Award-Winning English Tutors in Schenectady, NY

...NYC high school teacher with a master's degree from Pace University's School of Education. I have also worked as a college tutor, a high school mentor, and a teaching assistant in New Orleans. I have experience with a wide range of ages and abilities and am passionate about getting to know the strengths and challenges...

...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 the Albany, NY area, which renewed my interest in being an instructor/facilitator/guide to struggling students. During this time, I...

...is John Marando. I just finished my first year at Williams College, where I plan to be an economics major, and take part in both rugby and debate on campus. I'm a huge Beatles and Billy Joel fan, planning to go see Paul McCartney this summer if possible. As someone who played baseball in high...

I wish to extend and to foster the educational opportunities of my students. I possess the experience and skills to help all students. Educational interactions enrich my life. My sense of humor, along with my compassion for students who may be struggling, are central tenets of my teaching style.

...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. I think that it is crucial that students also learn what resources they have available to them when a...

...project the importance of realizing that, when we open our ears and eyes to learning, we allow ourselves to respect others and listen to new ideas. This, in turn, brings respect and admiration to us. By becoming a lifelong learner with an ambition for learning, we cannot become stagnate in knowing that we are always...

...younger, 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...

...like the challenge of having to think on my feet to explain a concept in a way that an individual student can understand. The big reward is seeing that "Aha" moment when a student gains an understanding of a concept that had eluded them. I have a B.A. with honors from Rice University, with a...

...teach the sections of Algebra summer school/regents prep because it would really help the students to get the content from a different perspective. I had much better success with those students because I could translate the material into content that could be easily understood. I love science, and I'm willing to bet your student will...

...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...

...current student at UC San Diego studying Biochemistry. I am passionate about working with children and have lots of experience working with children of all ages. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects but am most experienced in preparing kids for the ACT and SAT exams. I have succeeded on these exams in the...

I am a graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a Master's degree in Business Education. Since graduating, I have taught high school business and elementary computers and coached teachers on using and integrating technology into their classrooms. My true passion is technology!!

...Hofstra University with a major in Political Science, English and History. I love all 3 and still do. I worked for a number of years and decided to return to school and went to Fordham University where I received my Master's degree in Social Work and started a new career as a Social Worker mainly...

...In my experience tutoring, I have learned that meeting the needs of those seeking to learn and believing in their potential to grow is essential in fueling students and providing them with the tools for critical thinking and learning. I have learned that although I am an educator, I will always learn and grow from...

...experience and public interactions allows me to connect with a range of people with different backgrounds and needs. I am intrigued by all realms of science, but have a special affinity to wildlife biology. It is immensely satisfying for me as a tutor when I am able to help a student connect all of their...

...the IT industry for 20 years, spanning from working in the public sector to Fortune 500 companies. My technical expertise include Cisco technologies, cloud computing, and cyber-security. I've taught hundreds of professionals skills required for certification exams and real world knowledge to help them excel in their career. After my family, my passion is...

I am dedicated to helping students achieve their learning goals, and to making learning and mastering materials fun.

...exams in NY, prior to it becoming an exam written at the local level *Graded NY State Elementary and Secondary Math, ELA and Science exams for several years *Home tutored students at several school districts for many years *Graded tests for students seeking certification as French or Spanish teachers, or for a bilingual extension on their...

...has famously taken the words of Ignacio Estrada and made them a personal slogan of sorts "If a child can't learn the way we teach. maybe we should teach the way they learn" This is my personal mission as an educator, to always find the best way to reach students and ensure that they become...

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.