Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Albany, NY

...it I'm here to help you succeed, and I will use my content and education knowledge to help you in every area and in every way that I can. I have had nearly 100% success with every student that I've worked with. What about the "nearly" you might ask? We'll there was a case where a student ended up dropping out of the college because he found he didn't like the major he was in....

...a context that is relevant and interesting to them. The goal is not just to make a difference today, but to help instill and develop skills and values that will enable each student to become a motivated and life-long learner. As a tutor, I believe that it is my job to help identify my students' strengths and areas of challenge. Often students can't identify what they do understand and what they aren't able to comprehend,...

...with a major in Political Science, English and History. I love all 3 and still do. I worked for a number of years and decided to return to school and went to Fordham University where I received my Master's degree in Social Work and started a new career as a Social Worker mainly working with very challenged people who needed a good deal of care. I love teaching, I have taught in grade school, middle...

...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 spare time, I love playing tennis, snowboarding, and hiking or just curling up next to the fireplace and reading a book!

...I was younger, a lot of my passion for reading and writing was squashed by teachers. I was told not to read outside my level, or that writing creatively wasn't acceptable. Now, I edit and write professionally and it shows just how much one amazing person or teacher can change the course of your life! I want to be that person for you, and show you that these core classes aren't anything to be scared...

...test, and elementary and secondary education. I am very good at what I do: -I identify learning goals and specific needs and provide strategies to address them. - I tailor lessons to fit your interests, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. - I help to smooth out accents, improve fluency, and build confidence. - I teach the essentials of English grammar, lexis, form, and phonology. - I develop your understanding and familiarity with American culture and...

...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 discovering your personal strengths...

...Marando. I just finished 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...

...identify what you're good at, where you need practice, and give you that practice. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL READING COMPREHENSION AND ELA I have spent the last year tutoring middle schoolers (70+ hours) on how to improve their grammar, better understand readings, and write more clearly. I want to set you or your child up for success in high school, so I teach good foundations. Middle schoolers generally describe me as "skibidi sigma," which I...

...for Early Education and Special Education,during this time in college I was hired at the local YMCA for the before and after school program. The director started to trust me with more responsibilities while I was there, such as running the before and after school programs, summer program, and teaching preschool. With a heavy heart I left my students and co-workers when I was offered a Special Education job in Bennington, Vermont, for the past...

...tutor students from elementary to high school as a part of a work study program. I really enjoyed tutoring students in areas of difficulty and making a difference in their academic progress. It also gave me a great way to review material I took in the past. I have also translated Arabic for over four years at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the capital region. I assisted in translating official NY state examinations, including...

...have a strong love for the power of math and numbers. I know math can be very intimidating to many students and math trauma is very real. Part of the work in tutoring 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...

...statistics, and I find the problems to be like fun mini puzzles where there are different strategies to arrive at the correct answer. I hope to use my skills and experience with math to help clarify confusing concepts and give students the tools they need to solve complex problems. Outside of math, I am also proficient in essay editing and test prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP). I have worked as a college admissions essay editor...

...physics, and English. I like to focus on building a strong foundation with the core concepts that students may be struggling with, in order to ensure they have the tools to continue their learning on to more difficult topics, or just to be able to handle any problem thrown at them involving the basic topics. Tutoring students part-time is not only a job, but I find it one of the more worth-while uses of one's...

I have been a tutor and teacher for over five years. I have tutored at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels. I would love to help you learn in a positive and motivating way!

...them master their material. My primary tutoring focus is Financial Accounting, where I am confident in my ability to help students build a strong foundation and improve their comprehension alongside their coursework. However, my passion for history remains strong, and I am equally confident in guiding students through historical concepts, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Whether in accounting or history, I tailor my tutoring approach to each student's needs, ensuring they feel supported and empowered...

...and grammar, at all academic levels from elementary school through college. I am also an expert tutor in ELA, math, science, and history at the elementary and middle school levels. I have substantial experience working with students who have learning challenges or disabilities. I believe that we all learn in unique ways, and so my approach to tutoring is highly individualized towards each student that I meet. I am passionate about developing relationships with my...

...I have been employed as a teaching assistant for three years at Watervliet Elementary in a special education setting. In September, I hope to be getting my own classroom where I can finally have a group of my own students to prepare them for their next step in life. I've been passionate about pursuing a teaching career since high school because I had that one teacher that I looked up to and told myself that...

Hey! I'm a fourth-year Industrial Engineering student at Northwestern University. I have a strong math background paired with excellent communication and writing skills.

...degree in Elementary Education. I have tutored students in Reading, Math, Language Arts, and studying skills. I have a great rapport with children, and find it totally satisfying to help any student who is experiencing difficulties, and begin at their level and inspire them to learn. I love working with children, and have taught grades Kindergarten, First,Second, Third, Fourth. I have also tutored all elementary grades.It gives me such pride to see a child who...