Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Rensselaer County, NY

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...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...

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.

...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...

...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...

...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...

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...

...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...

...peer tutoring and work with other college students. I think it is very important to find enjoyment in what and how you learn. I like to incorporate such philosophy into how I work. Outside of tutoring, I am also on the swim team at my college, enjoy watching films with friends, grew up going to...

...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 past seven years, I have had the opportunity to put this philosophy into action and am looking forward to doing so for many years to come.

...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 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...

...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...

...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 whom English is a second...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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 may think. I'm a big skier and my other hobbies include a variety of sports, weightlifting, and playing instruments.