Award-Winning English Tutors in Albany County, NY

...in small groups; I have also taught large groups. (My largest class was a group of 250 MDs at a hospital which had me present a handwriting class at their annual meeting instead of the usual keynote speech.) The people to whom I teach handwriting include doctors, occupational therapists, students at the kindergarten through university levels (including special education students), and teachers and administrators at the elementary through university levels (including special education teachers...

...grade, in which I then transferred to the American School System. My favorite subjects to tutor are French, Math, and Reading and I enjoy teaching them to younger kids, preferably Elementary to Middle School kids. I am passionate about helping students and tutoring these specific age groups because I find it to be the most rewarding. I love looking at the progress they've made, motivating them to be excited about learning, and showing them that...

...graduate school, I wanted to help others learn how to study effectively and remember information. I have developed a desire to help people achieve their educational goals and succeed in an academic setting. I first began substitute teaching in the 1990s and felt like I was really making an impact on students' motivation to learn. I completed my student teaching in Spanish in 2003 at East Hartford High School (Connecticut). Soon thereafter, I began working...

I am currently in the proccess of earning my doctorate of education with an emphasis in leadership studies. I tutor a large variety of subjects, mostly pertaining to English and reading but also include organization, American Sign Language, and Criminology. I also specialize in academic coaching for students of all ages.

...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 time, to be able to foster an environment where students learn to think critically and analyze the situation at hand, so that they can apply these various skills and practices for the rest of...

...my experiences that being adaptable is essential, I am able to change my plans when needed, I make sure that each of my students get what they need in order to be succeed as best they can. I am determined. Along with being conscientious, I feel as though I am very aware of the things around me and how they are changing, and how I am a part of the environment around me. I am...

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cardiff University, and have a Masters in Counseling from Monash University. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Having worked in an educational setting for over 11 years in Hong Kong, I am experienced in working with students from kindergarten all the way through to primary school.

...more than they know. My job is just to help them see that for themselves through time and practice. I tutor English and Literature, and I love bringing film, television, and creativity into the classroom! I firmly believe that English and Literature are incredibly important skill sets to hone and develop since we use these skills to communicate effectively through art, academia, and even in everyday life. In my spare time, I love reading, hiking...

Hello! My name is Jeremy Wittkopp. I am a PhD in physics 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.

...Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, 19th Century British Novel, College Level Introductory English Courses, American Literature (1800s-contemporary), Gothic, Milton, and Shakespeare. I have mainly tutored high school students, incoming first year college students, and current college students. When I'm not tutoring or doing school work, I read for enjoyment (Stephen King is my current obsession), draw, longboard, listen to music (anything from The 1975 and Panic! At The Disco to Broadway show tunes), and write short...

...reading, writing, critical thinking, and test taking skills. In addition to serving as an advisor to many in school student activities in my teaching career, I have volunteered in lifelong service activities in my community such as kids' running races and captaining a team of fellow sports' club members in a local ride/run/walk fundraiser for cancer care. I have also been teaching a seven week course I developed in the past year on the U.S....

...went to Fordham University where I received my Master's degree in Social Work and started a new career as a Social Worker mainly working with very challenged people who needed a good deal of care. I love teaching, I have taught in grade school, middle school and high school the subjects that I love the most being English and History. I love to go to museums, Presidential libraries and collect antique glassware.

...professors. I plan to earn a master's degree in either of my majors and then go on to teach. I believe everyone has the capability for writing well. What I hope to help people with, are their unique problems which inhibit them from being able to express themselves as well as they would like, taught in a manner catered to each student's style. Very rarely is the problem a misunderstanding of a specific text or...

...working one-to-one with students from my position as a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with the achievements you have helped them accomplish. Tutoring is a collaborative process whereby tutor and student work towards a common goal of academic success and achievement. I enjoy tutoring in ESL, Chinese, Writing, and beginner Japanese....

...natural learning curve of their students, regardless of experience or subject matter. Aspiring to this, I am as transparent with my students as possible. I guide them to "question everything," even me. I highlight as much my own questions as answers, encouraging them to do the same, in hopes to demonstrate that the latter cannot exist without the former, and that each holds equal value. I select readings and design assignments that will resonate with...

...a lot of my passion for reading and writing was squashed by teachers. I was told not to read outside my level, or that writing creatively wasn't acceptable. Now, I edit and write professionally and it shows just how much one amazing person or teacher can change the course of your life! I want to be that person for you, and show you that these core classes aren't anything to be scared of.

...- 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 agents in their own...

...experiencing difficulties, and begin at their level and inspire them to learn. I love working with children, and have taught grades Kindergarten, First,Second, Third, Fourth. I have also tutored all elementary grades.It gives me such pride to see a child who is struggling to start at their level, finding things that inspire them, and making learning fun,not frustrating! I would love to work with your child, and help them with any difficulties they might be...

I have been a tutor and teacher for over five years. I have tutored at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels. I would love to help you learn in a positive and motivating way!

I am a gifted communicator who is capable of excelling at any task presented. An educator first in everything I do, I bring an empathetic and dutiful approach to my work that places a high premium on creating a positive learning environment. You will find me a very passionate and valuable member of the team.... I believe in a multifaceted approach that combines visual, oral, and written teaching methods that focuses on explaining both the "why"...