Award-Winning Finance Tutors serving Rensselaer County, NY

After graduating from Skidmore College, I moved to Milan, Italy and taught English to high school and university students. I also gave private lessons to students ages 7-31. While in college, I tutored in Italian, French and economics. I enjoy a challenge but think a fun and cheerful environment is the best way to learn.

...and respected. I believe that learning should be relevant and relate to students' lives. I believe that all students can learn mathematics, but that every student learns differently. In working with students individually, I can learn more about the student's styles of learning and tailor instruction to fit that learning style. In my spare time,...

...what they feared they could not. I am looking forward to tutoring as a way of working individually with students who are struggling with the material and concepts. I really want to give more attention to growing the knowledge and skills of students in a way in which provide visual and learning to individuals singling...

...thanks for stopping by my page. I'm sitting in my comfy chair on a sunny Saturday morning trying to think what I can tell you that will make me stand out from other tutors. But the truth is I'm a pretty down to earth person who happens to have advanced my career with degrees, licenses...

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.

...currently an Administrative Law Judge in New York, and have been for 9 years. I have been an attorney for over 10 years. I love to see when a student gets it! I am always willing to help in whatever way possible and I want to make sure you not only get the right answers,...

...recent college graduate I understand the challenges presented by group instruction in the classroom. Every individual learns differently. In my years of experience with private instruction to individuals and small groups I have learned to approach each lesson with an open mind. In each session I will help you learn the lesson's content and you...

My goal is to help students achieve the academic success they desire!

...they put real effort into identifying their challenges and that they take charge over where the tutoring sessions lead us. My preference, at any given point in time, is to be working with 4-6 students on a fairly regular basis. I can usually be reached by phone, text or email for those times when you...

Anyone can learn anything with just a little work and guidance. I hope to be able to work together to achieve those goals.

...promotion company, Bass Brian Events, to explore my top interest of being involved on the business side of the music industry. I have always been one to follow my interests and take advantage of even the smallest opportunities, a combination of attributes that continues to put me in optimum positioning for being involved in the...

...that lasting learning comes from within. As such, my goal as I tutor a fellow learner is to empower and facilitate, not force feed. I have loved learning in a variety of subjects throughout my academic career, and I strive to instill a similar love in those with whom I interact. I enjoy both the...

...to my credibility but also to my teaching ability, as it allows me to draw on real scenarios when communicating a particular concept. Because of that, the subjects I am most enthusiastic about tutoring are the ones for which I have the most real-world experience - most of which comes from serving as the finance...

...with which you can accomplish your task. Critical thinking is often underemphasized in the traditional classroom environment. When students are taught specific "tricks" to handle certain types of test questions, the significance of the methods they are learning are often lost. I have found that stressing why certain facts and concepts are important not only...

...and not just academically but with real-world applicability whenever possible (especially regarding investing). I listen to the student's needs within the context of the exam in question, explain the complex in easy-to-understand terms, and seek feedback. In my other time, I engage in reading (mostly sci-fi), writing/speaking (articles/books) and arithmetic (manage hedge fund strategy). I...

...of subjects as well as preparing for the ACT. In the course of my work, I have personally witnessed the great impact that tutoring can have in terms of both achievement and discovering the joy of learning. Through these experiences, I have realized how much I love helping others learn and I look forward to...

...grade, I was struggling with pre-algebra (I couldn't seem to wrap my head around distance/rate/time problems). I found myself loathing a class I had once loved. I started working with a tutor and going from barely getting by to being successful in that class was a very fulfilling feeling that I hope to continue to...

...Arizona State University alumnus who graduated from the W.P. Carey School of Business with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance with Summa Cum Laude Honors. I have lived in the Phoenix area for over 15 years and enjoy the sunny skies, golf courses, cultural attractions and hiking trails that Arizona has to offer! My...

...problem. Both can be overcome with some extra work and understanding. Higher level mathematics is simply elegant extensions of the fundamental principals we learned in lower level mathematics. Some of the symbols may look difficult, but beyond that and as in learning a language, familiarity through repetition and immersion makes it second nature.... All students can learn mathematics. Often there is an underlying issue that is the problem which once identified can be easily overcome. Learning...

...a current Senior at Macalester College majoring in Economics with a minor in Geography. I started tutoring in high school through the honors society. Since I've moved to the Twin Cities I have tutored many students in helping them to achieve state standards. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests, specifically the ACTs. I think...