Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Albany, NY

...gave me the utmost respect for all of our children who are learning, no matter how hard their struggle may seem from our perspective. I am a well-rounded individual, graduating high school at sixteen and obtaining my undergraduate degree at nineteen. At twenty I was awarded my M.A. in Peace and Conflict Management Studies from...

...same goes for my science and English tutoring capabilities. I truly enjoy the tutoring process and the ability to help students find their own potential in any subject of academia. I hope to be a good fit for any tutee and am willing to put the hours and effort in order to get improved results....

...well as visiting Chilean friends throughout the city. I viewed each day as invaluable practice and I was able to adapt to my surroundings and immerse in daily Chilean life. I am engaged in attaining the education and knowledge to support my enthusiasm and motivation for the Spanish language. I want the opportunity to help...

...and therefore there is no "right approach" to tutoring. Rather, I try to meet students where they are, and find ways to help them accomplish whatever goals they have in mind, be it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT...

...and testing multiple classes on fundamental mathematical skills. I have served as a Teacher's and Lab Assistant for several physics courses, both introductory and high level. In addition, I spent a year as a live-in Learning Assistant in a Freshman Residence Hall teaching study skills, time management, and other learning techniques. When it comes down...

...know each and every student. Creating fun and engaging lesson plans based on their interests, and needs will help students achieve their goals. I believe in modeling and guiding students through their weaknesses will allow students to become more comfortable when working independently. I am currently an elementary teacher, as well as a summer school...

...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....

...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...

...for Ducks Unlimited and it is published on their website. I feel accomplishments should be celebrated and I hope to bestow this upon my students. I have an approach to teaching that focuses on "HOW" I am able to present, encourage and get results for "WHAT" my students need. Having used tutoring during my education,...

...I obtained my dual Masters Degree from SUNY Albany with certification in both special education and literacy. Also, I am a certified elementary education teacher and received by Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Oneonta. I understand the rigor of standardized test and use the student's prior knowledge as a base to build on. I am...

...University, and have a Masters in Counseling from Monash University. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Having worked in an educational setting for over 11 years in Hong Kong, I am experienced in working with...

...to connect with it on a personal level. It therefore is my philosophy to help students to see how their studies can be integrated to solve much bigger questions. I am a very energetic person and am excited about helping students of all levels reach their fullest potential. In my spare time, I enjoy things...

...I also received my bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have tutored students in Reading, Math, Language Arts, and studying skills. I have a great rapport with children, and find it totally satisfying to help any student who is experiencing difficulties, and begin at their level and inspire them to learn. I love working with...

...to high school as a part of a work study program. I really enjoyed tutoring students in areas of difficulty and making a difference in their academic progress. It also gave me a great way to review material I took in the past. I have also translated Arabic for over four years at elementary, middle,...

...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 I believe that education is the first step in imparting social change....

...aerospace maintenance and trained to the level of Journeyman Aerospace Maintenance Technician. With a background in psychology, I am confident in tutoring psychology and statistics or other undergraduate-level social science or related subjects. Additional competent topics include high school natural sciences - biology, chemistry, physics, and forensics - and algebra I and II. My life's...

...and history at the elementary and middle school levels. I have substantial experience working with students who have learning challenges or disabilities. I believe that we all learn in unique ways, and so my approach to tutoring is highly individualized towards each student that I meet. I am passionate about developing relationships with my students...

...the Center for Student Success as a Peer Academic Success Coach and later a Peer Advisor. I hope to apply the skills that I gained from these experiences to our lessons through Varsity Tutors, by discovering your personal strengths and interests, and helping you apply them to achieve your personal best success!

...My undergraduate degree is in Sociology. I also have a TEFL certificate. I love to help students with reading and writing skills. I enjoy helping students learn new vocabulary words and explore their interests. When I need inspiration for teaching, I visit the UNESCO website where I am reminded that education is a global effort....

...tests. You can do practice test questions with me. My specialty is working with high school students who need to learn basic grammar and punctuation, and improve their reading comprehension skills. I also tutor Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Regents ELA, vocabulary building, writing (literary analysis, essay, and academic papers), and the CARS section of...