Award-Winning Tutors in Ballston, NY

...courses. I have been tutoring geometry-calculus through my high school years and have experience in each subject in order to provide the best assistance. The 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...

After graduating from Skidmore College, I moved to Milan, Italy and taught English to high school and university students. I also gave private lessons to students ages 7-31. While in college, I tutored in Italian, French and economics. I enjoy a challenge but think a fun and cheerful environment is the best way to learn. ... I believe in challenging and pushing students so that they can increase their confidence by amazing themselves through their own...

...comprehend, and they can get mired down in frustration and discouragement. I see myself as a solid support person, always on my student's side; someone who sees the good and possibility when the student might not be able to see his or her own successes. As an avid communicator, writer and storyteller, I bring my love of the dramatic to my sessions, continually looking for ways to excite and interest my students. I am both...

...like to put in the answers. Once we've gone over that, it's simply a matter of doing practice problems until you've got it. Every test will have different strategies, but you can expect this general approach for the ACT, SSAT, and any other standardized test. English is the subject that I think most students struggle with because it's very open-ended. The most important thing for students is to learn how to read critically and form...

...moving through the ranks to Assistant Professor. I am passionate about teaching and literacy. I love reading, and writing. I have written a children's book about two cows named Mona and Lisa. Working one on one with students, and helping them achieve their goals aligns perfectly with my drive to make learning fun and approachable. Test-taking is that much easier when you have a game-plan. I will help you build and execute strategies that will...

I graduated from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies, where I studied up to advanced level language courses in Mandarin Chinese as well as minored in Japanese studies. I also have extensive experience working one-to-one with students from my position as a Learning Center Writing Consultant where I assisted students in academic writing. By far one of the most rewarding milestones of tutoring is the moment you witness the...

...graduate school, I wanted to help others learn how to study effectively and remember information. I have developed a desire to help people achieve their educational goals and succeed in an 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...

...helping students because I have seen my brother struggle with academia himself. There are so many students who feel frustrated with themselves because they don't understand. I am here to tell them that it's not their fault. Transforming math into a fun concept that incorporates your student's interests is the pathway to their success. Outside of math, my interests include outdoor activities. I love experiencing the enchanting views at the end of a hike, and...

...study skills workshops, with a focus on overcoming procrastination. While I'm most passionate about helping struggling students overcome academic and personal difficulties, I particularly enjoy working with students to improve their writing, research design and statistical skills and their understanding of social science. As a licensed Master Social worker, I'm also a helpful resource for students experiencing emotional distress. I'm able instruct students in relaxation techniques to help reduce anxiety or behavioral skills to reduce...

...museums doing public programming. My tutoring ranges from history, both US and world, English, writing, and grammar to elementary and middle school math and Algebra 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...