Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Albany County, NY

...pursuing a mechanical engineering degree and will be going into my junior year as of fall 2017. I have experience teaching and tutoring students at an after school program I volunteered at in downtown Buffalo. I also have helped to explain and teach concepts to many other fellow engineers at my university. I feel comfortable tutoring the subjects within the realm of math and science, specifically the topics that lend themselves to mechanical engineering. Physics...

...struggles of trying to understanding difficult concepts. Many years later, I have now mastered the difficult material, and I am ready to convey it to you! Together, we will do whatever it takes to reach your goals. We can utilize different learning methods such as visualization, conversation, problem solving, and conceptualization. We can focus directly on your problem areas, or take a step back and look at the big picture. As a double major in...

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!

...importance of knowledge and sharing it with others. In my field, the goals and scope of challenges can be daunting, and it is only through collaboration, cooperation, and sharing of knowledge that progress is made. My interest in tutoring was sparked by the positive experiences I had in mentoring sessions for Physics I during my first semester in college. I didn't initially think I would get much out of them, but I soon recognized how...

...in Physics and Astronomy as well as a master's in Space Science. I was a math teacher at a boarding school for 14 years, so I have seen a number of different learning styles from around the country and around the world! I even have experience working with students with learning differences, including ADHD. I live with a partner who has ASD, so that is something else I am familiar with! My goal is to...

...college years as a tutor for math and science. I have experience a wide variety of people, some of which didn't believe they could understand math. My approach is hands on and I like to tackle the problem with you. Help you develop good habits, and find the roots of misunderstanding. I am friendly and people oriented, and have a great demeanor. In choosing me as you tutor, my goal is to bring to you...

...Guidance). I was paired up with underclassmen who were in the same major (Computer Science) or had similar career goals. This program aimed to be professional while creating a friendly relationship between the mentors and students. I provided answers and guidance to the students who shared my major or career goals. I also liked to help my fellow classmates whenever they had questions about their work or projects. I like to help out as much...

...tutor since my junior year of high school and I am currently in my first year as a PhD student at Florida State (think that puts me at 6.5 years of experience). I love working with students to find new ways for them to learn material and help them better understand. I am best at physics and math which tend to be harder subjects so my goal is to spin it around and make these...

...sure we will have a successful experience. Take a look at my background (Doing this presentation so you know you are communicating with a real live person and not a robot). I am a retired engineer from the General Electric Company. I have had various positions, i.e., Nuclear engineer for the Knolls Atomic Power Lab, Manager in the hydro department, and as an analytical engineer of gas turbines. As far as the student is concerned...

...motivated individual who enjoys learning and helping others to do the same. I went to a large public high school and am currently attending college to get my bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. I enjoy hiking and biking. I also have a passion for cooking and baking and love to be in the kitchen making and trying new recipes.

...in high school helping my peers in subjects I was confident in following the AP exam or SAT subject tests. By tutoring people I was close in age with, I was able to better understand their struggles and confusions. I continued in university where I would help friends through subjects I recently completed and walk through concepts that the teacher struggled to make relatable. Even as an engineer in the professional world today, I am constantly...

...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 preschool to elementary school who are interested in Chinese language and culture. I also have deep experience in the business world so can guide adults in learning Mandarin for business and travel. Additionally...

...led small groups of students through extensive cadaver review, as well independently leading students through weekly review sessions. I enjoyed teaching students who shared a similar passion of learning. I also felt an immense sort of pride and satisfaction when students fully grasped a previously difficult concept, or returned to enthusiastically show me a good grade. I have acted as a health educator and a life coach for a diabetes prevention program at a clinic...

Anyone can learn anything with just a little work and guidance. I hope to be able to work together to achieve those goals.

...between my students and me. That means that my mission is not simply to help my students get good grades (although we do that, too); I work to strengthen my students' ambition to know more and to use academic success as a measure for how much they are learning. Most teachers don't like to be asked why students have to know math or grammar or history and so on; to me, there is no better...

...career. I am a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who has experience working at the elementary, middle and high school level. I have taught both English and Remedial Reading classes at these levels, and I have a passion for working with struggling students and helping them succeed. I have a Bachelors Degree in English Education and a Masters in Literacy. I have done extensive work with curriculum development for Reading and English classes. I love collaborating...

I have a Masters degree in mathematics from the College of charleston, as well as a BA in Mathematics from SUNY Potsdam. I am currently an Adjunct Professor at numerous schools in the area. I am proficient in most areas of Mathematics at an undergraduate level as well as much more advanced topics.

I am a friendly, articulate, professional, college educated (graduate level) tutor versed in a variety of disciplines. I am very patient and dedicated to finding innovative and creative ways to educate those I am teaching. Students from ages 7-99 welcome! I am also eager to work with Senior Citizens for I find they make the best students. I have experience and training in teaching individuals with both Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities.

...chemistry and biology because I was lucky enough to have two incredible high school teachers in those subjects. I wanted to understand how cells talk to one another or take on unique identities within the body. These questions led me to study cell biology at Duke University where I earned a Masters in 2017. My experiences in grad school have caused me to value the clear communication of science, a skill I'm always trying to...