Award-Winning English Tutors in Essex County, NJ

...believe that standardized testing is not a direct assessment of a student's academic abilities, but rather their specific abilities as a test-taker; my role as a tutor is to instill time-management skills and provide tips on effectively navigating through these exams in order to enable students to become better test-takers. In the realm of mathematics and computer science however, I believe in a proof-based education and truly understanding why theorems work as they do.

For nearly 10 years, I have gained experience as a school counselor, adjunct professor, and mental health counselor - all of which involve my love and passion for both psychology/counseling and helping others. I have learned a great deal from these professional experiences and continue to learn from them each and every day. I strive to share what I learn with others and help them in any way I can.

...take a very open approach to teaching that makes people of any age feel comfortable where they are. If you want to take lessons with me, I'll meet you where you're at- I specialize in beginners and intermediate students. I also tutor students in English and Study Skills and have several years of prior experience tutoring students in these subjects. I am a highly qualified professional and do hope you'll offer me the privilege of...

...pleasure to assist any student to achieve this kind of personal power! I have an general passion for learning new things that inspires my love of teaching. Also, I have taught in 8th grade, 9th grade, and 2nd grade classrooms, as well as provided support to students of varying ages and grade levels in other educational programs. Learning should be student-centered, meaning that everything that happens in a tutoring session should be tailored to the...

A selfless teacher/tutor/writer who believes that in life we are not promised a life free of hardship, challenges and storms but we are promised peace in the middle of it all. A dedicated and focused teaching professional committed to providing a well balanced and engaging learning environment. Ability to be a team player and resolve problems and conflicts professionally. Proficient at tailoring lesson plans to incorporate students' diverse interests, and capture their attention and imagination.

I am a graduate from Rutgers University - New Brunswick where I majored in Economics and minored in Religions. After graduation, I changed course and decided to pursue law school. The difficulty the LSAT posed for me inspired me to give back and help other students along their path to law school.

...new to tutoring, but I have been teaching and tutoring college and high school students for several years and would love to work with you on topics such as politics, government, American history, legal studies, critical thinking skills, and writing academic papers and personal statements. I have also tutored students learning English as a second language. We can work out a way to learn that is comfortable for you. Learn new ways of thinking, improve...

...in Khan's tutorial, Mamun's tutorial, Sunshine Method tutoring, and private one-on-one tutoring. As for my experience, I have tutored various subjects such as all types of math, science, reading, social studies, and standardized exams such as SAT both to a large group of students and one-on-one. My lesson plans are effective and fun as it include diagrams, videos, and other interactive aspects. During my lesson plans, I frequently ask questions in order to make sure...

I am currently a 7th grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look forward to working with your child!... My teaching philosophy is that...

I am passionate about helping my students achieve success! I am confident I can help my students improve in anything they need help in. I have been teaching for 10 years. We work together to identify what they need, make a plan, and work hard to meet your goals.

I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.

...Theology and Philosophy and a M.S. in environmental science. I have years of experience working with a wide range of students with different educational needs. I have taught: English as a foreign language to primary students in South Korea, lab sciences at American University, political ecology with international students in Thailand, and earth sciences/environmental sciences to young adults in Thailand and Myanmar. My experience is both varied which helps to create a unique and tailored...

I have been a tutor for several years. I love helping people learn.

...strategies (at writing an essay with a thesis statement, for instance) with what were time-tested and worked well for me. As a tutor for standardized tests, I do the same, but also draw upon specific literary-minded questions that I asked on a routine basis as an Instructor of World Literature. The one I think is most relevant to the SAT and other standardized tests asks, "what is the author not merely saying with his or...

...help other students grow and learn in subjects they like and in subjects they dislike. What is most important to me is whether or not the student truly understands the material they are learning in class. In my experience, when a student "gets it," they are given confidence to continue to learn in that subject. The most exciting thing for me as an educator is to help students find excitement in what they are learning...

...organizational strategies to keep myself on task. As a result, I'm extremely comfortable working with students with complex needs to find innovative learning tools for success. There's no right way to learn, and there are as many strategies as there are people in the world. In this way, I like to encourage students to use whatever methods grant them success. I love to read, play music (alto sax and piano), run, and dabble in electronic...

My name is Jacqueline and I have been an Elementary School Teacher for three years. I have always spent my summers working at enrichment camps, teaching swim lessons, or leading hands-on art and nature classes. During my two years as a 3rd-grade teacher, I tutored small groups or 1-1 for addition support.

I am a sophomore college student at the Yalow Scholars program at Hunter College. I am pre-med, hoping to apply for a MD/PhD in neuroscience. I am a physics major. I am also a recipient of the National Merit Recognition for my PSAT scores as well as recently a Goldwater scholar.

...weeks. The students loved me even though I wasn't that much older than them (they were middle school students). After college I spent a year in Beijing and tutored adults in English and Chinese. In 2007 I taught a GRE class at Baruch College in Manhattan. In 2007 I began working on Wall Street while volunteering after work. Most recently from 2012-2014 I was a volunteer tutor at the Fresh Air Fund in midtown Manhattan,...