Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Syracuse, NY

...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 ages on a broad spectrum of subjects.... I believe that every...

...work together to achieve success. My teaching philosophy is that every student has the potential to succeed, and the key to achieving your goal is a matter of hard work and dedication rather than 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...

...a Fulbright fellowship at the American Academy in Rome in archaeology, National Endowment for the Humanities seminars on the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt and Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the British Institute of Florence art history summer session, the University of Cambridge International Shakespeare Summer School, and a certification program in special education from Northeastern University. I truly love helping students have "a-ha" moments. Making the confusing clear and pushing students to deeper understanding drive...

...Eberhart’s poem about what I previously deemed road kill was not just accessible to me, but it was something I could use to access meaning and history in a whole new way. All simply because of the way it was taught to me. As an undergraduate at Syracuse University I 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...

I have taught grades K - 12, as well as online college courses and in-class courses. I am very eager to help students succeed in their educational pursuits because an education is very personal - it's all yours - nobody can take it away from you. Knowledge is very powerful. Let's learn and grow together!

...Instruction. I am a certified teacher in New York State and have many years of experience working with children and young adults. I taught two years in second grade and one year in Kindergarten. I am currently looking for alternate opportunities to engage students in their learning and provide one on one learning experiences. Outside of my career as an educator, I enjoy sports, traveling, spending time with family, and playing with my puppy. I...

A young, driven college student with experience in English, literature, and writing across various disciplines, with extensive critical thinking, reading, and writing skills translatable across middle school and high school curriculums

I love working with every type of student to help them reach their goals. As an English Ph.D. student, literature remains at the center of my educational journey. Reading and the skills that come with it--comprehension, analysis, critical thinking, empathy--are of utmost importance. I work hard to balance between challenging and encouraging my students. My excitable disposition and energy help to motivate learning and reinforce confidence in their own minds.

...a Curriculum Consultant who designs and implements professional development and delivers AIS instruction in reading in elementary grades. Prior to that, I taught middle and high school English for 18 years. My expertise in English and Literacy has enabled my students to make consistent, significant growth in reading and on national, state, and local assessments. I want to share my expertise and passion for learning with others so that they can experience similar success.... My teaching...

...attorney for sixteen years. He was such an inspiration to me as a child, and I did not feel like I fit in anywhere until I found my place in Criminal Law when I took a class during my undergraduate years. I have a passion for teaching other people what I have learned about taking this exam. I received a score of 22 out of 23 on the Analytical reasoning section of the November 2018...

...tutoring agencies as well as at the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees. I understand language acquisition from a global perspective. I lived in France for five years and studied philosophy for the French Baccalaurat. I've tutored many students in written and conversational French. History: I've tutored several students in U.S. History, from grades 6 through 11. Success stories include helping an exchange student go from failing a course to passing in 3 weeks. Film...

I am a finance and accounting professional at a Fortune 100 firm with an MBA and currently pursuing the CMA. My teaching method would absolutely vary depending on the student. Visual learners need different kind of help than non-visual. For visual learners, I would try to paint a picture of the problem or formula so it is easier for them to understand. For non-visual, I can stick more with formulas, numbers, and memorization. ... To get...

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.

...the high school classroom for nearly a decade specializing in Geometry, special education and test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me to not only work with students but also focus on coaching Instructors in best teaching practices for students of all abilities in Pre-K through Grade 12. I am passionate about making math engaging and reducing "math fear". Outside of teaching I enjoy playing with my two boys, knitting and...

...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 to standardized tests. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors to help others the same way I...

...League education and a law degree, but I have chosen to be an educator. I have taught High School Social Studies classes and SAT-prep courses. With tutoring, I will find out what's best for you. Obviously, there is some presentation of information that is necessary. But I believe in interacting with students. If the student does not "play around" with the material, he/she will not retain it. I will make sure you are prepared for...

...helping college students get the most out of their college education by supporting them in being successful in their courses. I aim to help students with their acute course needs as well as assist them in developing skills for studying and learning that they can use throughout their entire lives. Before getting my PhD, I worked for nonprofit organizations; this experience allows me to engage with students about government and politics in ways that are...

...that it adhered to Common Core Standards and an anti-racist, social justice framework. While tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I am also working for Syracuse University crafting toolkits (online resources) for individuals with intellectual disabilities and I am pursuing an online Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University. I have also applied for a doctorate in education at Syracuse University in gender and education studies. In addition to helping young adults develop a love for...

...connects and communicates, will stay with a student for life. Teaching well means listening well. I love to learn how people think about the tasks they are facing--it is always interesting in its own right and shows me how they can build on their strengths and re-shape what they are doing in order to get good results now and, even more importantly, develop lasting skills. These abilities stick and increase one's long-term capacity to handle...

...with an MBA in Marketing/Finance and worked in the corporate world for over twenty years. I became an entrepreneur and have loved the life I have led-I have raised four (now grown) children, and have a dog (large labradoodle who likes to sail) and a husband. We have recently relocated from New Jersey to Edgartown, MA. I love to read, travel and hang out with my family. I truly enjoy working with students and love...