Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Syracuse, NY

...I just transferred from the University of Chicago, where I was a comparative human development major. I'm passionate about spreading my love of learning to students of all ages, and I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects. My goal is always to take the stress out of studying and testing as much as possible by giving students the tools they need to feel comfortable and confident. When I'm not tutoring or doing my own...

...these experiences in mind, I chose to pursue a master's degree in Literacy Education B-6 because I truly believe that reading comprehension is the cornerstone for academic success in all subject areas. My experiences as an English teacher in Spain have reaffirmed this belief, as teaching students a variety of comprehension strategies has been instrumental in improving their ability to decode texts in a second language and, consequently, increasing their motivation to learn.... My philosophy on teaching and learning has been shaped by the dozens of instructors and students that I have been taught by or taught to over the course of my life. As a former classroom teacher, bilingual tutor, and swim instructor, I have learned the importance of presenting knowledge in a manner that reaches out to students of all abilities and backgrounds in ways they can understand. Drawing on my positive classroom and tutoring experiences has helped me construct an ideal image of myself as an educator who is able to connect with any student on both a professional a personal level. To ensure that I live up to my expectations, I believe it is important that I keep three core beliefs about teaching in mind at all times: 1) knowing how to teach content and strategies is just as important as knowing the content and strategies themselves; 2) socioeconomic status does not determine intellectual ability; and 3) the best teacher is the one who has a personalized theory of impact. Good teaching is not static and mundane, but rather a dynamic and immersive endeavor in which the teacher is able to express him or herself to students through his or her unique teaching style.

...philosophy, and sociology, but my primary areas of focus have been English literature and writing instruction. Beyond this, I have guided students in preparing for standardized tests as well as tackling the college application process from list creation to creating a compelling and engaging essay. 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...

...age, I have had a strong affinity for math and science. From algebra and geometry to chemistry and physics, I loved making sense of the natural world using mathematical expressions and scientific principles. I studied Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech and also completed minors in Green Engineering and Chemistry, giving me a further insight into the beauty of science as well as the need for new scholars to engineer a better future for the planet....

...education. Having a personal, one-on-one mentor to guide you through subject material 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...

...not only that different students learn differently, but also that an individual student's learning style may change over time. I graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in English in 2010 and from Syracuse University with a master's degree in Creative Writing in 2015. Before attending Syracuse, I worked as a tutor for Signet Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I worked with high school, college, and hospital-bound students in the greater Boston area, and I...

...a tutor is to use the skills I have obtained in my education courses to provide my students with the best instruction I possibly can. I have received my Bachelor's degree in Adolescent Education -English and a Master's degree in Literacy. I have complete one year of student teaching where I was the teacher in a 10th grade and 8th grade English classroom. As I was obtaining my Master's degree, I had the opportunity to...

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 how the student learns most effectively.

I'm a freshman studying computer science and statistical science at Cornell University. I'm new to Varsity Tutors, but I have experience tutoring privately, and I've found that everyone can improve their scores by taking advantage of the ways standardized tests are designed. In my free time, I like to hike, study investing, and listen to music like Kanye West and Post Malone.

...we all have a little "save the world" in us - it's just a matter of getting there. Everyone's version of "saving the world" is different, and often times you can't make it alone; and that's perfectly alright. After all, Stephen Hawking wouldn't have had much to learn from without Einstein, nor Einstein without Newton. As a tutor and a student, who had to figure out their own learning style through a lot of trial...