Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

I studied Sociology and Education Studies at Yale University, and I try to learn something every day! I hope to help you unlock the fun and rewarding parts of learning something new!

...My name is Masaya and I'm currently a Ph.D. candidate. I majored in Political Science and International Relations in college and graduate school. Besides English, I also speak fluent Japanese and Chinese. Over the past a few years, I have taught Mandarin to all ages, and Japanese to college students. I also served as a Teaching Assistant at my university. I love teaching and spreading knowledge! Through Varsity Tutors, I hope I can help you...

Certified in secondary math and completing a degree in international education, I am in my fourth year of full-time teaching. I am passionate about learning, both for myself and to assist others in their learning. As a language enthusiast that studied Biology (with a specialization in Genetics) in college, I have ample experience in multidisciplinary learning.

...to an ESL teaching career. I hold an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) as well as a BA in English. I would be happy to help you improve your English. I can assist you in many areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing, academic English, essay writing, conversational English, proofreading and editing, and much more. I am also a musician, obsessive bread baker, and runner.... I believe that...

...that I was once one myself, and not a very good one. College was a door to a new opportunity of learning. As soon as I became a college freshman, I saw a different world opening before my eyes. Today, I work with many diverse students in different scenarios: Pre-K to college level; foreign students needing to learn English for careers as well as scholastically; and SAT and ACT preparation for students seeking to get...

...learning and teaching. My favorite part about tutoring is the chance to meet new and interesting people and share in the process of learning and understanding. The subjects I am most passionate about are music, ELL/ESL, culture and language learning in general. Music is a big part of my life - I am a violinist, music teacher and performer. I also enjoy traveling and getting to know other cultures and their languages. I lived in...

...in May 2013, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Mandarin Chinese. Since graduation, I have spent my time finishing premed requirements for my future applications to medical school, visiting my family in Italy, and privately tutoring students in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate...

...at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. In addition to being on the Varsity Tutors team for almost 3 years, I worked as a tutor at the Writing Center at my school, where I was responsible for editing and proofreading the written work of a diverse range of students, as well as helping them to become more skilled and confident writers. Over the years at Varsity Tutors, I have enjoyed tailoring study...

...of my language learning adventures. I used the big city as my laboratory. I have since moved upstate, but have taken my love of languages wherever I go. My language education started with French as a child, a language my family loved to speak at home because of their travels in France and in French-speaking islands. In high school, Spanish became my language of choice because of all the Spanish I heard on New York...

...College of Maryland, and I spent a semester studying Medieval literature at Oxford University. I have taught English as a Second Language in Thailand and Malaysia in addition to the United States. My favorite subjects to teach are reading and writing. I love writing so much I have even written a novel! I love helping my students gain a deep understanding of the works they read and communicate their ideas effectively and eloquently in writing....

...resource is people. I like to help other people and learn from other people through cooperation and communication. I am very well versed in language, particularly in English. I am also practicing Spanish at an intermediate level. I have lived abroad in Dubai as well as in New Jersey. I come from a multi-cultural background making it easier for me to communicate with others. My professional work experience has taught me a lot about communication. I...

...59 years old and I've had several experiences in many different fields, but the underlying theme about these experiences has always been the love of teaching. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Rutgers University class of '88. I also hold a New Jersey teaching certificate K-8. I also taught ESL in Lebanon from '96 to '97. I've been working since I was 10 years old. I taught ESL overseas and absolutely loved it. I have...

...when provided with the appropriate modifications, scaffolds or resources necessary. My job as a teacher is to help all students feel successful. I hope that as a teacher I can encourage respect for learning and intellectual achievement by stimulating individual curiosity about the world. I have been a classroom teacher for 5 years and I believe that tutoring will be a great opportunity for me to create more personal relationships in order to help students...

...with a specialty in Piano Performance. I love to work with students whose age range and background are divergently wide and different. I have been involved in teaching in the academic environment for professional music major students within fundamental and advanced keyboard skills, such as harmonization, improvisation, score reading, chord progressions, sight-singing, scales in 24 major and minor key system, and transposition. I also instruct younger non-professional piano learners from age 4 to 18 as...

I am an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated teacher. I am certified in Elementary Education, Spanish and ESL. Currently, I teach high school Spanish and tutor privately. I have taught numerous SAT Reading and Writing courses and tutored many subjects over the past 10 years. I believe every student learns differently and gear my lessons according to each student's needs. ... I believe in putting the students and their education first. It is important to inspire students...

...education in general and my students in particular. I help them to enjoy the material they are studying and to achieve even their most ambitious goals. I attended Collegiate School and Harvard University, as well as graduate school at Columbia Business School--and also studied in international schools in NYC and Europe, so that I have been exposed to different teaching and learning styles. I believe that it is absolutely true that every student learns differently--I...

...English language with my students. In my teaching career, I have been successful at building a long-lasting rapport with my students and helping them excel in the areas that many find daunting and overwhelmingreading and writing. I am a graduate of Pace University in New York City with a Bachelors degree in English Language and Literature (Writing and Literature concentration). I have tutored test prep, including SAT, ACT, and TOEFL tests; phonics; essay editing; American...

...Whether it be in my classroom, in the gym or everyday life, I love environments that allow for this data exchange. I have been instructing ELA and tutoring for over 2 years to both American and foreign students. I'm a personable, active listener who is passionate about producing creative, engaging lessons while guiding learners to the answers they seek. I've been known to use the term sherpa! Sherpa Brian! My teaching style is grounded in...

I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.

...to become a better person. I do this be being a lifelong learner of both academic and social wisdom. It is this drive that pushed me through my studies of English and Philosophy while at Saint Peter's University, and my studies of Education while completing my master's degree at Montclair State University. The drive to become a better person includes a desire to leave the world a better place than I found it. I do...