Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Cheektowaga, NY

...careers. I believe we learn best from teachers we feel genuinely care about us and our success. As a high school ELA and Environmental Science teacher, I work to build strong relationships with my students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a clearer understanding...

...think methodically and am detail oriented, which I believe helps me break down concepts and problem-solving strategies easily yet thoroughly for students. My tutoring style is encouraging and interactive with an emphasis on fostering confidence and strengthening critical thinking skills. Students can also expect me to support them in developing more effective organization and study...

...that a student is having a problem with. Once you isolate the issue, everything becomes simple! My tutoring style is to talk and work through a lot of practice problems together. When the student feels comfortable tackling some practice problems on their own, I know they've mastered the concept. I'm also a great listener; if...

...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 students...

I am a high school English teacher in South Florida. I love working with students to see the light bulb go off when they finally get the concept we are learning. I hope to help you do the same!

...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 to perceive and receive information so that they can absorb the knowledge and perform well when tested. When this is done, confidence is boosted,...

Hi, my name is Naomi, and I am happy to tutor for Varsity Tutors. I study English literature and philosophy, so reading and writing are my strongest suits, but I am glad to help in any of my listed subjects. Please send me a message to let me know how I can be of assistance!

...students are typically required to read upwards of 100 pages per day from authors such as Hegel, Joyce, and Thucydides; and to write several essays per week, which are peer-critiqued in seminar classes. I plan to bring my depth of experience in reading, critical analysis, and writing to each tutoring session in order to help...

...Spanish, Italian & English to Adult Learners. I've had the opportunity to tutor students in a multitude of subjects; such as English, Spanish, Math, Science, ACT prep classes, SAT prep classes and preparation for College Essay Classes. I've taught students in grades K-12. I am passionate about inspiring and encouraging students of all abilities to...

...where I am working toward my B.A. in philosophy and my B.S. in biology. In high school, I was valedictorian of my class and excelled in every subject. I scored well on both the SAT and ACT, which helped me to earn a full scholarship. I believe that anyone can learn anything and people can...

...accommodation and empathy in everything I do, and learn just as much from my students as they do from me! My formal tutoring experience was with refugee students, whom I taught English and math. That exposure gave me an introduction to tutoring those who may not be as comfortable with English, and I built on...

...work. Although Im not advocating being too defensive in those situationscertainly, protesting that youre a misunderstood genius wont make you many friendsI do think most of us are needlessly hard on ourselves. We waste energy on negative self-talk because we rarely acknowledge the impact of a tiny bit of targeted, focused work. My primary objective...

...tutoring in my free time as I pursue owning my own business. I am also a passionate naturalist who studies ornithology, mycology, herpetology, entomology, and general ecology. I work with many local nature organizations including the Buffalo Audubon, Tifft Nature Preserve, and the Buffalo Ornithological Society leading guided hikes and classes for both children and...

My mission is to inspire life long learning as well as to give you the tools to discover your capacity for academic success and happiness. ... To help a student get engaged again in a subject they're probably loathing, I would ask them questions about what they like. Life is vastly interconnected; therefore, I would draw the line between the student's personal interests and the material at hand. If they can be wowed about how the...

...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 arts we have! By drawing on my tutoring experience, professional writing and copyediting history, and my education at Columbia University's MFA program, I'm confident...

...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'm especially happy to help you with SAT/ACT math and word problems.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature in 2004. I am an avid reader and writer. I hope to instill excitement and appreciation for the written word from all of the students I work with.

...my teaching. I find that this is important because most students have this technology at home and are comfortable with it. I feel that if used right, technology can help students learn. Working closely with students is very rewarding not only for me as a teacher but also for the students. When students get the...

Dr. Meness earned her PhD in education from Penn State University, and has worked as an elementary teacher, reading instructor, before teaching in higher education and becoming an editor and academic coach. She looks forward to working with students from all walk of life who are pursing their interest in education.

...with a Bachelor's in English and Anthropology and with a Master's in Teaching and Curriculum. Tutoring is a life-long passion of mine. I started tutoring as a high school student and have not stopped since. It is what led to my current career as an English teacher of middle and high school students. I enjoy...