Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Albany County, NY

...a love of books that I always aim to pass on to the student through reading a variety of different texts. I am cheerful, enthusiastic and committed. I convey this into my teaching by creating positive relationships through communication, trust and respect with students and parents. I thoroughly enjoy teaching and remain totally committed as...

...their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of...

...to learn. I completed my student teaching in Spanish in 2003 at East Hartford High School (Connecticut). Soon thereafter, I began working for a private company as a tutor for students with special needs, as well as those with English as their second language (in reading, writing, and math). At this point, I also took...

...today, but to help instill and develop skills and values that will enable each student to become a motivated and life-long learner. As a tutor, I believe that it is my job to help identify my students' strengths and areas of challenge. Often students can't identify what they do understand and what they aren't able...

...with students and cater to their individual needs. I tutor students across various subjects, focusing on English grammar and essay writing, with a particular fondness for working with ESL and ELL students. My teaching philosophy centers on adaptability; I believe in meeting students where they are and collaboratively developing a plan that suits their learning...

...colleges, I chose to take both exams, scoring a 2300/2400 in the SAT and a 34 on the ACT. My experience taking the exams taught me the importance of developing effective test-taking strategies and knowing your weak spots. Therefore, I develop a unique curriculum for every student, that caters to his or her strengths and...

...history to schools in my area as a traveling and on-site teacher. And though I'm passionate about teaching history, three years ago I discovered online teaching and ESL learners (I'm also TEFL certified). I soon found that I love connecting with students one on one, bringing my fun and engaging personality to the online classroom...

...a difference in their academic progress. It also gave me a great way to review material I took in the past. I have also translated Arabic for over four years at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the capital region. I assisted in translating official NY state examinations, including the Common Core and Regents Exams,...

...I also have experience teaching students of all ages (5-18) overseas in the beautiful country of Taiwan, where I lived for nearly two years. Tutoring one-on-one is one of my favorites ways to teach: We can treat the pursuit as a conversation rather than a lecture, which I believe is more enjoyable for both parties,...

...the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Having worked in an educational setting for over 11 years in Hong Kong, I am experienced in working with students from kindergarten all the way through to primary school.

...basic grammar and punctuation, and improve their reading comprehension skills. I also tutor Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Regents ELA, vocabulary building, writing (literary analysis, essay, and academic papers), and the CARS section of the MCAT. I'm patient and very good at explaining concepts and how to carry out assignments. Work with me and you'll...

...I have about a year and a half of teaching experience. I did a two full semesters of student teaching (adding up to one year) and I have worked for a year at an elementary school being a permanent substitute. Thus, I have experience working with students ranging from kindergarten to 11th grade. My teaching...

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.

...of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese, Writing, and beginner Japanese. Aside from tutoring,...

...each student, even in group classes. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I am a firm believer that everyone can and should have equal opportunity to learn whatever they want...

...my kids graduated from high school. I work with students in grades 5 -12. I'm passionate about helping students find how they learn best and excel in their academics. I love Math and English, but I can help in Science and History too. I do whatever it takes to help the student and have a...

...lives and helping my students reach their goals. I have trained others in the past in different work positions. I am incredibly patient, understanding, and compassionate. The one thing that I will ask from my students, whether they are adults, parents of young children, or middle or high school students, is to bring the topic...

...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 a summer school teacher. I have tutored /taught students from incoming kindergarten to 6th grade.

...nine years. My first five years of teaching were in the public school system. Later on, I taught at a private school for four years. During those years of teaching, I also did a fair amount of tutoring. I have tutored students from middle school all the way up to professional adults. As a teacher,...

...an active member of the Honors Program. During my time at SUNY New Paltz I worked at the Center for Student Success as a Peer Academic Success Coach and later a Peer Advisor. I hope to apply the skills that I gained from these experiences to our lessons through Varsity Tutors, by discovering your personal...