Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Syracuse, NY

...the years has really helped me develop the necessary skills to be an excellent tutor. I know the great benefits that one on one instruction provides to a student. It is exciting to play such a role in a young person's education. I believe strongly in the power of education. Ideally, tutoring does not just help a student with the academic material in front of them at the moment. Tutoring helps build confidence and a...

...I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring because I find it to be an engaging and dynamic process--I love...

...with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, golfing, skiing and most other outdoor activities. I have 10 years teaching experience, serving as a private tutor, teaching assistance and small group instructor. I have taught students from elementary to graduate levels, helping them to excel in mathematics, science and standardized tests. Having taken many standardized test myself and taught at all levels I am able to not only...

...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 for the Humanities seminars on the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt and Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the British Institute of Florence art history summer session, the University of Cambridge International Shakespeare Summer School, and...

I love working with every type of student to help them reach 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 their own minds.

...a global perspective. I lived in France for five years and studied philosophy for the French Baccalaurat. I've tutored many students in written and conversational French. History: I've tutored several students in U.S. History, from grades 6 through 11. Success stories include helping an exchange student go from failing a course to passing in 3 weeks. Film and Art: What I got a college education for! I've been making movies and working on sets since...

Hello, my name is Donald Virginia, but you can just call me Don. I've been aspiring to be a teacher as of recently, and I find joy in teaching and helping others learn. I can help with memorization, effective test-taking, and any other issues you may have in your academic endeavours. I hope we can work together in the future!... To learn, not memorize! I'm a big believer in the "teach a man to fish" philosophy,...

...school I was the TA for a computer science course and a volunteer tutor in chemistry and biology. More recently, I have done more informal tutoring, such as helping friends at college with biochemistry and MCAT preparation, and helping my younger sister with note taking skills, AP US History, and ACT prep. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from computer science to history and biochemistry to critical reading. My favorite subjects to tutor though,...

I am currently in law school and completing a masters degree in international relations. I hold an undergraduate degree in finance, and have previously worked designing new financial products. I believe in teaching with real world concepts that students can relate to, so the material can be learned for more than just passing a test.... Cater to the learning style of the individual.... Determine our goals, what success means to us, and try to figure out...

...is a factor that can prove to be a difference maker in achieving at the highest level. From my experience in undergrad at Cornell University to the many test-prep classes I have taken, I feel that I am knowledgeable in science subjects and mathematics and have developed strategies to best apply these techniques to standardized tests. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors to help others the same way I have benefited from tutoring...

...have white, feathery wings and a halo. I worked with elementary school children in the Syracuse City School district, honing their writing skills one-on-one, completing difficult homework assignments, talking in a group setting about reading comprehension, and the teacher’s daily lesson plans. Connecting with the students over their work put me on the other side of the learning process. I ardently wanted to create a fraction of the inspiration in the kids I worked with...

...believe that each person is different and so their learning styles are all different as well. I try to adapt to each of my students. As a baseline, I use 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...

I am an undergraduate student at The Rochester Institute of Technology. I am a second year in the Physician Assistant program. I believe that being positive and hard work are the most important things when learning new and challenging material.

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!

...great progress on the college prep (ACT and SAT), I really enjoy working with students on their college essays. I find that students really share their passion when they write these-but it takes some coaxing to have their unique personalities shine. To prepare each student for the college prep tests, I work with each student to understand his/her learning styles and then adapt my teaching style to fit his/her needs. I graduated from Yale with...

...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 teachers and my tutoring experience includes small group teaching through my college, volunteer opportunities...

...a recent engineering graduate interested in helping students with challenging 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 different cultures, swimming, and travelling when I have the opportunity!

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!

Hey everyone! I am Vishal, and I'm 22 years old. I'm a recent graduate of the University at Buffalo - SUNY with a bachelor of science degree in Biomedical Engineering. I plan on attending medical school in the future. I have a lot of experience with tutoring so I am looking forward to working with all of you!