Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Rochester, NY

...As well, I worked as a special education teacher for 2 years specifically with 6th grade students. Currently, I am about to finish my 16th year of teaching and am employed as a Literacy Specialist. I love and feel confident teaching all aspects of literacy as well as all content areas addressed in elementary school....

...older adults. Education has unlocked many new experiences and opportunities in my life, and I am passionate about helping students improve their own lives through education. In my tutoring sessions, I cover both specific topics (like literature or history) and general academic skills (like note-taking and test-taking strategies). I leverage my extensive experience with standardized...

I'm a language and education student fluent in French. I love writing and literature, but language is what I love to study most. I have experience teaching children, and I hope to teach English as a second language in an elementary school in the future!

...why I've chosen this career path. I've enjoyed volunteering locally with African refugees and immigrants for about five years, and I'm learning French and Swahili to better communicate with them. I've enjoyed learning more about their cultures and stories while also forging lasting friendships. In addition, I've been an online ESL teacher for almost three...

...a dedicated, reliable professional recognized for ability to motivate others to strive for personal goals. I have experience working with people of all backgrounds and levels in a variety of professional environments. One of the many roles I have worked in was as a Special Education Consultant Teacher. This position allowed me to work with...

...of high moral stature. My experience working in varied environments have enabled me to develop a range of teaching and leadership skills. I am qualified and have the experience in developing curriculum-aligned lessons that engage multiple intelligences through the integration of technology and hands-on activities. Effective communication with students, colleagues, parents , as well as...

...students we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing questions. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading...

At the University at Buffalo, I am a sophomore Psychology major, with an intended double minor in Spanish/Health and Human Services. Passionate about numerous subjects, my expertise lies in English, Writing, Grammar, Music, and History. A former literacy aide/youth worker at a Recreation Center, I love working with children and youth of all ages, and...

...impaired, and students on the spectrum. I believe education should be tailored to meet the needs of each student as an individual. One size does not fit all, and an effective teacher understands the importance of differentiating lessons to ensure students are successful. I believe it is important to develop a strong relationship with each...

...student can teach themselves. For this reason, I am a great believer in scaffolding, or providing a lot of support in the beginning and drawing away slowly until the student can master the work on their own. Outside of academia, you can find me doing one of three things usually (or trying to do them...

...not strictly an Educator and I believe it has only given me more insight to a child's every day needs and ways to help a child succeed in life. I have worked in various positions throughout my adult life that has taught me how valuable punctuality is to one's ability to succeed, and the ability...

...Rochester, with a B.A. in English Literature and a Master's in Secondary English and Reading. My goal in tutoring is to work with students to identify their goals, and help them make a plan to get there with my support; I strive to tailor my tutorage to each student, their strengths, and weaknesses. In my...

...with the bulk of my experience being at the middle school level. I also spent several years teaching English to students in China, using an online platform. My favorite subjects to teach are math and reading, because I love helping students to have those "lightbulb moments" when they gain a true understanding of the content...

...addition to my professional experience in educating adults, I have 20+ years of experience as a homeschooling mom, and hands on work facilitating extracurricular STEM in the classroom. I've been working with the VT team for a little over two years, and my favorite moments have been watching some of my students grow in both...

...My name is Mr. Gratzer, and I am your next personal tutor! I'm an environmental scientist who has worked on a variety of exciting projects across the United States. In addition to my science background, I am also an expert in American Sign Language (ASL), with a strong passion for helping students succeed in their...

...learning style. My approach is positive and encouraging. By learning about your child's interests and unique personality I will craft activities which ensure ownership in the learning process. I consider both you, your child, and other educators/support persons (when applicable) as partners in your child's success. Most recently, in conjunction with the Syracuse City School...

...enjoy working with young people to help them achieve academic success. Sometimes a creative approach is needed to engage the student, such as employing a game such as Scrabble rather than a more standard method. I once did this with a student who loved math but couldn't read at all. By May, he was reading...

...University of Brockport. Since graduating in 2009, I was a substitute teacher in all grades K-12 for 5 years. I had some teaching assistant positions at the elementary level. I also had a fourth-grade teacher position, teaching math and science for a whole school year, where I created my own lesson plans, graded students, and...

I am dedicated to creating an exciting, student-centered learning environment for students. I believe that my ability to motivate and inspire my students will allow them to understand and appreciate their academic studies. My goal is to make learning an enjoyable experience by actively engaging students and stimulating their intellectual curiosity.