Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Elizabeth, NJ

...1993 and I am currently teaching in South Plainfield, New Jersey. I have one M.A. in Literary Translation (1998) from the Graduate Program of Translation at the University of Puerto Rico and another M.A. in French Studies (2002) from The University of Connecticut. I completed my B.A. at Universidad del Sagrado Corazn in Puerto Rico, where I majored in Languages and Literature (English/ French). I completed in March 2014 a Post- Masters Certificate Program as...

...of Arts degree from Columbia University in Global Thought with an emphasis in Development Economics. Her time studying abroad in Madrid allowed her an opportunity to perfect her Spanish and embrace Spanish Literature. Ripsime has extensive experience working with a variety of learners including English as a Second Language students, honors and AP students in reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. She has extensive experience working with students needing support in history, math (up to Calculus),...

...my students to optimize their now in order to maximize their future. I do this through a stress on preparation and a commitment to doing their best work every time. Process is extremely important and I encourage curiosity, thoughtful questions, and an overall understanding of the WHY behind the HOW. By making it a point to truly grasp a concept or theory, instead of just memorizing it, they set themselves up to truly internalize the...

I relate to people easily and enjoy sharing knowledge.

...of ninth-graders. At Yale, I worked as a Community Health Educator, teaching the health curriculum at New Haven public schools. I also worked with Yale Education Tutoring Initiative, tutoring a sixth-grader in all his school subjects. Lastly, I am a staff writer at the Yale Daily News. I love reading and writing and am so passionate about the topics I tutor in. In my tutoring sessions, I hope to get to know my students while...

...University who is now based in the New York Metropolitan Area. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Literatures & Cultures and in History, with a focus on U.S. History and Latin American History. I also plan to pursue a doctorate in History. I have been teaching in various capacities for many years now, and have worked with students from Pre-K all the way to high school seniors. While I enjoy all subjects, I...

...Priyanka'. After years of practice, I now chat with my high school teachers about everything from their grandchildren in Louisiana, to the latest movies they've seen. I also feel that Spanish is an incredibly important language in the US. As a premed student, I volunteer in a children's hospital and come into contact with many Spanish-speaking patients. Being able to understand these patients' stories and help meet their needs gives me so much happinessso much...

...de Paris III Sorbonne nouvelle in Paris, France but grew up and made my undergraduate studies in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I majored in French for my BA and completed a Ph.D. in Linguistics. I have tutored in both Spanish and French. Before relocating to New York, I worked for almost a decade at the University of Puerto Rico and gained significant experience at teaching both basic and advanced language courses. Learning a language is...

...as help make sure everyone is accounted for at all times. I've been a teacher and counselor for different drama camps, mostly for middle-school aged kids and kids with special needs as well. I've always had a passion for education which potentially sparked from helping out my little brother during his middle and high school classes, as well as editing his college essays. I took very interesting education classes in college which only solidified my...

I am currently a student at Sarah Lawrence College pursuing psychology with a hope of being a professor one day. I have worked tutoring my peers and with elementary students throughout high school. In my free time I'm a freelance artist who loves to skateboard and write!

...everyone understand that. My teaching philosophy is to positively assure my students. They work so hard and put in so much effort, so I try to show my appreciation for them as much as I can. I am always so proud of my students and I want them to know that it is incredible that they are trying their best. I like to be very personal with my students. While we will do all the...

...glad you chose me as your tutor! I have a long history of academic success in high school and college and I want to help you achieve the same. Check out my excellent scores on the SAT and SAT subject tests, including a perfect score on Math II. I'm friendly, flexible, and always put students' and families' needs first. I also know a lot about teaching, due to my background in ESL teaching, educational nature...

Hi! My name is Kailey and I am a full time special education teacher in NYC. I love education and getting to see children grow. I have worked with children throughout high school and college. I have completed many field placements throughout my time at Plattsburgh State. I look forward to hearing from you! Please reach out to me with any questions!

...The George Washington University, mastering in data science. May 2016, I graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a B.S. in mathematics with high honors. Therefore, I have a strong background in mathematics. Additionally, spending most of my academic career studying Spanish and having been raised by a Colombian mother, I also have strong reading, writing and speaking skills in Spanish. Considering my Jesuit college education, I am proficient in many more subjects.

...Economics from Dartmouth College, and my Master's in Economics from the City University of New York. I am currently conducting academic research in the field of international trade policy. I have tutored elementary level students in early math concepts, adults returning to education to earn their high school equivalency, and undergraduate & graduate economics students. While economics is my professional passion, helping young students understand how math helps everyday is always fun! I try to...

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...Villanova University, I was constantly taking writing-intensive courses. I loved the process of essay writing, from evaluating the prompt to making sure no comma was out of place in the final draft. This was not always the case, however. Only in my senior year of high school did I finally begin to get the "big picture" of writing essays. My AP Literature class catalyzed my shift from using big words and disorganized fluff to focusing...

...school when i was 17. i tutored from sentence structure to algebra to pre-calculus. From a early age, i realized i had a ease when i talked about the things that interested me and what i found interesting then was math. When i enrolled in college i had to idea that i was going to major in English and Philosophy. I honestly though i was gonna be a mathematician or some sort of engineer. I...

...a new language. I have a growth mindset. Instead of saying to myself I'm not good at something, I ask myself what am I missing. If something is hard, I tell myself it will take time and effort. These principles help me improve as a tutor and guide students to take success into their own hands. I use all the resources I have available and do everything I can to find new ones to develop...

...family, friends, or new students, I've had experiences with all different types of learners which has helped me grow as a tutor and become more flexible through experimenting and developing different teaching modes. In high school, learning to manage my time helped me dissect my learning style which resulted in more efficient and effective study methods. I joined Varsity Tutors because I want to help students not only maximize, but exceed their potential. Outside of...