Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Syracuse, NY

...prep tests, I work with each student to understand his/her learning styles and then adapt my teaching style to fit his/her needs. I graduated from Yale with a BA in English and from Columbia University with an MBA in Marketing/Finance and worked in the corporate world for over twenty years. I became an entrepreneur and have loved the life I have led-I have raised four (now grown) children, and have a dog (large labradoodle who...

...then anyone can. I want to be there to help my students succeed at one of the hardest languages in the entire world to learn. Since I learned it myself, I believe that I can provide another way of looking at it than most tutors. Remember. English is rough. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though. My teaching style differs depending on the student I am teaching, the age group they are in...

...money and spend time with my family, but I ultimately hope to pursue a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology next fall. I am qualified to teach math and biology, and I am adept at editing college level papers . My primary tutoring experience consists of my time as a college math literacy worker with the Young People???s Project. Every week, I would visit 7th and 8th graders in Utica, NY to help them with...

...Language, and SAT Reading, the GRE literature subject test, the verbal portion of the GRE, AP English Language, and AP English Literature. 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...

...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 tutoring because I find it to be an engaging and dynamic process--I...

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!

Hello! My name is Beakal, and I am a Varsity Tutor! I'm a graduate student attending Syracuse University to receive my Masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I come from a biology/writing background, and have a lot of experience in tutoring (primarily math and English). I'd be more than happy to help with all of your tutoring needs! Let's learn together!

...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 others the same way I have benefited from...

I am entering my freshman year at Binghamton University. I'm looking forward to meeting new students and helping them on their endeavors.

...History, and ACT prep. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from computer science to history and biochemistry to critical reading. My 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...

I am a former high school math teacher. My specialty is in Algebra. I have experience working with a diverse student population with a large classroom setting as well as one on one tutoring. Looking forward to working with you!

...boys prison near my university. One summer, I started Skyping with a Parisian woman to better my French and I helped her learn English. I really enjoyed all of those experiences. Getting to know everyone and help them to accomplish their goals was really fulfilling plus, I got to skip an intro French class for the Skyping! In the future, Im hoping to do a program to teach English in France for a year, and...

...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 in front of them at the moment. Tutoring helps build confidence and...

Hello, my name is Donald Virginia, but you can just call me Don. I've been aspiring to be a teacher as of recently, and I find joy in teaching and helping others learn. I can help with memorization, effective test-taking, and any other issues you may have in your academic endeavours. I hope we can work together in the future!... To learn, not memorize! I'm a big believer in the "teach a man to fish" philosophy, and will teach how to learn, not just memorize a specific lesson.

...and my master's degree at Indiana University, where I studied the neuroscience of learning and memory, and mentored undergraduate students in the biological sciences. I enjoy working with students on written assignments, college application essays, science concepts, and statistics. While working with me, you will receive quality instruction, support, and guidance as you improve your subject knowledge as well as your study habits, organizational skills, and time management skills. All of the above are important...

...education reading and writing teacher in a co-taught special education classroom and 2 years of experience in a co-taught English Language Learner classroom. As a teacher, I developed all of my own curricula, ensuring that it adhered to Common Core Standards and an anti-racist, social justice framework. While tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I am also working for Syracuse University crafting toolkits (online resources) for individuals with intellectual disabilities and I am pursuing an online Graduate...

...campus, I earned the highest score on the Environmental Systems and Societies IB exam. I took Higher Level Environmental Systems and Societies, French, and English Language Arts. I have extensive experience in tutoring. For several years I taught mini lessons in my mother's kindergarten class during the hour between my school ending and her class ending. Years of tutoring peers in middle/high school, as well as teaching several church classes, has allowed me to explore...

...in science math and psychology. I love to tutor as I enjoy seeing people learn and improve in different academic areas. My goal is to use my God given gifts and abilities to instruct leaders of tomorrow and preparing them for their future while helping them fulfill their destiny. My work experience is in tutoring, teaching, and public health doing HIV counseling. In the next two years I hope to reapply to residency and be...

I'm a Library Science graduate student and graduated this year with a bachelor's degree in art history. I love to read and write, and through my own education, I have developed ways to make both fun. I know how challenging test prep can be, but I have skills to make that manageable too. I'd love to meet you and help you find your own definition of success in school and beyond!