Award-Winning Tutors in East Orange, NJ for Students in Special Education Programs

...mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose...

...the problems with deficit learning, a type of teaching all too common in schools today. Deficit learning focuses on what a student doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as...

...have two years of experience working in formal education including day-to-day substituting in Brookline and long-term class coverage in Boston, as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and...

...studied languages (Swedish and Russian, which I now speak fluently), took subjects in the humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than...

...life-long process. And yet, I believe foreign languages are best learned in big, joyful leaps, most often with the patient and persistent help of a tutor. I set goals with my tutees and work steadily and optimistically, both with and alongside them, until we have met every goal. Sometimes this happens earlier than planned, sometimes later. I approach the study of language with intention yet flexibility. It loses its beauty and particularity the second discouragement...

...addition to my aforementioned pedagogical toolkit, I am a passionate learner. WIth my varied educational, professional, and personal experiences, I am able to tutor in a variety of content areas. Through my graduate education and experience as a teacher, I have expertise in teaching basic literacy through advanced algebraic math. My undergraduate experiences in Anthropology prepare me to support learners in writing organized, concise, and well-researched essays. Finally, my patience and love of learning equip...

...English, Literature, Writing, Essay editing, and the reading and writing sections of the SAT. I love being able to help students discover a love of reading and writing like I have, and being able to apply it to their schoolwork and any other ways they need to succeed. For learning to be most successful, I believe in a collaborative, student-centered approach to tutoring, that is, to always keep in mind both what the student wants...

...more value anyway. Compassion and patience, with recourse to humor, are certainly invaluable for a tutor. I have always been able to do well in academic settings and test-taking. Much of this success derives from long-hours devoted to assignments and preparation, but no small part owes to the way my mind learns. My mind is suited to books and the classroom, and this is a convenience for which I am very fortunate. I recognize, however,...

...of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps...

...encouragement every student is capable of excellence. Together we can work towards improving your test-taking skills and strategies, as well as increasing engagement by relating material to your personal strengths and interests. History and Literature are two of my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning...

...of my college career studying abroad in London. I studied Shakespeare and the classics and appeared in several productions while in London, all of which have contributed to my love of words. My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience tutoring middle school students in Spanish, tutoring high school students...

...a near peer tutor for gifted students, my abilities to communicate and educate have grown continuously. As an undergraduate student, I volunteered as a high school tutor, and upon graduation I worked full time as a tutor and mentor in Los Angeles through AmeriCorps, a Federal service organization. Developing individualized lesson plans and designing specialized curriculum for gifted students is a strength of mine. I am currently a graduate student on the PhD track at...

...I will aid students in fixing mistakes and recognizing errors, and model teach specific steps and processes when necessary. I have a background working with students of all abilities, but have worked with students who are behind grade level or struggle in math and have had very positive results. Previous classes that I have taught have grown on average of 2 grade levels in math in just one year. I really love tutoring because you...

...don't let that fool you; I've done dramaturgical and authorial research for novelists, stand-up comedy, and grant writing! I also speak five languages, three of which are dead! Getting people excited about literature and literacy is my passion, so I'm more than happy to talk you through that hard essay question, or help you make sense of a difficult piece of text! Just let me know what you need, and I'm sure we can work...

...a baby. My father was a Major in the Jamaica Defense Force, and consequently, my five siblings and I were raised for the better half of our childhood, in the Armys Camp Base. In short, I am an Army kid. My immediate family, which consists of my three brothers and my two sisters, are a close knit one. I specialize in Deaf Education and am proficient in A.S.L. I enjoy teaching students of all ages....

Hi Everyone - My name is Marli! I have been working with the special needs population for 10 years and recently got my masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. While in my graduate program I was a tutor for multiple classes required for the BCBA exam. I am passionate about the field & helping others pass the big exam on their first-go!

...my name is Gloria and I am very affluent in my fields of study and have been in the education/mental health field for over 15 years. I started working as a tutor and secondary teacher in college and have continued to help my students pass their studies and make a positive impact no matter what size on their lives for the future. I am patient, friendly, fair and motivated to carry out what my job...

...enjoy test prep, I have helped students prepare for the third thru eighth grade state tests, Hunter College High School exam, the SHSAT and the SAT. My main focus area is math, I've tutored students in math starting in the third grade up to calculus. I have also worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I love working with children and adults on all levels with the goal of improving grades and learning...

..."Of course, I know how to think!" Well, when you are given a word problem, do you know what comes to mind? Are you aware of the questions you are asking yourself and how you are planning to solve the problem? I will be sure to strengthen these thinking skills, which are very important in test taking. Lastly, I believe it is important to always have a positive attitude as a teacher and get excited...

Hello! My name is Ridwan, I just go by Stephen, I'm a college student looking to help other in all levels of schooling to succeed and advance. Schooling is not easy but with the right mindset and the right help around you, anything can be done.