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CERTIFIED Teacher (1100+ hours): College Essay & Writing Specialist
Ryan C.

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1,188 hours tutoring

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My name is Ryan and I have a wide variety of prior experiences in teaching and tutoring young people. I work full-time as a certified History/ Social Studies Teacher at a local high school in Upstate New York, where I also support students in the Writing Lab. I've taught history for 10 years at the high-school level and also two years at the college level.

In addition to my regular teaching, I have 8 years of tutoring experience in English/History topics. My primary areas of expertise...

My name is Ryan and I have a wide variety of prior experiences in teaching and tutoring young people. I work full-time as a certified History/ Social Studies Teacher at a local high school in Upstate New York, where I also support students in the Writing Lab. I've taught history for 10 years at the high-school level and also two years at the college level.

In addition to my regular teaching, I have 8 years of tutoring experience in English/History topics. My primary areas of expertise are history/social studies, AP history, reading/writing skills, essay editing, college admissions essays, and SAT prep. With over 1,000+ tutoring hours, I am now in the top 5 most-sought Wyzant tutors in my region.

Additional Details on History/ ELA Teaching Experience- copy and paste link for additional details (due to space constraints): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A2piZhjK4YiJvMMi0Qra_KgW4LCg-OXtez2qeLT7a_M/edit?usp=sharing

Test Scores (AP, SAT, GRE, other awards & honors): Please copy and paste link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HyCX3qF3H97_OeSJpFpPlO-huxDVGm3zSOSHYknIhk0/edit?usp=sharing

Ryan’s Tutoring Promise to YOU!:

My passion for teaching and working with young people, strong content knowledge, and hard work ethic drive me to be the best teacher I can be each day in the classroom. I will always give 100% effort to ensure that my students' learning goals are met, tailoring my lessons to individual students' needs, goals, and learning styles. I promise to provide excellent tutoring service and work with you to achieve your academic goals.

I would be very happy to discuss your tutoring needs- please feel free to contact me any time on Wyzant. I will respond to you within one business day- thank you!

Sincerely,
Ryan C.

*Please note: All classes are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis.)

(Group Rate: I usually tutor 1:1, but I am open to groups of up to 4 students per session- please inquire as to group rates.)

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Education

The Catholic University of America
History and Philosophy- summa cum laude
Binghamton University (SUNY Binghamton)
Masters
SUNY at University of Buffalo
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $34
  • Rate details: -Min. session: 45 min. -Full price if cancelled 0-24 hours before class. -Wait time for late arrivals is included in class time. -For Instant Books, extra time is a sep. class (min. 15 min.).
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/3/2020

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

I have 5 years’ tutoring experience in SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, and English/history and 3 years’ high school teaching experience. I also work in my school's Writing Support Center, where I help students daily with every aspect of the writing process, including brainstorming, proofreading, and editing. Also, I have 5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program. I graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, and am a certified NYS teacher.
American History

American History

-4 years’ high school Social Studies teaching experience -Master's Degree in European History (Focus: Early Modern Europe) -Graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, certified NYS teacher -Ranked "highly qualified" each year in New York's Teacher Evaluation System -5 years’ tutoring experience in SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, grammar, and English/history -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have taught (and tutored) the past six years at the high-school and college level, including 700+ hours tutoring on Wyzant. My experience with Honors, college prep, and Advanced Placement courses makes me a strong candidate to support students' college admissions process. I invite you to take a look at customer reviews on my Wyzant profile to get a sense of my past experience helping other students achieve great success on their college applications. It is my goal and promise to help you write a college admissions essay you can be truly proud of, no matter where you are in the writing process! Also, I have taught college-level history courses for two years while attaining my Master's degree, which granted me valuable insight on what professors and admissions counselors are looking for in 21st-century college students. Finally, I worked in College Admissions for 4 years in college myself, learning the "ins and outs" of the admissions process. I would highly value the opportunity to help you with your college admissions process and wish you the best of luck! -Ryan C.
Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

