Award-Winning History Tutors serving Clay, NY

...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 the tasks they are facing--it is always interesting in its own right and shows me how they can build on their strengths and re-shape what they are...

I joined Varsity Tutors because I know what it's like to struggle with subjects from time to time. I want to be a part of the solution so that students are able to push through obstacles and achieve their true potential. I attended Syracuse University where I majored in History and Political Science. After undergrad,...

...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.

...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 Syracuse University crafting toolkits (online resources) for individuals with intellectual disabilities and I am pursuing an online Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University. I have...

...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 I participate...

Through the use of different teaching styles and learning strategies that motivate, all learners have the opportunity to excel in areas of education. Forward-thinking styles and adaptability will challenge all students to achieve their learning goals and make the most of each tutoring class.

I enjoy working on personal projects on the weekends like working on my car or fishing. I have been pursuing my private pilot’s license for the last few years and have logged many hours of flight. In both my work and my hobbies I find that my strength lies in my problem solving ability with...

Hello! My name is Nina Carlsen. I am graduating from Syracuse University in an accelerated 3 year program, majoring in Public Policy at the number one public affairs school in the nation: the Maxwell School. I am originally from Edison, New Jersey and a graduate of John P. Stevens High School. At Syracuse, I am...

I am an undergraduate student studying at Cornell University. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sustainability Sciences, with a minor in Development Sociology. I am originally from Syracuse, New York.

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

Hi! My name is Julia Loh, and I'm a soon-to-be sophomore at Cornell University. I've tutored students for the past several years, and am interested in helping any and all students. I look forward to meeting!

...Additionally, I have personally taken every course indicated both at high school and college level, so I am confident in my ability to assist students in those particular subjects.I thoroughly enjoy tutoring in all of the subjects listed, but my favorite ones are Algebra, Psychology, Biology, and Spanish. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy...

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...

I am a graduate of Georgetown University, where I studied Anthropology and Portuguese. I tutor world history and Spanish, both of which I enjoy doing. For me, history is like a story; and so, doing well on a history test means being able to remember every part of a story, and being able to elaborate...

My first experience teaching was in the water, helping my students learn to swim. I found that I loved teaching on land as well when I began volunteering as a math for bilingual students. Teaching is something that brings me joy because I believe there is a duality of discovery when working in this field....