Haledon, NJ Reading Tutors

I have been an avid reader my entire life, but have tutored for a number of years and know that reading can be daunting to many. I find that it is easiest to help students break chapters into smaller sections so that they can analyze them easier. I can help to make outlines and teach the basics of literary style but am also able to cover nuances within narratives.

I have been tutoring academics for 5 years, and have helped students increase their overall ELA scores by as much as 50%! I can help students with their homework, as well as bring additional materials to help improve reading comprehension and spelling.

Struggling reader? Reluctant reader? Feel like you're having the same parent-teacher conference over and over again? Never fear--I'll use the latest research in responsive literacy pedagogy to break the cycle of low confidence and low grades.

With a degree in English Literature, reading comprehension has been the most important aspect of my academic carreer. I know how to help you confidently navigate and come to a more complete and nuanced understanding of what you are reading, the main morals, motifs, and main purpose of each piece you read.

Our focus will of course be on coming to a complete and correct understanding of exactly what you are reading. Depending on the level you are at, our sessions will eventually inspire you to develop your own bold and unique opinions on everything that you read going forward.

Every session students can bring their own items/homework to work from or assignments can be created based on their needs. Every session will be for YOU. It will go at your pace and as will work to help you learn and grow in reading.

Each lesson will work specifically with phonics.

I tailor each session to the student most imperative needs. I have experience teaching various grade levels. I use multiple strategies to support the student based on the individual.

I'm currently a first grade teacher and have been since 2017. I received my Masters in Childhood Education in 2016, and my Bachelors in English in 2014. I have been working with students to achieve their academic goals since 2014.
As a volunteer reading tutor for 2 years, I've helped and guided students towards increasing their overall reading skills and comprehension. I've also been a teaching assistant in a 3rd grade classroom, working with students one-on-one to strengthen their skills across all subjects, as well as their test taking strategies.
As part of my graduate teaching program, I had the opportunity to teach at a camp where we explored topics in Math, Science, Reading, Art and robotics through fun and engaging activities. I love to teach reading, and I tell my students that learning a new skill is like having a secret conversation with the author, where you learn more and more about what you read!
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I’m Jenna! I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Baruch College. I’m currently pursuing a Masters’ Degree in Social Work at Yeshiva University. I have 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I worked with different after school programs such as Reading Partners, Literacy Partners and One on One Academic Tutors where I helped the students with their homework individually and as a group.
I led some study groups for my fellow classmates while in college. I trained new employees and volunteers for few organizations.
I’m very patient and I care about my students a lot. I understand that each student is unique and has different needs. Feel free to ask me as many questions as you like until you understand the subject. I enjoy seeing progress. My goal is to work with my students at their own pace until they master the subject.