Certified Tutors From Skidmore College

...and coordinating with my ice hockey team to complete several community service projects in our area. My experiences as a tutor, team leader, published researcher, and NCAA athlete have taught me to form strong bonds with those I work with. I hope to share my passion for science and inspire others as I tutor. I...

...at Skidmore College as well as teaching elementary school children basic tools for reading and writing. My love of learning has translated well into a tutoring position and I cover a wide variety of subjects, such as American and European history, essay writing, grammar, standardized test prep, and AP test prep. I am a very...

...AP courses. I feel that I bring a creative and unique approach to my tutoring, and I actively work to help my students find a personal connection to a subject or topic they have previously struggled with. Every student has the capacity for improvement. In my spare time I like to read, write, watch movies,...

...develop at the workplace. I was born and raised in China until age 14 and attended a secondary school in Singapore for two years before I went to California for high school. After moving to the east coast for college, I studied abroad in Denmark for a semester. Therefore, I have experience working with diverse...

...help, as well as teaching English while studying in Paris. After Skidmore I moved to London where I earned my Master of Arts in art history at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Currently I am pursuing a doctoral degree at Boston University, with a focus on Renaissance art. Primarily I tutor subjects in the humanities,...

...in their practice of the Spanish language. I have also helped students with college essays and grant proposals for funded summer internships. I understand how difficult learning a language can be and know from personal experience that it takes a lot of effort and dedication from both the student and the teacher. As a tutor,...

...in Government. I worked as a tutor for all levels of German and for introductory levels of Government throughout my time at Skidmore, and I'm continuing to tutor outside of college because it's something that I love to do! I'm fascinated with the German language and culture, and I love being able to help others...

...a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Education Studies and Mathematics at Skidmore College. I have previously worked with students aged 6 to 14 specializing in math. I love finding strategies to make math more accessible: particularly through use of modules, experiments, and applications. I spend my free time hiking, sewing, knitting, cooking, and building Lego...

...and organizations. I am uniquely qualified to tutor high school and middle school students in the language arts disciplines, and I specialize in tutoring the Writing and Language portion of the SAT I; SAT II Writing; AP English Language and Composition; AP English Literature and Composition; and general ELA subject matter. I love getting to...

...this time, I had the opportunity to work one-on-one with a ton of students of varying behavioral and academic needs, and am comfortable working with most any student. Whenever I teach, I strive to make content memorable. I use a variety of tricks and mnemonics to help students remember strategies and processes, and relate content as...

...my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I...

...the student through them if need be). Lastly, I back off a bit, allowing the student to use strategies on his or her own. In the Writing Center, this process has given students greater confidence as they internalize knowledge and become increasingly able to use it on their own. Since I also majored in Theater,...

...surgical training in 2020 at NYU. I graduated from Skidmore College in 2014 with a BA in Biology and a Music Minor (violin). I tutored extensively from 2014-2016 while working in Boston, MA as a research coordinator and I am comfortable teaching MCAT and STEP 1 board exam material. I believe that every student has...

...New School for Social Research, where I am focusing on Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary political, legal, and moral philosophy. While at graduate school I have begun to tutor a number of students, many of whom I have now been working with for over a year. My greatest assets as a tutor lie in my mastery...

After graduating from Skidmore College, I moved to Milan, Italy and taught English to high school and university students. I also gave private lessons to students ages 7-31. While in college, I tutored in Italian, French and economics. I enjoy a challenge but think a fun and cheerful environment is the best way to learn.

...goal is to always create relationships with students that allow them to thrive. Connecting the work to student interests, allowing for discussion, incorporating humor, and addressing text anxiety, are among the few strategies that have resulted in my students' academic achievement. I'm all about building students' confidence with the subject and creating an environment where...

...second languages. Personally, I studied in a French curriculum until the 9th grade before moving to the US. I also had the opportunity to study abroad where I studied French literature and Psychology. During that time, I was able to easily communicate with my host family and those that I met and even completed multiple...

...of experience also helping student's one on one. I am passionate about learning and the natural sciences. I am fascinated with outer space and love talking about rockets and other aspects and activities conducted by space programs. I am here to help student's through tough academic times and get them excited again about learning and...

...particular student. I also believe a good tutor should try to make learning fun by piquing interest and by relieving any anxiety that often comes when students approach their work. My strengths are in ELA, History and Social Studies generally. I am also currently writing a graduate thesis, so I have a great interest in...

...am preparing for tutoring sessions as well as when I am explaining concepts to those who I am teaching. Another aspect of tutoring that I find fulfilling is when is when my students have an "aha! moment." The sudden solidification of ones understanding of a concept is a phenomenon that I enjoy experience myself as...