Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Buffalo, NY

...skills. Patience, grit, and determination are integral to student success and I work daily to inspire my students to be proactive, take risks, collaborate with others, set goals, and seek excellence for themselves and invest in their futures. As teachers, we can't ask our students to love Shakespeare or Statistics or SAT prep if we don't! I bring enthusiasm and love of learning to every tutoring session and measure my success by that of my students'....

...exams as well as the standardized tests and can make them approachable for students. I have tutored French for 5 years now, as well as been a French Instructor for the past several years. I understand how to make the language approachable for learners and how through communication in can be retained. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve. I keep a positive attitude to ensure a prosperous and convivial learning environment.

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!... It depends on the subject, but I like to be creative and use all sorts of materials to draw/write/graph etc.... I...

As an experienced tutor and teacher with a Ph.D. in English, my ultimate goal has always been for students to read and use written language not only as a way of demonstrating knowledge, but as a means for acquiring knowledge. I encourage students to use language to structure their thinking in ways that will ensure success in whatever course, exam, or extracurricular goal they hope to achieve.

...a tiny bit of targeted, focused work. My primary objective as a tutor is to make you aware of the skills you most need to work on, and give you specific coaching on strengthening those skills. The key word in that last sentence is specific. Everyone understands differently. Even if you are having difficulty with the same topic as some of your classmates, your light bulb moment is going to be different from any of...

...others. I specialize in reading/ comprehension, writing, and phonetics. I have worked with students from first grade to college graduate level. I was a Division I and Division III NCAA athlete for four years, and I am now a college level coach in my sport. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy yoga, bowling, hiking, and going to Disney World. I can't wait to work with you and help you achieve your goals!

...I feel regarding the unknown. If you face challenges with these attitudes, it can drastically change your circumstances for the better. Whether this be academically, professionally, or personally, always move forward with your chin held high and a belief that you can conquer anything! I have received my BA in English from the University at Buffalo and am currently completing a masters program at the same university in English Education - Adolescence. I truly enjoy...

...tutored students of all ages in essay writing, literary analysis, reading comprehension, ESL, grammar, and multiple styles of citation. I love working with language and I love working with people, regardless of age, and teaching them to become comfortable with all aspects of it. Whether you're an adult learner or a parent looking for a good fit for their child, I'd love to talk with you and discuss exactly how I can help you.... Talking, watching...

I'm a professor, writer, and translator living in Buffalo, NY. I'm passionate about books, whatever research project is currently occupying my time, and helping students succeed where they think they can't.

...of subjects including literature, philosophy, and education. Once admitted to Deep Springs, 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 students achieve their goals in these areas.

...student teaching, I spent several years studying history at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have always been a lifelong lover of history, and so I moved to Washington, DC for college to immerse myself in living history every single day. It was an amazing experience, and certainly helped to solidify my interest in teaching social studies. My passion for teaching and working with young people, strong content knowledge, and hard work ethic are...

...six children and a photographer with a degree in English Literature. I worked as a copy editor during my time in college and planned a career teaching literature to college students. Instead, I started my family immediately upon graduation. My practical experience tutoring others comes primarily from my years volunteering in elementary classrooms, homeschooling, and in over 10 years as a Sunday school teacher for children in Pre-K through 8th grade. My strengths are in...

...Ornithological Society leading guided hikes and classes for both children and adults. I have also been a leader at the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage for the last 6 years and counting. I teach everything from wild bird identification to general wildlife ecology. I am an active scientific data compiler and field technician for the Hawk Migration Association of North America, and also work with Hawkwatch International. I enjoy using my experiences in the world of natural...

...with Disabilities 7-12, and have been in teaching for the past 7 years. I have taught middle school social studies, grades 6-8, and am currently teaching high school ICT classes. The courses that I have co-taught in include Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science, US History, World History, Economics, and 9th-12th grade ELA. I have tutored students at the college level in Physics, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Psychology, European History, Medieval History, Calculus, Statistics,...

...of Rochester. I have extensive experience working with students from middle school to college age through NY MasterMinds and Academic Challenge Bowl. My work with these organizations has involved tailoring information to students' age range and skill level, keeping students encouraged and involved in gameplay, and dealing with conflicts and problems as they arise. I have also worked with students and peers in a one-on-one capacity. My TASC tutoring involves working with a student to...

I love working with students of all sorts and 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 am a Stanford graduate with a B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society and a B.A. in Anthropology. I am currently completing my M.D. at the University of Rochester. In July, I will continue on to residency within otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.... Working with students at their level and using tools that works best for their learning style.

I am a Canadian-born, American raised artist and intellectual based out of Buffalo, NY. For a long time I have found great joy working with people seeking greater knowledge. Curiosity and inspiration are vital to learning, and it is my goal to not only help others and myself better our own minds, but to bring about pathways for future successes.

I'm ready to use my experience as a writer, editor and communications professional to assist students in reaching their academic goals.

...changing and the way we learn is changing as well and I am excited to be a part of it. Knowledge is valuable and it is meant to be shared. I want to share all that I have learned with my students and get them actively engaged in learning with me. As a tutor, I hope to be a coach and a mentor that teaches individuals how to think for themselves and not what to...