Award-Winning Tutors in Syracuse, NY

I am currently a fourth year Civil Engineering student at Syracuse University. My areas of study include math and physics and I love to teach both. I have work experience in construction inspection, HVAC installation as well as substitute teaching. Upon graduation I hope to enter the heavy Civil project management field and work on projects that include interstate design and construction.

Hello, my name is Donald Virginia, but you can just call me Don. I've been aspiring to be a teacher as of recently, and I find joy in teaching and helping others learn. I can help with memorization, effective test-taking, and any other issues you may have in your academic endeavours. I hope we can work together in the future!... To learn, not memorize! I'm a big believer in the "teach a man to fish" philosophy, and will teach how to learn, not just memorize a specific lesson.

My goal is your comprehension. My philosophy towards education is to first understand a student. A good tutor, in my view, does more listening than lecturing. I believe in a system where the tutor continually asks questions to get the student talking and thinking. Eventually, the student will find the answer and gain confidence to know that he or she can know and master any problem on their own.... First understand what a student knows, and then work from there.

...grasp of the biological sciences and I have always been able to help others understand difficult concepts. Also while living in Saudi Arabia I had the opportunity to teach English as a second language for many years. I believe that living in a place with such a rich and unique culture, so different from our own, has given me an understanding on how to teach the English language effectively to people who were not necessarily...

I am a qualified and experienced chemistry, mathematics and French tutor. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals!... The introductions, though brief, will be very important, as I use them to talk about my professional experience since this will increase the client's confidence in me. Then, I will request the student to tell the last topic covered. A number of oral questions on the topic covered will provide a clear picture of students problems.

...years teaching experience. First, as a tutor for Beaven and Assoc. where I tutored students in preparing for the SSAT &/or SAT exams. Then, as a Teaching Assistant in the University Computer Science laboratories while working on my MS and MPhil. I believe that planning, preparation and patience are key factors for being successful in teaching. A strong background in the fundamentals enables a student to build on that knowledge to meet their goals. My...

...among other subjects. I am most proud of the fact that I have a 60% higher GPA in my MBA program than I did in my undergraduate coursework. I think a good lesson people can take from my situation is that the sky is the limit when you are able to do something you truly enjoy and are passionate about. My teaching method would absolutely vary depending on the student. Visual learners need different kind...

...I have extensive knowledge of the 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...

Behind ever dedicated teacher is a dedicated student. I am a life-long 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 fullest. ... Behind every dedicated teacher is a dedicated student. I am a life-long learner. I truly believe this is the only way to be a great teacher in our ever-changing world. No two students will be alike. Each year our classrooms will change. Teaching techniques, ideas, laws, policies, and procedures will forever be changing. It is up to every single teacher to take the time to learn about their students each year. With enthusiasm and excitement we should try to discover the most effective ways to meet our students' needs both as individual learners and as a classroom whole. We should know that this may require creativity, communication, and collaboration with others. Due to the changes within society, children and the world itself, I know I will always need to be a student. I will need to take it upon myself to take the time for professional growth. I also firmly believe that although I am my students' teacher, sometimes the best teachers are the students themselves. Within each student and classroom is a learning experience waiting to happen.

I am currently a teaching assistant and pursuing my PhD in Political Science (International Relations and Comparative Politics). I enjoy working with students and seeing them develop their academic interests. ... I like to encourage students to develop their own academic interests. As a TA in the political science department, I encourage students to follow current events in the topic of their choice, be it the economy, the environment, international politics, technology, etc.... I would establish what problem areas the student is concerned with and what we should focus on in our sessions.

I believe tutoring can be an essential component of anyone's education. Having a personal, one-on-one mentor to guide you through subject material is a 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...

...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 a potential tutor. Feel free to contact me with any questions, I'll be sure to answer very promptly. Thank you for taking the time reading this and for...

...Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I worked with high school, college, and hospital-bound students in the greater Boston area, and I accrued over 300 hours of tutoring experience. I also have classroom teaching experience. While a graduate student at Syracuse, I taught Writing 105, an introductory course on the practices and principles of academic writing, and Writing 205, a sophomore-level course focused on critical research and inquiry. I am currently a lecturer in the English departments...

...business settings for over 25 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Literature Education from East China Normal University, a Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at college and adult level from SUNY-Albany, and a MBA in International Business, Marketing and Global Entrepreneurship from Syracuse University. I am passionate in language teaching, coaching, management consulting, and bridging people from East and West through language teaching and...

I am currently in law school and completing a masters degree in international relations. I hold an undergraduate degree in finance, and have previously worked designing new financial products. I believe in teaching with real world concepts that students can relate to, so the material can be learned for more than just passing a test.... Cater to the learning style of the individual.... Determine our goals, what success means to us, and try to figure out how the student learns most effectively.

...elementary school students, tackled speech patterns with middle school students, and taught the finer points of business English to late career professionals. I spent three years teaching in Japan, and I can unreservedly say that I have never enjoyed my work more! Other than my interest in tutoring ESL, I also love to work with students on their reading comprehension and writing. They are fundamental to teaching students to understand--and be understood--in an increasingly complex...

...intelligence. I work with all students of varying levels. For those that do not do well under the pressure of standardized tests, I strive to make test-taking less anxiety-inducing and more approachable for my students. For students looking to gain an extra boost in their scores, I assess what information they already know and focus on more problematic areas. I love my students and I love what we can accomplish together as a team.... I believe every student has the potential to succeed. It is not a matter of intelligence, but a matter of effort. By putting in the hard work, we as a team (student and tutor) can achieve the results we want.

I enjoy helping others and will use all the tools I have available to help my students succeed not just in math but in all they do in life.

...approach to that. Everyone learns differently, so I think it's best to avoid a one size fits all approach. I have been a student for most of my life! So I have had a lot of exposure to teachers and tutors with different styles and remembered what I liked about them, what worked, and what didn't. I think the best tutors and teachers that I have had were able to communicate clearly, adapt to their...

...of Canada. I am also actively compiling an online dictionary of Canadian French. I have many years of professional experience teaching and tutoring French, English, grammar, linguistics and ESL at the college and adult levels. In addition, for many years I have operated an online language consulting service. In my teaching, tutoring and consulting, I have usually been successful in making complex material understandable and learnable for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.... In two words: patience and empathy.