Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Rensselaer County, NY

...their interests, and needs will help students achieve their goals. I believe in modeling and guiding students through their weaknesses will allow students to become more comfortable when working independently. I am currently an elementary teacher, as well as a summer school teacher. I have tutored /taught students from incoming kindergarten to 6th grade.... I believe that students should be engaged and love learning. Lessons should be geared toward their interests and needs.

...the guidance they need to become the best student to their ability. To start on the education path I began in high school teaching a dance class to preschoolers on the weekends, I quickly found out this is something that I loved doing so I started teaching an after school Religious Education program. During high...

...kids graduated from high school. I work with students in grades 5 -12. I'm passionate about helping students find how they learn best and excel in their academics. I love Math and English, but I can help in Science and History too. I do whatever it takes to help the student and have a little...

...lessons and activities. During this time, I also learned different teaching styles that work best with different types of learners and just different interactive styles in general. As an enthusiastic tutor, I am dedicated to enabling that young minds grow and achieve as well as that mature minds will expand. I am confident my experience...

...students with special needs, as well as those with English as their second language (in reading, writing, and math). At this point, I also took on a few private tutoring jobs, with someone of Japanese descent, as well as a couple students who were of Mexican descent. I worked at an autism spectrum school for...

...same university. As part of a long career in education, I have always taken the time to work with students in need of additional help and support, believing that we all learn in different ways. My main area of expertise has always been reading comprehension, written expression, grammar, spelling, vocabulary development, study skills, research, and...

...I will ask from my students, whether they are adults, parents of young children, or middle or high school students, is to bring the topic they are struggling with and the areas they want me to focus on the most. It will help me develop appropriate class materials and make our time more productive. If...

...this appreciation to all of my students. I am a firm believer that everyone can and should have equal opportunity to learn whatever they want to or need to. Everyone learns differently, so finding what works best for you is something we will do together. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, pastoring, crocheting, singing,...

...improve their reading comprehension skills. I also tutor Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Regents ELA, vocabulary building, writing (literary analysis, essay, and academic papers), and the CARS section of the MCAT. I'm patient and very good at explaining concepts and how to carry out assignments. Work with me and you'll be able to reach your...

I am a graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a Master's degree in Business Education. Since graduating, I have taught high school business and elementary computers and coached teachers on using and integrating technology into their classrooms. My true passion is technology!!

...received by Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Oneonta. I understand the rigor of standardized test and use the student's prior knowledge as a base to build on. I am extremely patient and my goal is to see my student's strive and become self-confident in their learning experience. I enjoy teaching and tutoring as well as...

...science and I love working with others to help improve understanding in these subjects. My teaching style is very inclusive and involves extensive collaboration between me and the student. My main focus is on material comprehension and application of the material so that students are very comfortable answering a wide range of questions. In my...

...tutoring is helping people understand why what they are learning is important. Once you know why you learn something you are much more inclined to focus and challenge yourself with it. I believe education is vital in the world today but more importantly having a desire and wanting to learn is significantly more important. I...

I have over thirty years combined experience as an elementary classroom teacher and as a reading teacher. I have always maintained a love of teaching and a strong dedication to my students, families and profession. I have a thorough understanding of reading assessments, interventions, and educational materials to focus on student learning needs and styles.

...learn new vocabulary words and explore their interests. When I need inspiration for teaching, I visit the UNESCO website where I am reminded that education is a global effort. While doing research for my graduate project, I came across a document called Education 2030, which also influences my teaching philosophy. The document states that, "Learners...

...Daniela and I am a RN-BSN, additionally, I am working toward my MSN studying to become a Pediatric NP. I also have a MS in education, and BA in Sociology. I have been a tutor for over 6 years and have additional teaching experience beyond that. I have acquired a life long love for learning...

...high-quality education for children of all backgrounds, as I worked for four years as a teacher at a program that prepared low-income children for kindergarten at academically rigorous private schools. I believe that education is the key to giving every child the opportunity to succeed in the world, and that the joys of learning are...

...and love working with kids. Teaching children can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. I have taught Sunday school and in afterschool programs with children of varying ages from Kindergarten to middle school. I am organized, reliable and enthusiastic. I work well one on one and in group settings. My goal when instructing children is...

...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!

...find the right individual path to success. Building a relationship based on trust is critical to the tutoring process, and I want my students to be honest with me about their strengths and weaknesses. I really enjoy looking in a student's eyes when the light bulb in the mind is lit! I live for the...