Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Albany County, NY

...currently a junior at Skidmore College, studying political science. I have spent the last several months tutoring in my town to help students who are struggling with remote learning. My specialties are math, political science, and writing (I love editing papers!), but I can help in a variety of other subjects. I am a firm believer that education should be a positive experience so that students become lifelong learners. In my free time, I love...

...and build confidence. - I teach the essentials of English grammar, lexis, form, and phonology. - I develop your understanding and familiarity with American culture and customs. - I provide personalized homework assignments for your continued growth outside of the classroom. I am most inspired as a teacher when students are inspired about their learning. My teaching philosophy is that students need to feel safe and supported, to feel seen and respected, to be active...

...have also taken Intro to Physics, two Electromagnetism classes (one for honor physics students and the other for electrical engineers), Signals and Systems, and Probability. I have also done coding in C and C++ through classes like Microprocessor Programming and Computer Organization. In high school I took through AP Calc AB (Calc 1), and I received a 2100 on my SAT. I hope I can use the knowledge I have gained through my past experiences...

...physics, and English. I like to focus on building a strong foundation with the core concepts that students may be struggling with, in order to ensure they have the tools to continue their learning on to more difficult topics, or just to be able to handle any problem thrown at them involving the basic topics. Tutoring students part-time is not only a job, but I find it one of the more worth-while uses of one's...

...a quality department and created dynamic curriculum to engage diverse audiences in learning and applying technical scientific information. I have also led science exploration classes for elementary students, and am currently developing curricula for a private middle/ elementary school. My background is rich and diverse, including both technical and academic knowledge, which, combined with my zeal for the subject, creates an enjoyable and productive learning experience. I am passionate about sharing my passion for science!

I've working in the IT industry for 20 years, spanning from working in the public sector to Fortune 500 companies. My technical expertise include Cisco technologies, cloud computing, and cyber-security. I've taught hundreds of professionals skills required for certification exams and real world knowledge to help them excel in their career. After my family, my passion is unlocking your potential.

I enjoy spending my time to aid students and others in taking their time to problem solve and find ways to critically think. I value the ability to learn and widen one's ability to think outside the box than to be given the answers.

I have a passion for teaching and the physical sciences. The physical world is a marvelously fascinating place, and I enjoy helping others appreciate and understand it better.

...experience helping others further themselves in 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 the knowledge as they reach their goals. I am available throughout the week, including...

...SUNY Albany with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and business administration minor. I enjoy learning about most science and math courses. During my undergraduate studies, I was given the opportunity to tutor students from elementary to high school as a part of a work study program. I really enjoyed tutoring students in areas of difficulty and making a difference in their academic progress. It also gave me a great way to review material I...

...importance of realizing that, when we open our ears and eyes to learning, we allow ourselves to respect others and listen to new ideas. This, in turn, brings respect and admiration to us. By becoming a lifelong learner with an ambition for learning, we cannot become stagnate in knowing that we are always striving for more knowledge. Being stagnate tends to lead to becoming less admirable. In short, be the best you that you can...

...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 to or need to. Everyone learns differently, so finding what works best for you is something we will do together. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, pastoring, crocheting, singing, playing instruments, and most of all spending time with family.

Michael J. Fox has famously taken the words of Ignacio Estrada and made them a personal slogan of sorts "If a child can't learn the way we teach. maybe we should teach the way they learn" This is my personal mission as an educator, to always find the best way to reach students and ensure that they become life long learners. ... My teaching philosophy centers on students doing as opposed to just listening. I utilize...

Highly experienced Tutor with diverse subject expertise. Friendly and energetic professional with Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters in business Administration and advanced knowledge of mathematics, engineering and science. Adept at improving both group and individual concept understanding and performance.

...an MD candidate at a medical school in Upstate NY. I have a passion for teaching, specifically in the areas of math and science. I have extensive experience with teaching since early in high school, often formally and informally tutoring my peers and underclassmen in areas they struggled. Seeing them become more confident in their skills and improve their standings in their respective classes was some of the most impactful experiences I have had so...

...educator is it important 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 a summer school teacher. I have tutored /taught students from incoming kindergarten to 6th grade.... I believe...

...in criminal psychology. I also have my associates in criminal justice and am a certified veterinary assistant. Using my knowledge in psychology will become a benefit to helping your child grow with their learning skills, as I have taken courses in child psychology, developmental psychology, and educational psychology. My goal is to see your child/children succeed in their studies, and I will go out of my way to help them do so!

...am also able to tutor in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. These skills also allow me to help students prepare for entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. Although the college setting seems like it is mostly a classroom setting, I had the opportunity to work with students one-on-one, who had diverse learning styles and disabilities. Since working with Varsity Tutors I have truly enjoyed being able to get to know students on a personal...

...way. I love explaining topics through a variety of interactive and interesting methods. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping people understand why what they are learning is important. Once you know why you learn something you are much more inclined to focus and challenge yourself with it. I believe education is vital in the world today but more importantly having a desire and wanting to learn is significantly more important. I make it my...

...Albany (April 2022). I received my Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science with minors in Math and Spanish from Purdue University in May 2017. I am currently transitioning to full-time employment this summer as a Researcher within the federal government. I have prior experience tutoring students of all ages in pre-algebra, algebra, chemistry, earth science, and Spanish. I like to tailor my tutoring sessions to the goals of my students and enjoy seeing them succeed.