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

...My name is Miss Lee Chee. I have been a tutor and teacher for over 10 years and my students love me! I enjoying getting to know my students and tailoring my teaching style to what they need. Do you want a fun, strange and cool teacher who is different and easy to talk to ? Do you want a tutor who is fun, creative and makes you WANT to learn? Well, come on then,...

...my senior thesis, and I am now attempting to have it published. I love cooking, and in the past I worked as a cook in a restaurant. I also worked as manual laborer for a landscape company, but, unfortunately, that did not lead to a love of gardening. I am an avid reader of all genres, and I love movies and TV as well. I love to travel , and I love languages, although my...

...my bachelor's degree in biology from Cornell. During grad school, I was a teaching assistant for a molecular biology course for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students, which helped me to find my strengths in teaching and tutoring: rather than seeking to 'teach to the top of the class', I find analogies, visual representations, and other angles from which to approach a concept until all my students understand a given concept. I look forward to helping students...

I believe that with a Growth Mindset anyone can learn anything. Acquisition of skills and knowledge is a result of hard work and dedication not innate talent. Challenges, mistakes and problem solving through them are how we "get good" at a skill.

...years of experience working with students of various ages in both academic and enrichment settings, including teaching debate, leading writing workshops, and coaching students one-on-one. I've worked as a Program Director and Instructor at Lumos Debate, where I taught debate, public speaking, and critical thinking skills to students between the ages of 8 and 16, while also managing staff and curriculum development. I specialize in tutoring English, Spanish, and standardized test prep for exams like...

...and English as a Second Language (ESL). As a tutor, I've worked with high school students on SAT, TOEFL and IELTS prep and as a writing mentor at Wesleyan, I've helped both freshmen and seniors structure, craft, and refine their essays. My approach towards teaching is to focus on long-term learning: yes, we'll master tips, tricks and test strategies, but we'll also work on developing the key skills and approaches that will help you succeed...

...the College of Arts and Sciences. With tutoring, I am very patient, and it is my goal to make sure my tutees absolutely understand the material they need help with. In general, I explain things in a lot of detail, which could be unnecessary at times, but I think that is better than not explaining enough. Because I'm majoring in Computer Science, that is one of my strongest subjects to tutor in, but I am...

...Ivy League professor too. Early retirement gives me the opportunity to use my experience to continue to help students improve. Reduce the frustrations and anxiety you feel about tests and writing with an experienced person like me to guide you. Learning should be enjoyable and I am good at patiently building on your strengths while helping you identify and overcome weaknesses. With a good tutor you can find both success and pleasure even in the...

...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 realm of mathematics and computer science however, I believe in...

...companies. I earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. I tutor reading and writing, mostly. I got started helping my nephew with his homework and most recently helped him figure out what to say in his college essay. I excel at spelling and grammar. I enjoy reaching young minds and seeing that spark of recognition when a student finally understands something. When...

I have the ability to connect with my students and help them not only gain clarity in the subject but also achieve a higher level of self-confidence. My goal is in making the fundamentals clear and thorough understanding of the subject by making teaching and learning an enjoyable experience.

...passionate about it and decided to continue tutoring, both in-person and online. I like helping students excel in their academic and professional interests, and over time, my experiences have further enhanced this aspect of my personality. There is no doubt that the academic portfolio of any student is their strongest asset in terms of career-building, and I am incredibly enthusiastic about helping people get there via the development of an effective strategy.

...and Distinction. I am fond of online tutoring and have been an active tutor at Tutor.com for over 2 years. I enjoy teaching students and explaining new concepts. I work well with all students of all ages and backgrounds. While I am proficient in several subjects, my strongest suits are English, Writing, Reading, Career Help and Elementary Math. When I am not working or teaching, I play with my three German Shepherds and enjoy listening...

...with a Spanish Minor. I've loved learning my whole life and always been a voracious reader. I have 10+ years of experience as a babysitter and nanny, so I'm extremely comfortable with kids, and I love to have conversations with teenagers. I scored a 5 on all six of my AP tests in high school, and I'm comfortable with a wide variety of subjects, which my liberal arts education has prepared me for.

Six years ago, I started tutoring as a part-time job in college, and I immediately fell in love with teaching and creating connections with my students. This past January, I followed my passion and began an exciting journey to tutor full- time. Despite the challenges created by this current time, I am proud of my decision to follow my dreams and help students succeed.

...University with a major in American Studies, excited to help you with whatever academic help you may need. Born and raised in New York City, I understand all-too-well the pressures and tribulations of a high-pressure academic environment, and want to do everything in his power to make learning and succeeding achievable and fun. When I'm not tutoring, I can be found performing stand-up comedy in venues all around the city or getting emotionally invested in...

...where I graduated with Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience, Biology, and Health: Science, Society, & Policy. I have been tutoring and teaching students for the past 7 years. I began my teaching experience by being a teacher's assistant for AP Biology my sophomore year of high school, onto becoming a teacher's assistant for genetics and genomics in college as well as an EMT instructor with the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps. I have, specifically, worked as...

...the years I've amassed an arsenal of ways to trick even the most recalcitrant student into writing a strong essay without having a nervous breakdown. I'm also happy to help students who want to get more organized and sharpen their study skills. At Columbia, I spent several semesters as a note-taker for the Office of Disability Services; i.e., in several separate classes, my notes were selected as exemplary and distributed each week to students whose...

...Colgate University in 2014 with a double major in English Literature and Environmental Economics. I really enjoy tutoring test prep, especially the verbal and writing sections of the GRE and SAT, as mastering a few tricks and strategies of how to tackle these sections can make the tests much more approachable and fun. I also enjoy teaching essay writing and inspiring students to write captivating, unique college or graduate school essays. I recently spent an...

...friends, and friends of friends during my time there. Some of the qualities that I find most important in a tutor are patience, understanding, and encouragement. It may take some time and repetition for students to grasp a concept, and there is nothing wrong with that. Everyone has certain methods from which they learn the best, and will learn at different rates. I was always especially interested in Math when teachers found ways to tie...