Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Elizabeth, NJ

...than any other subject, mainly because that's what I've specialized in over the past few years. However, I also had a fantastic time working at my college's writing center, so I have no problems tutoring essay writing or SAT writing. In my spare time I like to go hiking and running, and I also enjoy watching and talking about movies, TV shows, and pop culture in general. I ultimately plan on going to graduate school...

I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.

I love working with young people and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward to working with you.

...a student help me relate to my students. Having been through the stressful college application process myself, I can give my students the advice and encouragement they need to be successful. In my free time, I enjoy exploring New York City with my friends. I grew up in the Midwest, so the city is an exciting new place to live and I look forward to exploring it all! I also love baking, playing the piano,...

...approach helps the student approach information in new ways - since these fields are where my academic expertise and my interests align. I truly want to share my love of language, history, and literature with my students. I'm also passionate about every student's right to an effective education, so my goal as a tutor is to consider each student's individual style of learning and to teach them practical skills they can carry back to the...

...teaching many different courses. Helping students achieve their individual educational goals is my passion and honor. I have worked with many scholars through the years; each time I stepped in front of a classroom or sat across from a student, I felt privileged to witness several moments of initial comprehension. Those are the moments when I know I have done my job well, and that my interaction with that student was beneficial. I hope to...

...traveled extensively throughout Latin America and Europe. While in law school, I completed two semester-long reading and writing projects with local public school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the Spanish language, history, and writing. I bring a broad range of experiences to the table and try to impart the importance of education to each student that I work with. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

...of learning styles, have consistently been described by my students as motivational and encouraging. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from Middle School Math to PSAT and SAT test preparation, but I am most passionate about Critical Reading and Writing and Essay Editing. These are areas in which my students make remarkable progress in short periods of time and also find great pleasure in relating the themes of their writing to their own outside...

...to take the SAT exam, so I branched out into tutoring for that test as well as other standardized tests. I know those tests are challenging, but I have helped quite a number of students improve their scores. Outside of teaching, my interests include classical and world music and dance, including classical forms of dance from India. I also love to cook, and am always trying new recipes. I look forward to meeting more...... I believe everyone is born with great potential, and that it is my role as a teacher to make the most of that potential. I also think it is true that teachers learn as much from their students as students do from their teachers. Teaching and tutoring require close attention to the students, patience, and open-mindedness.

...always focused on the individual student and his/her specific learning needs. I would be especially interested in a tutoring opportunity that involves academic/study skills advising and coaching. I have passed the Praxis Mathematics certification exams with a Certificate of Excellence (top 15%) and hold two NJ teacher's certificates. In 1997, I was awarded the Geraldine R. Dodge Fellowship Award for alternate route teachers. I am a bilingual poet and translator, the author of seven books...