Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Buffalo, NY

...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'. I spend my spare time reading, finding awesome books to...

...Polytechnic Institute, I accepted an Instructor position in the School of Information at the University of Arizona to begin my career in teaching. The following year, I taught math and science as teacher at a local charter school through the 2016-2017 academic school year. At the end of my first year of teaching high school, I decided to return to UA to continue my graduate-level education and to pursue a career in Medical Physics. My...

...Sanders, I am a graduate student and writing instructor in the English department at the University at Buffalo. I study 20th century American and British literature, but have experience taking the SAT, AP Subject tests in Literature and Psychology, and the GRE General and Subject test in Literature. My scores are included in my profile. I am also a writing technique tutor at the Center for Excellence in Writing at UB and enjoy working one-on-one...

...differently. It is my job as an educator to incorporate different strategies to ensure that the individual(s) in my classroom truly understand the material presented. I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work with some amazing teachers that have helped me form and critique my style of teaching. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, going to movies, reading and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to working...

I am a graduate from Ithaca College with my master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. I am passionate about tutoring adult learners and those who are looking to pass the Praxis Exam in Speech Language Pathology. I have experience working with children on executive functioning skills and auditory processing skills as well.

My goal is to help all students reach their academic goals by providing encouragement, assistance, and my professional experience in education. I believe all students should have the opportunity to perform academically to the best of their ability, given the proper tools and resources. I feel honored to guide students towards success!

...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 what drive me as an educator. I commit to providing...

...of age ranges (from 3 years- old to 60 years-old) evidence based strategies/ techniques for a variety of areas. Specialty areas that I have more experience with are that of language literacy (anything relating to facilitating reading and writing at all levels) and public speaking. I like to understand what type of learner an individual is and then to integrate different forms of learning into lesson plans to have maximum learning potential. Outside of academics,...

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.

...year in medical school that is interested in pursing psychiatry (so hard to decide!). Before going to medical school, I obtained my MSBS. I graduated undergrad with a degree in biology. I have ample experience with medical school core, sciences, math, writing, and the humanities. My philosophy in teaching is that a student is capable of learning anything--it is a matter of finding a way that helps YOU learn. It is my goal to help...

Hi! I am a graduate student pursuing my EdM degree at the University at Buffalo! I have experience working with children from grades K-12, and am passionate about helping them improve their Math and Literacy Skills. I care about your success in the classroom, as well as outside the classroom. That is why our sessions will never be bland :) Together, we can overcome any hurdle, and turn the "I can't" into "I can."

I have a passion for teaching reading and writing. I am a public school teacher who has taught over 12 years as a reading specialist, ELA enrichment teacher, and instructional literacy coach. My undergrad major was in 7-12 English and creative writing, and my masters work was as a reading specialist. I look forward to working with your child to unlock the code and inspire a love for reading.

...I can help students obtain the grades that they deserve. I am at Buffalo State College for my Bachelors in Early Childhood and Childhood Education with a concentration in Liberal Arts. I have experience tutoring every grade in elementary school and 6th grade. I tutor in math, English, social studies, science and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I used to struggle with math so when I see the aha moment in...

...Kindergarten to 8th grade. I believe that teaching and learning should incorporate elements of fun. It is through the fun and engagement that the children learn best. I absolutely love when I can see in a child's face that the knowledge has been gained. I am a firm believer in life-long learning. I never admit to knowing everything and will help a child to find an answer if I am unable to do so. This...

...the most are physics, mathematics (geometry, algebra, and calculus) and economics mainly because they interest me and their link to our contemporary world. My teaching style employs learning by problem solving with discussions to solidify knowledge. I attempt to incorporate real life examples and pop culture interests where applicable to make learning a bit less dull. I completed my degree in Civil Engineering. When I am not in a classroom, I enjoy historical novels. I...

...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 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...

...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 you tell me that you are having a problem in a certain area of a subject, I can very much tailor the lesson and practice problems to the target area. Outside of school, I spend a lot of my time submerged...

I have been teaching for 19 years. I have had experiences with ages 8 months old through the 6th grade. Teaching is my passion and I have wanted to teach since I was in the 3rd grade! I love working with children of all ages and I especially love seeing their success! I am patient, consistent and make learning fun.

...that, when implemented, can assist in speech coaching for kids, ESL speakers and professional public speakers. She has also completed 500 hours of yoga teacher training through YogaWorks and is a registered yoga teacher. Her studies in many foreign languages, diction and phonetics make tutoring ESL, phonics, elementary writing and reading through Varsity Tutors a natural extension of her extensive training. Angela makes classes engaging and energetic. Fun is a top priority!

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.