Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Syracuse, NY

...personal, one-on-one mentor to guide you through subject material is a factor that can prove to be a difference maker in achieving at the highest level. From my experience in undergrad at Cornell University to the many test-prep classes I have taken, I feel that I am knowledgeable in science subjects and mathematics and have developed strategies to best apply these techniques to standardized tests. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors to help...

...in Mathematics and stepped into the high school classroom for nearly a decade specializing in Geometry, special education and test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me to not only work with students but also focus on coaching Instructors in best teaching practices for students of all abilities in Pre-K through Grade 12. I am passionate about making math engaging and reducing "math fear". Outside of teaching I enjoy playing with...

...a child, and I did not feel like I fit in anywhere until I found my place in Criminal Law when I took a class during my undergraduate years. I have a passion for teaching other people what I have learned about taking this exam. I received a score of 22 out of 23 on the Analytical reasoning section of the November 2018 LSAT, and I have helped multiple people improve their score. I thought...

...from 1st grade to 12th grade. Working with a variety of students over the years has really helped me develop the necessary skills to be an excellent tutor. I know the great benefits that one on one instruction provides to a student. It is exciting to play such a role in a young person's education. I believe strongly in the power of education. Ideally, tutoring does not just help a student with the academic material...

...to guide students while they explore the way that they learn, all while helping them understand their coursework. Realizing your learning style is the first step to becoming a life-long learner. I am currently an undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. I am pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Communication for Health Professionals. After I have completed my Bachelor's degree, I am planning on attending...

...kids I worked with that my high school English teacher introduced to me. I am currently working with high school students on a volunteer basis to improve their writing and essay structure. It is very similar to the sort of assistance I can provide for students through Varsity in addition to SAT and ACT English and Writing prep, Regents test prep, college essay writing, ESL, Literature, essay editing and grammar, reading comprehension, and many other...

...graduate of Northeastern University with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy...

...to promote student confidence and leadership skills. I also help friends and relatives with college level papers and college applications, working alongside these students to help them build stronger thesis statements, develop cohesive paragraphs, and organize their papers. Although biology is my favorite subject to learn and research, I love tutoring students in math. Math can be a very difficult and frustrating subject, and students truly enjoy achieving the ???light bulb??? moment where a challenging...

...am a Curriculum Consultant who designs and implements professional development and delivers AIS instruction in reading in elementary grades. Prior to that, I taught middle and high school English for 18 years. My expertise in English and Literacy has enabled my students to make consistent, significant growth in reading and on national, state, and local assessments. I want to share my expertise and passion for learning with others so that they can experience similar success.

I love working with every type of student to help them reach their goals. As an English Ph.D. student, literature remains at the center of my educational journey. Reading and the skills that come with it--comprehension, analysis, critical thinking, empathy--are of utmost importance. I work hard to balance between challenging and encouraging my students. My excitable disposition and energy help to motivate learning and reinforce confidence in their own minds.

...favorite subjects to tutor though, are standardized test prep and biochemistry. Though enjoying standardized tests is not a common opinion, I have always liked the logical nature of standardized test questions, and the fact that simply by working on a few test taking skills students can see marked improvement. Biochemistry, while far from a simple field, is one of my favorite subjects. I find the chemical basis for how biological mechanisms work to be fascinating....

I am a finance and accounting professional at a Fortune 100 firm with an MBA and currently pursuing the CMA. My teaching method would absolutely vary depending on the student. Visual learners need different kind of help than non-visual. For visual learners, I would try to paint a picture of the problem or formula so it is easier for them to understand. For non-visual, I can stick more with formulas, numbers, and memorization. ... To get...

I have taught grades K - 12, as well as online college courses and in-class courses. I am very eager to help students succeed in their educational pursuits because an education is very personal - it's all yours - nobody can take it away from you. Knowledge is very powerful. Let's learn and grow together!

A young, driven college student with experience in English, literature, and writing across various disciplines, with extensive critical thinking, reading, and writing skills translatable across middle school and high school curriculums

...I spend 4-8 hours a day writing a novel so this is my element! Test Prep: I've had extensive experience tutoring test prep. I've taught group SAT Verbal courses and 1-on-1 sessions. I know the redesigned SAT format inside and out and I've helped students break 1500. I've also taught the SHSAT, SSAT, and ISEE (middle level verbal and quantitative; upper level verbal); ACT (verbal); and English Regents. I can also tutor SAT subject tests...

...while also preparing them for college settings. I also very much enjoy helping college students get the most out of their college education by supporting them in being successful in their courses. I aim to help students with their acute course needs as well as assist them in developing skills for studying and learning that they can use throughout their entire lives. Before getting my PhD, I worked for nonprofit organizations; this experience allows me...

My name is Ashraf, and I am a recent graduate of Emory University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I will be pursing my medical degree (M.D.) later this year at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends, playing polo, visiting museums, and staying active.

Hey everyone! I am Vishal, and I'm 22 years old. I'm a recent graduate of the University at Buffalo - SUNY with a bachelor of science degree in Biomedical Engineering. I plan on attending medical school in the future. I have a lot of experience with tutoring so I am looking forward to working with all of you!

...my sessions to include some amount of each teaching style. Using an appropriate mix of teaching styles helps students learn, grow, and become more independent. "A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary." ~ Thomas N. Carruthers Outside of Academia I enjoy reading, writing and crafts. I am currently reading the Beautiful Creatures series by Kami Garcia. Every year I participate in the NaNoWriMo challenge which is a yearly event that challenges participants to write...

...I am passionate about helping students because really great teaching, teaching that connects and communicates, will stay with a student for life. Teaching well means listening well. I love to learn how people think about the tasks they are facing--it is always interesting in its own right and shows me how they can build on their strengths and re-shape what they are doing in order to get good results now and, even more importantly, develop...