Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Schenectady County, NY

...you are being taught, I can help you. My approach to making math understandable is to explain many different examples to help you build confidence in your abilities and use real life applications wherever possible to keep it interesting. When I’m not working I enjoy cycling, downhill and x-c skiing, hiking, and skating.... In math, confidence is developed by successfully solving problems. There is a tendency to move on to the next topic after one is thought to be mastered. I like to frequently include previously covered concepts in discussions, so the student feels comfortable that, at any time, they can handle any problems previously studied.

...memory tricks to help students memorize important material. I have a bachelor's degree in Music Industry from SUNY Oneonta and a Master's in Teaching from Union Graduate College. I currently teach ninth and tenth grade Global History and also AIS remediation for students who have previously failed the Global History Regents. I love history and...

...math and in particular competition math. I love math contests! I was the captain of the Andover High School Math Team during my Junior and Senior years of high school. I enjoyed helping my fellow students prepare for math competitions. I search for gaps in understanding and then I try to fill them by explaining...

...of how fast-paced technological advancements are inherent in education and tutoring services, especially in the context of having successful progression of analytical and communications tools. As a senior at RPI majoring in Computer Engineering and Business Management concentrating in Marketing, I have built STEM and collaborative skills that would highly complement a role requiring intelligent...

...1 and 2. I love to learn and want to share that with my students. Beyond helping my students better understand subject matter, I want to help my students appreciate how they learn and the ways for them to negotiate challenges. I am an avid reader; I try to alternate between history, philosophy, and literature....

...my knowledge with people in a fun and engaging way. I love explaining topics through a variety of interactive and interesting methods. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping people understand why what they are learning is important. Once you know why you learn something you are much more inclined to focus and challenge yourself...

I love teaching and helping people understand and appreciate important concepts in math and physics. I'm currently working on my Ph.D. in physics at RPI while serving as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate Physics I. I spent 2 years in my undergrad tutoring students in SUNY Geneseo's Math Learning Center.

...AP exams and the ACT to build confidence and complement their knowledge. Years applying to various programs and funding agencies have also helped me develop sound strategies for focusing on individual strengths and exuding confidence when writing personal statements or funding proposals. I would love to coach you through any written application process requiring a...

...Albany I took every and any teaching job I could get my hands on (most of them without pay) just to get experience, teaching a year with AmeriCorps and a year with Junior Achievement. I would consistently pick the most difficult schools to teach in because I felt like that was where my talents were...

...caring, nurturing environment and do my best to 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...