Award-Winning Tutors in Albany, NY for Students with Executive Function Difficulties

...have a master's degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Special Education from Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. My undergraduate degree is in Sociology. I also have a TEFL certificate. I love to help students with reading and writing skills. I enjoy helping students learn new vocabulary words and explore their interests. When...

...for the last 12 years. I hold a BFA in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts, a MA in Education from New York University, and TOEFL certification. Understanding and mastery of learning content can be achieved by independent perseverance and attention to detail. Never give up! In my experience those students who put...

I am a certified teacher in Special Education and general education for grades 1-6. I have most of my experience in special education and truly love it. I believe everyone has the ability to achieve incredible things with the power of knowledge!

...but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are...

...do not equate to the passion I have for making a difference in the lives of the scholars I service and the experience I have acquired over the last 2 decades. I enjoy creating varied ways for my scholars to learn. I take pride in learning from my students just as much as they enjoy...

...Media Studies through The New School in order to gain a knowledge of how form, not just content, impacts meaning. I am able to tutor in philosophy, various types of writing but particularly essays, and abnormal psychology, as well as some creative and technical subjects. In addition to tutoring though Varsity Tutors, I also have...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

...delighted to tutor many subjects, my passion is English. From an early age, I have been fascinated with words and the way we use them. I would love to help a pupil become attuned to the nuances of a text or express themselves more clearly for a college admissions essay. Besides education, my interests and...

...moment for my students. I have been tutoring students of all ages in languages - French, German, Latin, and Spanish, among others - and the social sciences - including sociology, psychology, and linguistics - for more than 8 years. This includes children of 7 all the way up to professionals in their 50s and 60s....

...we find them together. I try to add realism and practicality to the sometimes dry, theoretical learning experience. There is nothing more satisfying than to see a student's success and progress. I love music and sing in three groups that entertain at hospitals and nursing homes. I enjoy tennis and golf in sunny Arizona, and...

...in Curriculum and Instruction and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students is the key to their success and I believe all students are capable of reaching their goals. Teaching students organization skills and personal responsibility is a central part of my...

...find their passions and achieve their academic goals. I have a very positive approach to education, and encourage students to have a can-do attitude in every lesson. I will always ensure that students are challenged, but I also motivate and help them to succeed through those challenges. I will be K-12 certified in Illinois in...

...We all learn differently and it's my job to personalize and customize that to a student! I have taught classes for over 200 people and of course coached as little as one person. There is nothing more exciting than seeing a student pass their class and become licensed and watch them grow and learn. I...

...world, hands-on experiences that are challenging and collaborative. Students are capable of more than they know and will push their own perceived limits when given a supportive learning environment. My goal is to provide this environment to students whether I am working with them 1:1 through tutoring, or in small or large groups in the...

...provider of the subject information, an encourager, a provider of examples, one who nudges the student for questions and then responds with a reply that will encourage the student to dig deeper into the topic and to provide access to as much information as possible for the student to achieve the level of knowledge required...

...utilize whichever strategies work with a student and will continually adjust to meet their needs. I believe that learning can and should be fun, engaging and meaningful. Incorporating a fun activity helps keep students engaged and allows for a short "break". I look forward to meeting your student, let's get started!

...and materials delivered by a competent teacher who they trust. Students need to feel successful in order to engage in optimal learning experiences, so rapport building is key in working with children. In order to foster that feeling of early success, I use the explicit instruction model of I Do-We Do-You Do. I also borrow...

...and recently earned a Master's in Education from George Washington University. Professionally, my focus is on instructional design, and I'm passionate about translating knowledge into true learning. When tutoring, my goal is for students to not only complete their assigned work, but to attain an understanding of the subject matter that translates into classroom success....

...academic career and I am excited to have the opportunity to teach, tutor, mentor and provide advisement to others. I have tutored grades K-9 as well as college level students. I am very patient and diligent in making sure students understand material. There is a special talent in being able to break down complex material...

I am a lifelong learner that enjoys traveling and learning new languages and cultures. I enjoy helping others along their learning journeys very much also!