Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Albany County, NY

...passionate about the German language and culture and I am eager to ignite this passion in others. I began studying German at age 12 in middle school and went on to complete a BA degree at the State University of New York at Oswego. I subsequently completed a Masters degree through Middlebury College and was able to study in Berlin, Germany during this time. I believe in taking an academic as well as cultural approach...

...students feel a sense of achievement that feeling that happens when, after struggling with and working through a challenging question together, the student "gets" it. Their eyes light up, they smile, laugh, put their arms up in a "v" and scream "yes!"... or simply says "yay" in subdued, Monty Python kind-of-way. I have an undergraduate degree in computer graphics and interactive media from Pratt Institute (2003) and a master degree in electronic art from Rensselaer...

...towards each student that I meet. I am passionate about developing relationships with my students and helping them reach their goals. Whether a student wants help on a single assignment or is seeking out longer-term tutoring to supplement their classroom instruction, I am here to support their learning. I take a high-energy approach to tutoring and love to incorporate students' interests into the tutoring process, to help build engagement and make the learning experience enjoyable.

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.

...numerous art focused classes. This year I also begin my fieldwork with an actual art teacher which is so exciting! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Art as it is the career I am working towards. During my college career I have been a peer tutor for Spanish, Algebra, Drawing and Painting and English Composition. I also have helped younger students in grades k-12 with their Reading and...

...a difference in their academic progress. It also gave me a great way to review material I took in the past. I have also translated Arabic for over four years at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the capital region. I assisted in translating official NY state examinations, including the Common Core and Regents Exams, so I am very familiar with their formats and can help students on how to go about solving difficult questions.

...a volunteer tutor and tennis and life skills instructor for the past 10 years. I have worked youth and adult of all ages and have achieved success with every age group I have worked with. I love sharing my knowledge with people in a fun and engaging way. I love explaining topics through a variety of interactive and interesting methods. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping people understand why what they are learning is...

...use real life examples and help my students learn the best way they know how to learn. I was patient with them and I took time to figure out their personalities in order to assess how to help them learn more efficiently. I think tutoring is more than trying to help a student pass a class or do some homework; its trying to teach them how to learn better in anything they take on. Later...

...is Hani Ahmed. I am currently a student at the University of Aberdeen obtaining my master's in petroleum engineering. I graduated in May, 2020 magna cum laude from Northeastern University with my degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in economics. All of methods and study habits I teach my students are ones I have personally used and found to work, either in test prep or in math, science, and engineering courses. In addition to...

I'm a former 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 of each student. In my spare time, I love to read, bike, and try new recipes.

...the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies, where I studied up to advanced level language courses in Mandarin Chinese as well as minored in Japanese studies. I also have extensive experience working one-to-one with students from my position as a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the student satisfied with...

...of subjects, I am most passionate about music, French and math. I have been teaching private music lessons since 1989, individualizing all lessons and tutoring for each student, even in group classes. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I am a firm believer that everyone can and should have equal...

...served as a mentor for a Jr FIRST LEGO LEAGUE team in which I helped prepare them for their presentations and kept them excited to learn. I'm also a native french speaker. I attended a French School from K5 to 5th grade, in which I then transferred to the American School System. My favorite subjects to tutor are French, Math, and Reading and I enjoy teaching them to younger kids, preferably Elementary to Middle School...

Hi! I am an incoming freshman in university that is very passionate about helping others increase their knowledge in language subjects. I have performed well on the ACT tests and in my language classes, and want to assist students with this as well!

...teachers, or for a bilingual extension on their current teaching license *Attend, at least annually, world language conferences to update teaching methodology; member of NYSAFLT *Spent 4 summers studying abroad *I've been with Varsity Tutors since 2015! It is very rewarding to see my students succeed in learning, especially when they have that aha! moment after mastering a difficult concept. I have worked extensively with the new NY state standards and ACTFL (national) guidelines.

...and bring that to the forefront of all of my teaching. During my 5 years at McGill University I took many broad range education courses in addition to the music classes. I am also passionate about the French language, as I lived in Quebec for 5 years. I thoroughly enjoy mathematics and do math problems for fun! I have a passion for writing, including short stories, poetry, and research papers putting my english education to...

...am currently a senior at Union College, working towards a BA in English and a double minor in Asian Studies and Chinese. During my time at college, I have served as a mentor and tutor in English on topics such as Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, 19th Century British Novel, College Level Introductory English Courses, American Literature (1800s-contemporary), Gothic, Milton, and Shakespeare. I have mainly tutored high school students, incoming first year college students, and current...

I go to a well-known university within the technical field. I have been studying computer science for nearly 7 years. I have started an initiative at school to help underclassmen get through coding problems. I teach the way I would've liked to have been taught.

Hi! My name is Nithya Gutta and I'm currently an undergrad microbiology major and I'm a premed. I've been accepted into medical school at 17 years old and currently in a joint medical program. I've been tutoring since high school and I love sharing my knowledge and helping other students.

...is always a rewarding experience for both the teacher and the student, something I have experienced through being an assistant coach at baseball clinics. Outside of school, I love baseball, skiing, and ultimate frisbee, and my favorite hobby is photography. I love photographing nature, and like that part of enjoying photography is being able to share it with others. Photography helps me think in new ways and look at things differently, skills I use in...