Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...quite a bit, and I attended university courses, one of which allowed my to tutor underprivileged youths in the Port Elizabeth metro area. The organization, known as Sinethemba, offered a place of refuge and focus for these kids who would otherwise have none. A few other university students (ages 5-18) and myself tutored these students...

I have been an ESL teacher for five years and an English literature, language and writing tutor for nearly ten years. My classroom philosophy is to guide students to discover the answers for themselves so that they may learn useful and applicable methods, ensuring their future success and confidence in English language and literature.

...step with my peers. Despite my teacher's concerns, my parents decided to send me along to first grade and trust that any 'growing pains' would resolve themselves. Twelve years later, I graduated in the top 1% of my class after being selected for the Honors/AP track at my school, received four academic merit based full-tuition...

...Brook University, and I'm a published historian. I work as an adjunct professor at SUNY Farmingdale and Suffolk County Community College, and have also taught at Queensborough Community College, SUNY Old Westbury, Stony Brook University and Briarcliffe College. When I'm not digging through archives about Native Americans (a favorite of mine), I also write fiction...

...myself. By putting myself out of this comfort zone I feel like I grow as a person each day. Additionally, a major aspect of being a history major is crafting a fine tuned ability to read and write in a critical and analytical manner. Thus, I will also be of assistance in subjects such as...

...English Department's annual Essay Prize last spring with a paper I helped her to revise. In terms of test prep, I aim for a balance between tricks (outsmarting the test) and skill development (boosting a student's reading comprehension, vocabulary, etc.). I used to be skeptical about test strategies; I got a perfect verbal score on...

My belief is that there is no student who cannot be taught even the most difficult subject matter without patience and caring.

...I'm Camila. I am an NYU graduate! I've been tutoring for 5+ years as well as college counseling with essay help and application orientation. Interacting with students and helping them grow is one of my main passions. I can't wait to help you learn, improve, and master any material that you set your mind to!

I'm an educator with 10 years of experience in K-12 education. My specialty is writing coaching but I also can help with reading, literature, and public speaking.

...of all ages in a variety of subjects and settings. I worked as a volunteer elementary school enrichment tutor, a middle school homework tutor, and a member of the "History Center" when I was in high school. In addition to academic tutoring, I've worked with children as a camp counselor, lifeguard, and swim instructor. I'm...

...personal strengths and interests. History and Literature are two of my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the...

...Management as well as a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance. I'm currently pursuing a Masters of Music in Musical Theatre at New York University. I've had a wide range of experience in tutoring kids of all ages. With subjects ranging from American History to AP Music Theory, I definitely have a history in...

...Up, Miss. The Only Foolish Question Is One Not Asked, Bill Nye, Ms. Frizzle, and LeVar Burton (The Reading Rainbow). In her free time, she enjoys experiencing the eats, sights, and sounds of her hometown. (When no one is looking, she talks to her neighbor's cat, Tiger. Shaniquoa thinks it's about time he learns to...

...keep a steady level of interest and motivation if one is tired and unstimulated by their time at school. My favorite teachers were always the ones who were clearly passionate about the subjects they were teaching. Interactive demonstrations, real life examples, and sheer excitement about the subject always amounts to a significantly more engaged student....

...to receive my Master's degree. I am currently attending Teachers College, Columbia University and I am in a dual Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education program. I have been working with kids in varied settings such as in classrooms, tutoring groups, one-on-one, in camps, and more, since I was in high school. While I tutor...

...I specialize in the college admission process, and especially like working with students on admissions essays and test prep. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame two years ago with a degree in television and anthropology. I work at MTV during the weekday, but am free weekends and weeknights after 7:00 pm.... I think a good tutor allows the student to learn what they already know before trying to teach them anything new. I love...

...I have major goals to dedicate my future studies into a practice that targets the development of students and encourages personal growth as a strive to be school psychologist. For now, some of the initial stages to my cause will be through my tutoring services in a variety of subjects. Overall I want to help...

...Environmental Science and English. I run cross country and track at school. I am also an avid reader, basketball player/fan, and musician. I am familiar with the impact a great tutor can have on an individual's learning, and I am confident I can approach sessions with the necessary enthusiasm, dedication, and passion to create a...

...about helping people get there. As a young Ivy League college graduate who started her degree at only 16 years old, I too, encountered a lot of problems. But I came to learn, fortunately early, that the lack of an effective learning strategy is typically 80% of your problem. Getting to this strategy, however, is...

...spent some time teaching a class of 6th graders both English and Social Studies. Now as I work in New York City, I like to work one-on-one with students on a variety of subjects such as math, literature, and writing. I believe that individualized instruction is the best way to help struggling students "catch-up" and...