Top English Tutors serving Syracuse

Hannah: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
Current second year law student in the NYC-Metropolitan area with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, English Literature & Legal Studies. I'm passionate about various genres of literature (American Lit, Shakespeare, 18th Century) and would love to assist in any college admissions essays or academic writing to further the future education of my students.
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Fran: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...in several disciplines including history, psychology, philosophy, and sociology, but my primary areas of focus have been English literature and writing instruction. Beyond this, I have guided students in preparing for standardized tests as well as tackling the college application process from list creation to creating a compelling and engaging essay. My educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Princeton University in English and a graduate degree from Tufts University in Secondary English Education. My...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Tufts University - Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary English Education

Yvonne: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...for creating fuels my desire to share the 'how' and 'why' of art making with others through teaching and displaying student artworks. I received my BFA (in Art Education) at Maryland Institute College of Art and earned my Masters of Fine Arts abroad in Venice, Italy. I discovered that art is a fantastic way to communicate, especially with speakers of other languages. Having had a wide variety of English and non-English speaking students throughout my...
Education & Certification
Maryland Institute College of Art - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Teacher Education
New York University - Master of Fine Arts, Painting

Matt: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
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...
Education & Certification
SUNY Purchase - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Marist College - Masters, MBA-Financial Management

Hanna: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...enjoyed helping others and I liked working with children. I love the feeling of watching someone grow in their knowledge and knowing that you had something to do with that. During my time in SUNY Oswego so far, I have attained a variety of skills that have helped me in my growing career as a future educator. As I finish up my TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree with a minor in...
Education & Certification
SUNY Oswego - Current Undergrad, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Taylor: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
I received degrees from Syracuse University, S.I Newhouse School of Communications Television, Film, and Radio M.A (2017) and University of California Santa Barbara Film and Media Studies B.A (2016). I am a documentary filmmaker with a passion for helping others learn and grow. ... As a student-parent, I have faced many hurdles throughout my education. However, I believe you can truly conquer any obstacle you are faced with. I want to help students overcome their difficulties...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, Film and Media Studies
Syracuse University - Current Grad Student, Television, Film, Radio

Heather: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...able to study the same way so once you know what works best for you and use those skills, you can learn anything! Albert Einstein expressed this idea best when he said, "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." No one is truly incapable of learning, it's just that we each have our own...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Cortland - Bachelors, English Education
SUNY College at Buffalo - Masters, English Education

Stacia: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...I also have a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. My teaching experience and NYS certifications are in Earth Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and General Science. I believe everyone should be a life-long learner and science is a subject that gets students excited to develop questions about the natural world. I am passionate about teaching and helping students to love learning, and I would cherish the opportunity to have students learn and love their natural world.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
SUNY College at Cortland - Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
Walden University - Doctor of Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Victoria: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...I ultimately hope to pursue a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology next fall. I am qualified to teach math and biology, and I am adept at editing college level papers. My primary tutoring experience consists of my time as a college math literacy worker with the Young People???s Project. Every week, I would visit 7th and 8th graders in Utica, NY to help them with math assignments, and I led activities intended to promote...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32

Chad: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...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 have a passion for the Spanish language and culture and hope to share that with...
Education & Certification
SUNY Potsdam - Bachelors, Spanish, Secondary Education
Niagara University - Masters, Educational Leadership

Hannah: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
I am a French and English educator with a specialization in literature. I have 5 years of experience as a college-level writing tutor at Rutgers University and online. I am the nonfiction editor for a literary journal and I enjoy teaching creative writing to students, from poetry to personal essays.
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Susan: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
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!
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Oswego - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
SUNY College at Oswego - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Amber: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...mentor in the Partners for Learning program, in which I worked with students ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade in the Rochester City School District. I also tutored english for international students through the Center for International Education with an emphasis on grammar, writing, and presentation making. I tutored both biology and anatomy and physiology courses to fellow college students through the Center for Student Success, both in-person and virtually over zoom. I enjoy tutoring...
Education & Certification
Nazareth College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Alexandria: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...for teaching students to love the struggle that can come with learning. When you give a student the tools to push through the difficult phases of learning, it takes away the fear of failure. I am a fourth grade inner city teacher. I have also taught in first and third grade as well. I have a masters degree in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) from Western Governors University. I tutor in all subjects grades 1-6. My...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Cortland - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
NY - Certificate, Elementary School Teaching
Western Governors University - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

Ryan: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
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...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Finance
Syracuse University - Current Grad Student, Law and International Relations

Evan: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...at College of Southern Idaho as an adjunct professor. I am a lover of great literature and quality writing. Have taught 12 + years college middle and high school. I am a published writer and was a rock journalist for six years in Marin county interviewed internationally-acclaimed talent such as John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers and spending time with James Hetfield of Metallica. My favorite subject to tutor is writing as I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Syracuse University - Master of Science, English Education

Dylan: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
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
Education & Certification
Bennington College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 700

Jessie: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
Education is one of my passions! I have been working as a teacher supporting diverse groups of students with different abilities, learning styles and backgrounds ages 3-10 for over 11 years. I have a professional license from NY in Childhood Education, and graduated with a Master of Science in Teaching from Fordham University. Additionally, I possess an AMS Montessori Certification. My aim is to use my expertise to help each student achieve their academic goals.
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Latino and Latina Studies
Fordham University - Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Education

