Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Rensselaer County, NY

...public schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about music, French and math. I have been teaching private music lessons since 1989, individualizing all lessons and tutoring for each student, even in group classes. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an...

...of grammar, composition, and criticalreading that will benefit a lifetime of reading and writing. Having closely examined the challenges of the SAT and ACT, I am excited to share strategies that will certainly lead to more confident test takers. Most importantly, I believe the tutoring experience should provide students with relevant skills that will make...

...honors from the history department for my thesis. My Masters of Arts degree is in Museum Studies with a focus on exhibition design and development and American Studies. I spent a year as an Americorps member tutoring and leading an after school program in Washington, DC.I worked with my students to improve their literacy skills,...

I enjoy spending my time to aid students and others in taking their time to problem solve and find ways to critically think. I value the ability to learn and widen one's ability to think outside the box than to be given the answers.

...writing, French, ACT prep, and math. I am an advocate for access to high-quality education for children of all backgrounds, as I worked for four years as a teacher at a program that prepared low-income children for kindergarten at academically rigorous private schools. I believe that education is the key to giving every child the...

...coaching soccer. While in college, my professors noticed that I had an aptitude for conducting research in biology, and encouraged me to earn my PhD, which I did. I have taught several different biology courses and general chemistry at the college level for the past six years. Because of the type of science I do,...

...be able to use that material and apply it to their learning for years to come. It is important to me that each student makes academic goals and that I help achieve those goals so that every student feels successful and well equipped to handle material on their own. I think that it is crucial...

With experience working with young elementary students, high school students, college applicants, and college students, I bring an eagerness to adapt my guidance to each individual. As a tutor, I am excited to tailor each and every session to a particular student's needs and preferred method of learning.

...topics through a variety of interactive and interesting methods. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping people understand why what they are learning is important. Once you know why you learn something you are much more inclined to focus and challenge yourself with it. I believe education is vital in the world today but more...

...where students can explore concepts deeply rather than just memorize formulas. My approach emphasizes real-world applications of math to spark curiosity and creativity in my students. I strive to connect with learners of all ages, tailoring my methods to suit their unique strengths and needs. My goal is to help them not only succeed academically...

...teaching math at a private high school in Stamford, CT before going to work in the private sector for IBM. Eventually I left IBM and started my own company in the computer leasing industry. Even though throughout my career I have been in mostly sales positions, I found that my teaching background proved invaluable when...

...college-level course. I graduated top of my class in high school and I'm currently working towards my Bachelor degree in Computer System Engineering and Computer Science. I've tutored for paid and as a volunteer for about 4 years now, working predominantly with seniors in high school and below. If I seem like a good fit...

...working with students to find new ways for them to learn material and help them better understand. I am best at physics and math which tend to be harder subjects so my goal is to spin it around and make these topics fun and interesting instead of useless and stressful. Would love to have the...

...mentors and students. I provided answers and guidance to the students who shared my major or career goals. I also liked to help my fellow classmates whenever they had questions about their work or projects. I like to help out as much as possible because I enjoy helping others and I too receive experience.

My goal is to help students achieve the academic success they desire!

...downtown Buffalo. I also have helped to explain and teach concepts to many other fellow engineers at my university. I feel comfortable tutoring the subjects within the realm of math and science, specifically the topics that lend themselves to mechanical engineering. Physics based subjects are definitely the most rewarding for me to teach because I...

...The ability to introduce students to the awe of the cosmos and its mechanisms is one of the most valuable fruits I have obtained from this hat. My hobbies include Rocket League, soccer, science-fiction novels, and gazing into the heavens with my modest refractor telescope (living in upstate New York, however, does not award me...

...primarily work with them regarding their math and humanities skills. I love tutoring in mostly everything, but my favorite topics to tutor in are math and history. I have had a lot of practice in all that I teach, and I believe that any student, as long as he or she is willing to...... Persistence. Persistence, as a struggling student, is incredibly important, and as a teacher, it is equally as important, if not more so....

...public high school and am currently attending college to get my bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. I enjoy hiking and biking. I also have a passion for cooking and baking and love to be in the kitchen making and trying new recipes.

I'm a recent graduate from RPI with a degree in Computer Science and Math. I enjoy helping people understand difficult concepts. I've had success assisting friends and relatives on everything from individual homework assignments to entire classes.