Top Philosophy Tutors serving Albany
Rob: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...private tutor with over ten years of experience on the SATs, College Essays & Applications, English, History, Math, TOEFL, and the like. I have taught for over seven years, including at such prestigious institutions as Choate Rosemary Hall, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University with a triple major in English, Philosophy, and American studies. I have two masters' degrees, and am a certified teacher in the State of Massachusetts....
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English / History / Philosophy
Fordham University - Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Alexandra: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...I am a recent Outstanding Graduate of SUNY New Paltz, where I double-majored in Linguistics and Philosophy, minored in Deaf Studies, and was an active member of the Honors Program. During my time at SUNY New Paltz I worked at the Center for Student Success as a Peer Academic Success Coach and later a Peer Advisor. I hope to apply the skills that I gained from these experiences to our lessons through Varsity Tutors, by...
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SUNY New Paltz - Bachelor of Philosophy, Linguistics
Harrison: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
In the time since graduating college I have spent a lot of time thinking about the importance of learning and how much I have taken it for granted in the past. I would like to now help students realize how important and engaging the learning process can be while helping to give them tools to become better more effective learners.
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Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Meghan: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...to elementary and middle school math and Algebra 1 and 2. I love to learn and want to share that with my students. Beyond helping my students better understand subject matter, I want to help my students appreciate how they learn and the ways for them to negotiate challenges. I am an avid reader; I try to alternate between history, philosophy, and literature. I enjoy spending time outdoors either kayaking or hiking. I am also...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
George Washington University - Master of Arts, Museum Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 35
Kulsum: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...and work in disadvantaged and underserved communities. I believe that if an individual is ready to put in hard work and determination nothing can stop them from achieving their goals. As a tutor I aspire to motivate my students to see a difficult concept or problem not as an obstacle but as a goal that can be conquered. I strive to not only help my students understand material but to also build their self-esteem and...
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Siena College - Bachelors, Physics BioChem
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Grad Student, Biomedical Engineering (Second Bachelor of Science)
Shreya: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...to communicate that to students. Outside of academia, I am incredibly interested in the hands-on application of engineering. I am a member of my collegiate chapter of Engineers Without Borders. I had the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua on an assessment trip to work with a community of over 1,500 people. My chapter will be tackling a water systems project there, and I was fortunate enough to be able to travel there with two other...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Civil Engineering
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Writing: 750
Andrew: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...simply to help my students get good grades (although we do that, too); I work to strengthen my students' ambition to know more and to use academic success as a measure for how much they are learning. Most teachers don't like to be asked why students have to know math or grammar or history and so on; to me, there is no better or more important question. My tutoring sessions are conversations. We ask each...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Joseph: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
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.
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Ithaca College - Bachelor of Science, Photographic, Film, and Video Technology
University of Houston - Master of Arts, General Literature
Luke: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked with students in a variety of subjects from math, to history, to writing. In every subject, I was able to help lead my students into developing their own critical thinking skills. I also encountered some of the same fear that I saw from people 100 feet...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Lucas: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...to Phoenix from Ohio where I was born, raised, and attended school. I'm a graduate of the Ohio State University (and an avid Buckeyes fan) where I received a B.A. in Philosophy with a pair of minors in German Language and Music Composition. Upon graduating from OSU I worked for a local environmental nonprofit which focused on alternative fuels for the transportation industry. In the near future I hope to attend graduate school to study...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31
Reuben: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...Music and math are two of my deepest passions, so much that I went to school for them! I got my bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University, with a minor in music. While at Harvard, I dove deeply into abstract mathematicsin addition to taking more than a dozen math classes, I also served as a student teacher for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses! These experiences were so enjoyable to me, as I love...
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Harvard University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Arts, Conducting
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Sophia: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...towards academic independence through connecting what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I will share my...
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St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750
Aakash: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. I am happy to work with students at all stages and look forward to starting...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric
Aman: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I am still in contact with him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help my mentee achieve their goals (academic and mental). I will work with them hour by hour to the best of my ability to deliver what is necessary to achieve their goals. Education matters and your knowledge is tested through your scores, so they matter....
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Sam: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...that are distinctively analytical, like the LSAT, philosophy, and logic. I think these subjects are a unique challenge to teach because students only develop the necessary skill if they are able critically think through the problems at hand. I thus do my best to guide my students thinking processes, rather than tell them the answers. I spend most of my free time playing and listening to music. I love most genres, but am particularly keen...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
LSAT: 178
Larisa: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...Carolina - Chapel Hill. I have worked as a writing assistant and taught high school and college students a variety of subjects within philosophy including Bioethics, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Ethical Theory, and Intro to Philosophy. In addition to philosophy, I am comfortable tutoring GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing, writing more generally, bioethics/medical humanities, and psychology. I am passionate about helping my students develop their critical thinking skills and learn how to express their...
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Simmons College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Psychology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Grad Student, Philosophy (PhD)
Heather: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...English/Biology, and Nevada state proficiency exams. I am most passionate about teaching psychology, English/writing, reading, and elementary/middle school math. My individual teaching style is flexible, as I feel it is necessary to cater towards a students unique learning style and needs. I believe confidence and self-efficacy play pivotal roles in a students acquisition of knowledge and ability to learn new concepts. I believe it is crucial to provide encouragement, reinforcement, and support to help students...
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University of Nevada- Las Vegas - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Joanna : Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...BA in Philosophy and Italian Literature form the University of Pittsburgh and an MS in Logic and Computation from Carnegie Mellon University. I have taught and served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate level courses in philosophy at both Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania. This gives me first-hand knowledge of what level of academic excellence is expected at some of the best universities in the country. All of these courses, with the...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Italian
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Logic and Computation
Rose : Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...summer camps. I have years of experience teaching new skills through the Girl Scouts program. For over two years I have participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Girls on the Run (GOTR). As a mentor for BBBS, I often helped my little sister with her homework, and clarified any questions she had about the subject matter. As a GOTR coach I taught participants about a positive self-image and healthy dietary choices. My experiences...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Rory: Albany Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Albany, NY
...a young high school teacher possessing a great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany...
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Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management
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