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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Amanda
I am an enthusiatic Nurse by trade and have extensive experience working as a writing tutor through college. My first love in life is education, so working as a tutor seemed like the right course of action to augment my studies to become a Family Nurse Practitioner and my Doctorate in Nursing. I loo...
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
University at Buffalo
Doctor of Science, Adult Health Nursing

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Natalie
Hello! My name is Natalie. I am currently a third year student at the University at Buffalo. I was recently accepted into the BA/MSW program and will begin graduate school for Social Work this fall. It has always been my passion to work in the human service field as I love helping others. My compass...
University at Buffalo
Current Grad Student, Social Work
University at Buffalo
Current Undergrad Student, Social Sciences
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hi, my name is Sam! I am a student at University at Buffalo in New York currently working on a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. I have two Associates degrees, one in Biotechnology and one in Liberal Arts: Natural Science. I began my path independently, always fascinated with the field of science. My...
University at Buffalo
BS
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Amy
My goal as a tutor is to utilize my ten years of teaching experience to create thoughtful and engaging lesson plans that will meet the needs of each individual student I work with. I am reliable, dependable, and understand the value in building positive student relationships to increase motivation a...
University at Buffalo
Masters in Education, Education
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Javier
Help others to reach their their goals and dreams through success is something very important for me not just as tutor but as a person. Learn something new some times is very difficult for some students, be patient is key to understanding how to help others.Love and light first is the success in eve...
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelors, Studio Art
University at Buffalo
Current Grad Student, Sutdio Art
Certified Tutor
9+ years
I have a Bachelor's of Science degree as well as a Master's of Science degree in Applied Physiology. My educational experiences included numerous classes in biology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and general sciences. While I was working towards my degrees I had a Teaching Assistantship, which ...
University at Buffalo
Masters, Physiology
SUNY College at Cortland
Bachelors, Exercise Physiology
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Van An
My name is Van An Tran. I graduated from University at Buffalo with a Biomedical Engineering major. During my time in colleges, I worked as a tutor and helped other students in pre-calculus and sciences, especially in physics. I have experience working as a tutor in two different colleges, one at Se...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Aplomb
Greetings parents and students, thank you for visiting my page. I am a Chinese American, who finished my K-12 education in China. Under the Chinese education system, I have a very strong fundamental knowledge of math and science. I learned college level general Physics in grade 8, general Chemistry ...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Pharmacology & Toxicology
Certified Tutor
Jeffrey
I was not born to a family with money; but my education has opened doors for me around the world. I have been a Teaching Assistant for some of this country's brightest students at Princeton University; I have worked as a Lab Instructor at the University at Buffalo and taught a seminar course of my o...
University at Buffalo
Masters, Biological Sciences (GPA 4.0)
University of California-Los Angeles
Bachelors, Political Science, summa cum laude
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Erica
I love working with students of all sorts and especially love finding ways to make complex information more understandable. I have taught English and History as well as tutored the SAT/ACT for many years. I can help you edit your essays, read materials that are challenging, and yes, I do math too! I...
University at Buffalo
Master of Arts, General Literature
Carleton College
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
John
I graduated from college quite a long time ago but my own kids, and current students too, see me as a fun person and a kid at heart. One of the hardest things for a teacher to be able to do is relate to kids and their issues. Students can easily tell if a teacher genuinely cares or is just going thr...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Pharmacology
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Cassidy
Hellol, my name is Cassidy and I really hope you consider me as a tutor option for you. I have been tutoring for several years throughout my high school career. I started in eighth grade tutoring first graders in reading and grew to love working with children. Through the years I continued to tutor ...
University at Buffalo
Current Undergrad, Accounting
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Ken
Learning is one of the most rewarding, useful, and fun things that a person can do. My goal as a tutor is not only to help students complete assigned tasks and get good grades, but also to understand why the material is important and how it can help them in life. If I can help a student to be motiva...
University at Buffalo
Masters, Economics (Concentration in Finance
University at Buffalo
Bachelors, Mathematics and Economics (Double major)
Certified Tutor
I graduated at SUNY Buffalo with a PharmD in 2015 and I am licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of New York. Subjects that I am the most comfortable teaching are math (up to Algebra 2), science (Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, etc), and certain languages (Korean, Japanese, French) at ...
University at Buffalo
PHD, Pharmacy
University at Buffalo
Bachelors, Pre-Pharmacy
Certified Tutor
Matthew
My teaching experience has reinforced my love for education. I enjoy challenging my students, discovering their hidden talents, and I appreciate the hard work they do. I strive to teach the whole child.Over the past several tears, I have realized that my calling in life is teaching. I have learned t...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, History
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Yes. Tutors who attended UB can provide valuable guidance on preparing for college-level academics. They understand what professors expect, how to write college essays, which study skills matter most, and how to succeed in rigorous courses. Whether you're working on test prep, building foundational skills, or getting ready for your first semester, connecting with someone who's already navigated the transition to college can make a real difference in your confidence and readiness.
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You can work with tutors from any background—Varsity Tutors connects you with qualified educators across many universities and experiences. However, if you specifically value learning from someone with a UB degree, you can request that when you sign up. Many students find that learning from an alumnus brings extra motivation and relevant perspective, but the most important factor is finding a tutor who's the right fit for your goals and learning style.
Absolutely. Many UB alumni have taken standardized tests themselves—whether the SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT—and can share strategies that helped them score well. They understand the test format, common stumbling blocks, and effective preparation methods. Beyond test strategies, they can help you build the foundational skills these exams measure, like reading comprehension, math problem-solving, and writing. Connecting with a tutor who's been through test prep can boost both your confidence and your score.
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