Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

...educator with two years of experience as an assistant teacher, small group instructor, and tutor in public schools. I love working one-on-one with students, meeting them wherever they are, and pushing them beyond where they thought they could go. I have a strong growth mindset and I believe in hard work, but I also have a good sense of humor and I know that the best learning happens when the learning is fun!... Learning is fun,...

...a variety of subjects, but the subjects I have worked with most are English, Writing, and Math. I have worked as an after school counselor where a portion of each day was dedicated to assisting students with homework and often leading the class in completing assignments and problems that presented challenges. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because I struggled with Math from elementary school through High School. If it were not for tutoring,...

...with Teach for America. I'm in New York studying theater and voice but miss my science classes and students like crazy! I'm particularly strong in biology but also totally comfortable with chemistry, English and writing, social studies/history, and test prep. As a teacher my style is to help students discover the answers on their own, and become more confident in their ability to use critical thinking. When I'm not tutoring you can find me running...

...working with others and developing a relationship while helping students achieve their academic potential. I have worked at Elon Academy, a college access and success program for high school students, as well as working in the tutoring center at Elon University. I tutor a broad range of math courses as well as test preparation. I enjoy helping students develop a passion for learning and success. I work personally with each student to develop goals and...

...oversight of undergraduate grant-funded research, and advising English majors and minors. Nominated by students, I won UNL Parents Association's "Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students." As a graduate student at Michigan State University, I won the Excellence in Teaching Award given to only six teaching assistants annually. I was nominated by the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures where I taught. I owe much of my success in effectively teaching across a large...

...8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy...

...psychology, teacher preparation, and musical theater. Simply-put, I am a dedicated student who understands other students and wants to help them learn. I enjoy working with students as it allows me to get to know them and facilitate their growth. I pride myself on my patience and kindness. Furthermore, I am fiercely committed to my students and look forward to finding new ways to make our meetings fun and productive. I look forward to meeting...

...a particular student thinks and best learns, and from there I can either make the lessons more game-like or memory based. In every case, I approach the subject or concerning area from the most basic root and build from there. I have been working with children since middle school which made me a very patient tutor in college. Aside from helping my classmates, I formally worked as an English tutor through the Universidad Complutense, the...

...which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass), as...

...My belief that every student can succeed and my relentless pursuit of that goal enables our success. Every day, I analyze student work to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and form individualized plans to accelerate every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong relationships with students and parents ensure that the plan is implemented to the highest level. With excellent, passionate teaching, every student can excel. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...peer tutor for various subjects including writing and political science. I have also tutored per-calculus, biology, geometry, and SAT Math, reading, and writing. My strengths as a tutor are quickly analyzing student's learning habits and tailoring my approach to best suit their needs and skills. I set reachable goals for every session and clear expectations about my responsibilities and the students responsibilities in preparing for our work together in order to maximize the time we...

...experienced educator who has taught reading, writing, language conventions and public speaking successfully in three schools. I have a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning content, but understand the context in which the content is useful for college and career success.

...at the end of a income-statement, or the titles of positions on a resume, I find most honor in the service of inspiring people to chase their dreams, and helping in whatever practical way to achieve those dreams. I am a 2014 Graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science. I am a member of the National Political Science Honor Society and The International...

...year, I took on a new challenge, the 5th grade, and I couldn't be happier. It has been a nice change in pace. Change, although might be scary at first, is always a great way to grow. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects (excluding Math), I am most passionate about English, Grammar, and Writing. I am a firm believer that if a student knows basic grammar, the writing is bound to...

...the lens of fiction. I am thrilled to be able blend my primary academic interests in such a rewarding fashion! In the past I’ve worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, from assisting immigrant students writing essays in a second language, to teaching creative writing and basic reading skills to students with a diagnosis of Autism, as well as helping strong, motivated students achieve the best work possible in an honors psychology or English...

...ESL. I am also certified K-8 all subjects and have experience tutoring math, reading, writing/language arts to elementary school students. I have taught reading using the Wilson Reading Program which is an Orton Gillingham Approach. I am currently a learning disability teacher consultant on the child study team conducting educational evaluations, case managing and assisting teachers and students with strategies to assist struggling learners, specifically with the special needs population. I have worked with all...

...with all things nature during an ecology trip and decided I was going pursue a career in environmental sciences. During my senior year of high school I decided to take AP Physics, and earned enough credit allowing me to skip the requirement once I started my college studies. AP Physics became the catalyst for my future career in engineering. The first time I took a physics I truly struggled with the material; but in AP...

...improvement, always, not perfection, to see mistakes as opportunities to learn. I’m an educator transitioning from higher ed to high school teaching. I earned my PhD in sociology at Columbia University, where I also worked as an instructor, at the School of International and Public Affairs. I taught sociology for several years, as a visiting and adjunct assistant professor, at the City University of New York. Now I’m pursuing alternate route certification to teach high...

...Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and SAT. I believe that there is more to life than just studying and receiving good grades. Studying can become a burden when it gets complicated and difficult to understand and can get in the way of you just living. I am here to help you to make it less of a problem for you, and find your own unique method of studying to prevent studying from becoming such a nuisance.

...Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certification. I'm fluent in Spanish and have tutored language for many years. I have also tutored my students at the high school in many different subject areas. I'm extremely patient and caring and I just love helping people. I always keep things positive and try to boost my students confidence. I live my life by love & respect. I give my all to every student and build confidence and motivation through...