Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Buffalo, NY

Nina ...Latin American Studies minor. During my four years at Tulane, I volunteered as a tutor for the Tulane University Community Advancement Network (TUCAN). I served as an executive member of TUCAN during my last two years as a student. I tutor students of all ages and enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects, but I'm especially excited to tutor Spanish and English grammar, writing, and literature. I'm also available for SAT preparation, essay editing and...

Naomi 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.

Andrea ...I have a good sense of humor and can make learning fun. Although I am not a strict, inflexible teacher, I do give students a structure and expectations to follow, and I tell them I do this because I want them to succeed! I love helping my students get to that "Aha!" moment, when that concept they are trying to learn/master "clicks" for them. Outside of academia I enjoy watching movies, horseback writing, and complete...

Jennifer ...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 in reading, writing, phonics, history all grade levels and some SAT prep. My...

Pat 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.

Eve ...am particularly interested 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...

Daniel ...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 in a small town outside of Buffalo, NY. It is a wonderful district,...

Dana ...my Bachelor’s Degree. Following graduation, I completed two years of AmeriCorps service work which focused on education and under-resourced youth. During my first year, I worked with City Year, which is an education focused non-profit with a mission to end the dropout crisis in America. As a City Year Corps Member in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I effectively tutored, mentored and led one-on-one and small group sessions with 7th grade students. I successfully assisted with moving at...

Melissa 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.

Kristen ...work through the material with you, at your own pace. I love working with kids, and I also have experience working with students ages 6-24. I know that there's serious pressure on students to excel and learn at home, and that can be overwhelming for parents. I am confident that I can help students improve academically by working patiently and diligently with them one-on-one. My strongest subjects are mathematics, biology, English, and neuroscience.... My teaching philosophy is to be patient and never give up on a student. If they reach out to me for help, I will give them my 100%.