Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Schenectady County, NY

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...

...Teaching children can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. I have taught Sunday school and in afterschool programs with 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...

...the Pacific but am currently a Junior at Williams College. I am pursuing a double major in philosophy and 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...

...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...

...of Vermont, where I majored in Animal Science and minored in Food Systems. I graduated in 7 semesters with Honors 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...

...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...

...York University, after receiving a masters degree in theatre at UCLA and a BA in English from Wesleyan University. 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...

...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.

...specific subjects, Mechanical Engineering at RPI requires you to be a 'Jack of All Trades'. 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...

...am looking to expand upon my teaching experience and discover new, effective methods of education 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...

...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...

...dedicated to teaching, and have dedicated myself to education in different capacities for the past few years. I have 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...

...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!

...learning, and being a current student myself, I understand the frustration, and I definitely understand the struggle. Persistence is key to understanding, and I am willing to communicate that to students. Outside of academia, I am incredibly interested in the hands-on application of engineering. I am a member of my collegiate chapter of Engineers Without...

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!

...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...

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.

...on sharing knowledge. After this experience I knew I wanted to be a tutor. I have always enjoyed helping others, and in school often work with friends through difficult problems. I know the value of having someone there to help you and work through problems together, having been both the helper and the helped. It...

...of engineering and a native Mandarin Chinese speaker fluent in both Chinese and English. I moved to the US when I was 9 years old. I am warm, attentive, and love to use humor and creativity in my tutoring. I have 2 young kids of my own and especially passionate about working with children in...