Award-Winning Tutors serving Derby, NY

...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...

...staff member. In February of 2020, I completed my Master's Degree in Biology and began a career as a mathematics teacher. My teaching strategies rely heavily on emphasizing the importance in my students' problem-solving skills. My methods involve real-world application, building self-confidence, as well as excelling in mathematics and science in everyday life. I teach...

...new strategies or refining existing ones is the main way in which I see myself helping others. When I was studying for my LSAT, I struggled most significantly with Reading Comprehension and, through diligent study and practice, was able to better my performance in this difficult section; I would love to help students make similar...

I am a student at the University at Buffalo Honors College. Currently, I tutor refugee students with Journey's End Refugee Services. I have prior experience tutoring with Buffalo Peace House and ACCESS of WNY. I enjoy teaching and pushing students towards achieving their goals!

...difficulties lie ahead. At the same time, I hope that each student will allow me the opportunity to better improve myself as both an educator and as a person. I strive for perfection in everything I do, so I am always seeking to improve myself. At the end of the day, I will always take...

...have always enjoyed the power of education in life. I believe that curiosity can lead to so much joy. I enjoy learning as much as I do teaching. One thing I have learned is that every child learns differently. While there are larger techniques that can be used in larger settings, each child responds differently...

...why something works is worth just as much as the answer itself. I like to apply this philosophy to my tutoring, encouraging students to think about what the problem is asking, and the steps needed to solve it. I am passionate in tutoring math and the sciences, believing that curiosity propels a student's education. In...

...is learner-centered and rooted in forming good working relationships with the student. My goal is to raise the bar of excellence for every student pursuant to an approach that fits the needs of each student as opposed to a one size fits all approach. As for interests outside of tutoring, teaching and education, I am...

I graduated high school from Buffalo Seminary, and am currently a student at Cornell University pursuing a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. I have worked with a variety of students ranging from ages 3-17, mainly tutoring subjects in math, writing, test prep, and college prep. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the violin, singing,...

...breakdown confusing concepts and help discover what works best for them. I can help students prepare for an upcoming exam, strengthen weak areas throughout a course, or just gain a competitive edge. Serving as a personal guide, I want to be attuned to a students personal needs and meet those needs with an individualized plan....

...different, which is why it is always my top priority to build a strong relationship with the students I work with. My goal is to always make a positive impact on the lives of my students. I have a passion for Social Studies and History, as I find it extremely fascinating how past events impact...

...to tailor lessons to the students individual needs. I understand what it means to be a visual learner, and how hard that can be when a professor only lectures. This is something that I had to overcome in my studies, and really enjoy helping other students not only master their subjects, but also enabling them...

...My tutoring encompasses Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry and English Language. Chemistry has always been a passion of mine given I am a visual learner and I enjoy the challenges that learning science presents. Teaching has always been a zeal of mine. It is a privilege to help students work towards reaching their full...

...the fall of 2015. During college, I realized I love the process of tutoring students in Math, Physics, and Chemistry and gain great satisfaction in seeing them achieve academic success. My goal is to help students become knowledgeable and independent learners. While discipline is a requirement for learning any subject, I believe tutoring can and...

...drives me. If English is communication, critical thinking, and creativity, then teaching writing sits at the center of that philosophy. Too often people are assigned writing instead of taught. However, ultimately writing is an art form that creates a conversation between the artist and the reader, so learning to write with your audience instead of...

...prompt students with leading question at every stage: how would you being?...why?..how?...what next? Confidence is built through achievement, and I believe that nothing prepares a student for success like getting the student to realize he or she can independently overcome large challenges by building his or confidence through smaller successes. The idea is to get...

...creates an illusion of flowing seamlessly from the author. When we can't replicate that painless process, we often believe we're just not talented enough. This is an odd tendency: no one would expect a mathematician to be able to solve complex equations without training, practice, and inevitable mistakes. Literature is one of the most complex...

...Science Lab and Super Cool Structures classes) to groups both large and small. The classes I taught had several, hands-on fun projects including the science behind them (Newton's law of forces and motion, mechanical engineering, earth science, structural engineering, and some chemistry). I have a bachelor's of science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of...

...can tutor most biology or chemistry courses, from basic introductory courses, all the way into college 400s level courses. I've been a tutor throughout my undergrad and have been working for Varsity Tutors for about 3 years. My philosophy is that simply telling or lecturing the information isn't the best way to learn it, instead...

...Criminal Justice, English, and taking AP classes in high school like AP European History, AP English Language, and AP American History. The classes I'm most passionate in are political science classes, and Psychology. I'm super excited to work with new students! My tutoring style is very flexible. I prefer talking through the problems a student...