Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Syracuse, NY

...Lastly, I really like teaching Algebra for some reason. I can't explain that one. I am currently working towards a graduate degree in Psychology. In the course of studying Psychology I've focused on learning and behavior modification in order to understand how we learn best. I now apply what I've learned in my own study habits and in my approach to teaching others as well. Working and studying hard is important, but there are proven...

...strengths/weaknesses. I approach tutoring as a team effort as we work together to achieve success. My teaching philosophy is that every student has the potential to succeed, and the key to achieving your goal is a matter of hard work and dedication rather than intelligence. I work with all students of varying levels. For those that do not do well under the pressure of standardized tests, I strive to make test-taking less anxiety-inducing and more...

...an individual student's learning style may change over time. I graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in English in 2010 and from Syracuse University with a master's degree in Creative Writing in 2015. Before attending Syracuse, I worked as a tutor for Signet Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I worked with high school, college, and hospital-bound students in the greater Boston area, and I accrued over 300 hours of tutoring experience. I also have...

...English literature and writing instruction. Beyond this, I have guided students in preparing for standardized tests as well as tackling the college application process from list creation to creating a compelling and engaging essay. My educational background includes an undergraduate degree from 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...

...moment where a challenging topic suddenly makes sense. We can work toward this "lightbulb" moment together by finding out where the student has difficulties, and trying different learning materials to overcome these obstacles. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking in the Adirondacks, walking my dog around Rotterdam, and teaching myself evolutionary biology. I???ve recently learned that I also love to travel, thanks to my long-term relationship with a French exchange student. I had the...

...I majored in Adolescent English Education. I particularly enjoy studying English literature in a variety of genres including novels, journals, essays, and short stories, but reading and writing poetry is my absolute favorite! I have quite a bit of editing and revision experience and I enjoy working closely with students to perfect their writing. As an online student, I am very well acquainted with using technology in order to learn. I have been able to...

...assistant and was responsible for four lab sections of undergraduate engineering students. At the same time, I also performed robotics research in the Biomechatronics Lab under the direction of Dr. Veronica Santos. This research continued until her departure to UCLA. At this time, I am beginning work in the SpaceTREx laboratory and will be focused on space-oriented robotics. In my spare time I like to hike, rock climb, read, work on my novel, and build...

...as a research assistant/laboratory manager at academic/research institutions. I am in the process of applying to graduate school and plan to pursue my Ph.D. in Bioengineering. I have been continuously involved in helping students learn as a teaching assistant in college and as a private tutor. I tutor Algebra, Geometry, DAT and GRE math. In my spare time, I enjoy various family activities with my husband and Ruby who is a certified therapy dog. We...

...Pittsburgh and a Master's of Education from Slippery Rock University). I am currently a middle school Social Studies teacher, but have worked with Varsity students for the past four years on SAT/ ACT preparation, as well as on high school and collegiate courses in English, writing, and history. I have worked with over 300 students thus far, and I look forward to meeting the needs of students in both online and in-person tutoring sessions!

...too many students are told that they're hard or not fun. In my sessions, I always try to relate what we're learning back to something my student is interested in. I really enjoy sharing my love for learning, and I always make sure to keep it fun and informative. Outside of tutoring, I have directed several plays and a feature film. In my spare time, I like to bake bread, read, knit, and play with...