Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Buffalo, NY

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...

As an experienced tutor and teacher with a Ph.D. in English, my ultimate goal has always been for students to read and use written language not only as a way of demonstrating knowledge, but as a means for acquiring knowledge. I encourage students to use language to structure their thinking in ways that will ensure success in whatever course, exam, or extracurricular goal they hope to achieve.

...in Biology, with a Doctorate degree (DDS) in dental surgery. Through my training I mastered the subjects of biology, earth science, microbiology, anatomy, pharmacology, chemistry, etc. my college education was at a liberal arts school, Canisius College, where I graduated cum laude. In that coursework I pursued history, literature, philosophy, and world religions. I love teaching and am very patient and able to tailor lessons to the students individual needs. I understand what it means...

Dr. Meness earned her PhD in education from Penn State University, and has worked as an elementary teacher, reading instructor, before teaching in higher education and becoming an editor and academic coach. She looks forward to working with students from all walk of life who are pursing their interest in education.

...help students students gain confidence, achieve their goals, and develop a growth mindset. I am an experienced teacher and tutor in grades k-10 and have experience teaching English/Literature, History, Science, Math, Grammar, Reading, and Writing. As an educator, I have successfully led over 100 hours of individual and group tutoring sessions in a professional school setting. My students have made profound academic and personal breakthroughs and become more empowered versions of themselves. As for my...

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature in 2004. I am an avid reader and writer. I hope to instill excitement and appreciation for the written word from all of the students I work with.

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...

...caring and attentive educator with 4 years of experience teaching English Language Arts. I have a Bachelors of Science in Journalism, and a Master of Arts in Teaching English. My goal is to give students the tools they need to confidently own and tell their own story. I focus on building positive relationships to foster a safe and trusting learning environment. My strengths include creating effective and engaging lesson plans and utilizing student choice and...

I am an astute, highly motivated, and goal-oriented individual with successful experiences in both academia and athletics. I am also an effective communicator, who is very much excited to pass down my knowledge to students.

...aware of the skills you most need to work on, and give you specific coaching on strengthening those skills. The key word in that last sentence is specific. Everyone understands differently. Even if you are having difficulty with the same topic as some of your classmates, your light bulb moment is going to be different from any of theirs. My job is not to communicate to you, but with you: to learn your style of...

...teach Spanish, Italian & English to Adult Learners. I've had the opportunity to tutor students in a multitude of subjects; such as English, Spanish, Math, Science, ACT prep classes, SAT prep classes and preparation for College Essay Classes. I've taught students in grades K-12. I am passionate about inspiring and encouraging students of all abilities to reach their full potential. I am passionate about English, Foreign Languages and helping students prepare for tests. There is...

My goal as a tutor is to utilize my ten years of teaching experience to create thoughtful and engaging lesson plans that will meet the needs of each individual student I work with. I am reliable, dependable, and understand the value in building positive student relationships to increase motivation and work ethic.

I'm a professor, writer, and translator living in Buffalo, NY. I'm passionate about books, whatever research project is currently occupying my time, and helping students succeed where they think they can't.

...Vanderbilt University in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Since then, I had the opportunity to work one on one with several students through a local test prep company (Infiniva). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science and math. A fun fact about me is I will be starting medical school this fall! I am very passionate about education, mentorship, and empowering my students...

I am a Ph.D. student at the University at Buffalo, studying English literature. My research is in nineteenth and twentieth-century, American literature, and my teaching experience is mostly in English composition and writing, in particular essay writing, making arguments, conducting humanities research, as well as providing solid instruction in writing mechanics and grammar. I have tutored and consulted writers for seven years, and I have taught writing for five.

...develop one's own ideas or express oneself. Whether developed for the purpose of creative writing, technical and business writing, or test score improvement, these tools improve a student's ability to engage with the world. That includes everything from acing tests and achieving academic success to understanding why a song's lyrics are catchy (or not). Good writing often appears so natural that it creates an illusion of flowing seamlessly from the author. When we can't replicate...

...as a Second or Other Language. Currently, I am 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,...

...other things. I hold a bachelor's degree in Politics with a minor in History from New York University. While I enjoy discussing a variety of subjects, tutoring math, history, and political science are perhaps most appealing to me. I find that the act of explaining something to someone else helps me to understand it on an even deeper level, and I find that almost as gratifying as helping someone discover something new. The best thing...

...math but also an appreciation. I have taken courses in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus (I, II, and III), Geometry, Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics, and Mathematical Logic. Through my education, I have amassed an understanding of mathematics from multiple angles, and as such I provide a unique lens through which I want to help my students view the subject. Additionally, these courses are fresh in my mind, and so I can recall what did...

...degree from Walden University in Adolescent Literacy and Technology. During my education, and still today, my passion is for travel and language. I was fortunate enough to have many different experiences traveling abroad, oftentimes with my High School classes in tow, and my main goal as a teacher and as a tutor is to bring alive the magic and the power of language and culture in my students. I am strongly devoted to the field...