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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
Margaret

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Margaret

Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
Creative Writing
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

A BA in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus, a BS degree in Elementary Education from St. Cloud State University and a Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on Writing, from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN are where I received my formal education. E...

Education

Hamline University

Master of Arts, Creative Writing

University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus

Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Child Psychology

Jodi

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Jodi

Bachelors, English, Psychology
Jodi's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

I am a life long learner. I love to learn, and I love to share what I learn with others. I have three baccalaureate degrees in English, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. Education can be very exciting, and it doesn't have to end in the classroom, however: I also studied animal behavior while in Wash...

Education

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelors, English, Psychology

Lauren

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Lauren

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT English
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL

I have recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Latin! I was also part of their Undergraduate Honors Program and hope to become a clinical psychologist. I love tutoring because knowledge is priceless and must be shared. As a tutor, I believe it's my job t...

Education

Loyola University-Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Brittani

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brittani

Bachelors, Secondary Ed Spanish
Brittani's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Reading

I am a teacher from Pennsylvania currently on maternity leave and am looking for a way to still help students. I specialize in helping with college admissions essays, Spanish (any level) and helping with writing in general. I have a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education-Spanish and a Writing Speci...

Education

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, Secondary Ed Spanish

Kisha

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Kisha

Masters in Education, Education
Kisha's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Art
Elementary School
Elementary School Math

I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Masters of Science in General and Special Education, and am currently working on a Doctorate of Education. I have been dedicated to helping students become self-assured learners since 2005. I have taught primary, secondary, and Adult Basic Education (ABE) curricula ...

Education

Touro College

Masters in Education, Education

Brown College-Brooklyn Center

Bachelor in Arts, Education

Madeline

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Madeline

Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Madeline's other Tutor Subjects
1st-10th Grade Math
3rd-8th Grade Science
5th-9th Grade Reading
6th-9th Grade Writing

Hi! My name is Madeline Noble and I am currently a graduate student Johns Hopkins University getting my masters in chemical and biomolecular engineering. I have spent a lot of time around children and I have spent a good amount of time teaching as well. I want all students that I tutor to feel comfo...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1510
George

Certified Tutor

10+ years

George

Masters, Business Administration and Management
George's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Algebra
Business
College Accounting

Reduced assignment error rate 90%, improved performance 55%... These are just two of my many accomplishments over the last year. Are you looking to improve you or your student's performance in school? As an academic enthusiast, I believe that every student is capable of performing at a high level. S...

Education

University of Colorado Denver

Masters, Business Administration and Management

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, Environmental Economics and Policy

Sherian

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sherian

Master's/Graduate, Childhood and Early Childhood Education State Certified Teacher
Sherian's other Tutor Subjects
CogAT Prep
English
High School Reading
Professional Certifications

I have a degree in Teacher Education, majoring in Childhood Education and Social Studies. I also have a Bachelor's Degree in Literacy Studies and a Master's Degree in Childhood and Early Childhood Education.My Master's Degree is from Fordham University. My Bachelor's Degree is from the University of...

Education

Fordham University

Master's/Graduate, Childhood and Early Childhood Education State Certified Teacher

Lewis

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Lewis

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Lewis's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

As a recent graduate in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a passionate mathematician, I am looking to share my insight and passion through tutoring students. I strive to add fun to subjects that are usually seen as bland or less than exciting, and create a positive learn...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

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