Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Syracuse, NY

...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 and AP tests (I got five 5's myself, back in the day). French and ESL: I've taught ESL to students from a wide range of backgrounds at tutoring agencies as well as at the Mohawk Valley...

I 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 have 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...

...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. Biomedical research is also a passion of mine; I have worked in a handful of labs...

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,...

...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 tutoring because I find it to be...

...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 in front of them at the moment....

...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 medical school. Outside of academics, I am involved in some on-campus organizations like Camp Kesem and...

...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 topic suddenly makes sense. We can work toward this "lightbulb" moment together by finding out where...

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.

...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 others the same...

...teach my classmates conjugations, and my friends asked me for help on their homework all the time. I loved helping them all out, and I loved being helpful. My sophomore year of high school, I had the opportunity to tutor one of the younger guys on my swim team in biology and I really enjoyed it so much that I tutored him the following year in chemistry. In college, I volunteer taught swim lessons, and...

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!

...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 lasting skills. These abilities stick and increase one's long-term capacity to handle information, organize one's thoughts...

I am an undergraduate student studying at Cornell University. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sustainability Sciences, with a minor in Development Sociology. I am originally from Syracuse, New York.

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.

...My academic background is strong 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...

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

...very rigorous college education from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Physics and Computer Science. After a year in a Physics doctoral program, I gained more insight into my values and priorities, and the best use of my skills. I decided to change paths and pursue a teaching career. My presence on this platform is one step in that journey. Education is immensely valuable, to the individual and to society, and I want to use mine to...

...a daycare teacher, a latchkey provider and nanny. I went through the Early Childhood Education program at BOCES and have since continued into the education field by working on a Early Childhood Education degree at Cazenovia College in Cazenovia NY. I tutor a mixture of different subjects with a proficiency in English Language Arts. I learned English as a second language many years ago and now I speak in more fluently than my native language!...