Andrea: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...PreK to 12. The last 7 years involved a lot of interventions in reading and writing. The last two years were in middle school as a reading specialist. In addition, I have worked with special education students in small groups and in the classroom modifying work, teaching study skills and note taking. During Covid I ran an afterschool book club virtually that was a lot of fun. I really enjoy helping students become better readers...
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Lynn: Syracuse English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...and math by introducing passages or readings that involve word problems. I like to make learning fun and getting to know each child's uniqueness. I have been teaching for over 30 years. I earned my BS degree in Physical Fitness and my Elementary Certification (UPK - 6th) from SUNY Cortland. I have also earned my Masters degree in Curriculum Studies. I enjoy combining curriculums to fit the child's needs. I teach all areas of Math...
Education & Certification
Private English Tutoring in Syracuse, NY
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Let Varsity Tutors connect you or your student with Syracuse English tutors who are excited about helping with skills related to English. If your student has been struggling in class, it can be difficult for them to receive the personal attention they need to catch up with their peers. By spending time with a private instructor, your student can ask all the questions needed to build their knowledge of concepts giving them trouble. Having your student take part in Syracuse English tutoring can help boost their confidence and enhance their academic experience.
How is Syracuse English tutoring different from classroom learning?
When your student is learning English in a conventional classroom setting, the teacher is typically very busy attending to the educational needs of all students. This can make it difficult to give students the individual attention they need when having trouble understanding English concepts. If your student is feeling confused about a specific topic, they might not feel comfortable stopping the class to ask their own questions. The instructor could also be required to stick to a set curriculum that doesn't match every student's learning style. When trying to learn in this environment, it could be easy for a student to fall behind.
What's great about working with Syracuse English tutors is the private educator's ability to align their instruction with your student's specific needs. While focusing on the areas giving your student the most trouble, the teacher can also match teaching methods to your student's learning style. For instance, if your first-grader is a physical learner who needs help with reading skills, the educator can present objects with words and sentences on them to keep your child's attention while learning to read.
If you are a high school student who is an aural learner, the academic mentor can prepare short lectures or hold in-depth discussions with you to help you better understand concepts like constructing logical arguments or analyzing written material to compare, contrast, and discuss elements. If one instructional method does not work, the tutor can try others until one is discovered that works best.
Since Syracuse English tutoring is a one-on-one experience, students don't have to worry about keeping the pace of their classmates. They can skip topics that they already fully understand and stick with concepts that need more attention. So, if you are a college student who grasps the process of revising your own papers, you can spend more time on improving your analytical and creating writing skills.
What are some benefits of studying with Syracuse English tutors near me?
Syracuse English tutors can often spend more personal time with your student than a traditional classroom instructor. This can give the tutor the ability to get a good gauge of your student's English skills. With this understanding, the personal educator can create a complete lesson plan that addresses challenges your student is having and also help your student work toward progress. The plan can be easily modified as your student excels in their private instruction. So, if your middle school student has a quality grasp of pronouns, the teacher can adjust the lesson plan to focus more on properly placing commas in dates, lists, and between cities and states.
Spending extra time with your student can give the academic mentor a chance to get to know your student pretty well. In addition to developing a plan to help your student learn, the private teacher can work with your student to help them develop a better attitude about their academic experience.
Syracuse English tutors understand the importance of building a rapport with your student. By connecting on a more personal level, they can help your student feel differently about English, particularly if they have negative feelings based on prior experiences in the classroom. As with any other subject area, learning the ins and outs of English can feel complicated for students. If they fall behind, it can be difficult to catch up. Fortunately, the extra time the private teacher can spend with your student can help them feel comfortable enough to discuss the challenges they're having. So, if your student is struggling with differences between synonyms and antonyms, transitive and intransitive verbs, or any other concept, the tutor can target those areas during sessions.
Another perk of Syracuse English tutoring is the instructor's ability to provide immediate and continuous feedback on their progress. Working with a personal educator can also allow students to ask as many questions as needed to better understand concepts giving them trouble. So, if your child has a question about being a better listener, the academic mentor can provide instant answers.
If you are a parent of a younger student, it can be tough to want to assist your student but no longer remember the nuances of English after many years away from a classroom. Syracuse English tutors can relieve the pressure by giving your student the help they need. The personal instructor can also share ways you can assist your student in their studies. For example, you can provide your child with a mobile app to help maintain their schedule or give them a binder to organize their study materials.
How can Syracuse English tutoring fit into my student's busy schedule?
It can be challenging to work time with Syracuse English tutors into a family's busy schedule. Fortunately, you don't have to worry about adjusting your schedule to accommodate a private instructor. By reaching out to Varsity Tutors, we can find an academic mentor who can meet with your student in person or online whenever most convenient for your family.
If you choose online sessions, your student can benefit from the added convenience of working within the Live Learning Platform. In this platform, your student can log in and begin working with the private educator from home, a place like the Onondaga County Public Library, or any other distraction-free location.
On the Live Learning Platform, your student will see and hear the private teacher via video chat. Tools available in this online learning platform include the virtual whiteboard the personal educator can use to teach elementary school students to read or middle school students to use verb tenses correctly. The platform also features a shared document editor that can allow the instructor to collaborate with the student to improve their writing skills. All sessions in the Live Learning Platform are recorded. This can make it easy for your student to go back and revisit skills learned from their tutor.
Syracuse English tutoring offers as many benefits as in-person instruction. The primary difference is you don't have to spend valuable time getting your student to a specific location for tutoring sessions. As long as you have an internet connection and compatible device, your student can get the English instruction they need.
How can my student begin working with Syracuse English tutors near me?
Contacting Varsity Tutors is a great way to connect with a private instructor who can help your student excel in English. You can speak with our educational consultants to learn all about the tutoring process, including how it works and its benefits. Once you're ready to link with a personal educator, we can search among the best Syracuse English tutors to locate one who is available to meet with your student. To get the ball rolling, feel free to reach out to Varsity Tutors today.
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