Certified Tutors From Union College

...My passion in the classroom is helping students to realize their true awareness of the natural world around them, and I use labs, visuals, models, and a variety of other methods to help them better understand the complex concepts in science. Many students come into the class thinking that the sciences are very difficult and...

...When I teach Statistics I guide the student through various practice problems that are based on real world business scenarios. By the time we are finished, the student will have an intuitive feel for the concepts and will know which formula to apply to any given problem. When teaching History, the focus will always be...

...is one of my favorite subjects. I find the chemical basis for how biological mechanisms work to be fascinating. Biomedical research is also a passion of mine; I have worked in a handful of labs since high school, from a critical care surgical lab studying treatments for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome to a study on...

...with students is what I enjoy most because it creates a fun environment for learning where students can feel comfortable discussing struggles openly while working toward the ultimate goal of understanding and critical thinking skills. In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, reading, exercising, baking and doing crafts.

...years, and I love what I do. The best part of my day is when my students are experiencing success and confidence in their math skills. I've taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. Trigonometry has always been a solid part of my Algebra 2 and Precalculus classes. Many students have said...

...teaching Chemistry and Physical Science in public and private high school for the past 3 years. I have been doing private tutoring Chemistry since I was a sophomore in college. I particularly love showing students how what they are studying is directly related to the world around them using traditional lecture as well as interactive...

...Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And I've been developing materials for...

...3.9 GPA. My undergraduate thesis investigated my interest in health economics and was titled, "Suicidal Behaviors in Adolescence and Critical Outcomes in Adulthood". I am currently planning to spend the next two academic years conducting clinical translational research at the NIH and I will apply to dual degree MD-MBA programs next application cycle, with the...

...the ground before, many many times, I am familiar with some of the pitfalls and many of the shortcuts; and can provide a perspective which many students will find helpful. I see my task as making sure that we arrive safely at our destination together, having had as interesting and enjoyable a passage as possible.

...college-level courses in Introductory Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy and Physiology. Though, I also teach non-majors, most of my students are planning careers in health care fields such as nursing and respiratory therapy. I also have experience teaching HS level Biology and Integrated Chemistry and Physics as well as math remediation courses for those not prepared...

I have worked in education for the last 8 years. During that time, I have worked with a variety of students and I pride myself in meeting the needs of my students. I strive to help all students reach their full potential. I am currently a Math specialist.

I am a recently graduated chemistry major, Spanish and biology minor from Union College. I specialize in all levels of chemistry, especially physical and organic chemistry as well as all levels of Spanish and biology. Additionally, I am strong in introductory calculus classes (Calc I and Calc II).

...many years of experience. Teaching is so important to me that I have done this for more than 25 years. I have taught math in 3 different schools; Schenectady County Community College, Bryant and Stratton, and ITT technical institute. Besides math, I have taught chemistry, physics, and computer science. Now for my educational background -...

...New York State who attained his Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry from Union College. I went on to earn his Master's of Science in Chemistry specializing in Organic Chemistry. While working in various chemistry labs, I have been involved in research on antitumor agents as well as antibacterial agents. I have also instructed students on...

...want to foster genuine interest and confidence in a student's reading and writing so they have the power to share their passions and opinions. I am currently a senior at Union College, working towards a BA in English and a double minor in Asian Studies and Chinese. During my time at college, I have served...

...moved to Beijing and became an ESL teacher while continuing to tutor math. After some years abroad I have returned to US eager to use the teaching skills I have developed to help students of all levels improve their learning skills to encourage a better learning experience for them. I believe tutoring like teaching is...

My name is A.J. Hubbard and I'm excited to work alongside students to help them cultivate their study strategies, improve their work habits, develop their critical writing and reading skills, and prepare for important tests and assignments. I am an avid writer, reader, and history buff who prioritizes the long-term development of student learning strategies.

...that the best way for a student to learn is the way in which they have been most comfortable in the past, tailored to each specific subject in which they need assistance. This allows for a strong blend between knowledge of a subject and the best skills for studying and test taking. Thank you and...

I just graduated college early and I'm waiting to attend graduate school. I did a lot of tutoring back in college and high school and I would like to help more students with their STEM subjects.

...for reading and writing and 90th percentile for math. GRE does not publish combined score percentiles, but my Analytical Writing was in the 98th percentile, Verbal in the 93rd percentile, and Quantitative in the 83rd percentile. For any AP test takers, in addition to my 4 in Spanish, I also achieved a 5 in US...