Award-Winning Calculus Tutors in University at Albany, NY

...I like tackling new mathematics and helping students view their work at different angles that might help them come to an understanding of the subject. Being able to do math, not just arithmetic, is an ability that every student has and I believe that together we can figure out how to let that ability shine.

I'm a recent graduate from RIT in biomedical engineering. I have experience tutoring both elementary and high school students. A variety of teaching tools were especially useful during my education. Discovering the best method for learning is vital and I'll work to ensure my students are able to pinpoint their tools for success.

...teacher is not available, and how to employ those resources. I think it is vital that I help students figure out the best way for them to learn. Every individual is different and I see it as my role to teach study skills that can be accessed during the entirety of a students academic career.

...as those with English as their second language (in reading, writing, and math). At this point, I also took on a few private tutoring jobs, with someone of Japanese descent, as well as a couple students who were of Mexican descent. I worked at an autism spectrum school for about four years as a direct...

...found great joy in watching both kids and adults grow and excel as students. I have had experience teaching violin, Chinese, English, swimming, writing, and cell biology, and I'm very excited to expand this list. By continuing to encourage and guide the students, I believe that they will become even more accomplished in their academics.

I taught in public and private schools at the secondary (grades 6-12) for 10 years and at the college level for 10 years. I was an item writer for the Proficiency (Checkpoint A) exam and Regents (Checkpoint B) exam in NY, before it became an exam to be written at the local level. Most recently,...

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.

...the National Building Museum as a museum teacher. Since graduating from my masters program I have worked in various DC museums doing public programming. My tutoring ranges from history, both US and world, English, writing, and grammar to elementary and middle school math and Algebra 1 and 2. I love to learn and want to...

I am a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute working towards a degree in Business Analytics with a minor in Computer Science. I first started tutoring when I was in high school and started a robotics club that taught computer programming and problem solving skills to elementary and middle school students. I tutor in any math,...

...am also proficient in essay editing and test prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP). I have worked as a college admissions essay editor for over a year and edited essays for students who were accepted to top schools like CalTech, Northwestern, and Northeastern. I would be happy to share editing samples upon request. On both the...

I've been helping college bound students prepare for the SAT and ACT for over ten years. I also tutor GRE for those applying for graduate school. Study with me if you want to feel more confident and capable when taking standardized tests. You can do practice test questions with me. My specialty is working with...

I am an Electrical Engineering Undergrad at the University of Rochester. I am excited to give kids who struggle with mathematical concepts practical examples to improve their understanding, and give them the ability to reason and solve problems on their own. In my time as a college student I have taken many upper level math...

...with a specialization in optics. I have worked in the physics field for many years and have published several papers. My main area of research is in computational optics, so I have an extensive understanding of programming. I have also spent many years teaching students of a wide variety of backgrounds, age groups, and nationalities.

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 am a life long learner and passionate educator. I have a Music Education degree from McGill University in Montreal (yes, it is definitely colder in Canada!). My primary instruments are the trumpet and piano, however I have taken classes on every instrument. I incorporate music theory and aural skills into all music instruction. I...

As an applied mathematics major at Stony Brook University, I took courses on probability, statistics, and calculus. After college, I took a year and a half to gain professional experience as a Financial Engineer with First Derivatives. Currently, I will be going back to school for a Masters of Environmental Studies at UPenn.

I received my B.A. at Hartwick College, with a focus on biology, chemistry, and psychology. I have always loved and excelled in science, thus, after my freshman year, I was invited to tutor biology and chemistry. At first, I was tutoring introductory courses, but as I gained more experience I started teaching advanced courses such...

...how complicated a topic is. When tutoring I usually give some background on the subject and show an example problem. Then I ask my students to solve a similar problem and after they develop confidence we move on. As someone who has needed tutoring in the past, I understand what it means to struggle when...

Hello, my name is Colm and I am currently a graduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I have been at RPI for 5 years now. I love to ski, play soccer and do a variety of other activities in order to have a good time. I have a fairly laid back approach to tutoring, with...

...with my younger friends to help them in classes that I'd already taken it. I found it rewarding to help my friends but also a great way to keep myself fresh in these classes. I've usually found that the best way to help a student is to do example problems with them.