Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Albany County, NY

...of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. I am in the last year of a 5 year combined bachelors and masters degree program in Biology and special Education. When I graduate in the May 2020 I will pursue certifications in Biology 7-12, Special education 1-12, general science, and elementary education 1-6. Currently I also work as a substitute teacher at several local school districts in the capital region. I strive to be the best teacher I...

My name is Rachel and I recently graduated from Columbia University with my MPA in Environmental Science and Policy. Prior to that, I received my B.A.s in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Mills College. I have a passion for science and politics and enjoy helping others in their academic pursuits.

I am an incoming first year medical student with a passion for science and learning. I graduated from Florida State University, and hope to pursue a career in pediatric oncology. Some of my interests include baking, playing with my dog, and reading.

I am a dedicated life long learner myself, and in doing so I bring that enthusiasm into my teaching style. My focus is on helping learners achieve a passion for education through accomplishments, and the developed of analytical and critical skills that make learning fun.

...have a deep passion in education and child development. I have an extensive amount of experience working with children of all ages and I particularly enjoy grades 2-5. A part of my passion for education deals with my love for children and I plan to be a pediatric speech therapist upon receiving my Master's degree in May 2019. I enjoy being active and outdoors for the most part but I also believe that down time...

...a tutor my whole adult life but I have worked with both children and adults in an academic setting for many years. Along with general teaching experience, I do possess about 4 years worth of experience as a substitute teacher in many districts in Michigan, and about 2 years as a professional tutor. I was quite well liked by both the staff and students, and truly enjoyed my time there. With my transcripts and resume...

...their learning goals. I have my undergraduate degree from the College of Saint Rose in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6). I earned my graduate degree from the University at Albany in Literacy and Special Education. I have 14 years of teaching experience in Special Education as well as general education. I am strong at assessing student's academic needs and creating individualized plans to meet those needs. I use knowledge of each individual student , researched based strategies,...

In the words of Bill Nye, my mission statement is to change the world.... My teaching philosophy involves creating interest in the subject at hand.... I would want to get to know the student, and see what they are capable of. I'd like to know their favorite books, their favorite movies, and things they like.... A student becomes an independent learner by loving what they do, and understanding all of the simple things that go into...

...children of varying ages from Kindergarten to middle school. I am organized, reliable and enthusiastic. I work well one on one and in group settings. My goal when instructing children is to gain their confidence and trust while nurturing mutual respect. I love the satisfaction of seeing the light go on when a child finally understand a problem. Any chance I get to see students learn, help students learn, and to teach students just brightens...

...psychology. I think peer support in academics is very important and I happily utilized tutors throughout my high school and college careers. I value the experiences I received when I was being tutored and want to carry that on to others! I have been a tutor since highschool when I worked with elementary and middle school kids in reading, writing, and math. Now I have continued tutoring elementary students in college, this time in the...

My philosophy on education has always been to help my students personally, socially, and academically. I believe reaching out to the student in these three core areas will help to maximize student motivation, engagement and achievement. I have always enjoyed helping students academically. I have always loved helping students personally and socially. A school counselor is a career in which I am lucky enough to do all three. As a current school counselor for the...

...and completed and published my senior thesis on Problematic Behaviors in Recently Adopted Dogs. Trhoughout my time at UVM 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...

...Communication and Rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I have experience tutoring students in writing and verbal communication, and I have taught undergraduate courses in the humanities and social sciences. I love working one-on-one with students and believe that learning is most effective when it's engaging and fun. My goal is to make myself obsolete! Our tutoring sessions will be geared toward both short-term and long-term goals, building the skills you need to succeed independently.

...ages, backgrounds, and abilities. I enjoy learning about each student's unique needs in order to find the right individual path to success. Building a relationship based on trust is critical to the tutoring process, and I want my students to be honest with me about their strengths and weaknesses. I really enjoy looking in a student's eyes when the light bulb in the mind is lit! I live for the "I got it" moment.

...I have taught in some capacity for my entire adult life: as a college humanities professor, as an ELA, AP English and drama teacher, and an IB Theatre and TOK educator. I tutor in all of those subjects and anything in the humanities and also in 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...

Hello and welcome to my profile! I have taught middle level social studies for seven years in three different districts in upstate New York. However, I also have an ongoing interest and expertise in upper level social sciences, having majored in history, not education. I also consider myself an expert in historical writing and editing, specifically document based and thematic essays.

...Almost every subject from high school could be used on a day-to-day basis, which helps keep a lot of that material fresh. I'm happy to help with Physics, Algebra, AP Math/Science/English, Economics, as well as any other regents or accelerated class you might have issues with. Outside of school I like to go on hikes, work on different coding projects, cook, fly drones, and play Fortnite. My passions are physics, controls-systems, drones, and renewable energy....

...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 my...

...Institute studying Electrical Engineering. I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math, English, physics, and other subjects to students from elementary school to seniors in high school. I like to relate problems to the real world and provide students with a foundation to figure things out for themselves without giving them answers. This may all sound pretty bland, but I have a variety of hobbies and I like making learning more exciting than students...

...experience working with children with disabilities, so I know how to tailor lessons for each individual student. Student centered learning is best. If a student has a hard time learning material, the teacher must change how he/she teaches. It is also important to get to know the person with whom you work, as well. I am a very caring person and truly work hard to make sure that each person I work with reaches his/her...