Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Buffalo, NY

...to return to UA to continue my graduate-level education and to pursue a career in Medical Physics. My favorite subjects to teach and tutor are all levels of algebra, calculus, physics, and biology. Patience, communication, and empathy are central to my teaching philosophy and are key skills for any successful teacher, and with the right toolkit, anyone can learn and master a subject. I believe students tend to find these technical subjects difficult due to...

...college level for a little over five years, in topics covering Logic, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Research and Writing, and Public Speaking. It is something that I enjoy, and am deeply passionate about. I believe that education should be as fun as it is rewarding. If this wasn't the case, I couldn't really see any point in devoting my life to it. Outside of school and work, I try and get outdoors as much as possible....

Hi, my name is Naomi, and I am happy to tutor for Varsity Tutors. I study English literature and philosophy, so reading and writing are my strongest suits, but I am glad to help in any of my listed subjects. Please send me a message to let me know how I can be of assistance!... It depends on the subject, but I like to be creative and use all sorts of materials to draw/write/graph etc.... I try to always put the students first to make sure that they are benefiting.

Hi. I'm Pat and I would be happy to help you meet your academic goals. Whether you're interested in brushing up your skills or in an entire overhaul, I can provide the support and practice you need. As a certified teacher, I've been assisting students with grammar, sentence structure, reading comprehension, writing, and research for over fourteen years. I look forward to hearing from you.... Learning is an active process. The teacher's job is to provide opportunities for students to actively engage in a given subject and to provide immediate feedback to insure the best results.

...to performing full-time volunteer service in education. Throughout the 2013-14 school year, I worked with students and school staff in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia as a City Year corps member, where I tutored students in attendance, behavior and course performance. During my time with City Year I partnered with teachers and staff to form lesson plans, helped to bring over 75% of student's grades from off-track to on-track and successfully engaged more than 50...

...primary role in Brooklyn was part of the Special Education department as a Learning Specialist. In this role I gained experience co - teaching in ELA, Math and Social Studies classrooms grades 6 - 8. In addition, I taught a mixed- grade remedial reading class to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. While in NYC, I also took advantage of the great higher education institutions there by obtaining my masters in Reading from Teachers...

...meet the needs of dozens of students. My foundation is in remedial reading skills and pre-HS mathematics, but I also have a passion for social studies and geography, and a degree in biology, and have worked with students of all ages. My daughter is home-schooled, but I have a good deal of flexibility in my schedule, especially in the summer. I hope to hear from anyone that may need extra help in subject areas or...

...a great tutor because I have taken the AP exams as well as the standardized tests and can make them approachable for students. I have tutored French for 5 years now, as well as been a French Instructor for the past several years. I understand how to make the language approachable for learners and how through communication in can be retained. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve. I keep a positive attitude...

...name is Dan, and I'm an English teacher. I don't always enjoy being photographed. I do, however, enjoy teaching students how to become better readers, writers, and learners in general. I have been an English teacher for 13 years, and I have taught students in grades 7-12. I pride myself on my ability to develop a rapport with my students, and I enjoy laughing as much as possible. (See my photo for proof.) I teach...

...affection for young people has inspired me to give of myself to ensure the highest possible output from children. Children should be stimulated to take risks in the learning environment; creative expression and high levels of thinking should be encouraged. I graduated from the University at Buffalo with a degree in Secondary Social Studies Education. My Masters degree work is in Reading Education. My past experiences has ranged from tutoring students aged 5 to 18...

...a student loves math but struggles with writing, I can help him or her understand writing rules by using analogies from algebra class--or vice versa!) Also, because I am state certified in both elementary and secondary education (and have extensive experience helping college students prepare for Accuplacer exams in both writing and algebra), I am very flexible and can work with learners in many age ranges. I did my undergraduate work at Houghton College and...

I have recently completed my Graduate Degree in Childhood Education at Canisius College. I received my Undergraduate Degree at Buffalo State College in Early Education in the STEM Areas. I believe in getting to know my students and their needs to allow myself to teach them appropriately.

...in tutoring students in AP courses, Psychology courses, and test prep from the SAT and GRE. I am a motivated and successful student and I am excited to share my skills and expertise with students. I believe in paying attention to a student's needs and tailoring tutoring to best meet these needs. In my spare time I enjoy reading, going to parks, traveling, trying new foods, and learning about different cultures. I am also involved...

...by those I teach and endeavor to help my students channel their creativity and realize their potential while making content relevant outside of the confines of the classroom. My approach? I have recently completed my Masters in English Education and understand that students of all ages struggle with material 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...

...their reading and writing, to mentoring the younger students at the dance studio I used to attend. These are just some of the ways that I've learned to tutor. My favorite things to tutor are writing and algebra. Both are things that can appear complicated and difficult, but often 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 learn, but I hope to help you rediscover that passion. I'm currently an undergraduate student at the University of Rochester hoping to double major in Molecular Genetics & International Relations, on a premed track. I've been tutoring my younger sister (7 years my junior) since she could talk: I remember setting up my own daycare in order to teach her the alphabet and basic words before she was able to enter preschool. Since then...

...from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor's in English and Anthropology and with a Master's in Teaching and Curriculum. Tutoring is a life-long passion of mine. I started tutoring as a high school student and have not stopped since. It is what led to my current career as an English teacher of middle and high school students. I enjoy the challenge of working with students and figuring out what about a subject puzzles them...

...educator I am dedicated to the experience of knowledge, including to and not limited to the English Language, reading, writing, and effective communication in any situation, mode, or medium. My goal as an educator is to bring knowledge-gaining experiences to students in such a way that necessary skills are transferred to multiple areas, thus promoting deeper cognitive ties. Lastly, my hope is for all students to love words and the power, responsibility, and gifts they...

...my undergraduate degree at Mount Holyoke College, my Masters degree with honors at the London School of Economics, and my Juris Doctor at New York Law School. I'm a licensed attorney in New York State and available to tutor on the weekends. I have helped my students raise their SAT verbal scores over 200 points. I believe that every student can succeed. I create an individualized program for my students to ensure success. Since I...

...currently working toward my Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Management. In my previous tutoring experience, I've worked with students of ages ranging from 10 to 18. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite to teach are Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Test Prep, because they provide the greatest problem solving challenges. I enjoy working through difficult problems with students, because I...