Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Schenectady County, NY

...the art and armor of the late Middle Ages; however, my interdisciplinary schooling has not only exposed me to various genres within art history but to an array of subjects including history, anthropology, sociology, theology, and economics. Furthermore, my studies demand a high level of foreign language skills, and thus, I am trained in French,...

...the twelfth grade. I have also attended an alumni tutoring session for Tewksbury High School in order to prepare students for their finals. In my experience at MCLA, I have had one field placement so far in which I worked with an eleventh grade AP World History class as well as honors and intensive freshman...

...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...

...for 20 years, spanning from working in the public sector to Fortune 500 companies. My technical expertise include Cisco technologies, cloud computing, and cyber-security. I've taught hundreds of professionals skills required for certification exams and real world knowledge to help them excel in their career. After my family, my passion is unlocking your potential.

...San Diego studying Biochemistry. I am passionate about working with children and have lots of experience working 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...

...- as well as making the occasional (awful, but fun) rap song. Because of all of this, I strive to bring entertainment to tutoring - if you have an interest in sports, I will relate learning and the academic subject itself to sports. The same goes for any of your interests - I will bring...

...Government and Global/World History academic services' intervention classes and in 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...

...and endures. My students are challenged to learn about themselves 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,...

...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 available throughout the week, including summer!...

...Joel fan, planning to go see Paul McCartney this summer if possible. As someone who played baseball in high school, I always am up to throw the ball around or talk about the game, especially if you are a New York Yankees fan. More importantly, however, I have a genuine interest in helping students succeed...

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.

...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...

...am very successful at engaging students and reframing any subject 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...

...students. With those passions, I have tutored many students throughout my tenure and in several different areas of content. As a lifelong learner myself, I am able to project the importance of realizing that, when we open our ears and eyes to learning, we allow ourselves to respect others and listen to new ideas. This,...

...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...

...a Pediatric NP. I also have a MS in education, and BA in Sociology. I have been a tutor for over 6 years and have additional teaching experience beyond that. I have acquired a life long love for learning and teaching and understand the importance of flexibility in it. Meeting students where they're at and...

...into all music instruction. I am particularly passionate about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and bring that to the forefront of all of my teaching. During my 5 years at McGill University I took many broad range education courses in addition to the music classes. I am also passionate about the French language, as I lived...

...and economics/econometrics, policy analysis, behavioral science, and human development--as well as grad applications (accepted to UChicago Booth/Harris, MIT Sloan, HKS), the GMAT (99th percentile, 770/800), and the GRE (91st percentile and higher). Beyond subjects and course content, I can share my expertise in science-backed study habits and strategies to optimize memory and cognition.

...conferences to update teaching methodology; member of NYSAFLT *Spent 4 summers studying abroad *I've been with Varsity Tutors since 2015! It is very rewarding to see my students succeed in learning, especially when they have that aha! moment after mastering a difficult concept. I have worked extensively with the new NY state standards and ACTFL...

...we all learn in different ways. My main area of expertise has always been reading comprehension, written expression, grammar, spelling, vocabulary development, study skills, research, and homework help. I have worked extensively in that role with English Language Learners, students with IEP's and 504's, and many others seeking to improve their comprehension and communication skills....