Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Trenton, NJ

I am a special education teacher who has been teaching for over 30 years. I currently teach in a high school. I am highly qualified in both Math and English, as well as all elementary subjects. I enjoy working one on one with students and getting to know them on a personal level.

...my long term career goal is to obtain a PhD in Philosophy so that I can teach at the collegiate level. I have a strong background in academic writing as well as creative writing. I was the Director of Education at the Curio Theatre Company for a number of years, and I now work there part time as a theatre teacher. Regardless of the subject matter and the age group, I am always excited to...

...the New York Academy of Sciences Junior Academy. In college, I have been selected for two competitive research-related internships, one of which is at Johns Hopkins University with a 2% acceptance rate. I have an extensive background in working with youth from low-income backgrounds and students of color, particularly in editing college application essays, which is my main focus on Varsity Tutors. As a low-income student myself, I truly appreciate education and believe that it...

...8 years and a tutor for 14 years already. Helped a lot of students with their difficulties, made sure they were able to overcome their struggles in school, gave tips and tricks to guide them so they are able to cope even when the tutorial session is done. I love teaching while having fun with my students but also, stern on keeping them on track. I aim to achieve my students' goal at the end...

...meet all my students where they are, whatever level that may be, and help build them up to surpass their expectations and achieve their goals. I prefer to have a wide net of teaching methods geared towards addressing different learning styles, because I feel it is important to design my methods in a way that collectively supports my students' distinct learning processes. My goal is to provide students with the opportunity to learn in the...

I am currently a third-year student attending St. John's University. I am a Computer Science student working toward a bachelor's degree. My favorite subjects to tutor would be mathematics, coding, and English. I have experience working with other students to understand a topic and/or completing homework. I'm passionate about this because I get a sense of fulfillment in being able to help others and making a difference.

...limited to new English language learners, students with special needs, students with dyslexia, and students with ADD/ADHD. I have been involved in various tutoring and enrichment programs. Some of this experience has been with enhancing study skills, preparing for state tests, and working with below proficient students. I have a year of Orton Gillingham training (a multisensory and kinesthetic approach to teaching) that has helped my students who require tutoring in reading, phonics, writing, phonemic...

...high school workshops and seminars, I excel at breaking down complex historical narratives and making them engaging. I earned my B.A. in History from Spelman College, graduating magna cum laude, and an M.A. in History from the University of Maryland, College Park, specializing in African American, Latin American, and Caribbean History. As a Fulbright Fellow, I deepened my global research perspective. I later earned a Master's in Library and Information Sciences from the University of...

...cutting-edge medical advancements to enhance the learning experience of medical students and surgical residents. These experiences have fueled my passion for education and desire to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With over 5 years of teaching experience in traditional classrooms, labs, hospital settings, and online platforms, I have honed my skills in course development, instructional design, and assessment methodologies. My commitment to creating highly engaging and interactive learning experiences for students of all...

...20 years working with high school and graduate school students. My passion for reading and writing started very early, and because I am interested in all forms of literature and had a strong French language background, I moved towards Comparative Literature and became a "generalist." I get a great deal of pleasure from empowering students to discover new perspectives and understand new things. I believe that everyone can learn and that we all learn in...

...will do anything I can to help my students understand the topic. I work with a 'bottom up' method, focusing on the basic first and building from there. I never allow my students to move on past a specific topic until the completely understand what they are doing and how it relates to the lesson. In this way, I build a solid foundation for learning, eliminating the small 'holes' which so often confuse students and...

Graduate from Temple University with a strong passion for making learning fun and easy

...learning and an enthusiasm for the process of learning, while continuing to feed that enthusiasm, especially when challenges are encountered in the learning process. Without these steps, the progress of the student will be much slower, if there is any at all. One on one teaching sessions are uniquely designed to better accomplish these steps. Perhaps your student's teacher has been too busy to really get to know him or her, or perhaps their personalities...

...my writing skills are sharp and it is a subject that I enjoy teaching. I am in the process of writing my own series of short stories as part of my Senior Thesis. Through an official non-profit that I was a part of starting, I have experience tutoring and mentoring children in Newark, New Jersey. Through the non-profit, we met with students twice a week after school to help them with their school work as...

...Political Science and am currently applying to graduate programs in the UK. I have experience tutoring in math & the social sciences with middles schoolers aged 10 to college students aged 20. My tutoring philosophy is to work with the student and not teach at them, in order to truly understand how they can get the most out of our tutoring sessions. I am excited about this opportunity as I look forward to sharing my...

...further expand their own definition beyond their personal experiences- after all, we all perceive the world around us in different ways and none of them are wrong! I like to develop an understanding for my students so that I can guide them towards learning new perspectives/knowledge in a way that they remember, personally value and feel comfortable with making mistakes along the way. I love English subjects and feel very passionately about helping students open...

...of experience teaching different grade levels and subjects. I am available to tutor in any subject you or your child needs such as Mathematics, Reading, or Writing to name a few. I have also taken and passed the PRAXIS tests where I can help prep you for. I enjoy seeing each student's progress throughout my time with them. I would love to help you or your child grow to be the best student they can...

...environmental science teacher, as well as an outdoor experiential educator with Nature's Classroom. I tutor math and science up to the high school level, and for the ACT and SAT. My core educational philosophy is based in constructivism--that all knowledge is built off of pre-existing knowledge. I strive to understand students' background and existing knowledge to better modify my lessons for each individual student. In addition to my love of science and education, I also...

...degree is in Human Services with the focus on Psychology. I really enjoy teaching children and watching their faces light up when they learn a new thing. When the things that they have been struggling with becomes easy. I volunteer as a Reading Captain at Read by 4th where we help children to read books at an early age. I really look forward to teaching you and helping you on your new and exciting journey...

I am a certified teacher in Social Studies, ESL, and French with experience teaching in France, Spain, and the United States.