Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Syracuse University, NY

...through play. I believe in lessons that are designed to take in the consideration the values of freedom and creativity. If students are provided with only a limited set of acceptable responses, then, as teachers, we cannot expect them to respond with fervor or 100% accuracy, as various learning needs dictate a demand for delineation....

...range of subjects. I am very passionate about education, and every student is precious to me. No matter how many students I am working with, I will make sure that each and every one of them gets the time and dedication that they deserve and need. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors, and...

...learner. Life-long learning is absolutely necessary in order to keep up with the ever changing society we live in. It is my personal mission to take advantage of trainings and learning the latest teaching techniques, ideas, laws, polices and procedures to stay current in my profession in order to help my students learn to the...

...all academic areas. Students struggling with reading comprehension could not solve math word problems because they could not identify information necessary for creating equations. Similarly, children with limited academic vocabularies had difficulty distinguishing between content-specific terms in science, thereby limiting their comprehension. With these experiences in mind, I chose to pursue a master's degree in...

...do crafts. I love animals and have two dogs of my own. I am the kind of tutor who believes in the success of all students. No child left behind is truly my philosophy. I implement fun tactics during tutoring sessions to help keep my students engaged but make sure to retain a respectable demeanor...

...later, I interned with the Latin American Association in Atlanta as a Volunteer Resource Specialist/ Special Events intern. All of these unique experiences have allowed me to hone my Spanish speaking skills to be able to effectively tutor your child. Additionally, I have studied abroad in Madrid, Spain where I attended Estudio Sampere in the...

...senses. I tutor Test Prep for ACT Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. I also do Test Prep for the SAT, SSAT/ISEE, English AP, and SAT Subject Tests in English and French, along with individual tutoring in German, French, and English. With extensive experience teaching Creative Writing and songwriting on the Guitar, I also empower my...

...some of my favorite to teach! I have additional experience with ESL students and those with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, ADHD and cognitive impairments. Language arts are a true passion of mine, both academically and professionally. As a bilingual writer for the State Department and two publishing companies, I've learned effective writing skills I love...

...passion for Biology, Chemistry and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to my life and to my tutoring.

...of the instructor is to help a student engage with that information on their own terms. When a student develops a relationship with the knowledge they acquire, they are more likely to retain said information and are more able to voice their own perspectives and opinions. As not all students access knowledge in the same...