a lot of my science professors. "Do practice questions. Do practice questions. Do some more practice questions!" Since I like to have concepts simplified and broken down for me, I will do the same for my students.

...in Biology. I've been tutoring now for a total of five years starting in high school and continuing through college. In high school, I participated in an ENL program (English as a New Language) which sparked my love for tutoring. I went to an elementary school and help students (Grades K-6) with their homework in reading, math science, etc. I became close with many of the children and watched them grow as students and as...

I believe education plays a vital role in the success of young people. I believe everyone is capable of learning given proper opportunities and sufficient attention. Most importantly, I believe I understand how to help, motivate, and communicate what I have learned to students and can therefore contribute to enhancing the prospects of young people.

...in Comparative Literature from the University of California at Irvine. I have approximately three years of teaching experience, completed at the College of New Rochelle and have tutored students as a volunteer in communications related courses. I enjoy courses that are in communications and writing because I believe in the changing global economy the next generation of students needs to learn these critical skills in order to compete. My hobbies are various. I enjoy outdoor...

...focused on leading reading and writing enrichment courses, especially for students for whom English is not their first language. Additionally, I have experience tutoring AP Language and Composition, AP World History, and AP U.S. Government. I was an education consultant who helped students apply for and gain admission to the top 50 U.S. colleges and universities by assisting with admissions essays, mock interviews, and SAT/ACT test prep. I am passionate about helping students improve their...

I am a recent college graduate from SUNY Albany. I received my BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. I'm planning to go to Hunter College in the fall to pursue my Masters in Social Work. I've tutored elementary school aged students in math, spelling, science, reading, and writing comprehension. I've also tutored fellow classmates from high school/college in Beginner Spanish (Spanish 1), and various math subjects/levels.

...of Arts in English language and Literature, and a Masters' Degree in Multicultural Education. I obtained my P3 certificate, ESL, and Bilingual certificates from NJCU. Being a teacher allows me to meet the diverse needs and challenges my students could sometimes experience. I concentrate on providing lessons and hands-on activities that push my students to a higher level of knowledge and understanding. I also set clear expectations for learning and make sure students understand the...

...attending Morehouse College, Buffalo State College, and Baruch College while completing my bachelor's degree in business. I am in the process of selecting a masters program in education that will begin this summer. I have 2 years experience doing 1 on 1 tutoring and it is very effective compared to classroom teaching because there is only one student to focus on. I look forward to working with you and helping you or your child get...

...and Media Studies. I also plan to pursue a minor in political science and am on a pre-law track. I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama where I graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. I'm a great English student and would be more than happy to offer my help to anyone struggling with reading or writing. Additionally, I have tons of experience working with elementary age children and would love to help ease the burden of...

...teacher in New York City. I grew up in Rhode Island, and went to college in Pennsylvania. I love to read and write, and I am passionate about passing my love of literature on to my students. I am also passionate about giving them the skills necessary to think critically about the world. I want to push my students to solve complex problems, and never settle for less than their potential. I love to tutor...

...with students and for the past two years, I have privately tutored students for standardized tests and through the college application process. I believe that standardized testing is not a direct assessment of a student's academic abilities, but rather their specific abilities as a test-taker; my role as a tutor is to instill time-management skills and provide tips on effectively navigating through these exams in order to enable students to become better test-takers. In the...

...In addition, I think it's important to use the knowledge that students already have to allow them to discover and intuit answers that they didn't know they were capable of producing. This requires enhancing each student's confidence as developing writers and readers. My extensive experience as a tutor and teacher has informed this approach. I've worked for three years at a local university's writing center, and for two and a half years as an adjunct...

I am a graduate of Universidad de Los Andes, i n Colombia. I received a Bachelor of Art in Literature and a minor in Management. During my time there, I studied abroad for a semester in England at the University of Essex. I worked as a...... I believe the ultimate goal of tutoring is to ensure that students not only learn the subject but understand it; this leads me to be a very dedicated and involved...

Looking to work and grow together with many students in as many areas as possible. I plan on using my previous Educational and Work Experience with each and every student I have the pleasure of meeting.... Talk about what interests them the most. Sports, food, travel, etc. Help build a personal relationship first.

...before that at Rhode Island College, Indiana University, and Michigan State University. I have prepped students for standardized tests and the New York State Regents. My experience has taught me that not all students learn the same way, but that all students can learn--and enjoy learning--with the right approach for them. Even prepping for standardized tests becomes rewarding when students start to see results. In my spare time I enjoy reading (of course), crossword puzzles,...