Award-Winning Literature Tutors in Albany, NY

...experience working with the Common Core Learning Standards. My favorite subjects to teach are ELA and mathematics. I have a lot of experience in both and truly enjoy creating exciting lessons in both subjects. I would describe my teaching philosophy as one that is based on the relationship between the teacher and student. I have experience working with a variety of students, and I find that the most successful students come from those who have...

...how fast-paced technological advancements are inherent in education and tutoring services, especially in the context of having successful progression of analytical and communications tools. As a senior at RPI majoring in Computer Engineering and Business Management concentrating in Marketing, I have built STEM and collaborative skills that would highly complement a role requiring intelligent decision-making and real-time insights. Tutoring is beneficial for students so that they may enhance their technical and collaborative skills via closely...

...outdoors as much as possible. My previous experience with teaching includes teaching faith formation classes of different ages, tutoring high school students (primarily in Math, but also other subjects such as English), and being a tutor for a scientific writing class, in which I led workshops and gave students feedback on their papers. When working with students, I think that patience, dedication, and understanding are essential. I know how stressful and frustrating it can be...

...cannot exist without the former, and that each holds equal value. I select readings and design assignments that will resonate with my students current lives; to really learn, after all, we first must be interested. Student buy-in is imperative, and there are many, many ways to learn the necessary skills to succeed in our age of innovation. Typically these skills boil down to the four Cs--critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving. The best...

...are the same, and therefore there is no "right approach" to tutoring. Rather, I try to meet students where they are, and find ways to help them accomplish whatever goals they have in mind, be it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college...

...part in both rugby and debate on campus. I'm a huge Beatles and Billy Joel fan, planning to go see Paul McCartney this summer if possible. As someone who played baseball in high school, I always am up to throw the ball around or talk about the game, especially if you are a New York Yankees fan. More importantly, however, I have a genuine interest in helping students succeed and empowering them with the knowledge...

...have run my own rigorous test preparation classes and have proven methods to improve scores. Furthermore, I have experience tutoring high school students in Math, Science and English. I have completed Multivariable Calculus at the college level and several college level biology (currently majoring in) and chemistry courses and have taken writing intensive college literature courses. I have been tutoring geometry-calculus through my high school years and have experience in each subject in order to...

...evident in my work each day. I have a strong literacy background and ample experience differentiating my teaching to fit the needs of my students. I also love to incorporate multi-sensory and technology based lessons whenever possible. I can effectively recognize growth and progress in my students in order to best understand their needs and strengths. I also enjoy creating engaging and effective lesson in order to target skills my students must master and feel...

...member tutoring and leading an after school program in Washington, DC.I worked with my students to improve their literacy skills, over all academic abilities, and to develop a love of reading. I also taught at the National Building Museum as a museum teacher. Since graduating from my masters program I have worked in various DC museums doing public programming. My tutoring ranges from history, both US and world, English, writing, and grammar to elementary and...

...education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they reach their goals. I am available throughout the week, including summer! Let me help you help yourself!