Award-Winning Tutors serving Niskayuna, NY

...Education in May of 2012. I have been employed as a teaching assistant for three years at Watervliet Elementary in a special education setting. In September, I hope to be getting my own classroom where I can finally have a group of my own students to prepare them for their next step in life. I've...

...I will bring out the fun in them. Learning should not be a tedious chore, it should be a fun, enriching experience. For the same reason you can probably recite your favorite movie line-for-line, but can't seem to remember when the Magna Carta was signed: We tend to be much better at remembering things we...

I have a passion for teaching and the physical sciences. The physical world is a marvelously fascinating place, and I enjoy helping others appreciate and understand it better.

...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 to it, if it has to do with math,...

...and energy, empowering others through knowledge and mastery. Teaching extends timeless power and beauty that comes with the timeless truth of "what is". Permaculture Design has been my hobby and obsession over the last several years. I am passionate about restorative ecology with the ethics of care for the earth and care for people. We...

...SUNY Albany, and a Master's of Arts in Creative Writing from Edinburgh Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland. I am currently pursuing my doctorate degree, as my ultimate goal is to become a professor of English Literature. I like to think of myself as a laid-back, nature-loving, writer. It is my belief that with patience and...

...higher-level mathematics like calculus and statistics, and I find the problems to be like fun mini puzzles where there are different strategies to arrive at the correct answer. I hope to use my skills and experience with math to help clarify confusing concepts and give students the tools they need to solve complex problems. Outside...

...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 the MCAT. I'm patient and very good at explaining...

...French and Spanish classes, elementary level to adult, using many real-life, online materials; tutor students *Former item writer for NY State world language exams in NY, prior to it becoming an exam written at the local level *Graded NY State Elementary and Secondary Math, ELA and Science exams for several years *Home tutored students at...

...students with mathematics, physics, and English. I like to focus on building a strong foundation with the core concepts that students may be struggling with, in order to ensure they have the tools to continue their learning on to more difficult topics, or just to be able to handle any problem thrown at them involving...

...nearly 100% success with every student that I've worked with. What about the "nearly" you might ask? We'll there was a case where a student ended up dropping out of the college because he found he didn't like the major he was in. Thank you for looking at my profile and I hope I hear...

...to mold my teaching methods around each student but in general I like to work in a flipped-classroom style where students work on problems and I am there to help them along the way. I like to take a friendly personable approach to tutoring by building a relationship with my students that isn't always a...

I am a gifted communicator who is capable of excelling at any task presented. An educator first in everything I do, I bring an empathetic and dutiful approach to my work that places a high premium on creating a positive learning environment. You will find me a very passionate and valuable member of the team.

...education is a global effort. While doing research for my graduate project, I came across a document called Education 2030, which also influences my teaching philosophy. The document states that, "Learners should be able to link their learning experiences to the real world and have a sense of purpose in their learning."

...Paltz I worked at 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...

...way. I love explaining topics through a variety of interactive and interesting methods. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping people understand why what they are learning is important. Once you know why you learn something you are much more inclined to focus and challenge yourself with it. I believe education is vital in the...

...events and practical applications. I hold an associate degree in applied science, a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, and a Ph.D. in engineering with a focus on fluid mechanics and heat transfer. I have classroom and virtual teaching experience in college-level courses such as chemical and mechanical engineering, engineering design, and core engineering. I look...

...I've worked across various projects and teams. I've used AWS extensively in both professional and personal projects, which led me to earn two AWS certificationsdeepening my expertise in cloud services and infrastructure. I'm passionate about technology and always eager to share knowledge and support others, especially students and newcomers to the field. I love what...

...Wittkopp. I am a PhD in physics with a specialization in optics. I have worked in the physics field for many years and have published several papers. My main area of research is in computational optics, so I have an extensive understanding of programming. I have also spent many years teaching students of a wide...

As a tutor, I aim to create thoughtful, innovative, and exciting lessons, which support my students to grow as individuals.