Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Buffalo, NY

Hi, I am Samantha Schifano and I here to guide you on the language learning process. I hope to get you to love language learning as well!

...get my students to learn the material. I believe, if the material can be spun in a way that is more fun, then the student will comprehend it more easily and leave the classroom a bit more motivated to continue. I would like these aspects of teaching to transfer into my tutoring here with Varsity...

I have more than 15 years of teaching experience in grades K-12. My strength is giving students the support they need to feel successful by focusing on their strengths. With true belief in their abilities, students find they can trust I am there for them.

...of education, as I have been working with young adults and teaching Spanish full time at the middle school and high school level for the past ten years. I am currently employed at Sweet Home Middle School as a Spanish teacher at the 7th and 8th grade level. Before that, I was employed at...

...plan across a broad variety of subjects, staying attentive to what teaching methods are most compatible with their style of learning, and adapting lessons, explanations, and example sets accordingly. I am a strong writer, and have experience as a copy editor, content editor, and editor in chief of various small publications, including Cahoodaloodaling literary journal. This...

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!

...rapidly changing landscape of education due to global events has left me eager to use my firsthand experience to help improve student experiences in the modern classroom by identifying their needs to provide solutions. I believe my attention to detail and ability to consistently adapt with the ever changing school environment will be critical in...

I first started tutoring in high school, through Math, Chemistry, and Biology Honors Society. Through these activities, I realized that I'm passionate about tutoring and assisting others throughout their academic journeys. I'm quite interested in Science, English, and Psychology. Additionally, I'm very comfortable with tutoring for the ACT.

...a classroom can be and I would love to support you in that process! I am a current forensic science M.S student with a master's in educational psychology and undergraduate degrees in chemistry and math. My passion is teaching for understanding and building your knowledge surrounding the problems so you are able to recognize and...

...of all sorts and especially love finding ways to make complex information more understandable. I have taught English and History as well as tutored the SAT/ACT for many years. I can help you edit your essays, read materials that are challenging, and yes, I do math too! I'm especially happy to help you with SAT/ACT...

...out in many areas so take a look at my subjects. I have been a teacher for 14+ years in many different capacities and have taught math, science, social studies, English, and many different electives. I am also a certified special education teacher so I can help with many of the needs of learners with...

...I find that students add a perspective to the belief systems that is unique and often challenging. My own education included many humanities courses, along with history and social sciences, and was completed in New York state. I am comfortable working with students of all ages and in all subjects, and I hope to help...

...to support elementary school students during this time of remote learning by tutoring online. I love to read and love to share my love of reading with others. I've also recently received my TESOL certification. I have a lot of experience to offer and I'm looking forward to working with your child!

...literary analysis, reading comprehension, ESL, grammar, and multiple styles of citation. I love working with language and I love working with people, regardless of age, and teaching them to become comfortable with all aspects of it. Whether you're an adult learner or a parent looking for a good fit for their child, I'd love to...

...kids, ESL speakers and professional public speakers. She has also completed 500 hours of yoga teacher training through YogaWorks and is a registered yoga teacher. Her studies in many foreign languages, diction and phonetics make tutoring ESL, phonics, elementary writing and reading through Varsity Tutors a natural extension of her extensive training. Angela makes classes...

...enjoy sharing time with family and friends. I like hiking, painting, photography, teaching, helping others and traveling. Favorite books: The Alchemist - Paulo Cohelo. Crimen and Punishment- Fiodor Mijailovic Dostoyesvky. One hundred years of Solicitude - Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Favorite series/movie Grand Hotel - Series. The Embrace Of The Serpent. Fact: With 329 million native...

I like offering fun and productive tutoring experiences. I get to know my students and try to make tailor-made lessons that will provide the most opportunity to learn and grow.

...appear complicated and difficult, but often there is only one stumbling block that a student is having a problem with. Once you isolate the issue, everything becomes simple! My tutoring style is to talk and work through a lot of practice problems together. When the student feels comfortable tackling some practice problems on their own,...

...and have aided in their mental and emotional development as a caregiver for many years. I am an aunt to over 13 nieces and nephews, so I have no trouble with being patient and creating a supportive environment. I'm also very creative and willing to show your child how fun learning can be. I look...

...and a minor in Chinese. After graduation I went to live and work in China teaching English, where I stayed for eight years. I taught many different levels and subjects in both private charter schools to university graduate and undergraduate classes. I have a lot of teaching and tutoring experience and am fluent in Mandarin...