Top PSAT Tutors serving Albany County
John: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...my first year at Williams College, where I plan to be an economics major, and take part in both rugby and debate on campus. I'm a huge Beatles and Billy Joel fan, planning to go see Paul McCartney this summer if possible. As someone who played baseball in high school, I always am up to throw the ball around or talk about the game, especially if you are a New York Yankees fan. More importantly,...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
Kristen: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...Albany, NY teaching approximately 130 students each year and had a 100% passing rate on the Biology Regents, more than half of those students scored in the "Mastery Level" with over an 85%. Most of those students were in remedial math and ELA coursework and performing below grade level, this was unprecedented success for the students I was teaching. Working at a charter school often requires you to be a "jack of all trades", along...
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SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, biology
SUNY at Albany - Masters, secondary education in biology
Carrie: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...of the SAT and ACT, I am excited to share strategies that will certainly lead to more confident test takers. Most importantly, I believe the tutoring experience should provide students with relevant skills that will make all future education more successful. Learning is a skill all its own and there are so many ways to master it. As a teacher, it is my goal to help students discover the methods and techniques that best lead...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, English Education
Meghan: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...my students to improve their literacy skills, over all academic abilities, and to develop a love of reading. I also taught at the National Building Museum as a museum teacher. Since graduating from my masters program I have worked in various DC museums doing public programming. My tutoring ranges from history, both US and world, English, writing, and grammar to elementary and middle school math and Algebra 1 and 2. I love to learn and...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
George Washington University - Master of Arts, Museum Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 35
Colm: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...order to have a good time. I have a fairly laid back approach to tutoring, with first establishing a baseline with each student and then working to improve the student overall, with focusing on the critical points first. I am most interested in tutoring technical subjects (math or sciences) or preparing for exams. I have taken the SAT, GRE, AP exams and a variety of subject tests. However, i would also work with students in...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelors, Materials Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Masters, Materials Engineering
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 770
GRE Quantitative: 164
Alexander: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...central New York State where I studied sociology and Spanish. Someday, I hope to be a professor, and I am currently a first-year sociology PhD student. I am passionate about using my research, interests, and hobbies to help others. While I am most comfortable tutoring basic math, English, Spanish (high school and college), and core sociology courses, I am also a strong writer and have experience with academic-style writing. I love helping others learn, and...
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Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
SAT Verbal: 720
Quentin: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...anyone in any subject that has chronically been difficult for them, is to facilitate the healing, in addition the education, that is necessary for mastery of the subject. I have considerable experience also with students from many neurodivergent backgrounds, primarily those on the autism spectrum. Part of my innovative curriculum design also accounts for neurodivergent needs of the students and I am always happy to integrate IEP goals into any tutoring session.
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SUNY Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Jacob: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...in Prague, in the Czech Republic. I just graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a masters degree in mechanical engineering. I spent most of 2019 in China teaching English. I did some tutoring on the Varsity Tutors platform in early 2019 and enjoyed it, and I currently have time to do so once again, so here I am! Things I like: music, drums, piano, unicycling, musical theater, fantasy books, video games, food, travelling, learning,...
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Northeastern University - Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
Northeastern University - Master of Mechnaical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Angela: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...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 I have a lot of experience designing lessons that cover a variety of topics from subjects including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP AB Calculus. I am excited about math, excited about science, and excited...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysics
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Mahayla: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...I was a peer tutor at the UVM Learning Cooperative. My natural strength is in English and writing, but I love science and have spent my academic time pursuing it. Because of this I offer a unique cross-sectional perspective of both "hard" and "soft" subjects; I can teach you how to write about science in an accessible and engaging way, and I can show you how to come at writing and literature from a critical,...
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University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
Anna: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...test prep for the SSAT, SAT, and AP English. I am the daughter of an immigrant, so I hold a special place in my teaching heart for students for whom English is a second language. I am known for making my students laugh and generally feel comfortable while they learn with me. I am the proud mom of two young adults and love to to walk by the nearby river, cook, and re-read my favorite...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, English
New York University - Doctor of Philosophy, Theater Literature, History, and Criticism
Daniel: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...education together with students. I have had the most enjoyment in teaching Mathematics and Literary Writing, where I have seen struggling students overcome fear and anxiety and make remarkable progress. I believe strongly that education is a partnership; success can only be achieved by proportionate effort and persistence from both student and teacher. When I'm not studying, I am swimming, hiking, studying foreign languages, or just riding the train for fun. Thank you for viewing...
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Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering
Jay: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
Hello, I'm Jay a senior Mechanical Engineering Student. I was a camp counselor an tutor for two summers and I really enjoyed it, I'm excited to be tutoring again! A bit more about me, I'm 22 interning in NYC for the summer and in the Fall I'll be in Troy NY. I like video games, theater, lacrosse, math, science and history!
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Stephen: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
I'm a recent graduate from RPI with a degree in Computer Science and Math. I enjoy helping people understand difficult concepts. I've had success assisting friends and relatives on everything from individual homework assignments to entire classes.
Education & Certification
Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800
Shreya: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...as he or she is willing to put the work in, can succeed. I love working with students so that I can tap into that potential, and watch them grow. I believe in hands-on learning, and being a current student myself, I understand the frustration, and I definitely understand the struggle. Persistence is key to understanding, and I am willing to communicate that to students. Outside of academia, I am incredibly interested in the hands-on...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Civil Engineering
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Writing: 750
Kim: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...physics I and II, modern physics, astrophysics), with the subjects I enjoy teaching most being astro-related. The ability 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 best viewing...
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Siena College - Current Undergrad Student, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Amanda: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...am a hard working, motivated individual who enjoys learning and helping others to do the same. I went to a large public high school and am currently attending college to get my bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. I enjoy hiking and biking. I also have a passion for cooking and baking and love to be in the kitchen making and trying new...
Education & Certification
Siena College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Reading: 33
Juan Camilo: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
Anyone can learn anything with just a little work and guidance. I hope to be able to work together to achieve those goals.
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
SUNY at Purchase College - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Andrew: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...are conversations. We ask each other questions about the material, and I help guide the discussion so that it will help the student understand how the topic is mastered. I ask you to work hard--I seldom take it too easy on my students. You'll grumble and complain sometimes, but you'll soon find that what I ask you to do will make your schoolwork or test questions seem much easier. Remember, everyone is more capable than...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Arielle: Albany County PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Albany County, NY
...I do a great job building relationships with my students that help them succeed. I enjoyed planning lessons that appeal to the interests of my students and also meet their learning needs because I feel this is when my students are most successful. When I am not working with students, I enjoy reading, spending time outdoors and trying new recipes. I spend a lot of time with my two dogs, Bronx and Brady, who are...
Education & Certification
Siena College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SUNY at Albany - Master of Science, Reading Teacher Education
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