Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY

...question, and what shortcuts you can take so you spend less time per question. If you're struggling with a particular kind of math problem, we'll go over the general theory being tested, how to decide which given information you need to use, and how to avoid falling for the tricks they like to put in...

...how people learn. I am a college professor in upstate New York where I teach history, political science, philosophy and psychology. I am an assessment and online learning specialist. As a graduate of the College of Saint Rose with my Masters degree in adolescent education, I taught high school prior to moving through the ranks...

...NY, and am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Teaching (English) for Middle Childhood/Adolescents at SUNY Empire State College. I believe that people learn best when in a caring, nurturing environment and do my best to ensure that they feel comfortable working with me. I believe learning can be fun and that everyone has the...

...as possible through the joys of education. I had my introduction to tutoring several years ago, when I taught a child with a disability through eighth grade. That experience gave me the utmost respect for all of our children who are learning, no matter how hard their struggle may seem from our perspective. I am...

...assistant coach for a high school cross-country ski team, where I gained the ability to teach students skills outside of a classroom setting. Because I have worked with students with diverse educational and personal backgrounds in a variety of settings, I am well-qualified to be your tutor. I believe that students who are motivated can...

...Buffalo, and an M.A. in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have over 10 years' research experience in social sciences, health, mental health, teaching, and writing journal articles. I'm currently an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, partnering with the principal investigator of the Successful Aging project....

...in our age of innovation. Typically these skills boil down to the four Cs--critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving. The best teaching is relevant, and endures. My students are challenged to learn about themselves and their responsibilities; it is not just the content, but how the student succeeded or struggled, and what they...

...strong believer in the power of education and in particular literacy. I worked for 2.5 years teaching reading and math groups in a public school. I am very successful at engaging students and reframing any subject to help meet a student's personal learning needs and goals. In addition to my strong advocacy of literacy, I...

...When working with students, I think that patience, dedication, and understanding are essential. I know how stressful and frustrating it can be as a student to struggle with a concept, and having someone who was willing to take the time and really explain it to me until I understood it was invaluable. As a tutor,...

...helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college counselor, so I am familiar with many different types of students, from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the various difficulties they face. In short, I work with students in many ways,...