Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Albany, NY

I am a graduating senior in the English department at SUNY Albany, offering outstanding tutoring services. I am passionate about getting students confident in their writing abilities. I have experience as an undergraduate writing tutor, helping students in all disciplines proofread, research, and improve their writing skills. I specialize in English subjects like literary studies, American literature, British literature, critical theory, and creative writing. I look forward to working with you!

...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 tutoring, I am always more than happy to give no nonsense advice to any student interested in going to engineering school. I look forward to getting to know you and passing on...

...time in the sciences. I have also expanded my tutoring to peer tutoring and work with other college students. I think it is very important to find enjoyment in what and how you learn. I like to incorporate such philosophy into how I work. Outside of tutoring, I am also on the swim team at my college, enjoy watching films with friends, grew up going to the beach, and I love to travel!

...Recently Adopted Dogs. Trhoughout my time at UVM I was a peer tutor at the UVM Learning Cooperative. My natural strength is in English and writing, but I love science and have spent my academic time pursuing it. Because of this I offer a unique cross-sectional perspective of both "hard" and "soft" subjects; I can teach you how to write about science in an accessible and engaging way, and I can show you how to...

...as a college humanities professor, as an ELA, AP English and drama teacher, and an IB Theatre and TOK educator. I tutor in all of those subjects and anything in the humanities and also in test prep for the SSAT, SAT, and AP English. I am the daughter of an immigrant, so I hold a special place in my teaching heart for students for whom English is a second language. I am known for making...

...'Jack of All Trades'. Almost every subject from high school could be used on a day-to-day basis, which helps keep a lot of that material fresh. I'm happy to help with Physics, Algebra, AP Math/Science/English, Economics, as well as any other regents or accelerated class you might have issues with. Outside of school I like to go on hikes, work on different coding projects, cook, fly drones, and play Fortnite. My passions are physics, controls-systems,...

Hello, I'm Jay a senior Mechanical Engineering Student. I was a camp counselor an tutor for two summers and I really enjoyed it, I'm excited to be tutoring again! A bit more about me, I'm 22 interning in NYC for the summer and in the Fall I'll be in Troy NY. I like video games, theater, lacrosse, math, science and history!

...student, as long as he or she is willing to put the work in, can succeed. I love working with students so that I can tap into that potential, and watch them grow. I believe in hands-on learning, and being a current student myself, I understand the frustration, and I definitely understand the struggle. Persistence is key to understanding, and I am willing to communicate that to students. Outside of academia, I am incredibly interested...

...it was to have someone working through and guiding me through problems. It was this hands on interaction and collaborative learning that showed me the value and importance of mentors and tutors and the impact they could have on sharing knowledge. After this experience I knew I wanted to be a tutor. I have always enjoyed helping others, and in school often work with friends through difficult problems. I know the value of having someone...

...warm, attentive, and love to use humor and creativity in my 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...

...My tutoring sessions are conversations. We ask each other questions about 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...

...I feel that I do a great job building relationships with my 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...

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.

...junior, Political-Science major at Skidmore College in upstate New York. I truly believe that the success of our 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...

...name is Elliot Doley. I work as private tutor and am a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where I double-majored in English and Russian studies. I have experience working as cognitive learning specialist for learning disabled students of all ages. If you or your child needs wants to improve their literacy or writing skills, I'm here to help! I have experience tutoring early childhood phonetics training all the way through college level...

...in Screenwriting at the 28th Annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival for my work on the television series "After Oil", among numerous other grants to produce the series. The pilot of this series, directed, written, and produced by myself, has been selected to play at the New York Television Film Festival, in addition to having been awarded an Award of Merit by IndieFest. I have written for publications such as Odyssey Online and The Fandomentals...

My background is in literature, particularly that of the 19th century. I'm especially 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 writing, thesis statements, and more!

I believe education brings independence of thought. My intention is not to tell people what to think but to assist them to identify resources, analyze them and arrive at independent conclusions. I also seek to help individuals express themselves both verbally and in writing in the most informed and effective way. To have knowledge is to be free to identify prejudice and propaganda in all aspects of communication.

...Bachelor's in English from the University at Albany, after transferring here from Boston University. I am currently completing my dissertation in English. I love teaching, tutoring, advising, and working with students. I have taught at the college level for over a decade and was a substitute teacher before that. Tutoring has become a renewed interest for me now that I spend less time in the classroom and more in my advisement and administrative role. Writing,...

...while empowering students to take responsibility for their own academic projects. I have taught life skills to teens in foster care, assisted groups of children with writing and putting on plays, tutored in art, English, history, and a variety of other subjects, and currently plan and implement educational and fun programs for our local library. I have a wide range of interests, including various artistic and creative endeavors, such as jewelry-making; hiking, canoeing, and other...