Top High School English Tutors serving New Jersey

Andrew: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
I'm an experienced teacher of English literature, history, and the other humanities. I also have extensive experience teaching standardized test prep. My pledge to you is to work with you to better understand whatever it is that is giving you difficulty -- or to maxmize your score on that standardized test.
Education & Certification
New York University - Doctor of Philosophy, English
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Arts, History

Alice: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...as well as a tutor), I am probably singing opera, in choir, or in my a cappella group. I am a singer and I plan to minor in music. I also love hockey, dance, and interior design. I love to travel and I've been to China, Argentina, and Canada with my choir. I've also been to Puerto Rico, London, and Italy. I would love to work with you. Please contact me if you have any...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelors, Women's Studies
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 780

Sarah: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...English from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. I spent last year tutoring 5th graders in literacy and math through AmeriCorps, and I plan to use my degree to encourage elementary and middle school students to love and appreciate literature as much as I do. I love tutoring because I feel that individual attention is an important facet of the learning process. By working one-on-one with students tutors can learn more about students' interests and learning...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelors, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters, Elementary Education
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1390
SAT Verbal: 750

Andrea: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...Composition), and Piano Performance and Technique. I am fluent in Spanish while my native language is English, so I am extremely compassionate for the struggles of learning a second language. My personal experience can aid to the perspective of the English Speaker learning Spanish. I am patient and determined to try any method possible to help my clients understand their content, and more importantly, to love their content. I am a firm believer that education...
Education & Certification
Kean University - Bachelors, 1) Spanish, 2) Music Performance (Piano)

Elizabeth: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...of Teach for America and George Washington University. I am a certified teacher and have experience working with students across a wide age range, from kindergarten through high-school. I love reading and writing and excel at teaching in these subjects. I have worked as an editor and have successfully coached a couple dozen students through the college essay writing process. I currently support a Harvard undergraduate in her writing intensive courses. I strive to bring...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs
Harvard University - Unknown, Development and Psychology
GRE Verbal: 168

Laura: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...completes a difficult task or understands a complex idea. I want every student to understand that he or she also has the capacity to overcome the personal and academic challenges he or she faces. Through student teaching, field experiences, and work positions, I have grown in my passion for education and my desire to help students learn. I approach each day with energy and will consistently work hard towards the success of my students. I...
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelors, Secondary Social Studies Education

Kaitlyn: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...culture. It helps us think and form new ideas about our society. Other times, it can just be a fun way to escape into a whole new world and connect with people who have the same interest, like how Harry Potter has connected everyone. My goal is to help students have a better understanding on literature and it's meaning behind it. I also want to help them find their voice by writing words on a...
Education & Certification
Rowan College at Burlington County - Current Undergrad, English

Claire: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...helping create that "aha!" moment for my students. I have been tutoring students of all ages in languages - French, German, Latin, and Spanish, among others - and the social sciences - including sociology, psychology, and linguistics - for more than 8 years. This includes children of 7 all the way up to professionals in their 50s and 60s. It's never too late to start learning a new language! I graduated with my MA in...
Education & Certification
Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, French, Sociology
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Verbal: 740

Julie: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...Writing, American Literature, and British Literature. I also teach the verbal SAT prep class in my district. I obtained my BA from The College of New Jersey with a major in English. I also have my Masters of Education, which I obtained from The University of Phoenix in 2007. I currently tutor writing, close-reading, and literature. I believe that teachers can help students find intrinsic motivation. Every child is capable of much more than they...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Phoenix - Masters in Education, Administration and Supervision

Rena: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...volunteer group called Homework Helpers for all four years of high school. I tutored students in kindergarten up to eighth grade in all subjects. Not only did I help them with their homework but I also prepared them for upcoming tests and gave them study skills that would carry them through the entirety of their academic career. I view tutoring as a way to enhance the student's learning experience so that what they take away...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Urban Planning and Design
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 710
SAT Writing: 730

Julie: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...also love to laugh and have fun while getting work done! I graduated from Fordham University in New York City with a major in sociology and a double minor in visual arts and philosophy. During my undergraduate career I worked with students as young as preschool and as old as high school seniors on their reading and writing skills. I truly believe that reading and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700

Anmol: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Meenu: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...a personal design career on the side. I have taught at Kumon Learning Center for almost 5 years and have plenty of experience tutoring students with SAT test preparation. In addition, I have taken over 10 years in fine arts training and am thrilled to offer to teach drawing in fine arts. Although I can teach a range of subjects, I am most excited about teaching all levels of mathematics, writing, SAT test prep, and...
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 790

Mackenzie: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...minor in French; my studies primarily focused on international affairs. I am passionate about teaching areas I focused on during my four years in Boston including history, government, and French but also have an established background in writing, literature, and English. I believe it is important to identify a unique approach for every student according to their specific needs because as I have learned, each student has individual strengths and difficulties. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Regan: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...and how they are taught to develop scholars and citizens. I've taught in college part-time for almost 20 years, including at Rutgers and community college. I've also taught graduate students in clinical education programs. My education includes three higher education degrees--BA summa cum laude from Rutgers, JD from Boston Univ. and a Master's from UPenn. I am a published constitutional lawyer, currently inactive, in four states. My modeling of critical analytical skills falls short if...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Maj: Polic Sci & Africana Stds
University of Pennsylvania Boston Univ School of Law - Masters, Masters of Liberal Arts; Constitutional Law Juris Doctor

Brian: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...with their peers, family, surrounding community, culture, and world. This enveloping philosophy begins with developing a student's character, heart, intellect, and creativity equally; the things that resonate from their core, so that their success is not based purely on academic standing, but who they are as a person. I love each and every one of my students and I make sure they know and feel this in the way I relate to them. Their success...
Education & Certification
Messiah College - Bachelors, Psychology
CUNY Hunter College - Masters, Early Childhood Special Education

Chris: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...first-year student tutoring program. There, I guided students through the rigors of law school by breaking down complicated legal doctrines into basic concepts that could be digested little by little. I customized my approach based on each student's individual personality and learning style. While I made sure to be available to assist students whenever needed, my end goal was to provide students a well-rounded understanding of the subject material so they could eventually feel fully...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature minor in Spanish
Rutgers School of Law - Newark - Juris Doctor, Law

Nicole : New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...am working as an itinerant teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing from grades 1 up to 12. Working with this demographic has allowed me to focus on literacy development regardless of hearing status as I work to accommodate students within the Common Core. My strongest skill set lies in literacy and I enjoy teaching history (especially American!). While I am new to PA/NJ, I am familiarizing myself with the local Standardized Tests and...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters in Education, Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
State Certified Teacher

Jamiylah: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
...but I am able to tutor other grade levels as well. My tutoring style is very simple. I keep the material interesting and understandable, I make sure the atmosphere in the session is fun and intriguing for the student and I am very patient and completely willing to repeat material being learned as much as possible. My goal with every student is to make them feel confident about what they are learning and to develop...
Education & Certification
Chestnut Hill College - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology

Martin: New Jersey High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in New Jersey
I am a very passionate teacher who has worked in public and private school settings at both the high school and college level. I have an undergraduate mathematics degree, and taught AP Calculus at a North Carolina high school. I also have a PhD in philosophy, and have taught at major research universities in Missouri and Ohio. I am personally invested in my students' success, and take pride in being clear, conscientious, and accessible.... I find...
Education & Certification
Davidson College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Mathematics
Washington University in St Louis - PHD, Philosophy
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