Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Syracuse, NY

...of writing, English, social studies/civics, American history and government. I am also good at helping students develop research proposals and outlines. I am passionate about helping high school students master material that will help them be successful in high school while also preparing them for college settings. I also very much enjoy helping college students get the most out of their college education by supporting them in being successful in their courses. I aim to...

Hi! My name is Shereen. I am a Certified Teacher Assistant. I also have a Bachelor's Degree in English and Spanish from Binghamton University. I have years of experience tutoring/teaching people. I'm easy-going and try to make learning fun and enjoyable for whoever I teach/tutor. I look forward to tutoring you!

...University, I was given the opportunity to facilitate my own classroom discussion group for 1 semester. I was responsible for creating lesson plans and steering the conversation among the students. I have also had the opportunity to tutor a student to help improve her writing. These experiences have allowed me to understand how people learn and improve their skills; practice, practice, practice. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in English and Textual Studies. In my college...

...tutors for three years, who helped to raise state assessment scores for students in a school that had lost many of its resources. Finally, my most recent work has been teaching courses to education majors at several local colleges. My hobbies and interests include reading (I am a voracious reader!), connecting with friends on social media, gardening, hiking and kayaking (I grew up on a dairy farm and love the outdoors). My two rescue cats keep...

I'm a Library Science graduate student and graduated this year with a bachelor's degree in art history. I love to read and write, and through my own education, I have developed ways to make both fun. I know how challenging test prep can be, but I have skills to make that manageable too. I'd love to meet you and help you find your own definition of success in school and beyond!

My name is Kate Eliou and I am an undergraduate student at Syracuse University. I specialize in essay writing help and literature tutoring.

...of the parts of several concurrent stories. When it comes to Spanish, I enjoy helping those who have difficulty understanding the language basics, which are critical in mastering it later on. As a heritage speaker, it is important for me to not only help students with their pronunciation, but also with their cultural competency skills. Outside of work, I enjoy running, traveling (which often includes a lot of running, whether it be on train platforms...

...grades 5-10 in Massachusetts and in Antigua, Guatemala. I have 3 years of experience working as a general education reading and writing teacher in a co-taught special education classroom and 2 years of experience in a co-taught English Language Learner classroom. As a teacher, I developed all of my own curricula, ensuring that it adhered to Common Core Standards and an anti-racist, social justice framework. While tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I am also working for...

...volunteer work, long term projects, and exams at the end of senior year covering two years of content per class. I am proud to say that within my campus, I earned the highest score on the Environmental Systems and Societies IB exam. I took Higher Level Environmental Systems and Societies, French, and English Language Arts. I have extensive experience in tutoring. For several years I taught mini lessons in my mother's kindergarten class during the...

Taylor graduated with her PhD in linguistics in 2018. She is an expert in language/writing, ESL, and Spanish with experience working with students from age 5 and up. She has always had a passion for teaching, and she prides herself in researching and discovering new ways to reach each student who comes across her path.

...English grammar and syntax, American Literature (High school and college level), study skills, ACT Writing, SAT Writing and Language, and SAT Reading, the GRE literature subject test, the verbal portion of the GRE, AP English Language, and AP English Literature. I am passionate about helping students because really great teaching, teaching that connects and communicates, will stay with a student for life. Teaching well means listening well. I love to learn how people think about...

I love the humanities because, with careful study, they build a person from the inside out. Languages, writing and the arts require you to engage fully with their subjects - to produce something unique, something that only you can offer. This, to me, is true learning. It translates into clearer thinking, better grades and greater satisfaction in life.

...a style called the 3 D's. Dictate, Discuss and then Delegate. The directing style promotes learning through listening and following directions. The discussing style promotes 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." ~...

I first started tutoring at my college's academic enrichment center. I specialized in math and tutored on everything from basic Algebra concepts to Calculus III and Differential Equations. My students have helped me to approach topics in new ways and explore new methods. Outside of tutoring, I'm a college senior studying mechanical engineering. I enjoy being outdoors and doing artsy projects!

...experience teaching English in grades 7-12, plus first year college. I am a published author and have written as a freelance writer. I hold a Masters degree in both English and Education. Even with all of that, I have not forgotten how difficult it can be to learn a subject well. I try my utmost to make lessons and tutoring sessions both enjoyable and educational. My goal is for a student I tutor to achieve...

...and finalizing essays. As a future educator, I have worked in numerous classrooms, both in the U.S. and abroad, working closely with students to improve their skills in literature, writing, reading comprehension, and the English language. I have a love for life long learning and enjoy helping others see the benefits of education, curiosity, and open mindedness. In addition to teaching and learning, I enjoy hiking, dancing, and curling up with a good book and...

...and I want to use mine to the fullest. The true value of knowledge is in its capacity to be shared and thus transformed; concepts take on new possibilities when they are grasped by fresh minds. Ive always been good at finding out what people understand, what assumptions they are making, and what they might be missing. That gives me the ability to clarify and explain more effectively. I come from a family of accomplished...

...and mistakes are not the end of the world - rather the only way we can truly succeed. I obtained my Early Childhood/Childhood Education degree from SUNY Potsdam and a Minor in Dance. I tutored English and writing for most of my College career. Since college I have tutored English, reading, and writing for all ages elementary through college. Now as the Director of Operations for the New York Institute of Dance & Education, communication...

...in Ontario, Canada, I come from a background in radio both as a hobby and career (27 years on stations in Canada, the US and Ecuador). I have a Master of Science for Teachers from Le Moyne College, and have been certified in Elementary Ed 1-6, Students with Disabilities 1-6 and English 7-12. I enjoyed subbing from 2006-2017 in a number of area districts. Today, I continue to be behind the mike as an audiobook...

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