Award-Winning Reading Tutors 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!

...teaching math, science, computer science, and test prep. I have three years of experience teaching students between the ages of 3-17. I enjoy working with students, and primarily work with them regarding their math and humanities skills. I love tutoring in mostly everything, but my favorite topics to tutor in are math and history. I have had a lot of practice in all that I teach, and I believe that any student, as long as...

My goal is to help students achieve the academic success they desire!

I am a certified teacher in Special Education and general education for grades 1-6. I have most of my experience in special education and truly love it. I believe everyone has the ability to achieve incredible things with the power of knowledge!

...and encourage confidence in students. I believe that every learner is unique and as such, no two lessons I teach are the same. I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Childhood Education and Special Education. I am also working towards my Master's of Science degree in Literacy. I have experience as a special education teacher and as a classroom teacher. With my variety of experience, I bring a wide range of instruction strategies to...

I am invested in making a difference in a child's life with the hope that I can help them improve in subjects they struggle with. I am a highly motivated, self-directed learner, who is also goal-oriented, determined and hard-working.

...with others. In my field, the goals and scope of challenges can be daunting, and it is only through collaboration, cooperation, and sharing of knowledge that progress is made. My interest in tutoring was sparked by the positive experiences I had in mentoring sessions for Physics I during my first semester in college. I didn't initially think I would get much out of them, but I soon recognized how helpful and beneficial it was to...

...to use humor and creativity in my tutoring. I have 2 young kids of my own and especially passionate about working with children in preschool to elementary school who are interested in Chinese language and culture. I also have deep experience in the business world so can guide adults in learning Mandarin for business and travel. Additionally I love writing and literature and enjoy working with high-schoolers in perfecting their college admissions essays. I also...

Anyone can learn anything with just a little work and guidance. I hope to be able to work together to achieve those goals.

...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 they...

...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 really...

I have a Masters degree in mathematics from the College of charleston, as well as a BA in Mathematics from SUNY Potsdam. I am currently an Adjunct Professor at numerous schools in the area. I am proficient in most areas of Mathematics at an undergraduate level as well as much more advanced topics.

I am a friendly, articulate, professional, college educated (graduate level) tutor versed in a variety of disciplines. I am very patient and dedicated to finding innovative and creative ways to educate those I am teaching. Students from ages 7-99 welcome! I am also eager to work with Senior Citizens for I find they make the best students. I have experience and training in teaching individuals with both Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities.

...upon a well-educated and involved citizenry. Which is why, I want to help students understand and enjoy their social science education. I find that in the classroom, students are often crammed into classrooms, and told that they must learn about American history and governance to graduate. In this, they loose the connections to their everyday lives. I want to bridge those connections, and make history, politics and the social sciences at large understandable and interesting...