Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in Schenectady County, NY

...I pushed to get the best scores I could, but something was wrong. I had a lack of direction. I needed a mentor. When I had my first mentor, I wasn't sure he would be the right one. We worked to gether for some time, but some of his characteristics were not compatible with my...

I am a current undergraduate student who has always had a passion for tutoring. I have garnered over 250 hours of tutoring experience of all kinds over a period of many years. From helping elementary aged children gain confidence...... My teaching philosophy is just to use learning as a tool for finding passions. This allows students to truly enjoy the learning process and helps them achieve both academic and non-academic goals.

I'm a recent graduate from RIT in biomedical engineering. I have experience tutoring both elementary and high school students. A variety of teaching tools were especially useful during my education. Discovering the best method for learning is vital and I'll work to ensure my students are able to pinpoint their tools for success.

...problems to the real world and provide students with a foundation to figure things out for themselves without giving them answers. This may all sound pretty bland, but I have a variety of hobbies and I like making learning more exciting than students may think. I'm a big skier and my other hobbies include a...

...to help students understand and enjoy their social science education. I find that in the classroom, students are often crammed into classrooms, and told that they must learn about American history and governance to graduate. In this, they loose the connections to their everyday lives. I want to bridge those connections, and make history, politics...

Anyone can learn anything with just a little work and guidance. I hope to be able to work together to achieve those goals.

...at the University at Albany majoring in Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences with a minor in Economics. I was actually in seventh grade when I decided on the Actuarial Science major, and my passion hasn't changed since! I love math and I love to teach it! Fun Fact About Me: I also love music, and I...

I am an incoming first year medical student with a passion for science and learning. I graduated from Florida State University, and hope to pursue a career in pediatric oncology. Some of my interests include baking, playing with my dog, and reading.

...College. Upon obtaining my graduate degree (M.A.) in mathematics from Wesleyan University, I spent three years 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...

...to get to know each and every student. Creating fun and engaging lesson plans based on their interests, and needs will help students achieve their goals. I believe in modeling and guiding students through their weaknesses will allow students to become more comfortable when working independently. I am currently an elementary teacher, as well as...