Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Syracuse University, NY

...through twelve, I have significant experience helping students achieve their goals and make academic progress. I have worked with students in several disciplines including history, psychology, 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...

...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...

...CMA. My teaching method would absolutely vary depending on the student. Visual learners need different kind of help than non-visual. For visual learners, I would try to paint a picture of the problem or formula so it is easier for them to understand. For non-visual, I can stick more with formulas, numbers, and memorization.... To get the student not to simply memorize how to get or find an answer, but to help them reach a level...

...skills for studying and learning that they can use throughout their entire lives. Before getting my PhD, I worked for nonprofit organizations; this experience allows me to engage with students about government and politics in ways that are real and relevant. I also like to help students explore career paths that can utilize their interest...

...graduate teaching assistant, I have been able to teach discussion sections for Calculus 1, 2, and 3, Calculus for Business and Economics, as well as Intro to Differential Equations. Some reviews of my teaching from past students at UConn: "This discussion section led by TA Cole was one of the best discussion sections you could...

...their targeted scores in order to get into their dream schools. I tailor my tutoring to each individual student, addressing their personal strengths/weaknesses. I approach tutoring as a team effort as we work together to achieve success. My teaching philosophy is that every student has the potential to succeed, and the key to achieving your...

...follow another life-long passion of mine - teaching math. I earned my NJ teacher's license in Mathematics and stepped into the high school classroom for nearly a decade specializing in Geometry, special education and test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me to not only work with students but also focus...

You, the student, are entitled to the best advice regarding your compositional goals. We will, through collaboration, provide you processes that encourages you to successfully write, and, impress your reader with your skills.

I have taught grades K - 12, as well as online college courses and in-class courses. I am very eager to help students succeed in their educational pursuits because an education is very personal - it's all yours - nobody can take it away from you. Knowledge is very powerful. Let's learn and grow together!

...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.

...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...

...never heard any one read a poem about a groundhog with more awe and inspiration in my life, nor had such visible inspiration ever unlocked the meaning of something for me so clearly before then. All of the sudden Richard Eberhart’s poem about what I previously deemed road kill was not just accessible to me,...

A young, driven college student with experience in English, literature, and writing across various disciplines, with extensive critical thinking, reading, and writing skills translatable across middle school and high school curriculums

...that, I taught middle and high school English for 18 years. My expertise in English and Literacy has enabled my students to make consistent, significant growth in reading and on national, state, and local assessments. I want to share my expertise and passion for learning with others so that they can experience similar success.... My teaching philosophy involves a balance of teaching, building relationships, and learning. I am an expert in my field. In building trusting...

...courses and I did self-study, and I found the best success when I did self-studying. I am in law school because I was inspired by my late uncle who was a district attorney for sixteen years. He was such an inspiration to me as a child, and I did not feel like I fit in...

...Studies classes and SAT-prep courses. With tutoring, I will find out what's best for you. Obviously, there is some presentation of information that is necessary. But I believe in interacting with students. If the student does not "play around" with the material, he/she will not retain it. I will make sure you are prepared for...

...verbal); ACT (verbal); and English Regents. I can also tutor SAT subject tests and AP tests (I got five 5's myself, back in the day). French and ESL: I've taught ESL to students from a wide range of backgrounds at tutoring agencies as well as at the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees. I understand...

...pursuing an online Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University. I have also applied for a doctorate in education at Syracuse University in gender and education studies. In addition to helping young adults develop a love for literature, I also do activist work in the LGBTQ community with a focus on supporting gender non-conforming...

...me how they can build on their strengths and re-shape what they are doing in order to get good results now and, even more importantly, develop lasting skills. These abilities stick and increase one's long-term capacity to handle information, organize one's thoughts and communicate effectively. Outside of my academic work, I like cooking, book reviewing,...

...four (now grown) children, and have a dog (large labradoodle who likes to sail) and a husband. We have recently relocated from New Jersey to Edgartown, MA. I love to read, travel and hang out with my family. I truly enjoy working with students and love seeing their progress and the confidence that progress gives...