Award-Winning Tutors in Albany, NY

...grammar and then practicing until you're comfortable. After that, we'll look at and discuss a short passage and a recording. We'll end each session with a quiz to make sure you're comfortable with the material and then have an open-ended discussion in the target language. For supplemental material, I'll send you music, movies, and fun videos to look at outside of class. Above all, I try to make sure that every session is fun, engaging,...

...mentor, I wasn't sure he would be the right one. We worked to gether for some time, but some of his characteristics were not compatible with my liking. After about two more mentors, I finally selected a intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into...

...that all students can learn mathematics. I have been working as a tutor since I was thirteen for mathematics and I love every minute of it. I like tackling new mathematics and helping students view their work at different angles that might help them come to an understanding of the subject. Being able to do math, not just arithmetic, is an ability that every student has and I believe that together we can figure out...

...like I wasn't being listened to. However my passion for Education arose when I found I genuinely enjoyed helping my peers with their homework, with lessons, and even with projects. I love to see the look of students and peers when they finally understand something that had been escaping them. I also just really like helping people in anyway that I can. Although, don't be frightened, I'm actually a pretty relatable person so if something...

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.

...currently a junior Biology major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and will be pursuing my MD next year at Albany Medical College. As the oldest of four children, I understand how difficult learning (and teaching) new material can be, and I am willing to diligently work with students to overcome their learning obstacles. Through my teaching experiences, I have found great joy in watching both kids and adults grow and excel as students. I have had...

...Administration. The subject I tutor is mathematics. I am qualified to tutor anywhere from elementary math to middle school math to Algebra II students. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra - specifically NYS Regents Algebra. I have gained experience through working with eighth grade students who struggled to keep up with the demand of a ninth grade course: Regents Algebra. I also worked closely with a disabled student, tutoring him in middle school mathematics....

...is also the best opportunity for you to increase your score. You will learn how to spot the different types of puzzles, how to develop an effective diagram and with practice, you will drastically improve your performance. I consistently see students make their biggest improvement in the puzzles section. I scored in the top 3% of test-takers when I took the LSAT. I went on to Boston College Law School and have been a practicing...

...studying Spanish for about 9-10 years. I started learning Spanish in middle school and continued my education in this field through my college career. I studied abroad at ECELA in Santiago, Chile for the 2015 fall semester. I enrolled with the purpose of 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...

...is to help you grow." As a tutor, no outcome is better than leaving that student with a sense of confidence that they can "do it" on their own. My job as a tutor is therefore to put myself out of a job. Whether we're conducting some side-by-side pair computer programming, or discussing high level concepts in object-oriented software design, or reviewing the formulaic steps to solve the quadratic equation, we seek the "A-ha!" moment...

...academic setting. I first began substitute teaching in the 1990s and felt like I was really making an impact on students' motivation to learn. I completed my student teaching in Spanish in 2003 at East Hartford High School (Connecticut). Soon thereafter, I began 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...

...focused on preventing falls to older clients, read fiction voraciously (especially classics, but I have a soft spot for fantasy novels), play the Celtic harp, co-lead a Girl Scout troop, and serve as Secretary and Webmaster for the PTO and a mental health crisis volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps. I also enjoy family time with my marathon-running husband, four rescue cats, and my lovely eleven-year-old daughter, who is an academically and artistically gifted speed-reader,...

...my Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Communications from St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, NY, and am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Teaching (English) for Middle Childhood/Adolescents at SUNY Empire State College. I believe that people learn best when in a 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...

...from South Bank University in London, England in 1994 with a B.Ed in Education and Teaching at elementary level. My main subject is English, reading and writing but I will also tutor math. I believe in making learning fun and always plan activities and games that are of interest to the student and keeps their attention. I have a love of books that I always aim to pass on to the student through reading a...

...graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelors of Arts in Statistics, I am very fluent in Statistics, Computer Science and Economics. In my explanations of concepts, I try to really focus on fostering a deep understanding. This means using examples and connecting the topics together into a larger narrative, because all information is useless without context. It makes me so happy to help others see Statistics' power to help you understand our messy world using...

...a elementary education teacher, with seven years of experience. I enjoy every single day of my job and love the adventures and passion that my students bring to me daily. I teach both regular education and special education students. 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...

...peers and pupils in excess of 10 years. Teaching others is an activity I have naturally found to be rewarding, challenging and a lifelong pursuit. I have been helping others starting with my older brother's math homework in seventh grade, to getting friends through the AP Physics test, and finally, to this day, helping my mom with fractions while she bakes. In more recent years, I have been thoroughly engaged with tutoring during my college...

...to work in the private sector for IBM. Eventually I left IBM and started my own company in the computer leasing industry. Even though throughout my career I have been in mostly sales positions, I found that my teaching background proved invaluable when explaining to my clients how new technologies could benefit their organizations. I think my real world experience and my love of math, can bring a unique perspective to a student who, for...

...migration of birds of prey, and for Conservation Corps in Iowa studying the migration of the Northern Long Eared bat. My diverse work experience and public interactions allows me to connect with a range of people with different backgrounds and needs. I am intrigued by all realms of science, but have a special affinity to wildlife biology. It is immensely satisfying for me as a tutor when I am able to help a student connect...

...name is John Marando. I just finished my first year at Williams College, where I plan to be an economics major, and take part in both rugby and debate on campus. I'm a huge Beatles and Billy 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...