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

...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 -- in essence working with the student to develop a strategy that is personal to them, for any person will retain information most...

I am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.

...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 in the ACT and SAT Verbal sections, guiding students through essay writing, and have worked with children with learning and behavioral disabilities, including...

...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 strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough...

...Comparative Literature student at Columbia University. I completed my high school career at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, a small prep-school with a heavy emphasis on writing and discussion. I worked as the editor of my high school's national and state award-winning newsmagazine, The Rubicon, and have closely edited hundreds of drafts, worked one-on-one with a staff of 26 editors and writers (ages 15-18), and written a few articles too in between it all!...

...Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many subjects and I enjoy working both with students who just need a little extra practice to students who are struggling in classes. Practice makes perfect and I utilize a mix of explaining difficult concepts and working...

...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 an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning was like! I work with students of all ages and in...

...short, I love writing, I love science, and I love math, and I love helping others succeed in these areas. This passion is all the more authentic due to my previous experience growing up as someone who faced learning difficulties in math and who entered the STEM field with a non-science background. I know what it feels like to struggle, and I also know how to overcome negative expectations about our ability (both those from...

...to help your child be successful. My tutoring experience includes working with Grades K-6 in all areas, including study skills as well as organizational skills. I believe in teaching skills that your child will be able to carry with him/her through all their years of schooling, allowing them to be as successful and independent as possible. My teaching style is relaxed and incorporates a sense of humor; tutoring can be fun and not approached 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 to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing in my spare...

...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 to learn and what they need to learn. It is important to make lesson plans as engaging and relevant to the student's life...

...humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have the chance to help dedicated students to achieve academically.... Respect and...

...to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with...

...regarding standard alignment, content accuracy, and overall quality of their work. I believe tutoring is more than academics, but also an opportunity to empower students to recognize and use their unique talents and traits. I have had the privilege of working with very diverse populations of students, thereby honing my differentiation skills. Additionally, I am a diligent, organized, and passionate educator who understands that students learn through hands-on, engaging experiences. Because students learn by doing,...

...the school year I was promoted to the position I currently hold. In addition to my teaching job, I coach High School basketball in a neighboring town. I also have experience tutoring two brothers while they were middle school students. I would describe my tutoring/ teaching strategy as one that focuses on the learning style of the student I am working with. I feel that I am very adaptable and do an excellent job of...

Hi! My name is Ms. Amanda and I have been teaching for 7 years. I have taught everything from Elementary Education, to Middle School Social Studies, to High School History and Special Education. I love teaching and helping students be successful! I love tutoring because I really get to tailor each session to meet my students needs and how they learn best.

...Other Languages. I have a diverse experience of teaching different grade levels in both general education classes, and special education classes, and as an Academic Intervention Services teacher. My goal is to make students excited about learning, make learning fun for them, and watch them become successful in the learning process. As every child learns differently, I focus on individualized teaching and apply real world application for students to be able to make connections to...

Extremely driven and motivated Doctor of Occupational Therapy with proven experience in teaching, occupational therapy practice, special education, research in the fields of health and psychology, disability work (specifically advocacy and service), and leadership. A quick and self-directed learner with demonstrated communication, teamwork, and global literacy skills.

...I have a track-record of success driving student growth. In DC I was ranked as a "Distinguished Teacher" and was given the highest rating of "Highly Effective." I am especially skilled at diagnosing each student's reading needs and targeting these needs to help that student grow in reading levels. I also have significant experience teaching writing and math to elementary schoolers. Though my classroom experience has been with elementary students, I am confident I could...

...my way into the property management field, working as an administrative assistant and then an accounts payable coordinator. These jobs paid well and brought many benefits but I still felt unfulfilled. I felt that I was not doing my part in the world. I was born and raised in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York. Growing up in Far Rockaway could be tough at times and we did not have many outlets or mentors to look...