I graduated summa cum laude from Catholic University, having studied History and Philosophy with a research concentration in law and justice in early modern Europe. From there, I pursued a Master’s degree in European history on full scholarship at Binghamton University. Since then, I have taught high-school social studies for five years, teaching such subjects as Government/Economics, U. S. History, Current Events, and both Ancient and Modern Global History. My teaching includes extensive instruction on the development of law codes, both ancient and present. Particular emphasis is place on the emergence of American jurisprudence within the wider foundation of natural law theory and natural rights theory, both products of the European Enlightenment.
English

English

-5 years’ tutoring experience in SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, grammar, and English/history -4 years’ high school teaching experience -Graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, certified NYS teacher -Ranked "highly qualified" each year in New York's Teacher Evaluation System -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
European History

European History

-I graduated with my Bachelor's in History summa cum laude and also hold a Master's Degree in European History (specialty: Early Modern Europe). -I have taught European and World History in my district for the past four years in addition to tutoring both subjects off-campus during that time.  -I also have two years' experience teaching European and World History at the college level as a TA at Binghamton University while I was completing my Master's Degree there. -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
Homeschool

Homeschool

I am a New York State certified teacher with five years of tutoring experience in History/Reading. Over these years, I’ve tutored dozens of 7-12 and college students both in-person and online in subjects such as ELA, essay skills, SAT/ACT, U.S/ Global history, and college admissions essays. I’ve also done home instruction for students in my local district and worked for two years coordinating youth activities in a homeschooling community before becoming a full-time teacher. I strive to tailor my instruction to the individual learning needs of each student. Thank you and hope to be in contact!
Philosophy

Philosophy

Studied Philosophy for 4 years at The Catholic University of America, particularly the thought of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and the rationalist vs. empiricist debate. Graduated summa cum laude with dual B. A. in History and Philosophy, then M. A. in European History with specialty on the History of Ideas in Western civilization. Master's thesis studied the intellectual origins of Renaissance philosophy and its implications for the early modern world. Selected for admission into Phi Beta Kappa (highest honors society for college graduates). Inducted member of Phi Sigma Tau (honors society for philosophy scholars). Passionate teacher with 5 years of experience teaching and tutoring reading, writing, and history at both the high-school and college level.
Reading

Reading

-5 years’ tutoring experience in SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, grammar, and English/history -4 years’ high school teaching experience -Graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, certified NYS teacher -Ranked "highly qualified" each year in New York's Teacher Evaluation System -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
Regents

Regents

I have taught and tutored Social Studies at the middle and high-school level for four years. I am deeply familiar with the New York State Regents curriculum. I’ve especially knowledgeable on recent changes in the curriculum, such as stimulus-based questions, CRQs (Constructed Response Questions), and the new enduring issues essay. --2 years' college teaching experience as Teaching Assistant, including courses in Ancient, Modern Global, and American History -4 years' teaching experience in high-school Social Studies, including all core courses grades 8th- 12th grade
Religion

Religion

I hold a degree in Philosophy, graduated summa cum laude, from The Catholic University of America. There I acquired a particular focus on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine of Hippo. I taught religious education courses and also directed a parish high-school youth group for two years in the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ. I have been involved with various religious education intiatives my entire life, including RCIA instruction, RENEW Bible Study, and leading Confirmation retreats at the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC. Particular areas of knowledge includes: dogmatic theology, Church history, biblical studies, sacramental theology, liturgy, the saints, Catholic/Christian studies, the interplay of faith and reason, and the intersection of faith and culture. Thanks and I hope to have the opportunity to work with you!
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

-5 years’ tutoring experience in SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, grammar, and English/history -4 years’ high school teaching experience in social studies/reading -Graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, certified NYS teacher -Ranked "highly qualified" each year in New York's Teacher Evaluation System -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

-6 years’ tutoring experience in SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, grammar, and English/reading skills -5 years’ high school teaching experience -Graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, certified NYS teacher -Ranked "highly qualified" each year in New York's Teacher Evaluation System -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
Social Studies

