Award-Winning English Tutors in Rensselaer County, NY

...I was thirteen for mathematics and I love every minute of it. 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...

...as a direct care staff person. I taught Spanish to two adolescents while there. I also experienced growth myself, as I had not realized how important socialization is to learning. As you may or may not know, socialization is a big barrier to many students on the spectrum. Finally, I have been substitute teaching in...

...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...

...students to overcome their learning obstacles. Through my teaching experiences, I have 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,...

...to even the most basic life skills, from cooking and construction, to problem-solving, logic, and general reasoning. I love talking about business concepts and how they relate to each other. I especially enjoy the connection between the creative side of Marketing and the analytical/financial aspects involved. I am a pretty laid-back, low-pressure guy who expects...

...only understand the material, but to be able to use that material and apply it to their learning for years to come. It is important to me that each student makes academic goals and that I help achieve those goals so that every student feels successful and well equipped to handle material on their own....

The University at Albany's motto is "the world within reach." By taking time to learn another language and thus, another culture, you have a more diverse...... The role of the teacher is to inspire their students to want to learn. They are the foundation that can promote change through critical thinking. It is also an opportunity to help people in many different aspects. I want to help students develop their own networks and acquire skills that...

...it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college counselor, so I am familiar with many different types of students, from a wide variety...

...and want to share that with my students. Beyond helping my students better understand subject matter, I want to help my students appreciate how they learn and the ways for them to negotiate challenges. I am an avid reader; I try to alternate between history, philosophy, and literature. I enjoy spending time outdoors either kayaking...

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.

...and engaging lesson plans based on their interests, and needs will help students achieve their goals. I believe in modeling and guiding students through their weaknesses will allow students to become more comfortable when working independently. I am currently an elementary teacher, as well as a summer school teacher. I have tutored /taught students from...

...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 experiencing....

...SUNY Albany with certification in both special education and literacy. Also, I am a certified elementary education teacher and received by Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Oneonta. I understand the rigor of standardized test and use the student's prior knowledge as a base to build on. I am extremely patient and my goal is to...

...students. I am a firm believer that everyone can and should have equal opportunity to learn whatever they want to or need to. Everyone learns differently, so finding what works best for you is something we will do together. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, pastoring, crocheting, singing, playing instruments, and most of all...

...great approaches for tackling the intricacies of grammar, composition, and criticalreading that will benefit a lifetime of reading and writing. Having closely examined the challenges of the SAT and ACT, I am excited to share strategies that will certainly lead to more confident test takers. Most importantly, I believe the tutoring experience should provide students...

...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 their...

...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...

...in which provide visual and learning to individuals singling or in small groups rather than large class sizes of 30-40 students where some often get left behind. I want to tutor those students are in such situations and feel left behind with the goal or teaching them and helping them not only to catch up...

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.

...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 as a mentor and tutor in English on topics such as...