Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Albany County, NY

After graduating from Skidmore College, I moved to Milan, Italy and taught English to high school and university students. I also gave private lessons to students ages 7-31. While in college, I tutored in Italian, French and economics. I enjoy a challenge but think a fun and cheerful environment is the best way to learn. ... I believe in challenging and pushing students so that they can increase their confidence by amazing themselves through their own...

...received my Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Communications from St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, NY, and am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Teaching (English) for Middle Childhood/Adolescents at SUNY Empire State College. I believe that people learn best when in a caring, nurturing environment and do my best to ensure that they feel comfortable working with me. I believe learning can be fun and that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness! A large part of...

...teaching in a traditional classroom to tutoring college students in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in...

I'm a former NYC high school teacher with a master's degree from Pace University's School of Education. I have also worked as a college tutor, a high school mentor, and a teaching assistant in New Orleans. I have experience with a wide range of ages and abilities and am passionate about getting to know the strengths and challenges of each student. In my spare time, I love to read, bike, and try new recipes.

...am a private tutor with over ten years of experience on the SATs, College Essays & Applications, English, History, Math, TOEFL, and the like. I have taught for over seven years, including at such prestigious institutions as Choate Rosemary Hall, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University with a triple major in English, Philosophy, and American studies. I have two masters' degrees, and am a certified teacher in the State...

...an apple tree produces apples, I teach. The best teachers are life-long students. My best teachers were humble and tenacious. Unafraid to be wrong, they questioned everything. They made a point of acknowledging the natural learning curve of their students, regardless of experience or subject matter. Aspiring to this, I am as transparent with my students as possible. I guide them to "question everything," even me. I highlight as much my own questions as answers,...

...am a longtime educator who has taught in both public and private school settings in California and Vermont. As a middle grades public school teacher and administrator for 16 years in California, I specialized in English/Language Arts and Social Studies/History but also taught at various times, mathematics, drama, and physical education. Working in a grades 6-12 private school in Vermont for 12 years, I continued to teach middle grades English but also taught grades 9-12....

...I develop your understanding and familiarity with American culture and customs. - I provide personalized homework assignments for your continued growth outside of the classroom. I am most inspired as a teacher when students are inspired about their learning. My teaching philosophy is that students need to feel safe and supported, to feel seen and respected, to be active agents in their own learning, and to receive clear and accessible instruction. You will obtain direct,...

...the past 21 years, I have been in the field of education. I have worked in several different capacities from teaching assistant to classroom teacher. My passion is teaching and to instill a love of learning in my students. With those passions, I have tutored many students throughout my tenure and in several different areas of content. As a lifelong learner myself, I am able to project the importance of realizing that, when we open...

I'm a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University, having studied Spanish and Theater! Other interests of mine include sewing, writing, directing, and reading, in addition to working on theater productions and practicing my Spanish language skills.