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Amy – Biology and Chemistry

Amy has ten years of teaching experience. She has taught high school biology and chemistry, eighth grade science and is currently teaching fourth grade science at a private school in Montclair. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from Middlebury College and a Master of Science in Natural Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Amy has a great love of learning and constantly strives to deepen her knowledge of science content. In her spare time, she loves to read, walk her greyhound and hike with her family.

Cindy – Reading, Writing, College Advisory, English Language Arts

Cindy received her BA from Boston College in special/elementary education and a Masters from Montclair State University in Guidance and Counseling. She has a particular interest in how disorganization affects a student's ability to digest and apply information.

In a former life Cindy developed a consulting practice called Chaos Control which focused upon children and adults with chronic disorganization issues. Cindy is employed as a High School guidance counselor in Essex County. She is an avid gardener and loves painting anything that is not a canvas.

Debbie - History, Research Specialist

Debbie has earned degrees in history from Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania. She has also taught history at all levels, including AP, for nine years. Her specific areas of expertise are American History, the U.S. Government, and research.

For many students, the most daunting and stressful part of high school is the research paper. In her teaching, Debbie focuses on helping students develop the skills that make research easier and more successful. She can guide students through the entire process, including refining a topic, finding resources, developing a thesis statement, organizing information, writing, documentation, and perfecting the ever-painful bibliography. These skills are necessary to write good papers in any discipline, not just history.

Devon – Middle/High School Math, Business/Economics

Devon earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Virginia. After four years on Wall Street working with derivatives at Morgan Stanely, Devon decided to enter the teaching profession. She has earned her masters in Secondary School Mathematics Education from The City College of New York, summa cum laude. Currently Devon is a high school math and business teacher in New York City. She is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Additionally, Devon is a strong proponent of literacy throughout the content areas and consistently exposes her students to mathematical concepts through reading and writing.

Mark – Math 1 – 8

Mark has experience teaching math in all grades from first to eighth. Before becoming a math teacher in the Bronx, Mark spent 15 years working in corporate finance in the entertainment industry. Mark has always had a passion for teaching and was tutoring throughout his corporate career. Mark feels very strongly about bringing real world scenarios into his teaching and finds that strategy is a big asset in helping students understand the general concept of mathematics. In his free time Mark enjoys the outdoors (hiking, biking, running and tennis) and traveling.

Michelle – Middle/High School Math, Standardized Test Preparation

Michelle has ten years of experience teaching math to children from 4th grade through high school.  She earned her BA from Drew University and recently completed her MA in Education Administration & Supervision from St. Peter’s College.  Michelle took some time outside of the classroom to work as a Director of Education at a Sylvan Learning Center where she focused on customizing math programs for students based on their initial assessment.  Currently she teaches 8th grade math in Edison Township.  Michelle is chairman of the Human Relations Committee and advisor of the Student Council at her school.  Michelle is proficient in Russian and has knowledge of the Polish language.

Mara – Middle/High School Math, Standardized Test Preparation, Personal Essays

Mara became a middle school and high school certified English teacher after receiving a BA from Sarah Lawrence College in the Liberal Arts. She has experience tutoring students in critically reading and interpreting literature, writing in a variety of genres (including the personal essay and the research paper), and preparing for standardized testing and college admissions. She is pursuing a Masters in Literature at Drew University, and in her spare time enjoys travelling, gardening, and reading, of course.

Lois – Middle School Math, Spanish, ESL, French

Lois has been employed as a certified K-8 teacher for the past nine years. This upcoming September Lois will be teaching middle school mathematics in the West New York School District. She received her bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas Aquinas College and has received graduate level credits from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Lois has also participated in extensive math-related training through programs at Middlesex College. She has been tutoring students throughout Hudson, Essex, and Bergen County for the past several years and truly enjoys helping students excel.  In her spare time, Lois enjoys staying active by participating in activities such as soccer, softball, and running.

Tara – Special Education, Reading and Writing

Tara is a dually certified teacher both in elementary and special education. After teaching special education in the Paterson Public School District for over five years she became a Learning Disabilities Teaching Consultant in the Little Ferry Public School District. She can now assist teachers in the classroom by demonstrating how to better accommodate students with different and special needs. Prior to teaching, Tara spent many years working in the corporate world. Tara received her undergraduate degree in Communications from William Paterson University as well as her master's degree in Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities. Tara feels that all students can learn no matter what disability they might have. The key is to make learning both interesting and fun. The student should be able to apply what is learned in the real world. She has developed unique writing and reading strategies that have proven to be successful. In her spare time, Tara enjoys jogging, exercising, and spending time with her two dogs.

 
 

 

If you are wondering whether or not your child can benefit from tutoring, consider some of the most common reasons tutors are called.

Problem-Area Concentration

Students who fall behind on daily assignments or have problems in particular areas of study often benefit from weekly tutoring sessions. In these sessions, students can work at their own pace and be taught according to their individual learning style.

  
   
 
 

With Essex Tutoring you can choose in-home or live, on-line tutoring from home. Essex Tutoring On-line is an easy way to get tutoring help for your child that is convenient for both of you.

Each student and teacher work in real time and talk to each other throughout the entire lesson. This allows your child to ask questions and get instant feedback and encouragement.

  
   
 
 

Essex Tutoring Offers FREE Tutoring to Qualified SES Students
You and your child will receive:

  1. A free consultation to explain our program
  2. Pre- and post-tutoring assessments detailing your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses
  3. An educational program customized to your child’s needs and aligned with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards
  4. Frequent verbal and written feedback pertaining to your child’s progress.

All Essex Tutoring programs are developed and administered by NJ licensed teachers.