Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Albany, NY

...me that I have done this for more than 25 years. I have taught math in 3 different schools; Schenectady County Community College, Bryant and Stratton, and ITT technical institute. Besides math, I have taught chemistry, physics, and computer science. Now for my educational background - I have a BS from RPI and an MS from UConn in Chemical Engineering, a MS in Mechanical engineering from Union College, and a BS in Management Engineering from...

I am a hard working, motivated individual who enjoys learning and helping others to do the same. I went to a large public high school and am currently attending college to get my bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. I enjoy hiking and biking. I also have a passion for cooking and baking and love to be in the kitchen making and trying...

...in age with, I was able to better understand their struggles and confusions. I continued in university where I would help friends through subjects I recently completed and walk through concepts that the teacher struggled to make relatable. Even as an engineer in the professional world today, I am constantly teaching other whether it is explaining an idea I have or a way something should be done. I cherish the opportunity to communicate and enlighten others...

...What I ask of students is that 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 have that one little question to ask. Btw, I prefer to be called...

...tutoring. I have 2 young kids of my own and especially passionate about working with children in preschool to elementary school who are interested in Chinese language and culture. I also have deep experience in the business world so can guide adults in learning Mandarin for business and travel. Additionally I love writing and literature and enjoy working with high-schoolers in perfecting their college admissions essays. I also have a background in engineering and can...

...enjoyed teaching students who shared a similar passion of learning. I also felt an immense sort of pride and satisfaction when students fully grasped a previously difficult concept, or returned to enthusiastically show me a good grade. I have acted as a health educator and a life coach for a diabetes prevention program at a clinic for the uninsured and low income. These adult patients were initially skeptical and had low morale, but through dedication and...

...I am a strong writer and an imaginative thinker. In my music performance major, I study opera. I am also the vocalist for Binghamton's jazz ensemble, and sing in a funk/pop band. The next step for me is to go to graduate school for teaching! I joined Varsity Tutors to kickstart my experience in working with numerous, eager learners. I believe that it is the job of a teacher to help a student realize their...

As a current senior Mathematics Education major at Siena College, I am very familiar with the curriculum and concepts required to be successful in NYS Middle and High School Mathematics. I am a firm believer that all students can and will learn through the merits of their teacher. I'm looking forward to working with you!

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

...the material, and I help guide the discussion so that it will help the student understand how the topic is mastered. I ask you to work hard--I seldom take it too easy on my students. You'll grumble and complain sometimes, but you'll soon find that what I ask you to do will make your schoolwork or test questions seem much easier. Remember, everyone is more capable than they think. My job, as I see it,...

...students that help them succeed. I enjoyed planning lessons that appeal to the interests of my students and also meet their learning needs because I feel this is when my students are most successful. When I am not working with students, I enjoy reading, spending time outdoors and trying new recipes. I spend a lot of time with my two dogs, Bronx and Brady, who are really like my children. I also enjoy traveling, especially...

I have a Masters degree in mathematics from the College of charleston, as well as a BA in Mathematics from SUNY Potsdam. I am currently an Adjunct Professor at numerous schools in the area. I am proficient in most areas of Mathematics at an undergraduate level as well as much more advanced topics.

I am a friendly, articulate, professional, college educated (graduate level) tutor versed in a variety of disciplines. I am very patient and dedicated to finding innovative and creative ways to educate those I am teaching. Students from ages 7-99 welcome! I am also eager to work with Senior Citizens for I find they make the best students. I have experience and training in teaching individuals with both Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities.

...wanted to understand how cells talk to one another or take on unique identities within the body. These questions led me to study cell biology at Duke University where I earned a Masters in 2017. My experiences in grad school have caused me to value the clear communication of science, a skill I'm always trying to work on. I've left lab, for the time being, to focus on my other passion, rowing. I train full...

...out my friends with physics and math. I really enjoyed it, partly because I wanted to help them succeed , and partly because by tutoring, I developed a better understanding of the topics I was teaching. In College, I am still involved in peer tutoring among my friends and classmates. Outside of classes, I spend a lot of time singing in an a cappella group, working in a chemical engineering lab, and playing soccer.

...Republic is dependent upon a well-educated and involved citizenry. Which is why, I want to help students understand and enjoy their social science education. I find that in the classroom, students are often crammed into classrooms, and told that they must learn about American history and governance to graduate. In this, they loose the connections to their everyday lives. I want to bridge those connections, and make history, politics and the social sciences at large...