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Tess

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Tess

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Tess's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
ACT English

Good writing is really rewriting, and Tess's journalism background means she treats every draft as raw material worth reshaping. She tackles the specific skills that make prose stronger — thesis construction, paragraph transitions, evidence integration, and cutting the filler that buries a writer's ...

Education

American University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Caroline

Certified Tutor

Caroline

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Caroline's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

Good writing isn't just about grammar rules — it's about learning to shape an argument, control tone, and revise with purpose. Caroline's English Literature degree and years of teaching writing across levels mean she can pinpoint exactly where a draft loses momentum and show a writer how to fix it. ...

Education

College of the Holy Cross

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sharan

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Sharan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
Calculus
Algebra

I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University, studying Human Biology, Health and Society. I am on the premed track and am pursuing a minor in South Asian Studies. I was born in India and grew up in Singapore and Buffalo, NY, where I currently live. This past semester, I tutored middle and high scho...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Daniel

Bachelors, Math
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a 3rd year undergrad at the University at Buffalo, working toward my Mathematics BS with a computer science concentration. I find math exceptionally fascinating; I not only aim to teach an understanding of math but also an appreciation. I have taken courses in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus (I...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelors, Math

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Deana

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Deana's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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.

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

James

Bachelor's
James's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry
AP Chemistry

I'm a soon-to-be graduate of SUNY Geneseo's Chemistry Program, and previously a tutor for students at the college. Since finishing at Geneseo I have returned to Buffalo to begin my career in the chemistry field. I have an extreme passion for chem, and for science in general. My particular strengths ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michaela

Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Michaela's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am working toward my B.A. in philosophy and my B.S. in biology. In high school, I was valedictorian of my class and excelled in every subject. I scored well on both the SAT and ACT, which helped me to earn a full scholarship.

Education

University at Buffalo

Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
31

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...

Education

Columbia University

Masters in biostatistics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Biostatistics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...

Education

Simmons College

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Frequently Asked Questions

A writing tutor provides personalized feedback on every stage of your writing—from brainstorming and thesis development to drafting and revision. Rather than just marking errors, tutors help you understand the 'why' behind strong writing, teaching you how to build compelling arguments, organize your ideas logically, and develop your unique voice. This personalized approach is especially valuable since Buffalo's schools serve diverse learners with different writing needs.

Writer's block is one of the most common challenges students face, and tutors are skilled at helping you work through it. They use strategies like brainstorming techniques, freewriting exercises, and breaking assignments into smaller, manageable steps to help you overcome the blank-page anxiety. A tutor can also help you understand your assignment more deeply, which often makes it easier to find your starting point.

Effective writing tutors address both—but they prioritize them differently. Grammar is the foundation, but style and voice are what make your writing engaging and persuasive. Tutors help you move beyond just 'correct' writing to develop your own voice, strengthen your arguments, and make strategic choices about word choice and sentence structure. This balanced approach helps you become a more confident and capable writer overall.

Yes, absolutely. Many students find citation formatting confusing, whether it's MLA, APA, Chicago, or another style. Tutors can teach you the rules, help you format your works cited or reference pages correctly, and show you how to integrate quotes and paraphrases properly. Understanding citations also helps you avoid plagiarism and give proper credit to your sources.

Strong literary analysis requires both close reading skills and the ability to support your interpretations with evidence. Tutors help you develop strategies for analyzing texts—identifying themes, understanding character motivation, and recognizing literary devices—then guide you in crafting essays that clearly explain your analysis. This skill-building approach helps you tackle any text with confidence, whether it's for English class or standardized tests.

Personalized feedback is transformative because it's tailored to your specific strengths and areas for growth. Instead of generic comments, a tutor shows you exactly what's working in your writing and what needs development, then helps you understand how to improve it. This one-on-one guidance accelerates your progress far more than classroom instruction alone, since the tutor can focus entirely on your writing goals and learning style.

Your first session is focused on getting to know you and understanding your writing goals. The tutor will likely ask about your current challenges—whether that's essay structure, thesis development, or confidence with a specific type of writing—and review some of your work to see where you're starting from. This helps them create a personalized plan for your tutoring that targets your specific needs.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand the writing standards and curriculum used in Buffalo schools. You can share your specific needs—whether you're working on essays, test prep writing, or general writing skills—and we'll match you with a tutor whose expertise aligns with your goals. The process is straightforward, and you can get started quickly with personalized instruction that fits your schedule.

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