Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Albany, NY

I'm a recent graduate from RIT in biomedical engineering. I have experience tutoring both elementary and high school students. A variety of teaching tools were especially useful during my education. Discovering the best method for learning is vital and I'll work to ensure my students are able to pinpoint their tools for success.

...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 with it. I believe education is vital in the world today but more importantly having a desire and wanting to learn is significantly more...

...working for a private company as a tutor for students with special needs, as well as those with English as their second language (in reading, writing, and math). At this point, I also took on a few private tutoring jobs, with someone of Japanese descent, as well as a couple students who were of Mexican descent. I worked at an autism spectrum school for about four years as a direct care staff person. I taught...

...Science through National Honors Society in my senior year. I am now a freshman at Ithaca College, majoring in Biology, minoring in Anthropology, and pursuing a career in medicine. Apart from education, I am also interested in art and music, and I participate in club soccer and varsity crew at Ithaca College. As a Varsity Tutor, I hope to show my students how enjoyable learning really is. I hope that you will learn from me,...

I am professionally employed as a E-learning Developer. I have obtained my Master degree from University of Twente Netherlands. I'm proficient in programming languages like Java, Python etc. I have over ten years of combined experience in education and development.

...and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they reach their goals. I am...

...improving my Spanish speaking abilities. I traveled alone to Chile and I did not know what to expect. Despite these challenges, I was determined to learn and embrace Chilean culture. I lived with a Chilean host family and commuted to school. I became acclimated to the city by successfully navigating the public transportation systems, visiting historical and cultural sites as well as visiting Chilean friends throughout the city. I viewed each day as invaluable practice...

...happy to spend some of my spare time aiding other students' learning experiences and test preparation. I have over a hundred hours of experience tutoring not only math and science subjects but also English essay writing and reading comprehension. 2016 SAT Composite: 1550 Math Subscore: 780 Reading and Writing Subscore: 770 Scored a 5/5 on the following AP Exams: Calculus BC Chemistry Biology Macroeconomics Microeconomics English Literature and Composition World History U.S. History Scored 800/800 on...

...the Czech Republic. I just graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a masters degree in mechanical engineering. I spent most of 2019 in China teaching English. I did some tutoring on the Varsity Tutors platform in early 2019 and enjoyed it, and I currently have time to do so once again, so here I am! Things I like: music, drums, piano, unicycling, musical theater, fantasy books, video games, food, travelling, learning, and teaching!

I have a passion for teaching and the physical sciences. The physical world is a marvelously fascinating place, and I enjoy helping others appreciate and understand it better.

Hello! My name is Jeremy Wittkopp. I am a PhD in physics with a specialization in optics. I have worked in the physics field for many years and have published several papers. My main area of research is in computational optics, so I have an extensive understanding of programming. I have also spent many years teaching students of a wide variety of backgrounds, age groups, and nationalities.

...at a medical school in Upstate NY. I have a passion for teaching, specifically in the areas of math and science. I have extensive experience with teaching since early in high school, often formally and informally tutoring my peers and underclassmen in areas they struggled. Seeing them become more confident in their skills and improve their standings in their respective classes was some of the most impactful experiences I have had so far.

...student can understand. The big reward is seeing that "Aha" moment when a student gains an understanding of a concept that had eluded them. I have a B.A. with honors from Rice University, with a double major in Biology and Environmental Science & Engineering and a PhD in Ecology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I was the recipient of a National Merit Scholarship for a PSAT score in the top two...

...done with tests forever only to be faced with another one I had to pass. As a matter of fact, I have goals I'd like to achieve in the next few years that will require sitting for exams. But I believe the test writers want you to pass. In fact, you are paying them for a grade they want to give you! Every test has a way to pass it. You just have to figure...

Hi! My name is Nithya Gutta and I'm currently an undergrad microbiology major and I'm a premed. I've been accepted into medical school at 17 years old and currently in a joint medical program. I've been tutoring since high school and I love sharing my knowledge and helping other students.

...central New York State where I studied sociology and Spanish. Someday, I hope to be a professor, and I am currently a first-year sociology PhD student. I am passionate about using my research, interests, and hobbies to help others. While I am most comfortable tutoring basic math, English, Spanish (high school and college), and core sociology courses, I am also a strong writer and have experience with academic-style writing. I love helping others learn, and...

...courses in computer science and basic biology/ genetics courses. Although, I do tend to gravitate towards tutoring for computer science courses in Python and Java. My teaching philosophy is that everyone deserves to learn in an environment and pace at which they are comfortable. I, also, believe that learning should be fun. I try to impart these ideals on the students that I tutor. In my spare time, I enjoy watching documentaries and finding new...

...and give students the tools they need to solve complex problems. Outside of math, I am also proficient in essay editing and test prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP). I have worked as a college admissions essay editor for over a year and edited essays for students who were accepted to top schools like CalTech, Northwestern, and Northeastern. I would be happy to share editing samples upon request. On both the SAT and ACT exams, I...

...of Florida. I have recently earned a Master of Arts degree in Mathematics with a focus in Secondary Education from University of Northern Colorado. As you could probably tell, my strength is helping students in all levels of Mathematics from basic arithmetic to Calculus. My favorite branches of mathematics to tutor are the middle school levels (fractions, integers, and proportional reasoning) as well as Algebra and Geometry in the high school levels. I like working...

...I am also able to tutor in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. These skills also allow me to help students prepare for entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. Although the college setting seems like it is mostly a classroom setting, I had the opportunity to work with students one-on-one, who had diverse learning styles and disabilities. Since working with Varsity Tutors I have truly enjoyed being able to get to know students on a...