Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Rochester, NY

...peers in countless subjects. I can relate to a wide range of educational experiences, including a diverse, urban high school, an advanced magnet school for math and science, a close-knit liberal arts college, and a huge, research-focused university. I am currently serving with the Community HealthCorps and applying to medical school. No matter what you...

...Outdoor Photography, Street Art, and Hip-Hop culture. I went to college in Upstate New York, and attained degrees in Sociology and Public Administration from The State University of New York Colleges at Geneseo and Brockport. I enjoy tutoring students who may need assistance with writing (grammar, composition, editing, and annotation),digital media, public speaking, and curating...

...to hate. Slowly, I can get students to realize the worlds that reading and writing can open up for them and they begin to love these things that they once hated. My teaching style is conversation based and filled with the Socratic Method. I believe in not handing a student the answer. Rather we can...

...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 life outside...

...senior at the University of Rochester with a double major in Economics and Film and Media Production and a minor in computer science. My teaching experience includes tutoring for Economics 108: Principles of Economics and CSC 161: The Art of Programming. My teaching philosophy involves structuring lessons to optimize my student's problem solving abilities, allowing...

...grammatical concepts or advanced academic writing. I find helping students develop their reading comprehension and writing to be extremely rewarding -- as it not only leads to improvements in class grades or standardized testing but also expands our knowledge of the world and ability to communicate with others. I am passionate about education and its...

...point of education is to teach students how to become critical thinkers so that they may apply their knowledge to solve real world problems. Learning should be exciting for students; it shouldn't feel like a chore. This passion and enjoyment of learning should be applied to every aspect of life for my students. Outside of...

I am an English teacher in Rochester, NY. I have experience tutoring at the middle school, high school, and college level. For me, the goal of tutoring is to teach you the skills you need in order to become a stronger reader, writer, or test taker! I look forward to working with you! ... My philosophy of teaching is student-centered, hands-on work. Students must take ownership of their work in order to learn best. I believe...

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.

...my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I pursued research projects abroad in Medical Anthropology and Biology/Diagnostic Development. Between my degrees, I worked as a middle school sports Coach and assisted with high-school Junior Varsity girls’ soccer. At the middle school, I was the head coach for beginning to intermediate girls soccer and basketball and taught individual...

...Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work and...

...University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never...

...had while pursuing music and art, I've found that teaching is the one in which I have the most to offer and that gives me the most in return. I believe that confidence is the largest factor in success at anything, and preparation leads to confidence. This applies to the SAT test; it applies to...

...the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when...

...answers to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are...

...I was hired as a teaching assistant by my university's economics department (one of just a few undergraduates), and I also teach debate in local schools in Charlottesville. I enjoy working with students of all ages and have experience teaching students from the elementary school level to the college level. I've worked one-on-one both with...

...mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business...

...student at Northwestern University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be...

...the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught...

...retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to make sure that you can not only...