Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in University at Albany, NY

...our age of innovation. Typically these skills boil down to the four Cs--critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving. The best teaching is relevant, and endures. My students are challenged to learn about themselves and their responsibilities; it is not just the content, but how the student succeeded or struggled, and what they took...

...mechanics. I am most experienced in teaching SSAT, SAT, and similar entrance/exit exams for students entering high school or preparing to enter college. Preparing for standardized tests can represent a stressful and frustrating time for many students. I work closely with each student to make the most of their time and bring out their very...

...teaching style. I like to show students that they CAN do physics and math, even if they have a mental block that says they're "bad at it" or "just can't do it." I try to show that the subjects fun and relatable, explaining why students would want to know things and why topics are useful...

...Reading and decided to continue my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and...

...After I graduate in Spring 2015, I plan on attending graduate school for forensic psychology. I grew up in Kansas City, MO and moved to St. Louis for college. I have a passion for helping others and believe that tutoring is most effective when I am focused on my client's individual needs and adapting my...

...have also enrolled in the graduate teacher certification program at University of Missouri – St. Louis. I plan to get certified in both Math and Social Studies. My experiences, patience, content knowledge and communication skills all make me a great tutor. I have worked with students from the age of 8-18, with students in remedial...

...Every student learns differently and my goal is to find out what makes them tick in order to open the doors to understanding the topic. As a tutor, I strive to get my students to not only learn the knowledge, but truly understand. I have been working in the education field since 2007 and I...

...is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level...

...on the part of a human being: sacrificing self to idea. Many students are afraid of mathematics, and my goal is to help students understand the source of this fear. Once they are no longer afraid, they can then enjoy mathematics, give them encouragement, confidence, practice, and good feedback. My goal is to help them...

...IB Biology because of its demanding rigor and useful content. I am also highly qualified in Math from basic arithmetic to College Algebra. I believe in working with the whole student, so I bring real-world examples into our sessions, academic encouragement, and test taking strategies to ensure maximum student success. I am actively involved in...