Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Syracuse University, NY

...courses. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I have been spending most of my time doing research. My research projects have ranged from molecular biology, biochemistry, and computational biology to applied chemistry, nanomaterials, and algorithm development. I think that I have received enough experience not only to be an expert in these fields, but...

...test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me to not only work with students but also focus on coaching Instructors in best teaching practices for students of all abilities in Pre-K through Grade 12. I am passionate about making math engaging and reducing "math fear". Outside of teaching I enjoy playing...

...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 help students with their acute course needs as well as assist them in developing skills for studying and learning...

...their goals. As an English Ph.D. student, literature remains at the center of my educational journey. Reading and the skills that come with it--comprehension, analysis, critical thinking, empathy--are of utmost importance. I work hard to balance between challenging and encouraging my students. My excitable disposition and energy help to motivate learning and reinforce confidence in...

I have taught grades K - 12, as well as online college courses and in-class courses. I am very eager to help students succeed in their educational pursuits because an education is very personal - it's all yours - nobody can take it away from you. Knowledge is very powerful. Let's learn and grow together!

I am a NYS certified teacher with a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a master's degree in ESL: Curriculum and Instruction. I have six years of teaching experience in America and eight years in China. Over the course of my career, I have taught many subjects, including music theory, concert band, English literature, TOEFL,...

...topics in their coursework and subjects. I have a strong background in math subjects including statistics. Additionally, I have a passion for learning and speaking the Spanish language. I feel confident in my ability to explain various grammar concepts taught in the beginning and intermediate levels of the language. For fun I enjoy learning about...

...sciences. I enjoy working with students on written assignments, college application essays, science concepts, and statistics. While working with me, you will receive quality instruction, support, and guidance as you improve your subject knowledge as well as your study habits, organizational skills, and time management skills. All of the above are important for academic success,...

...I graduated from Yale with a BA in English and from Columbia University with an MBA in Marketing/Finance and worked in the corporate world for over twenty years. I became an entrepreneur and have loved the life I have led-I have raised four (now grown) children, and have a dog (large labradoodle who likes to...

In my experience, no two students are alike. First, I like to get to know the student. We discuss where we are having successes and where we are having frustrations. From there, it is imperative to get organized and develop a success plan. Every child can and will succeed!

...learned how to read people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students...

...effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas...

...helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and...

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching...

...in mine. My area of expertise ranges from algebra to physics to test prep and even basic Spanish. Everyone has a different way of learning, and everyone is motivated is different ways. I'm here to help you discover how you like to learn, and use that method to teach you what you need to know.

...of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused...

...an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all over...

I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!

...counterpoint, my work with Breakthrough gave me the opportunity to scale my mentorship skills to a larger audience, as well as adapt my approaches to a new demographic (public/charter students in an under-performing district). While work with the TWP necessitated self- and program-wide evaluation, Breakthrough instituted an especially strong culture of administrative and intra-departmental evaluation....

...gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed...