Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Buffalo, NY

I love working with students 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 math and word problems.

...to attend law school in the Fall of 2021. From previous tutoring experiences and my understanding of the LSAT, I believe I can best serve students through hands-on instruction. Reviewing practice tests and drill sections while developing new strategies or refining existing ones is the main way in which I see myself helping others. When I was studying for my LSAT, I struggled most significantly with Reading Comprehension and, through diligent study and practice, was...

...with degree in chemistry, as well as a medical and dental degree from the University at Buffalo. I am currently awaiting an opportunity to begin a new residency program in 2019, and therefore I am looking to keep my memory and my skill sharp! I believe that tutoring is about more than just getting questions right on homework and exams. I strive to make sure all my students understand, learn, and maybe even enjoy the...

Dr. Meness earned her PhD in education from Penn State University, and has worked as an elementary teacher, reading instructor, before teaching in higher education and becoming an editor and academic coach. She looks forward to working with students from all walk of life who are pursing their interest in education.

...my writing and public speaking skills which have become my favorite subjects to practice and teach. I also spent four months living abroad in Paris, France with a French host family and taking French courses. In my spare time I enjoy reading, running, watching films, and trying new cuisines. I have also, on several occasions, relied on private tutors. As a lifelong student and teacher, my tutoring style offers a unique approach that caters to...

I am a graduate from Ithaca College with my master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. I am passionate about tutoring adult learners and those who are looking to pass the Praxis Exam in Speech Language Pathology. I have experience working with children on executive functioning skills and auditory processing skills as well.

...to discover the right way to frame and phrase the material at hand so that it can stick. Each student represents a unique challenge, and every improvement is an accomplishment shared between the tutor and the student. I truly enjoy helping others in their studies, and I appreciate the opportunity to improve my own understanding at the same time. I graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a BS in both...

...Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Through my process of education, I have refined the skill of writing multiple research papers and thesis papers. If you struggle with writing in any subject, I can help! I am a student as well, so I can understand and relate to how daunting writing and formulating papers may be. My goal is to provide a creative and immersive way for you to understand the subjects or material you may be...

...why I became a teacher. I like to integrate technology into my teaching. I find that this is important because most students have this technology at home and are comfortable with it. I feel that if used right, technology can help students learn. Working closely with students is very rewarding not only for me as a teacher but also for the students. When students get the extra attention that they need, they are able to...

...with students was a very rewarding part of my graduate studies. This enjoyment lead me to pursue academics and I have been a tenured associate professor for almost 6 years teaching mostly in the Department of Chemistry at my College. I have taught various disciplines of chemistry including health professions related chemistry, general chemistry, upper level quantitative chemistry as well as the associated laboratory materials found in these courses. I look forward to sharing my...

...am a graduate student and writing instructor in the English department at the University at Buffalo. I study 20th century American and British literature, but have experience taking the SAT, AP Subject tests in Literature and Psychology, and the GRE General and Subject test in Literature. My scores are included in my profile. I am also a writing technique tutor at the Center for Excellence in Writing at UB and enjoy working one-on-one with students...

...a degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University at Buffalo. Starting Fall 2017 I will be starting medical school at the University at Buffalo. Considering such I find the human body to be absolutely fascinating. There are so many different organ systems, regulatory systems, and fascinating forms of physiology that allow us as humans to perform such a great variety of tasks. As an educator I'm big on pictures and diagrams as educational tools. If...

...center, working as a Bioethics teaching assistant at the college level, and even working with patients to help them understand important but sometimes initially complicated topics. I have thrived and truly enjoy the experience of helping someone master what may initially seem to be an intimidating subject. As important as it is to learn material, I feel it is equally or perhaps more important to learn how to approach the material. This is somewhere that...

...graduate with a BA in Spanish. I just recently applied to medical school with dreams of becoming a physician. I tutor Spanish, at a middle school, high school and college level, and a variety of different science and math courses as well. I do my best to make learning enjoyable for my students and I believe that it is important to bring a professional approach to teaching. When I am not tutoring, I play guitar,...

...in Mathematics. Yes, I enjoy math! I am also studying to get my PhD in Math Education. I have experience teaching college level Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Currently, I am a full time Financial Solutions Analyst, which I quite enjoy, but teaching math has always been a passion of mine and I hope to someday in the near future to turn that into a full time career. I consider it an honor to use my...

...Patience, grit, and determination are integral to student success and I work daily to inspire my students to be proactive, take risks, collaborate with others, set goals, and seek excellence for themselves and invest in their futures. As teachers, we can't ask our students to love Shakespeare or Statistics or SAT prep if we don't! I bring enthusiasm and love of learning to every tutoring session and measure my success by that of my students'. I...

...and neuroscience, but I equally enjoy partnering with students to help them build confidence and best prepare for various standardized tests, especially the MCAT. Additionally, I am a skilled writer and enjoy assisting with all stages of a student's writing process, from idea organization and effective argumentation, to editing and proofreading. Aside from academics, I find balance and fulfillment through dance, yoga, and spending time with friends. I also enjoy meeting new people and I...

Everyone can learn, if they have the desire. My goal is to empower my students while understanding their learning styles, gaining a better idea of their perspective of the world, and to thereby teach them through their perspective for maximum success. Education is my passion. If my students aren't successful, how can I be?

As an experienced tutor and teacher with a Ph.D. in English, my ultimate goal has always been for students to read and use written language not only as a way of demonstrating knowledge, but as a means for acquiring knowledge. I encourage students to use language to structure their thinking in ways that will ensure success in whatever course, exam, or extracurricular goal they hope to achieve.

...I have found use for it in my everyday life. I have realized that there are many different ways of approaching a single, simple problem. Having the best skills and tools to make various approaches can be crucial when trying to find a solution. I believe I have the ability to teach various methods and ways of thought to help each individual that may struggle with various aspects of the subject. I also have a...