Award-Winning Italian Tutors serving University at Albany, NY

...also took on a few private tutoring jobs, with someone of Japanese descent, as well as a couple students who were of Mexican descent. I worked at an autism spectrum school for about four years as a direct care staff person. I taught Spanish to two adolescents while there. I also experienced growth myself, as...

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.

...fond of Victorians and modernists, such as Oscar Wilde and James Joyce, though I also enjoy American Gothic, particularly the works of Flannery O'Connor and Edgar Allan Poe. My goal is to provide assistance with any questions you might have and to work with you to answer those questions. I'm happy to discuss literature, essay/academic...

...from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I tutored various subjects as a volunteer with the NBC Homework Hotline, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to teach French for 2 years while earning my Master's. I am very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with...

...of subjects and enjoy them all for different reasons, I feel most comfortable teaching test prep (SAT, GRE, LSAT) and TOEFL. My teaching approach is a combination of enthusiastic, friendly support and targeted, analytical skill development. I have two dogs: a black lab mix named Hank, and a Norwich terrier named Rufus.... I think that a good teacher should address not just the material being studied, but also the attitude towards studying in general. The way...

...working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a double minor in Dance and the Business of Media, Entertainment and Technology. While I am available to tutor a wide range of subjects, my passion lies in Mathematics, Italian, and Physics. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college age in various...

...and Italian; however, my favorite is Algebra. Many students come in hating numbers, and it's always a thrill to see that attitude change. My interactive tutoring style encourages not only learning comprehension, but also confidence in the material and the student's skills. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and making art.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the student. Each session should be tailored to the way a specific student learns. I want to make...

...many different subjects, but if I had to pick a favorite I would say that tutoring math is my favorite. There’s something great about knowing that an answer is 100% , beyond a shadow of a doubt, correct. If you ask any of my students they will definitely tell you that I am a fun...

...I have countless experiences in the fields of history, English, mathematics, and language. Furthermore, I have taken numerous AP classes in high school and am capable of educating in subjects that are of the relevant fields. In addition to this, I have taken the SAT and ACT, and have achieved high scores, giving me the...

...more than I thought I did. I actually started enjoying my French classes. I instinctively started focusing on getting the accent down. That was a true milestone, a turning point. To this day, I believe mimicry is the key to impressing both native speakers and teachers. And when they are impressed you get a boost...

...Theory, English (Grammar, Reading, Composition), and Piano Performance and Technique. I am fluent in Spanish while my native language is English, so I am extremely compassionate for the struggles of learning a second language. My personal experience can aid to the perspective of the English Speaker learning Spanish. I am patient and determined to try...

...tutor, because you will usually get to build things, or at least draw some cool diagrams. I also love to teach writing because it's so much fun to see the look on a student's face when he or she realizes how easy it is. I had an amazing English teacher in high school who taught...

...connect to their own passions for learning, in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and...

...English Language and Literature. I have 10+ years of tutoring experience ranging from elementary students to undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in Italian and am working towards...

...also forced me to develop ways of getting students to identify and correct these errors. This involved spending a lot of individual time with students and helping them through the revision process. The most important aspect of this was getting them to see that writing is a process. This understanding generally made them more patient...

...piano lessons in high school. As a piano teacher, I discovered a passion for teaching and I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor in Jazz Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. When...

...understand what it is like when you need to learn another language and want to feel like you can speak it as if it is your mother tongue. I focus on conversational skills. It's important to learn how to converse and feel comfortable in the language you are learning. Grammar is indeed very important but...

...of Michigan and New York University. A great tutor customizes instruction for the particular needs of the student. One must quickly diagnose the main areas the student needs to improve, so as not to waste time. A great tutor can see outside the box and be flexible enough to explain the same concept in a...

...a necessity. A lot of students look at learning a language as "extra", and sometimes as a chore, but it's a skill that will benefit them for years to come. It's important to get to know what motivates a learner and what interests them to find out how those things might assist in their learning...

...we are trying to learn something and we feel stuck, it is frustrating but then in a moment we just get it! What an amazing and empowering moment! It is for that moment alone that I love to teach, so my goal is to give my students those moments that they will keep forever.