Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Newark, NJ

...writing and communication. Writing is not only a technical craft but a way of thinking clearly and expressing oneself persuasively, skills I find deeply rewarding to teach. My tutoring style is encouraging, adaptive, and centered on the student's goals. I believe in fostering a space where students feel heard, supported, and challenged to think independently. I strive to make difficult material not only understandable, but engaging and empowering. Outside of academics, I enjoy freelance writing,...

...and essay proofreading and editing. I am also fluent in Spanish and take great pride in helping others comprehend a foreign language. I believe education is a key foundation towards building an improved quality of life and I aim to instill that value in my students. In my spare time, you can catch me with my nose in the latest biography or nonfiction book. Economics and personal finance are also big passion projects of mine....

...and connect their experiences to what we are learning about. These connections trigger interest which then triggers motivation to learn. Being a creative and enthusiastic person by nature helps me form a positive relationship with my student so that they can trust that I will be able to help them. When I am not focusing my time on teaching, you can find me at a dance class, hanging out with my three brothers, or simply...

...in a sorority. My time was so wonderful that I had the opportunity to do my MBA in one more year (2017-2018) with another scholarship as a graduate student, and that is what I am doing currently! This opportunity led to me working with and helping professors teach undergraduate business students at my university. I love working with youth because I truly believe that educating the younger generations is the key to a stronger future....

...and college students in a variety of subjects, and I have also acted as a student teacher for a high school research class. I have experience tutoring elementary and middle school students as well from tutoring my younger brothers over the years. I teach a variety of subjects, but my favorite ones to teach are STEM and English-related subjects. I particularly enjoy helping students with their writing skills and working one-on-one with them to revise...

...2009 and obtained my Master's of Science in Public Health Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University in 2013. I am also a Registered & Licensed Nutritionist currently based in Memphis, TN. My joy in tutoring comes from helping children and young adults evolve as learners. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a young person's aha moment and I strive to reach that moment with patience, humor, and creativity. Every person learns and engages differently, and...

...degree from Macalester College in English language and Literature. Before tutoring with Varsity Tutors, I tutored for another private company. I am an excellent tutor because I remember distinctly what it was like to be a student and can both empathize with their frustrations and help them to move past those blocks and toward a greater understanding of the material. I believe in my students and genuinely care about their success, which shows in my...

...Law Institute's Summer Intensive at Fordham Law School and Participated in the Federal Bar Association's Judicial Internship Program. Going into her 2L year, Madison discovered a passion for Trademark and Copyrights law, Labor Law, Constitutional Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution, and wishes to pursue these interests further. She has been tutoring writing for 3 years across 2 university writing centers and looks forward to continuing her tutoring experience with Varsity Tutors. Madison's knowledge area is...

...student's unique needs and strengths to design a truly personalized tutoring plan. I've worked as a tutor in schools all over the city, so I understand how to support and balance classroom content, homework, and test preparation. I specialize in ELA, reading, writing, and history and and adept at blending these disciplines and bringing them to life, sparking interest and engagement in students. I graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a BA in Anthropology...

...statistics, biology, chemistry, and physics. My favorite subject tutor has always been any level of math through AP Calculus BC. I have also been an SAT tutor at my local test prep center in my senior year of high school. I'm currently a sophomore at Cornell University working towards a bachelor of arts in biological sciences. As a tutor, my ultimate goal is to make sure my students feel confident enough about a subject to...

...years old and have kept my passion for it since. Having grown up babysitting younger cousins and siblings of mine in my big family, I have years of experience of being patient and level headed with children younger than me. My tutoring style involves talking my clients through understanding that in order to be good at something you have to start by being bad at it and facing the frustration that comes with that, little...

...environment where students feel comfortable to make mistakes and grow. I am open to any subject, but I especially love working with English, reading comprehension, writing, Spanish, linguistics, and early science topics. My goal is to make lessons engaging and enjoyable while also ensuring that they are clear and accessible. My tutoring style is encouraging and structured. Everyone learns differently, so I tailor my teaching to fit each student's unique strengths, challenges, and learning style....

...variety of subjects, including Politics/Government, US History, ESL, and Beginning Mandarin Chinese. In terms of my experience tutoring Mandarin, I am particulalry experienced in helping students work on fundamental pronunciation and speaking skills. As a classical musician, I have had the opportunity to perform in fifteen countries. I am currently working as a political professional in New York City, and have experience working on a variety of political campaigns and in the government offices of...

What makes me a great tutor is patience. If someone if coming to me to learn, I can explain the concepts to them as long as needed without getting frustrated. I want my students to learn! I teach virtually all high school subjects and below and am even open to teaching college curriculum courses if they fit my expertise.... My teaching philosophy is that the teacher and the student need patience for one another. Some topics...

...Language. At the same time I finished my Bachelors Degree in Voice at the National Conservatory of Music, graduating with Honors. I taught English at the University in Mexico before moving to New York City to pursue my Masters and Doctor of Musical Arts Degrees in Vocal Performance at the Manhattan School of Music. In addition to Spanish and English, I also speak Italian, French, and am learning German. Learning these languages as an adult,...

...and introduced me to the teaching profession. That experience led me to Huntington Learning Center, where I honed my craft. I listened and watched how other educators taught, motivated, and influenced their students lives. I then borrowed those techniques and successfully applied them to my students. My collaborative teaching style eventually lead to three Teacher of the Month awards! In my brief absence, I started a family and am currently raising two school aged boys....

...firmly, grounding me with the very passion that brought me here today as a former teacher, tutor, community volunteer, and aspiring therapist. Ive stayed determined longing to break chains of mental bondage. I press forward like someone else's life depends on it...because in my eyes it does. I know I wont be anyone's savior, but my life goal is to empower, to lead our youth on a journey in which they will invest in their...

...Knowledge is my philosophy and knowledge is only solidified best when taught and transmitted. I am expecting to pursue a career in business but for now I have developed a very strong attachment to my position, especially when i see my students raining 4s on their state test and above 90s on their regents. I have tutored all grade level from first grade to college and my specialty lies in state test prep for both...

I am currently a Phd candidate in History, and have been teaching History at University for four years. My teaching fields are American immigration and ethnic history, modern America, modern Europe, and world history. I have recently moved to New York from the Detroit area to research and write my doctoral dissertation. What better place to be for an immigration historian! ... On the first day, I like to get a feel for the student's interests,...

...7-12 English Language Arts. However, I have classroom experience teaching Social Studies, Science, and Study Skills as well. I've spent the past 2 years teaching different classes in grades 5-8 at a school for students with language-based learning disabilities. Before that, I worked both as a substitute teacher throughout New York City and at a nonprofit supporting students who were reading below grade level. While I'm passionate about supporting all learners, working with struggling readers...