8th Grade Writing Tutors in Fairfield, NJ
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Madeline S.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in Parsippany, NJ
Education
Claremont McKenna College - BA, Government
Experience
I believe that students have an easier time learning a subject if they are actively engaged during the learning process, so I try my best not to use lectures to teach . Instead, I tend to focus on specific problems or assignments, working my way through examples with my...
Austin M.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in Englewood, NJ
Education
Vassar College - BA, Sociology , Columbia University - MA, Teaching of English
Experience
I've helped students with literary analysis, essay-and-persuasive writing, public speaking, and critical reading . I've worked with students of many education levels to prepare for a large number of tests, including the SAT (as well as subject tests), ACT, ACCUPLACER, DAT,...
Caroline N.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
New York University - BA, Humanities, Literature
Experience
I deal with complex problems by pulling them apart, making them easier for my students to comprehend them . I can also sense what learning style best suits each student, and arrange my approach to meet his?or?her needs . I was born in an environment of writers and teachers,...
Ariel A.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Macaulay Honors College - Current Undergrad, Applied Math
Experience
I have a long history with being a tutor . I used to participate in a program called Book Buddies at my local library on Long Island . In this program, I volunteered to teach elementary school readers how to develop a passion for reading . I did this by helping them to...
Shin C.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Columbia University - BS, Earth and Environmental Engineering
Experience
I also enjoy finding out what learning style works best for my students and adapting the way I teach to accommodate that . My philosophy as a tutor is to help my students gain a solid qualitative understanding of a subject before focusing on the quantitative side . In my...
Michael P.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - BS, Cell & Molecular Biology
Experience
I know that it is a terrible idea for students to "cram" for tests because that is not actually learning the subject matter . By thoroughly learning a tough subject, however, I believe students gain new confidence in their ability to overcome obstacles in their lives . Since...
Maria V.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
CUNY City College - BS, Pre-med
Experience
I am a third-year student in a specialized program at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education . The program is an accelerated Bachelor of Science/M.D . program at CUNY City College . After my fifth year, I will transfer to a medical school in the Northeast.I live in...
Felice G.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - BS, Finance
Experience
This is critical for my tutoring, because each student comes with their own set of strengths, challenges, and interests, as well as their own learning style . I adapt my methods to each child, which I believe helps them to be more successful than with just a one-size-fits-all...
Corrie L.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Brandeis University - BA, Biology
Experience
I am able to tutor courses in elementary and middle school mathematics, algebra 1, reading, phonics, and biology . I also help students learn study skills, tutor during the summer, and can prepare them for AP biology, the ISEE lower and middle level, and the SSAT elementary...
Eric T.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Princeton University - BA, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Experience
I am collaborative and patient . I use these qualities as I tutor as well . I assist the students to be able to find the answers for themselves . I also make it fun and creative for them to see the information in a different way to be able to confidently understand it . ...
Davey F.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in Brooklyn, NY
Education
Oberlin College - BA, Comparative Literature
Experience
I am an experienced tutor who also has a great love of film making . I tutor many subjects, but my passions are history, English, and literature . As a tutor, I have helped develop a love of reading in many of my students who didn't enjoy the activity in the past. In...
John B.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in Bronxville, NY
Education
University of Notre Dame - BA, English , Columbia University in the City of New York - MBA, Marketing
Experience
I also spent?five years as an English and creative writing teacher in private schools for 7th-12th grade students.I'm passionate about literature and writing, and I enjoy helping students increase their analytical and organizational skills when writing . I enjoy helping my...
Charles Z.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Northeastern University - BA, Computer Science
Experience
In high school, I was on the ultimate Frisbee team; also I was captain of the badminton team . I now live in Forest Hills, New York and in my spare?time enjoy playing the piano; playing board games, chess, or trivia; or watching television. 5th Grade Science, 6th Grade...
Joanna R.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in Nutley, NJ
Education
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - BA, English and Political Science , Rutgers University-Camden - MA, English
Experience
After accepting a position within the charter school system in New York City, I completed a training program that lasted three weeks . This program showed me new methods for managing a classroom as well as different techniques when designing an efficient?lesson plan . I also...