Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Western, I have been teaching ELA and ESL for 15 years. I have an MAT in teaching English and an M Ed in education. My experience includes one on one Tutoring and after school compensatory classes in ELA. In teaching as a Special Education Teacher I am proficient in developing Executive Functions, and taught Study Skills in Middle School.

...Linguistics. After graduation I earned my Associates in American Sign Language Interpreting from College of the Canyons in California. Since then, I moved to New York City and am actively auditioning and working as an actor, while also managing a co-working space. I previously worked for Inspirica, a SAT tutoring company in NYC, and as a "Genius" at the Apple Store. I have also coached track and field both in school programs and privately. I...

...learning, exploration, and self-awareness. Currently, as a second grade teacher at a private school in Manhattan, I encourage my students to feel confident in their abilities to look closely, think critically, ask questions, and have conversations, with the goal of becoming successful learners across all areas. I began tutoring elementary-age students in college and have continued to 5 years later. I love working one-on-one with a student to provide them with the specialized attention needed...

...his interest in the subject material, I would have to use the idea of positive reinforcement. I went through the old regents exams and chose questions that were relatively easy. His confidence level started boosting up as he started to get correct answers. After about two weeks, I added 5 to 6 difficult questions and interestingly, he was able to connect one idea with another. From Monday through Thursday, after finishing all his homeworks, Jared...

...and double minored in French Studies and African Studies. I plan on working towards a masters in global affairs in the next year. I have had a lot of tutoring experience throughout the years in such subjects as reading and French. My favorite subject to tutor is reading as I am an avid reader and believe it is vital to mastering a language. My tutoring style really depends on the student and their learning style,...

...Language. I have experience with teaching and tutoring high school and middle school students. I love to write and I love to help students find clarity and fun in English subject struggles. I also have experience with tutoring high school and middle school math. Despite being an English major, math has always been my favorite subject. My main goal is to help students gain clarity in the areas where they struggle, help them to see...

I believe personal, one-on-one tutoring is essential for students to fully grasp the material. It affords them the ability to ask questions they may be afraid to ask in a larger, group setting. A good tutor should determine the student's needs and communicate effectively while maintaining a low-pressure environment.

...I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law. I have passed the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the top 8 percentile. During the past few years I've taught numerous students how to pass the bar exam in...

...I truly believe that the mind is a powerful thing that should be nourished and protected. I've worked with Kids my whole life. From peer-to-peer tutoring, private 1-on-1 tutoring to teaching my own kindergarten class. I provide students with the opportunity to become intellectually stimulated. I tutor a wide range of subjects in the Math and Sciences. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calc, Middle School/ High School Biology, Middle School /High School Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Physics....

...with a concentration in special education. As for my undergraduate studies, I received a BA in Political Science and Spanish Studies with a minor in Latin American Studies. My work experience includes over three years of teaching experience. During that time, I created lesson plans, assessed data, and planned out goals for my students. My expertise is in Spanish and Math, but I have taught ELA, social studies, and science. Moreover, one of my specialties...

...graduation from the University of Pennsylvania, I worked as a tutoring and mentoring program director with Arizonans for Children. After that post, I obtained my graduate degree and worked as a researcher at Teachers College, Columbia University. From there, I moved into the classroom as a teaching fellow with Success Academy Charter Schools, and, most recently, as a New York City Teaching Fellow and tenured New York City high school special education teacher. I hold...

...Cum Laude with a degree in English Literature. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at New York University. I chose this field because of my love of language and my desire to help people. My ambition is to work in a school for children with special needs. While I am in graduate school, I want to give back to the community by helping students achieve academic success. It is quite rewarding....

Happy to be sharing my skills and experience through Varsity Tutors! After studying in New York, Mexico, and Berlin, I want to keep the ball rolling and give back to the community in which I now currently reside: New York City. ... My teaching philosophy is to combine structured learning with that of free and intuitive learning. I believe anybody can learn anything; all that is necessary is motive, a plan, and follow through.... Discover the...

Patient, confident, communicative, empathetic listener. I believe that school is a place to teach students how to think, not how to accumulate facts. Experience tutoring English and Math to elementary and middle school students. I also prepare students for the GED Test (High School Equiv. Exam) I have a BA from Rutgers College, an MS in Education from the University of Penn and an MBA from Pace University.

...a prestigious private boarding school in Massachusetts. For the past few years, I have tutored students of all different ages, serving as a peer tutor, faculty-nominated department tutor, and mentor for elementary school students. Although I tutor many different subjects, I am particularly passionate about Writing, Math, Physics, and Economics. My tutees and I always have a lot of fun revising essays, and academic research experience has given me a better appreciation of the other...

...over my own destiny when it came to the SAT, GRE, and most recently LSAT tests, on all of which I significantly improved on my own performance by following a disciplined regimen. I try to build a relationship with students that motivates them to succeed by learning more about their other interests and goals and encouraging the student to think about how our work together fits into that. Outside of my academic and pedagogical pursuits,...

...I am an aspiring physician who is talented in others areas, not only science. I enjoy teaching most subjects, being most effective in English and math. When studying for exams, it is important to have patience and understanding while learning the material. As a medical student, I know what it takes to overcome personal obstacles, especially having taken numerous standardized exams. When I am not hitting the books, I love to use my free time...

...my love for the learning process, I genuinely enjoy working with children and young adults. I enjoy working with young people and helping them achieve both academic and personal goals. I firmly believe that all children can learn and as an educator I strive to create a learning environment that fosters that belief. I also use culturally responsive teaching as well as differentiated instruction to ensure all my students are learning. My enthusiasm and positivity...

...teaching, moreover I love READING! Literacy is my passion. Teaching kids to read is a difficult task; there is no one magic bullet. There are many factors I target while teaching or supporting a struggling/reluctant reader. I also try to instill a joy of reading to struggling/reluctant readers by exposing the student to different types of literature and using other methods. I tutor students as an opportunity to reach more students and support them with...

...interests in Biology and Chemistry and plans to attend medical school. I graduated with national neuroscience honors and am a published researcher in the field of orthopedics. I have tutoring experience with all age groups, including pre 6th grade, and including up to college graduates. I am also experienced in essay editing and college application preparation, standardized tests, EMT and resume building. I would love to get to know you and I hope to tutor...