Certified Tutors From Skidmore College

...right teaching methods and practice. Nobody is inherently bad at something---they're just unfamiliar, haven't found the right way to learn yet, or both. My tutoring style is to guide the student to the solution in a collaborative way such that they feel accomplished and understand the core physical or mathematical concepts. I primarily tutor Physics...

...the time since graduating college I have spent a lot of time thinking about the importance of learning and how much I have taken it for granted in the past. I would like to now help students realize how important and engaging the learning process can be while helping to give them tools to become...

...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...

...an AmeriCorps literacy coach at one of the public schools in Boston. I decided to volunteer as a literacy coach after learning about the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on the educational attainment of disadvantaged children. My teaching experience has taught me the importance of establishing a caring relationship to build an environment that improves...

...I believe in the potential of Dr. Carol Dweck's "growth mindset," and strongly feel that any student can succeed at what they really want--if they have access to the right tools. My goal is to help students find those tools so they can use them effectively and independently in the future. My primary experience has...

...am a friendly, approachable educator and tutor, having taught English, filmmaking, choir, music theory, and piano in the classroom for the past four years at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels, as well as improv and sketch comedy for 6-12th graders and adults. I am knowledgeable and experienced in many subjects. Work with me...

...are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized...

...am pursuing a PhD in biology with a focus on ecology, evolution, and animal behavior. I currently teach at the college level intro Biology classes and have taught high school, and graduate students in biology, molecular biology, ecology, and evolution. I enjoy showing people how science can be engaging, fun, and relatable. Science can seem...

...and knowledge. While I have experience tutoring a range of subjects I have always had a deep connection and interest in social sciences. In my experience tutoring, I have learned that meeting the needs of those seeking to learn and believing in their potential to grow is essential in fueling students and providing them with...

...in English with a minor in Art History. I also received departmental honors for my capstone paper. In January, I will begin my Master of Arts in Public Relations at Johns Hopkins University. I mostly tutor in the humanities and social sciences, and I am very passionate about the value of these subjects. I am...

...Environmental Science from Skidmore College and my master's degree is in City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge about these subjects to interested students. I would describe my teaching style as very interactive. I want our work together to be a dialogue, not a monologue. Feel...

...open mind and not only can we interpret the world differently but we can attract different energies in this world. If you have a positive attitude and are engage which are kind gestures, you will have a blast learning and start to pick up on personal interests. I am all about supporting the whole student....

...am an experienced teacher and tutor in grades k-10 and have experience teaching English/Literature, History, Science, Math, Grammar, Reading, and Writing. As an educator, I have successfully led over 100 hours of individual and group tutoring sessions in a professional school setting. My students have made profound academic and personal breakthroughs and become more empowered...

...of learning. Then while my kids were small I had the opportunity to teach math, computer and accounting in a private school for 8 years. I enjoyed interacting with students and watching them learn. Teaching requires a lot of preparation, but the rewards are immense. It is satisfying to connect with students as they grasp...

...I have honed my ability to connect 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...

...with their classwork in classes I've already done. Tutoring physics and math are my favorite since I love explaining the process behind the derivations of these fundamental equations. I strongly believe in education as a pillar of what makes a well rounded person in today's society and that fuels a lot of my passion for...

...experience, having been selected for multiple OCMEA All-County bands, and NYSSMA Conference All-State Band. In Theater I have nine years of experience as an actor, lighting technician, and director. I have had extensive training in the theories of education broadly and the specifics of various Physics, Music, and Theater curricula. My goal is to make...

...for nearly three years, and particularly love teaching biology and chemistry. I believe in contagious enthusiasm and personalized teaching strategies to help students of all levels grasp complex concepts, build confidence, and develop intellectual independence. Outside of tutoring, I conduct experiments in disease ecology and serve as the student representative to the biology department.

...English. I have a very strong background in math from the elementary to college level as well as in High School and College physics. Additionally, I've been studying English writing and Literature for almost 8 years now, so whether you need help starting an essay or just want it proofread, I can confidently say I...