Award-Winning Tutors serving Alden, NY

...helping people discover who they are and what they hope to become drives me. If English is communication, critical thinking, and creativity, then teaching writing sits at the center of that philosophy. Too often people are assigned writing instead of taught. However, ultimately writing is an art form that creates a conversation between the artist and the reader, so learning to write with your audience instead of at will make all the difference. Having taught...

...have obtained my TESOL certification. Outside of my tutoring work, I've enjoyed working with children and have aided in their mental and emotional development as a caregiver for many years. I am an aunt to over 13 nieces and nephews, so I have no trouble with being patient and creating a supportive environment. I'm also very creative and willing to show your child how fun learning can be. I look forward to seeing your child...

...education in life. I believe that curiosity can lead to so much joy. I enjoy learning as much as I do teaching. One thing I have learned is that every child learns differently. While there are larger techniques that can be used in larger settings, each child responds differently to what they're learning in their surroundings, and who they are learning with. Part of my love for teaching is figuring that out with each student.

...am super excited to meet you! I recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in Education and have years of ESL tutoring experience, which always came naturally to me. I have taught grade 4 and 5 and currently teach Second grade. Over the past seven years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to teach and tutor a diverse group of students, and as a result, I have developed highly effective teaching techniques and instructional methods.

Hello, my name is Sophia. I enjoy reading, writing, and learning about new cultures. I especially enjoy learning new languages. I look forward to working with everyone!

...Language. I continued my education at Niagara to achieve my Master's Degree in Special Education 7-12. I have been teaching in a classroom for 3 years but have been working in a classroom atmosphere since 2012. My favorite subject to tutor is math. I really enjoy Sign Language and continue to teach it to my current students. I believe that students should have a hands on learning experience and want to be motivated. Tutoring sessions...

...PhD program at UB. Since I entered the program, I've had many opportunities to build my teaching/tutoring skills as a graduate teaching assistant. My expertise lies in applied microeconomics, my intended research field, but I have TA'd for both undergraduate and graduate level macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics. Holding office hours and teaching recitations in the above topics have not only strengthened my personal understanding of the material, but also has prepared me for tutoring outside...

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature in 2004. I am an avid reader and writer. I hope to instill excitement and appreciation for the written word from all of the students I work with.

...in logic, process thinking, good judgement, and attention to detail. A bit of artistic and spatial reasoning is always helpful for visualization. While few of us naturally excel in all of these areas at once, most of us can count at least one of these areas as a personal strength. That's where your unique journey into statistics begins - right where you are, with what you already know. When things start to get tricky, we'll...

Tutoring is a rewarding experience. Be it finally breaking through to that notoriously stubborn student or the one that just couldn't wrap his mind around a certain idea, at the end of a day I always leave feeling fulfilled knowing that I helped them to further their education.

...or SUNY Buffalo. I'm hoping to go to medical school after graduation and become a physician one day. As for my teaching methods, I believe teaching using visual techniques is very helpful as it allows the student to see the problem and it's solution come into play rather than just use speech to explain how a problem should be solved. I also believe it's important to have a student try to attempt a problem first,...

Hello! My name is Tyler and I am a teacher candidate pursuing a career in teaching elementary grades 1-6. I have been working with students ranging from kindergarten to college aged students. I have a lot of background knowledge and experience teaching students. I look forward to meeting you and helping you learn and succeed.

I have a Masters in education and computer science. I have been a teacher, trainer and tutor for almost 25 years. I understand that everyone learns differently and at different speeds, so I work hard to make all of my lessons accessible for all students and their needs. ... One that I have found to work really well is to find a way to relate the topic we are working on with the student's life and...

...understanding of the question or topic at hand before moving on. I am a firm believer in continuous education, believing it to be not only satisfying but necessary especially in the engineering and mathematic fields. Since graduation I have taken and passed the FE Electrical and Computer examination, during my time preparing for this examination I have acquired different knowledge, material, and techniques that I would love to share with others as well.

My mission is to inspire life long learning as well as to give you the tools to discover your capacity for academic success and happiness. ... To help a student get engaged again in a subject they're probably loathing, I would ask them questions about what they like. Life is vastly interconnected; therefore, I would draw the line between the student's personal interests and the material at hand. If they can be wowed about how the...

...college, and adult levels. I specialize in English, French, Writing, and English as a Second or Other Language. Currently, I am a K-7 French teacher at a private school. Previously, I have worked as an Education Coordinator for a nonprofit, TESOL teacher at the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, and Instructor at the English Department at the University of Maine. My teaching philosophy is that learning happens when students are having fun, so I am constantly...

...teach them the math problem my way it is very rewarding. I like to think my tutoring style is that I use manipulatives in math or I go step by step in the problem and have the student copy me and ask questions as we go along that they don't understand. Things I like to do outside tutoring are as follows; I work at Doodle Bugs as a toddler assistant teacher. I like going to...

...many areas so take a look at my subjects. I have been a teacher for 14+ years in many different capacities and have taught math, science, social studies, English, and many different electives. I am also a certified special education teacher so I can help with many of the needs of learners with experienced disabilities. In my free time, I love going outside with my dog and my son. We run, hike, bike, skateboard, camp,...

...of values many students leave high school with no idea of where they go next. I will always work my hardest to provide my students with a positive learning environment where they are challenged constantly and experience success and failure. By challenging my students they will be more prepared for the obstacles and challenges we face in today's world. Likewise, students will be equipped with strategies and values that make overcoming these obstacles more achievable.

...I was also an adjunct biology professor for 10 years teaching freshman and sophomore level biology labs. I love bringing the content to "life" for my students so that they not only understand what they're learning, but begin to really enjoy it and want to know more. Working with students and having that "light bulb" moment happen for them is everything to me! I also have over 7 years of 1:1 tutoring experience helping students...