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Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Albany, NY

Andrew

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andrew

Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

I'm from upstate New York and I love to be outside, play guitar, and work out. I have 3 siblings, so I'm used to helping people strengthen their skills and learn new ones. I love most math classes, and I'm attending Boston College in the Carroll School of Management Honors Program. I intend on major...

Education

Boston College

Current Undergrad Student, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
32
Joyce

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Joyce

Associate in Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Joyce's other Tutor Subjects
English
Languages
Math
Middle School Math

I am currently a Human Development student at Binghamton University with an Education Minor. I graduated from the elite NYC high school Townsend Harris High School with Honors. I love working with people, especially children, and seeing the revelation on their faces when they have just learned somet...

Education

SUNY at Binghamton

Associate in Science, Human Development and Family Studies

Wardah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Wardah

Bachelors, English Teacher Education
Wardah's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

My name is Wardah Ghafoor, I have a bachelor's degree in English Childhood Education from CUNY York College. Last year I worked as a First Grade Teacher and have worked previously as a teacher for an academic program, I also worked five years as the head teacher at a Sunday School and have tutored c...

Education

CUNY York College

Bachelors, English Teacher Education

Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

Bachelors, Theater
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
Arithmetic
College English

I recently graduated magna cum laude with a degree in theater from Barnard College, Columbia University. I love meeting new people, figuring out complex problems, and helping others discover exciting ideas. I believe that clear communication and approachability are essential when tutoring. Learning ...

Education

Barnard College

Bachelors, Theater

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
32
Kaylan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kaylan

Masters, Education
Kaylan's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
American Literature
AP Human Geography
AP World History

I am a current 8th grade World History teacher, also Massachusetts-certified to teach English (at both a high school and middle school level), Social Studies at a high school level, and ESL.

Education

Northeastern University

Masters, Education

University of Georgia

Bachelors, Journalism

Karen

Certified Tutor

Karen

PHD, Medicine
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Biochemistry

I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Biology and Vanderbilt University with my M.D. and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology. After that, I completed a residency in pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and became board certified in anatomical and clinical pathology. Fo...

Education

Vanderbilt University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Claire

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Claire

Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
American Literature
English
Essay Editing

I graduated with a BA from Allegheny College in 2019 with a double major in English and Theatre and a minor in Education Studies. While I was at Allegheny, I was a tutor for the America Reads program where I was a classroom tutor in all subjects for a 6th grade class for all 4 years. I then graduate...

Education

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education

Allegheny College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Pablo

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Pablo

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Pablo's other Tutor Subjects
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP World History

Learning is my passion and I hope to share that with others. I enjoy talking about absolutely everything and learning about the odd and complicated world we live in.

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Jasmine

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Jasmine

Current Undergrad Student, Management Information Systems
Jasmine's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
College Algebra
Elementary School
Elementary School English

I believe anyone can learn and master something new, as long as they 1) have an interest or strong desire to learn it, and 2) are willing to practice patience, and give their talents time to develop.I'm passionate about helping students understand that by being themselves, they can absolutely play t...

Education

University of Missouri-St Louis

Current Undergrad Student, Management Information Systems

Rachel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rachel

Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
AP Environmental Science
College English

I find my success in helping others to succeed and reach their goals. My main objective as a tutor is to empower my students and guide them toward their own success by instilling confidence in them. I understand that every student has their own learning style as well as unique passions, strengths an...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West

Test Scores
SAT
1410

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The first session focuses on understanding your student's strengths, challenges, and learning style. The tutor will likely review recent classwork or assessments to identify specific areas—whether it's trigonometric identities, function notation, or word problems—and create a personalized plan. This diagnostic approach ensures tutoring addresses exactly what your student needs rather than starting from scratch.

Calculus builds directly on Pre-Calculus foundations: understanding functions, limits, and rates of change. Tutoring that emphasizes conceptual understanding—not just procedure—ensures your student enters Calculus with genuine comprehension rather than fragmented knowledge. Students who grasp why trigonometric identities work and how functions transform are far better positioned to succeed with derivatives and integrals.

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