Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Rochester, NY

...Standardized tests are really a game, and like any other, you simply need to learn how to play. I aim to teach problem solving and logical reasoning to my students. I feel that it's important to have a big picture view and the ability to delve into a topic in microscopic detail.

I am a current student at the University of Rochester seeking a Bachelors degree in History. I'm looking forward to teaching new students! ... Only the best teach! I empower my students through the Socratic method--that is, I encourage them to think on their own feet.... On my first session, I would probably give my student a preliminary assessment of their skills, and what they want to improve upon.

I'm a language and education student fluent in French. I love writing and literature, but language is what I love to study most. I have experience teaching children, and I hope to teach English as a second language in an elementary school in the future!

I have been teaching successfully for over 3 decade in a vast range of disciplines . Whether it be global studies, economics, writing skills or AP music theory, I will teach to each individual student's strengths and weaknesses no matter what the subject may be.

...complex concepts, or going through exam questions and SAT/AP prep. I strive to understand the preferred learning style of each individual student so that he/she feels comfortable and is able to remain engaged and learn in a way that suits them. I hope to pass on my enthusiasm for learning to my students. I currently...

...working with young people to help them achieve academic success. Sometimes a creative approach is needed to engage the student, such as employing a game such as Scrabble rather than a more standard method. I once did this with a student who loved math but couldn't read at all. By May, he was reading at...

...Arts, and Writing are also favorites of mine to teach. I believe in getting to know individuals, understanding where they are coming from as well as their strengths and weaknesses, and adapting my teaching methods to their needs. I am not only a current teacher, but also a lifelong learner. For this reason, I find...

...grades K-6. I earned a BA and regular education teaching certification from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I also have a master's degree in special education from the University of Colorado. I have created my own phonemic awareness curriculum. I use creative materials and strategies to increase the retention rate and effectiveness of instruction!...

...Math and Reading. I tutor reading and writing but writing is my passion. I have been writing academically for over a decade. I am a freelance writer, I run a blog and I am currently working on two books. I believe that every student learns in their own way and it is my job to...

...is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an English tutor. My methodologies and philosophy surrounding tutoring are rooted in what I have learned from studying English and Communication; the way we learn language and language conventions is personal, and I believe that tailoring each learning experience to serve every individual is the cornerstone...