Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Schenectady County, NY

I am a gifted communicator who is capable of excelling at any task presented. An educator first in everything I do, I bring an empathetic and dutiful approach to my work that places a high premium on creating a positive learning environment. You will find me a very passionate and valuable member of the team.

...two delightful young girls as I've been job searching. These have been rewarding experiences but I do miss the academic world. In college, I was constantly doing study sessions with my younger friends to help them in classes that I'd already taken it. I found it rewarding to help my friends but also a great...

...and watching stand-up comedy, and listening to music - as well as making the occasional (awful, but fun) rap song. Because of all of this, I strive to bring entertainment to tutoring - if you have an interest in sports, I will relate learning and the academic subject itself to sports. The same goes for...

...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 Polytechnic Institute (2015). My favorite subjects to tutor are...

...minors in Math and Spanish from Purdue University in May 2017. I am currently transitioning to full-time employment this summer as a Researcher within the federal government. I have prior experience tutoring students of all ages in pre-algebra, algebra, chemistry, earth science, and Spanish. I like to tailor my tutoring sessions to the goals of...

...choose this program because it focuses on applying biochemistry, biology and chemistry principles to living systems. I went to college with a dream of becoming a doctor and am still on the pre-med path. This summer I tackled the biggest enemy of a pre-med: the MCAT. Like every other pre-med, I was terrified of that...

...quick assessment with a student. I love that Varsity Tutors allows me to easily access assessment questions, practice tests and other instructional resources to aid our tutoring sessions. For older students, I am an expert with the TI Calculators. The online whiteboard learning offered on Varsity Tutors is amazing, and teaching math is very easy using...

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.

I enjoy hiking. Visiting antique stores. Walking my puppy. Spending time with my husband. Reading. Helping others excel.

...a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute working towards a degree in Business Analytics with a minor in Computer Science. I first started tutoring when I was in high school and started a robotics club that taught computer programming and problem solving skills to elementary and middle school students. I tutor in any math, science, and...

...is. When tutoring I usually give some background on the subject and show an example problem. Then I ask my students to solve a similar problem and after they develop confidence we move on. As someone who has needed tutoring in the past, I understand what it means to struggle when learning material and thats...

With experience working with young elementary students, high school students, college applicants, and college students, I bring an eagerness to adapt my guidance to each individual. As a tutor, I am excited to tailor each and every session to a particular student's needs and preferred method of learning.

...currently an undergraduate student at the University at Albany majoring in Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences with a minor in Economics. I was actually in seventh grade when I decided on the Actuarial Science major, and my passion hasn't changed since! I love math and I love to teach it! Fun Fact About Me: I also...

...deep foundational ideas of basic topics. By building a strong base, students will be able to solve more difficult problems critically and effectively even if they run into a problem that they have not encountered before. I hope to instill curiosity and a basic intuition about physical sciences in all of my students, and I...

...levels. My ability, understanding, and ability to teach all levels of mathematics are unmatched amongst my colleagues. I, not only love mathematics, but I am able to empower the student with the lowest math skills to enjoy mathematics as I teach it with the individual child in mind. Strong math students are a joy to...

I wish to extend and to foster the educational opportunities of my students. I possess the experience and skills to help all students. Educational interactions enrich my life. My sense of humor, along with my compassion for students who may be struggling, are central tenets of my teaching style.

...the United States Air Force, obtaining a technical certificate in aerospace maintenance and trained to the level of Journeyman Aerospace Maintenance Technician. With a background in psychology, I am confident in tutoring psychology and statistics or other undergraduate-level social science or related subjects. Additional competent topics include high school natural sciences - biology, chemistry, physics,...

...goal is to build confidence, not just comprehension, by creating a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. My tutoring style is patient, adaptive, and centered around making sure students truly understand the "why" behind what they're learning. I believe in creating a safe, encouraging space where questions are always welcome.

...really focus on fostering a deep understanding. This means using examples and connecting the topics together into a larger narrative, because all information is useless without context. It makes me so happy to help others see Statistics' power to help you understand our messy world using the best tools we have for measuring uncertainty. "Statistics...

...high school because I had that one teacher that I looked up to and told myself that I wanted to be "that teacher" (a rememberable one/one they look up to). I have parents come up to me asking how I do it and all I say is it takes patience. Every student is different and...