Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Albany County, NY

I am a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute working towards a degree in Business Analytics with a minor in Computer Science. I first started tutoring when I was in high school and started a robotics club that taught computer programming and problem solving skills to elementary and middle school students. I tutor in any math, science, and computer science fields. I am also open to tutoring for students taking the ACT or SAT.

I am dedicated to helping students achieve their learning goals, and to making learning and mastering materials fun.

...to get to know students on a personal level, learn the best method of teaching them, and tailoring lessons to their needs. My overall teaching philosophy is lifelong learning, whether or not I am helping someone with a specific subject or tutoring for test prep I try to connect things to the real world to ignite a spark of interest. While I tutor in many different areas, my favorite subject to tutor in is biology.

...a student's growth. Over the past eight years, I've worked with students of all ages and learning styles, both in person and online. While I tutor a variety of subjects, math is my specialtyfrom Algebra 1 & 2 to Trigonometry and Geometry. I also support students in English and Living Environment/Biology. I'm a firm believer that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to learning. I'm patient, encouraging, and always willing to explore problems from multiple perspectives because...

...schools, Public Charter Schools, and public schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about music, French and math. I have been teaching private music lessons since 1989, individualizing all lessons and tutoring for each student, even in group classes. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my...

...as well as elementary school students in reading comprehension and literacy. I am also passionate about math and science and I love working with others to help improve understanding in these subjects. My teaching style is very inclusive and involves extensive collaboration between me and the student. My main focus is on material comprehension and application of the material so that students are very comfortable answering a wide range of questions. In my spare time,...

...returned to school and earned a Masters in Arts with a specialization in Mathematics Education. I have experience working as a Mathematics teacher in public schools in San Francisco and private schools in New York. I see Mathematics as a tool that enables people to establish the truth about the world around them. I hope to make my students comfortable and expert in its use. Helping people who have learning difficulties with Mathematics is my...

As an applied mathematics major at Stony Brook University, I took courses on probability, statistics, and calculus. After college, I took a year and a half to gain professional experience as a Financial Engineer with First Derivatives. Currently, I will be going back to school for a Masters of Environmental Studies at UPenn.

I enjoy hiking. Visiting antique stores. Walking my puppy. Spending time with my husband. Reading. Helping others excel.

...writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college counselor, so I am familiar with many different types of students, from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the various difficulties they face. In short, I work with students in many ways, depending on what the student him or herself needs.

...needs. We'll begin by identifying your goals and understanding where you're at with the material. I like to make learning practical by connecting challenging concepts to real-world applications, ensuring you not only understand the subject but also see how it fits into everyday life. My areas of expertise include Physics, Calculus, Precalculus, and standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, and ASVAB. Together, we'll break down complex topics and build your confidence step by step....

...I am qualified to teach English (reading, writing, grammar, etc.) and Spanish (reading, writing, grammar, etc). To able to tutor is a gift to me, as this profession couples two of my favorite passionsworking with students and exploring the humanities. I have about a year and a half of teaching experience. I did a two full semesters of student teaching (adding up to one year) and I have worked for a year at an elementary...

...7th/8th ELA academic intervention classes. I also taught three years of 9th grade English. For three years I was a high school debate coach and I also started and coached a successful high school mock trial team for seven years. While a 7-12 social studies teacher, I also became a successful adjunct college instructor at a local community college for 20 years teaching in its Business Department in its paralegal program teaching law courses such...

...currently an Administrative Law Judge in New York, and have been for 9 years. I have been an attorney for over 10 years. I love to see when a student gets it! I am always willing to help in whatever way possible and I want to make sure you not only get the right answers, but you know why they are right. Students: Remain focused on your goals, but know that your goals can change....

...back approach to tutoring, with first establishing a baseline with each student and then working to improve the student overall, with focusing on the critical points first. I am most interested in tutoring technical subjects (math or sciences) or preparing for exams. I have taken the SAT, GRE, AP exams and a variety of subject tests. However, i would also work with students in whatever subject needs to be covered in order to help them...

...essay writing, college application essay writing, French, ACT prep, and math. I am an advocate for access to high-quality education for children of all backgrounds, as I worked for four years as a teacher at a program that prepared low-income children for kindergarten at academically rigorous private schools. I believe that education is the key to giving every child the opportunity to succeed in the world, and that the joys of learning are unparalleled.

...to help meet a student's personal learning needs and goals. In addition to my strong advocacy of literacy, I also have a strong love for the power of math and numbers. I know math can be very intimidating to many students and math trauma is very real. Part of the work in tutoring anyone in any subject that has chronically been difficult for them, is to facilitate the healing, in addition the education, that is...

...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 my teaching strategy is to learn my students interests, likes and dislikes and to work them into my lessons to maximize their level of understanding of the topic. Experience: Has worked in school/school related settings for 9 years. Certifications: Assistant Teacher (K-12), Working toward Transitional B Certification within...

...and their responsibilities; it is not just the content, but how the student succeeded or struggled, and what they took away, that matters. In brief, this learning-by-doing mimics lifepreparing students to assess and make decisions based on what type of person they want to be, regardless of the their interests or intellect. Like my best teachers before me, I am continually learning alongside my students, so we enter the wide world together, each with better...

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.