Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Buffalo, NY

...aim to build students' confidence and understanding in the subject matter. In addition to my academic strengths, I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills that allow me to connect with students, motivate them, and create a positive, engaging learning experience. I also know the importance of patience and empathy, as learning can often be challenging. By encouraging perseverance and celebrating small victories, I aim to empower my students to believe in their abilities. I am...

I love learning and I truly believe that knowledge is power. I have been tutoring since I was in high school and I have 2 children who I work with nearly every day. Everybody is different and learns in different ways but that is what makes each one of us so special. As a tutor, I try to unlock which methods works for those I tutor and teach them how to build upon those strengths.

...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...

My mission is to inspire life long learning as well as to give you the tools to discover your capacity for academic success and happiness. ... To help a student get engaged again in a subject they're probably loathing, I would ask them questions about what they like. Life is vastly interconnected; therefore, I would draw the line between the student's personal interests and the material at hand. If they can be wowed about how the...

...at some point in their academic careers. I believe we learn best from teachers we feel genuinely care about us and our success. As a high school ELA and Environmental Science teacher, I work to build strong relationships with my students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a clearer understanding of material, I simultaneously work to impart the importance of non-cognitive skills. Patience, grit,...

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...different from any of theirs. My job is not to communicate to you, but with you: to learn your style of learning, cater to it, and lead you to your own light bulb moment. Tutoring sessions with me are very detail-oriented. In a grammar session, for example, I might challenge you to weigh the value of a single word or punctuation mark with a level of focus youre unaccustomed to. Focus on the elements of...

I like offering fun and productive tutoring experiences. I get to know my students and try to make tailor-made lessons that will provide the most opportunity to learn and grow.

Hello! I am a current first year medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine at the University at Buffalo. I have taught individuals from ages 5 to adult and have experience with one-on-one, small group, and classroom-style pedagogies. I look forward to helping you or your child learn!

...staying attentive to what teaching methods are most compatible with their style of learning, and adapting lessons, explanations, and example sets accordingly. I am a strong writer, and have experience as a copy editor, content editor, and editor in chief of various small publications, including Cahoodaloodaling literary journal. This background has helped me work with peers to improve the content and style of their essays. I am conversant in French, having studied it for about...

...Introduce a powerful 4 step problem solving strategy that Benjamin uses for everything from math/science all the way to cooking. 4. Guide the student from relatively simple exercises through progressively more difficult exercises which will guarantee early wins and build confidence in a healthy way. 5. Habituate the student with AT LEAST one powerful yet simple study habit out of the many good study habits that Benjamin has in his arsenal. Benjamin got his B.S....

...can't replicate that painless process, we often believe we're just not talented enough. This is an odd tendency: no one would expect a mathematician to be able to solve complex equations without training, practice, and inevitable mistakes. Literature is one of the most complex arts we have! By drawing on my tutoring experience, professional writing and copyediting history, and my education at Columbia University's MFA program, I'm confident that I can help students to develop...

...there is only one stumbling block that a student is having a problem with. Once you isolate the issue, everything becomes simple! My tutoring style is to talk and work through a lot of practice problems together. When the student feels comfortable tackling some practice problems on their own, I know they've mastered the concept. I'm also a great listener; if you tell me that you are having a problem in a certain area of...

...a K-7 French teacher at a private school. Previously, I have worked as an Education Coordinator for a nonprofit, TESOL teacher at the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, and Instructor at the English Department at the University of Maine. My teaching philosophy is that learning happens when students are having fun, so I am constantly looking for ways to engage students in their learning by inspiring curiosity, creativity, and play. I look forward to working with...

I am a qualified and experienced chemistry, mathematics and French tutor. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals!... The introductions, though brief, will be very important, as I use them to talk about my professional experience since this will increase the client's confidence in me. Then, I will request the student to tell the last topic covered. A number of oral questions on the topic covered will provide a clear...

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.

...my 6 years of teaching, I have taught a wide variety of courses, including Global History 9 (ancient/medieval), Global History II (modern), The American Civil War, Economics, U. S. History (both 8th and 11th Grade), and a World Today/Current Events elective. This teaching experience has taught me how to meet the needs of a wide variety of student learners, including gifted, ENL, and special education students, as a social studies teacher. Before student teaching, I...

...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 individual need of students of all ages. If you are looking for a well-rounded, global perspective on learning, I am the right person to assist in your educational development. Having struggled and excelled in certain subjects throughout my educational history has given me a...

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?

I eagerly look forward to helping you learn! The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. "Of high ideals and virtue was her speech, and gladly would she learn and gladly teach." - Chaucer Learning Math, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science is challenging, useful, and can be fun.