Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Trenton, NJ

...area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized...

Hi! I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

I am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.

...graduated from Fordham University in New York City with a major in sociology and a double minor in visual arts and philosophy. During my undergraduate career I worked with students as young as preschool and as old as high school seniors on their reading and writing skills. I truly believe that reading and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a positive way. I know certain books have changed my...

...a joy to share my passion for music and teaching with others. As an educator, I believe that students should play an active role in their education. I will work with students and their families to deliver lessons that best serve the needs of students. I firmly believe in affirming the unique skills and talents of all my students. It would be a privilege to work with you and learn about your passions as well!

I am a current junior double majoring in Human and Organizational Development and American Studies at Vanderbilt University. I love working with kids of all ages, and hope I can help your child succeed!

...can use my personal experience in my tutoring. Most relevant, I have been recognized by the University of Pennsylvania for my writing ability and am employed at our Critical Writing Center. Here, I advise both undergraduate and graduate students on their academic and professional writing, editing and proofreading for grammar, logical coherence, and persuasiveness. I love my job at the Writing Center and enjoy the one-on-one time I have with recurring tutees. These skills would...

...for instruction goes back to 2007; when I was still in college, I volunteered to teach percussion at a parochial school in Harlem. This experience was so rewarding that it set me on the path of education forever. Since then, I've enjoyed helping students learn in a number of different environments: from teaching the GED to service-work union members in Center City, to serving an at-risk population with English support in North Philadelphia. For all...

...I taught in the public schools for several decades in middle school and elementary grades. I love to spend time with young people and help them become successful in their learning. I know that each student wants to feel respected and understood, and that listening is as important as talking. Each student has an individual style of learning, and my students and I work together to discover how to best approach a concept and achieve...

...(both traditional-age students and returning adult students) through area colleges and non-profit organizations. My tutoring style comes from my understanding and experience of the learning process. In order to improve their skills, students need motivation (a sense of the rewards and excitement of learning), practice, and mentorship. For each student, these three elements come in different forms, and as a tutor, my job is to provide an "in" to the subject matter for each individual....

...from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I...

...became part of the Honors College Seminar Program. I am experienced with tutoring Spanish. I have also tutored writing for an Academic Development Program. I completed three levels of Tutor training and became a Master Certified Tutor. I chose to continue to tutor after college because I am extremely passionate about tutoring and helping students to achieve their goals through education. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, rock climbing, and playing soccer and...

...small groups as well. I have regular and extensive participation in training and I remain creative and updated. I am a graduated Interpreter and Certified Translator for English and Spanish and I have several certificates of German as a Foreign Language. I like cooking - mainly Mediterranean Cuisine - cinema - especially classic movies- literature, swimming, dancing and long walks, preferably along unknown cities. I enjoy music and occasionally singing. My motto: "Start by doing...

...quality learning opportunities for at-risk students. I made the transition to the education sector through my participation in Teach for America where I served as a classroom and inclusion teacher. The bulk of my teacher career was spend supporting students in upper elementary grades. I then joined New Leaders where I worked as administrator within the District of Columbia Public Schools. I most recently served seven years as a Principal in Washington DC, leading her...

...to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every...

Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a...

...University and Ohio Northern University. As an admissions representative, I have provided prospective students insight into the admission processes, shared the criteria admissions offices use to identify an ideal personal statement, and assisted students to refine their applications for review. Aside from my admissions experience, I am an attorney practicing in Philadelphia. I have continued to utilize the time management skills, study techniques, and writing and oral advocacy skills in my daily responsibilities and tasks.

...the past four years I have helped students master grammar and translation, while transferring my enthusiasm for the language and literature itself. I work very hard to make sure that my students make progress! In order to make this happen, I will tailor my approach to a subject to the specific needs of each student. In my spare time, I do landscape painting in oils and pastels. I also enjoy rowing and generally being outdoors.

...went back to school, started my own business, and spent the last four years traveling the world, taking on numerous photography projects. My clients have ranged from nuns to brides, to motorcycle tour agencies. The one common thread that strings all of these jobs together is a sense of curiosity and a desire to learn about the world around me. I would love to instill that same type of enthusiasm in my students. My photography...

...Award for excellence in scholarship and leadership in English studies. This past year at Temple has been one of the most rewarding and delightful years of my life. Since 2009 I have been a trained volunteer tutor in Adult Basic English (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) sponsored by Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC). For ABE I have helped adult students with low-level literacy learn to read and write. For ESL I have...