Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Buffalo, NY

...children and a photographer with a degree in English Literature. I worked as a copy editor during my time in college and planned a career teaching literature to college students. Instead, I started my family immediately upon graduation. My practical experience tutoring others comes primarily from my years volunteering in elementary classrooms, homeschooling, and in over 10 years as a Sunday school teacher for children in Pre-K through 8th grade. My strengths are in language...

I love learning and I truly believe that knowledge is power. I have been tutoring since I was in high school and I have 2 children who I work with nearly every day. Everybody is different and learns in different ways but that is what makes each one of us so special. As a tutor, I try to unlock which methods works for those I tutor and teach them how to build upon those strengths.

...has always had the desire to help others. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults ages 3-85. I love to have fun while learning and am great at helping students stay on track! I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from SUNY Geneseo, and am currently enrolled as a graduate Social Work student at the University of Buffalo with an expected Master's degree in May 2022. Between my undergraduate and graduate education, I...

...their artistic skills and knowledge in drawing and animation. I want to both help those who have a set goal they want to achieve, and motivate students to get creative and have fun. For a typical lesson, I start with asking the student about their interests, what they expect to learn from the class, and what they would like to know more about. I teach using power point presentations, sometimes video examples or references, and...

...describe myself passionate about psychology and anything to do with mental health. I'm a pretty down to earth person who enjoys the outdoors and live music. As for my credentials I am currently a therapist in training and have over six years learning about the brain and putting it into practice. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology as well as a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Through my process of education, I...

...American literature with Distinction from the University of Oxford; I also have a dual BA in Linguistics and in English and American Literature from the University of Rochester. I have extensive experience working with students from middle school to college age through NY MasterMinds and Academic Challenge Bowl. My work with these organizations has involved tailoring information to students' age range and skill level, keeping students encouraged and involved in gameplay, and dealing with conflicts...

...Western Reserve University with a B.A. in Biology and Cognitive Science, as well as a minor in French. I'm interested in going back to school for either environmental studies or law, but I still have some deciding to do in that regard! My tutoring experience has been varied, from helping peers with homework, assisting my young nephews and nieces with their reading and writing, to mentoring the younger students at the dance studio I used...

...the University of Delaware with an Honors Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in International Relations. I am also an incoming PhD Student at the University of Pittsburgh. As a former Honors student, dean's list recipient, and research assistant, I have experienced educational success and I hope to share this learning expertise with other students. I have also successfully completed an undergraduate senior thesis defense, honing my writing and public speaking skills which have become my...

...worked for 11 years as an English teacher and for 20 years as an Assistant Principal. I went to school in Buffalo at Canisius College and at Buffalo State College. I love teaching English classes especially literature and poetry. I believe that my job is to help you approach reading and writing as a learning opportunity and a teaching opportunity. In other words deciding for yourself what an author is trying to teach you and...

...love the subjects I teach. I assure you I will help you practice your craft until you become a master of your trade. Learning is often a rough and turbulent sea but with my experience, as both a student and teacher, I will strive to help you navigate the worst of it and turn you out master of the seas. A quality education is all I can offer and I implore you to come aboard...

I'm ready to use my experience as a writer, editor and communications professional to assist students in reaching their academic goals.

...educator with 4 years of experience teaching English Language Arts. I have a Bachelors of Science in Journalism, and a Master of Arts in Teaching English. My goal is to give students the tools they need to confidently own and tell their own story. I focus on building positive relationships to foster a safe and trusting learning environment. My strengths include creating effective and engaging lesson plans and utilizing student choice and interest in curriculum....

...that learning occurs when a practical application can be applied to a recognizable, practical problem and solved using novel , or most recently learned techniques. My experience as an educator for over twenty years has proven that exploratory, interdisciplinary learning which best suits the varied learning styles and abilities of today's classrooms , as well as the intimate socio-emotional needs of learners. My goals are to create environments wherein students are welcome to freely explore...

...terrible things that can feel like a heavy burden right up until it's done - then, suddenly, you're free! Believe me, I understand. I've been doing it for years: writing papers for school, articles for magazines, stories for my friends. It can feel like it's just you against the blank page. But it isn't! You have people on your side, and I'd like to be one of them. I received my bachelor's degree from Emerson...

...two sides of the same coin. Studying literature is about learning to identify and analyze ideas; studying writing means learning how to use the understanding of literary tools to develop one's own ideas or express oneself. Whether developed for the purpose of creative writing, technical and business writing, or test score improvement, these tools improve a student's ability to engage with the world. That includes everything from acing tests and achieving academic success to understanding...

I love learning and I truly believe that knowledge is power. I have been tutoring since I was in high school and I have 2 children who I work with nearly every day. Everybody is different and learns in different ways but that is what makes each one of us so special. As a tutor, I try to unlock which methods works for those I tutor and teach them how to build upon those strengths.

...to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou I believe we should all strive to live with this mindset! Over the years I have learned to trust myself and the journey that lies ahead of me, regardless of how I feel regarding the unknown. If you face challenges with these attitudes, it can drastically change your circumstances for the better. Whether...

...three top universities: Yale, Stanford, and UC Berkeley. My degrees include a Masters in Teaching from the Stanford University Teacher Education Program. I am a credentialed and experienced teacher in English Language Arts, and US and World History. I have taught at both the middle and high school level in schools that served students from low-income and immigrant backgrounds, many of whom were English Language Learners. At the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley,...

...have a wide variety of prior experiences in teaching and tutoring with young people. I have 6 years of experience teaching summer reading classes for students ages K-12, in which I helped students hone their skills in comprehension, textbook reading, fluency, beginning phonics, essay-writing, long-word decoding, and vocabulary enhancement. I also have one year of experience in individual tutoring for ACT/SAT test prep, reading (K-12), writing (K-12), world and U. S. history (high school and...

Hi, my name is Naomi, and I am happy to tutor for Varsity Tutors. I study English literature and philosophy, so reading and writing are my strongest suits, but I am glad to help in any of my listed subjects. Please send me a message to let me know how I can be of assistance!... It depends on the subject, but I like to be creative and use all sorts of materials to draw/write/graph etc.... I...