Award-Winning English Tutors in Syracuse, NY

I am an undergraduate student at The Rochester Institute of Technology. I am a second year in the Physician Assistant program. I believe that being positive and hard work are the most important things when learning new and challenging material.

...UVM. My time as both a tutor and a teaching assistant have shown me that each person has a unique set of experiences and learning styles that help them become stronger writers, better students, and independent learners. As a tutor, it's my job to help students use those experiences and styles to achieve more, academically and in general. I'm passionate about all the subjects that I tutor, but literature, writing, and art history are nearest...

...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 for academic success, and I look forward to helping...

...Education and lots of tutoring and teaching experience. I am very respectful of my students and I know how to give just the right support for success. I think you will find me a great reading and writing tutor. And I do have graduate level training in elementary and special needs math education. My hobbies are baseball, basketball, and I restore and repair antique radios.I also love to read and write about history and politics!!...

I received degrees from Syracuse University, S.I Newhouse School of Communications Television, Film, and Radio M.A (2017) and University of California Santa Barbara Film and Media Studies B.A (2016). I am a documentary filmmaker with a passion for helping others learn and grow. ... As a student-parent, I have faced many hurdles throughout my education. However, I believe you can truly conquer any obstacle you are faced with. I want to help students overcome their difficulties and succeed.

...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 a simple field, is one of my...

I really enjoy learning and teaching. During my time at University I worked hard to learn how to improve my creative and non fiction writing skills. I also studied literature from many genres and eras. I believe I have the ability to help people of any age to improve their reading and writing skills.

...an experienced tutor and education support professional. I am open to students of all backgrounds, and I have mostly worked with undergraduate students. I have a significant educational background in all Social Sciences, Anatomy, Exercise Science and Nutrition. My desire is to help students successfully grow and truly learn what they need to proper. I have the experience, education and the desire to help you achieve academic excellence and grow as a person.... I like to help my student truly learn the material as opposed to just memorizing concepts. I ask them a lot of question about their thoughts on certain things and I try to get them to describe or teach the concept to me.

...I finish up my TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree with a minor in Linguistics I am confident that this is the subject that I was meant to teach. I believe my Linguistics background helps me to have a unique perspective on how language works and how to teach English to speakers of other language. As a former ESL student I can relate to a lot of what my students are going...

...able to push through obstacles and achieve their true potential. I attended Syracuse University where I majored in History and Political Science. After undergrad, I spent 3 years with the City of Syracuse doing research and grant writing. I returned to Syracuse University to attain a Master of Public Administration Degree. In my spare time I like to relax with some fresh air. In the morning I more than likely have a coffee in hand....

...Over the course of my undergraduate career, I worked at my institution's writing and tutoring centering gaining valuable experience working with students on reading, writing, and the English language. I worked with children ages 7-18 during the summer months at summer camps. In addition to being a student, I currently work as an SAT prep tutor. I am passionate about literature and social issues. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music and watching...

...the past 20 years. I love working with kids because I feel like I am an adult version of a kid. I love video games and playing sports. I currently play the Nintendo Switch and Xbox one during my free time, as well as taking care of 2 puppies. Teaching is something I feel like I was born to do and I love the relationships I can have with students and help guide them to...

...grades. After obtaining tenure and teaching for a number of years, I left the k-12 classroom to begin work on a doctoral degree in Special Education and Disability Studies at Syracuse University, which I am currently completing coursework towards. As a graduate student in this program, I have taught a number of undergraduate and graduate courses situated within the School of Education. Having taught across a variety of grade levels, both k-12 and collegiate, I...

...learning through interaction. The delegating style promotes learning through empowerment. I typically structure each of my sessions to include some amount of each teaching style. Using an appropriate mix of teaching styles helps students learn, grow, and become more independent. "A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary." ~ Thomas N. Carruthers Outside of Academia I enjoy reading, writing and crafts. I am currently reading the Beautiful Creatures series by Kami Garcia. Every year...

Learning should be fun, interactive, and mistakes are not the end of the world - rather the only way we can truly succeed.

...the learning process. I ardently wanted to create a fraction of the inspiration in the kids I worked with that my high school English teacher introduced to me. I am currently working with high school students on a volunteer basis to improve their writing and essay structure. It is very similar to the sort of assistance I can provide for students through Varsity in addition to SAT and ACT English and Writing prep, Regents test...

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

Behind ever dedicated teacher is a dedicated student. I am a life-long learner. Life-long learning is absolutely necessary in order to keep up with the ever changing society we live in. It is my personal mission to take advantage of trainings and learning the latest teaching techniques, ideas, laws, polices and procedures to stay current in my profession in order to help my students learn to the fullest. ... Behind every dedicated teacher is a dedicated student. I am a life-long learner. I truly believe this is the only way to be a great teacher in our ever-changing world. No two students will be alike. Each year our classrooms will change. Teaching techniques, ideas, laws, policies, and procedures will forever be changing. It is up to every single teacher to take the time to learn about their students each year. With enthusiasm and excitement we should try to discover the most effective ways to meet our students' needs both as individual learners and as a classroom whole. We should know that this may require creativity, communication, and collaboration with others. Due to the changes within society, children and the world itself, I know I will always need to be a student. I will need to take it upon myself to take the time for professional growth. I also firmly believe that although I am my students' teacher, sometimes the best teachers are the students themselves. Within each student and classroom is a learning experience waiting to happen.

...Princeton University in English and a graduate degree from Tufts University in Secondary English Education. My post-graduate studies have included a Fulbright fellowship at the American Academy in Rome in archaeology, National Endowment for the Humanities seminars on the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt and Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the British Institute of Florence art history summer session, the University of Cambridge International Shakespeare Summer School, and a certification program in special education from Northeastern...

...without Newton. As a tutor and a student, who had to figure out their own learning style through a lot of trial and error, I aim to make the journey a little easier and provide a map to your destination. While I'll do my best to keep you on the road, the route is yours to choose and my goal lies in ensuring you arrive wherever you want to go with as much ease as...