Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Rensselaer County, NY

...a look at my background (Doing this presentation so you know you are communicating with a real live person and not a robot). I am a retired engineer from the General Electric Company. I have had various positions, i.e., Nuclear engineer for the Knolls Atomic Power Lab, Manager in the hydro department, and as an...

...students to find new ways for them to learn material and help them better understand. I am best at physics and math which tend to be harder subjects so my goal is to spin it around and make these topics fun and interesting instead of useless and stressful. Would love to have the opportunity to...

...students. I provided answers and guidance to the students who shared my major or career goals. I also liked to help my fellow classmates whenever they had questions about their work or projects. I like to help out as much as possible because I enjoy helping others and I too receive experience.

...didn't believe they could understand math. My approach is hands on and I like to tackle the problem with you. Help you develop good habits, and find the roots of misunderstanding. I am friendly and people oriented, and have a great demeanor. In choosing me as you tutor, my goal is to bring to you...

...around the country and around the world! I even have experience working with students with learning differences, including ADHD. I live with a partner who has ASD, so that is something else I am familiar with! My goal is to help students set and achieve their mathematics goals. In addition to answering specific homework questions...

...both the helper and the helped. It is always a rewarding experience for both the teacher and the student, something I have experienced through being an assistant coach at baseball clinics. Outside of school, I love baseball, skiing, and ultimate frisbee, and my favorite hobby is photography. I love photographing nature, and like that part...

...struggles and confusions. I continued in university where I would help friends through subjects I recently completed and walk through concepts that the teacher struggled to make relatable. Even as an engineer in the professional world today, I am constantly teaching other whether it is explaining an idea I have or a way something should be...

...behind the formulas then you will be much more equipped with the knowledge needed to pass your exams and work through the trickier questions. When I find the time to do something outside of school related activities I enjoy woodworking and hiking. In the next few years I hope to hike the 46 highest peaks...

...ensure that you succeed academically and actually understand the work your doing! I guaranty that I can breakdown and explain tough concepts to those struggling with dry teaching styles, outdated textbooks and confusing exam questions. "Do not be afraid to ask for help. Nobody gets through college on their own." -Michelle Obama

...to introduce students to the awe of the cosmos and its mechanisms is one of the most valuable fruits I have obtained from this hat. My hobbies include Rocket League, soccer, science-fiction novels, and gazing into the heavens with my modest refractor telescope (living in upstate New York, however, does not award me with the...

...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 peers.... Persistence. Persistence, as a struggling student, is incredibly important, and as a teacher, it is equally as important, if not more so. A...

...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 self-confidence.... Nothing is impossible to achieve. Sometimes the biggest enemy towards your success can be yourself. Half of the battle is to believe in...

Hi! I'm Matt. I study physics and computer science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I want to help you understand physics, math, and computer science in an intuitive way that builds deep knowledge of the subject and the connections between different fields that I find so interesting.

...and I'm currently working towards my Bachelor degree in Computer System Engineering and Computer Science. I've tutored for paid and as a volunteer for about 4 years now, working predominantly with seniors in high school and below. If I seem like a good fit for you, message me and I'll be more than happy to...

Anyone can learn anything with just a little work and guidance. I hope to be able to work together to achieve those goals.

...help them succeed , and partly because by tutoring, I developed a better understanding of the topics I was teaching. In College, I am still involved in peer tutoring among my friends and classmates. Outside of classes, I spend a lot of time singing in an a cappella group, working in a chemical engineering lab,...

...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...

...Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, though I'm originally from upstate New York, right outside of Albany (which is actually the capital of New York, NOT New York City). I genuinely have a love for learning and more than just helping students with certain subjects they may be having trouble with, I hope to inspire a hunger for...

...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 admissions...

Experienced, friendly, and outgoing tutor. I will be happy to work with you!