Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Schenectady County, NY

...and the United States, I bring both academic depth and a warm, patient teaching style to every session. I've worked with students from middle school through college, and I know that every child learns differently. My approach is built on clarity, encouragement, and adaptabilitywhether your child needs help catching up, building confidence, or getting ahead....

...Since graduation I have worked in many different types of educational positions. I worked in the business world for a few years building training materials and training consultants on educational products. I've also worked in the classroom setting, teaching a variety of subjects for over ten years. As the Director of Education at a museum,...

...daily experience, varied only by the child being supported. I am an Educator by calling as well as by profession. I enjoy swimming, walking, jigsaw puzzles, and dancing. I also enjoy cooking and hosting dinners for family and friends. I am an inspirational speaker whose message is living in an attitude of gratitude. Over the...

...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...

I enjoy spending my time to aid students and others in taking their time to problem solve and find ways to critically think. I value the ability to learn and widen one's ability to think outside the box than to be given the answers.

...Studies and received a certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management in 2020. I'm a certified EMT and full-time student and aspire to become a family nurse practitioner. My earliest experiences in health education and tutor were as an instructional assistant in local CPR classes starting in 2013. Seven years later, I tutored undergraduate students...

...students grasp the material, renew their drive for learning, and succeed in their course. I love seeing my students achieve their dreams. I understand that the STEM subjects can be intimidating so I help my students develop strategies to help them learn. I am excited to be here and looking forward to work with you!

...can tell you that will make me stand out from other tutors. But the truth is I'm a pretty down to earth person who happens to have advanced my career with degrees, licenses and certificates that required standardized tests. I lost count how many times I thought I was done with tests forever only to...

...with their college essays. Applying to these competitive schools requires a level of depth that regular admissions does not. My past students have received Fulbright grants and admission to USC and Boston College. AP LIT and AP LANG After adoring these classes in high school, I love helping students by giving strategies to write and...

...passionate about helping students excel in the SAT, ACT, and on AP exams. I try to create an environment that is engaging by using tailored lesson plans that resonate with each student's unique learning style. My approach emphasizes building confidence and fostering a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring challenging concepts....

...with children of all ages. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects but am most experienced in preparing kids for the ACT and SAT exams. I have succeeded on these exams in the past as well as various AP exams. I also tutor younger children because I believe building good foundations is key to...

...a tech giant. I have years of tutoring STEM subjects and being a mentor for undergraduate students in Upstate New York. The world of science and how the human body interacts with its surroundings fascinates me! Therefore, it is no surprise I enjoy tutoring Anatomy and Microbiology up to the college level. I also enjoy...

I am a graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a Master's degree in Business Education. Since graduating, I have taught high school business and elementary computers and coached teachers on using and integrating technology into their classrooms. My true passion is technology!!

...well as anatomy and physiology labs. Additionally, I spent several years working in an innovative biotech company, where I developed and ran a quality department and created dynamic curriculum to engage diverse audiences in learning and applying technical scientific information. I have also led science exploration classes for elementary students, and am currently developing curricula...

...also, received my Master of Science in Computer Science. While studying at UAB, I was a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the entire time. I have been a TA for Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Introduction to Computation in Python, Automata and Formal Languages, and Computer Vision. I tend to tutor courses in computer science and basic...

...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,...

- Graduate Student in Nuclear Engineering (Ph.D.) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) - Undergraduate Degree in Physics and minor in History from Santa Clara University

...more about the student's styles of learning and tailor instruction to fit that learning style. In my spare time, I like to watch TV and movies, especially when time travel is involved. The idea of time and time travel is fascinating to me. I also like to read books that take a classic story and...

...of Ignacio Estrada and made them a personal slogan of sorts "If a child can't learn the way we teach. maybe we should teach the way they learn" This is my personal mission as an educator, to always find the best way to reach students and ensure that they become life long learners.... My teaching philosophy centers on students doing as opposed to just listening. I utilize various different methods of presentation so that students can...

...I love to ski, play soccer and do a variety of other activities in order to have a good time. I have a fairly laid 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...