Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Buffalo, NY

...relationships with my students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a clearer understanding of material, I simultaneously work to impart the importance of non-cognitive 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,...

...through my University where I studied physics and fine arts and I really enjoyed it. I think the process of teaching and discussing material can be hugely beneficial for both the tutor and the student. I am very well versed in Physics and Calculus and enjoy discussing them a great deal. In the future I hope to continue on in physics in graduate school. Out side of academics I enjoy hiking and camping as well...

...the 7-year Accelerated Physician-Scientist Program at RPI, which is a combined BS-MD program joined with Albany Medical College. I am also attending RPI as a Renneslaer Medalist, where I will study Biology, Politics, and Economics. Since I scored a 36 on the ACT myself at the beginning of my sophomore year (10th grade), I have been tutoring and helping other students at my high school find similar success on these exams in addition to their...

I eagerly look forward to helping you learn! The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. "Of high ideals and virtue was her speech, and gladly would she learn and gladly teach." - Chaucer Learning Math, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science is challenging, useful, and can be fun.

...tutoring kids with troubles where I can help for years, and have had over 3 years of experience teaching and tutoring in private and classroom settings. As most kids seeking help here, I myself am a kid as well, and can understand the burden and pressure of not having the time or resources to be able to learn something. I'd like people to know that I've been there, and i'd love to alleviate that burden...

...in chief of various small publications, including Cahoodaloodaling literary journal. This background has helped me work with peers to improve the content and style of their essays. I am conversant in French, having studied it for about ten years and spent part of each year with family who speak French in the household. I played viola with my school orchestra from 3-12th grade and into college, and am also self-taught on guitar and ukulele.

Social studies teacher dedicated to providing the best possible education to all students.

...Russian Federation. I have been fortunate enough to be obtaining a Masters of Public Administration at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs which is ranked as the #1 program for Public Affairs in the world. I have assisted and tutored many students within my concentration of national and international security. I am a member of the Institute of Security Policy and Law at Syracuse University, where I am obtaining an Advanced Certificate in...

I am an astute, highly motivated, and goal-oriented individual with successful experiences in both academia and athletics. I am also an effective communicator, who is very much excited to pass down my knowledge to students.

...I am finishing my certification in E-Learning from George Mason University. I have nearly a decade of experience tutoring students with seven years of full-time teaching experience at all ranges of skill, need and interest. I tutor all levels of history, political science and economics and have taught such courses at all levels. I have a particular interest in tutoring economics but welcome all students in my areas of tutoring. My tutoring style is learner-centered...

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.

...by providing my knowledge through personal experience and study tips/tricks. I am a hard worker and very understanding when it comes to patience. I have had additional experience assisting children from kindergarten through 8th grade as an after school volunteer. I also have experience tutoring high school material as I was a tutor throughout my high school years. I still even continue to help out some of my college friends to this day. I will...

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...

...an academic career including graduating high school with an advanced Regents diploma and continuing on to college. I attended Daemen College to obtain a Bachelor's of Science degree with a major in Health Promotion and I will attend Daemen College in the fall to pursue a Master of Public Health Degree. Aside from school, I enjoy being outdoors hiking, biking, and camping. I love hanging out with my pets, friends, and family as well!

...a few others pushed me towards a teaching career. The world today is constantly changing and not always for the better. Students face many tough decisions after high school and many of them receive no guidance with what comes next. Providing students with an appropriate background to be successful in the real world is becoming increasingly important. Without the proper education and molding of values many students leave high school with no idea of where...

...years in many different capacities and have taught math, science, social studies, English, and many different electives. I am also a certified special education teacher so I can help with many of the needs of learners with experienced disabilities. In my free time, I love going outside with my dog and my son. We run, hike, bike, skateboard, camp, ski, snowboard, etc....really anything that is outside! Allow me to help you reach your personal best!...

...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 with students from a variety of academic backgrounds, including in Science and Engineering. I am happy to travel to libraries or elsewhere to tutor. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

...their level of performance. I have found that this is the most accurate way of assessing understanding and promoting inclusiveness, especially in classrooms which include non-native English speaking students. In addition, dynamic lesson planning which incorporates multimedia and varied access points for caribous literacy levels and learning differentiation has been extremely helpful, including but not limited to Audio texts, lm and video lectures. Ultimately, my goal is to make these "extra steps, " normative for...

...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 the Hawk Migration Association of North America, and also work...

Everyone can learn, if they have the desire. My goal is to empower my students while understanding their learning styles, gaining a better idea of their perspective of the world, and to thereby teach them through their perspective for maximum success. Education is my passion. If my students aren't successful, how can I be?