Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Essex County, NJ

...through the learning process, in addition to a passion for the material I present. It is my job to create an atmosphere that fosters learning. There are many different learning styles, and it is important as a teacher to recognize the learning style of each student. I encourage learning by creating a relaxed environment for students. My students also will realize that I am a life-long learner myself. I am always researching new teaching methods,...

...over ten years of experience working with students from elementary school through college. In college, I worked for a work-study program called America Reads, which placed me in a New York City Elementary/Middle School. There I worked with students on reading, writing and math assignments, and was hired by other parents to tutor students outside of the classroom as well. I went to work for Laguardia Community College after school, in their Office For Students...

Math and writing are the two fundamental elements of communication that give a person a sense of agency. I love helping students improve their grasp and command of these tools.

...I'm here to help! Passionate about making pharmacology simple, clear, and practical, I offer personalized tutoring designed to help students build confidence, master key concepts, and succeed academically. With over four years of teaching experience and a strong clinical background, I bring real-world insights that make learning both relevant and engaging. Whether you're preparing for exams or strengthening your foundation, I am committed to helping you achieve your goals through supportive, student-centered instruction.

...Analysis classes, I feel quite comfortable working with students of all levels on both grasping analytic concepts and articulating their thinking. The summer of 2019, I served as a Summer Program Instructor for a New York Girls Who Code site, where I taught JavaScript/HTML/CSS and Python to a high school aged group. Leading a classroom of twenty passionate students just starting on their coding journey proved to be an incredibly rewarding experience for me, and...

I am a 3rd-year student at Baruch College. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree for Computer Information Systems. I want to share my passion for STEM with the world. I am willing to be the best tutor you will ever have.

...with ESL students (of all ages) and middle schoolers, but I am a degree holding bachelor of political science, and a trained actor, singer, and writer. I hope to instill a love of learning (that I am lucky enough to have) into all of the students I encounter, and wish to support their particular educational journey in any way that I can. Thank you, and I look forward to working with you!

...standards or methods onto the student. My role instead is to help each individual student tap into their own unique greatness to hopefully ignite in each one of them the joy of being lifelong learners. I don't consider this just a job. I consider it a privilege to play a small part in helping to mold the future of tomorrow today. I am honored to be a part of this process. So let's begin!!

...that eventually led me into teaching. I have taught in both preschool and public school. As a teacher it was my responsibility to help students learn and expand their literacy skills such as; letter recognition, phonics, grammar and vocabulary. Since reading and writing are so closely connected I also enjoy helping students to express their ideas and opinions on paper. I have taught both general and special education students; so I am familiar with writing...

...have a special knack for cracking standardized tests, and I find it very rewarding to help demystify them by teaching students to recognize common strategies used to confuse test-takers. In my 8 years of tutoring, I have found the "supported challenge" model of engagement is effective for students from elementary through high school. I love to learn, and I draw on that enthusiasm to get all of my students invested in their own growth. In...

Michelle Levy Schulz is a poet and writer living in Brooklyn. She has work published and loves reading. Vassar College is her alma mater and its campus has some of her favorite trees. Cape Cod's Wellfleet has the beaches of her dreams and the best air scented with salt, pine and beach roses on a summer's day.

...challenging these courses can be, and I strive to break down complex topics in a way that feels approachable and practical. I focus on helping students build confidence with mechanisms, synthesis problems, and conceptual reasoning, without relying solely on memorization. I also emphasize the why behind each concept, which not only improves retention but fosters long-term understanding, especially valuable for students on pre-health or STEM paths. Whether you're aiming to boost your exam scores, catch...

...care administration. The degrees helped gain expertise on various aspects of the academic spectrum. I am confident in my ability to teach both math and science. I am a very systematic and methodical person. These traits help communicate mathematics in clear and concise manner. Overall I am patient, persistent, and assertive. These aspects of my personality have been effective in my prior teaching experiences. I have always dedicated time to tutor younger classmates during medical...

...guides towards their student's self-discovery. Tutoring is an amazing 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...

...the frustration of homework struggles and the joy of accomplishment. I'm a PhD candidate in history at Rutgers University and I have taught history classes there, and in the Expository Writing program as well. I'm well acquainted with the standards professors are expecting from their students. I'm also extremely dedicated to helping students attain the reading and writing skills that are so critical to success in the classroom. I will be the "guide on the...

...overcame the troubles I had when I was learning about the foundations of writing. I also like tutoring in math, specifically Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, because of the fun nature behind these topics. I strongly believe in visualization. I think this is the best way for a student to understand concepts, especially when it comes to complex topics in math. I also believe repetition and examples are a great way to fully understand concepts....

...a few years and it has opened my eyes to different types of learners. Being able to accommodate students with different learning styles has broadened my horizons as an educator and has ultimately increased my desire to teach (and learn). Having been exposed to diverse learning atmospheres with small and large groups of students, lower socioeconomic and affluent NYC areas, all with different teaching philosophies has made me qualified and eager to tutor.

...being a good teacher. Each child has a different relationship with language, and improving that relationship is impossible without first understanding it. English isn't just a subject taught in school; it's how we access the people and ideas around us. As a tutor, my goal is not only to prepare students for the tests and essays that will be used to evaluate them, but also to give them the skills they need to prosper as...

...major in Anthropology and a minor in Science and Society. I've had a passion for teaching since high school, and I pride myself in my ability to connect with students and personalize my teaching style to help them learn best. I'm passionate about a wide variety of subjects in math and science, but my favorite thing to teach is English reading and writing. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, watching soccer, going for long walks,...

...learn is as important as the actual subjects you wish to learn. I believe that my students best succeed when they develop an awareness of their educational strengths and weaknesses. I believe in emphasizing healthy study routines, the courage to learn from failure, and an openness to change. Like my students, I expect that I will also learn from my practice and refine my teaching style. I welcome open discussions of ways to improve each...