Social Studies

-5 years’ tutoring experience in world/ U. S. history, SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, reading/ELA -4 years’ high school Social Studies teaching experience -Master's Degree in European History (Focus: Early Modern Europe) -Graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, certified NYS teacher -Ranked "highly qualified" each year in New York's Teacher Evaluation System -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
World History

World History

-5 years’ tutoring experience in world/ U. S. history, SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, reading/ELA -4 years’ high school Social Studies teaching experience -2 years' college teaching experience as Teaching Assistant, including courses in Ancient, Modern Global, and American History -Master's Degree in European History (Focus: Early Modern Europe) -Graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, certified NYS teacher -Ranked "highly qualified" each year in New York's Teacher Evaluation System -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
Writing

Writing

-5 years’ tutoring experience in SAT/ACT prep, essay editing, grammar, and English/history -4 years’ high school teaching experience in Social Studies/ Reading -Graduated summa cum laude, Master’s in Secondary Education, certified NYS teacher -Ranked "highly qualified" each year in New York's Teacher Evaluation System -Writing lab coordinator at my local district, in which I help students work on all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, writing itself, proofreading/editing, and revisions -5 years’ experience teaching reading skills at Buffalo State University’s K-12 summer reading program
ESL/ESOL
Geography
Government & Politics
Grammar
Phonics
Spanish
Study Skills

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Excellent Tutor

Ryan is an excellent tutor who always prepares to help the student during the session. He makes sure to help the student understand what he or she got wrong and how to correct them.

Yang, 17 lessons with Ryan

European History Tutor

Ryan worked with my daughter on AP European History over the school year. We are grateful for all the effort Ryan put into the tutoring sessions and helping Sheri prepare for tests as well as the AP exam. All the hard work paid off when we received the results from the exam and Sheri received a 5. Thank you Ryan! Hope to work with you again!

Allison, 41 lessons with Ryan

Excellent Essay Tutor

Ryan is an amazing tutor who helped me with my UC PIQs. He guided me through brainstorming, provided thoughtful feedback, and helped refine my essays to fit the word limit. He is incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging throughout the entire process. I felt much more confident in my essays after working with him and would highly recommend him to anyone applying to college.

Reyna, 4 lessons with Ryan

Very helpful in college essays

Ryan helped my son in editing and proof reading his common app and supplemental college essays. My son states that he was helpful with new content, very creative and always engaged during lessons. I give him over 5 stars!

Franceah, 13 lessons with Ryan

Common App + Supplemental Essay Editor

He really helped me cut down my common app essay and my supplemental essay to the necessary word count while adding other necessary information and detail at the same time. We had conversations about what I wanted to say in my essay and Ryan helped me put my thoughts on to the actual paper. There was live editing done right in front of me in which I could object or agree with every edit in real time which I thought was great. Overall he’s a great resource!!

Franklin, 2 lessons with Ryan

Excellent essay tutor

Ryan helped my daughter draft her college essay . He was extremely understanding and patient woth her and took the time to help her perfect her essay. He was very encouraging and gave her confidence.

A, 8 lessons with Ryan

Excellent essay tutor

Ryan helped my daughter draft her college essay . He was extremely understanding and patient woth her and took the time to help her perfect her essay. He was very encouraging and gave her confidence.

A, 8 lessons with Ryan

Knowledgeable and experienced tutor

Ryan C helped my son to review college application essays. He helped him expand on his already written draft. He added much needed depth and anecdotal evidence. He will have more sessions with Ryan C.

Munmun , 10 lessons with Ryan

Excellent, Trusted Tutor

Like other reviewers said, Ryan is very supportive, experienced, efficient and patient. My son needed help with a college essay. Ryan asked him many meaningful and insightful questions to expand his essay. His support and teaching skills exceeded our expectations.

Fred, 2 lessons with Ryan

Knowledgeable and supportive tutor.

Ryan C. was an excellent tutor! He helped with college essay writing/editing and really helped me feel confident in my admissions essay. Aside from being very knowledgeable, he takes the time to get to know his students on a personal level, engaging with them whenever he can!

Harish, 1 lesson with Ryan
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