Award-Winning Tutors in Syracuse, NY

...the lab of 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 because I find it to be an engaging and dynamic process--I love working with students of all...

...so that I can tutor a wider 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 most importantly, with the students and families who are looking at me as...

...set. For economics, I held 3 hours of office hours per week where students in the course would come in with questions on weekly homework assignments or exams. I have learned chemistry and computer science from different perspectives having taken AP Chemistry and AP Computer Science in high school and taking comparable classes again in my freshman year of college. In the workshop sessions I conducted as a chemistry TA, I would work through simple...

...content having earned a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Secondary Education and taught Spanish for 9 years at the high school level. During those 9 years I also earned a Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment as well as a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. I recently left the classroom to take a position as a high school administrator at a Vocational and Technical high school, but still have a passion for the Spanish...

...factor that can prove to be 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 Tutors to help others the same way I have benefited from tutoring services.... Using a...

...matter of getting there. Everyone's version of "saving the world" is different, and often times you can't make it alone; and that's perfectly alright. After all, Stephen Hawking wouldn't have had much to learn from without Einstein, nor Einstein without Newton. As a tutor and a student, who had to figure out their own learning style through a lot of trial and error, I aim to make the journey a little easier and provide a...

My name is Karlin. I am an experienced tutor and education support professional. I am open to students of all backgrounds, and I have mostly worked with undergraduate students. I have a significant educational background in all Social Sciences, Anatomy, Exercise Science and Nutrition. My desire is to help students successfully grow and truly learn what they need to proper. I have the experience, education and the desire to help you achieve academic excellence and...

...approach to address the limitations with learning. Growing up in India, I hated the rote learning and therefore developed my new style of teaching which is not limited to boring lectures from textbooks only. If you are intimidated by the textbooks then I can certainly help you because I have been in your shoes once! In addition to my love for biology and teaching, I love outdoors. During the beautiful summers, I am found venturing...

...became a tutor with the SU Literacy Corps. I wanted a job that would put me to better use than Food Services. Instead of shelling out pizza slices I decided to help fifth graders learn how to spell words like “angle,” which had to be specified as something that did not have white, feathery wings and a halo. I worked with elementary school children in the Syracuse City School district, honing their writing skills one-on-one,...

I have been an elementary teacher for over two decades. I am also certified as a Reading Teacher. I enjoy being able to help children to understand the concepts they are learning and to guide them to the steps needed. I am also a writer and can help them in improving their writing abilities.

...assistance and small group instructor. I have taught students from elementary to graduate levels, helping them to excel in mathematics, science and standardized tests. Having taken many standardized test myself and taught at all levels I am able to not only assist with subject matter but also test taking strategies. Like any good tutor I take pride in the achievements of my student and want them to succeed. I look forward to working with.

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.

...graduation, I have traveled extensively throughout Latin America and Europe. I also spent time teaching English in Costa Rica and Argentina (I am a certified ESL instructor). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, ESL, and Writing. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students....

I am a recent graduate of Smith College with degrees in Engineering Science and Mathematics. This fall, I will be starting a PhD in Electrical Engineering at UC Berkeley. I love to tutor math, and firmly believe that there is no "one size fits all" style of tutoring. I have worked to incorporate this mindset into my work as a tutor previously. Outside of school I enjoy hiking and cooking.

...Boys and Girls Club where I organized fundraisers and activities for young children. I love helping children with academics and activities as I enjoy their company and am passionate about helping them succeed. My favorite subject to tutor is math as it is the foundation for many other subjects. Additionally, there are so many ways one can teach math and be creative in teaching. Outside of academia, I enjoy community service, reading, and cooking.

I am a recent graduate of Binghamton University, where I majored in Philosophy, Politics, and Law. I am incredibly passionate about politics, history, English, and writing, and I enjoy working with young people of all ages. I am a people person who finds great fulfillment in helping students reach their highest potential. I hope to help each student I work with cultivate a greater curiosity for and love of learning

Hello my name is Oluwakemi, but I go by Kemi. I am originally from Lagos, Nigeria. I started tutoring last school year at Syracuse University. I have been tutoring there for four semesters now. I enjoy tutoring because I meet a lot of people, and I love connecting with others. Other than tutoring, I enjoy spending my time outdoors running, hiking, and biking. I look forward to working together!

...instruction. Beyond this, I have guided students in preparing for standardized tests as well as tackling the college application process from list creation to creating a compelling and engaging essay. My educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Princeton University in English and a graduate degree from Tufts University in Secondary English Education. My post-graduate studies have included a Fulbright fellowship at the American Academy in Rome in archaeology, National Endowment for the Humanities seminars...

...history as well. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy sports, reading, watching movies and comics. When I tutor, I like to find out what the students knows first. From here, I have established a baseline that we can jump off from. If there is a skill or topic that the student wants to work on first, we will focus on that. I believe in adapting my tutoring to the needs of each individual.... My philosophy is...

...through 11. Success stories include helping an exchange student go from failing a course to passing in 3 weeks. Film and Art: What I got a college education for! I've been making movies and working on sets since I was 13. I've had experience tutoring it as well. I taught a cinematography class to middle schoolers as part of Columbia's SPLASH program. I'm also currently helping a student write and shoot a short film. Writing...