Award-Winning Tutors serving Rensselaer County, NY

...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 variety of backgrounds, age groups, and nationalities.

...to generations of students. I subsequently became a tenured 7-12th grade public school social studies teacher with a permanent teacher certification in 7-12 social studies. In my 18 year public school secondary education teaching career, I primarily taught 7th & 8th grade U.S History and Government, 11th grade U.S. History & Government; Government, 12th grade...

...as a traveling and on-site teacher. And though I'm passionate about teaching history, three years ago I discovered online teaching and ESL learners (I'm also TEFL certified). I soon found that I love connecting with students one on one, bringing my fun and engaging personality to the online classroom where I can provide individualized and...

...my experience at MCLA, I have had one field placement so far in which I worked with an eleventh grade AP World History class as well as honors and intensive freshman World History classes. I had a great mentor teacher who worked with my teaching skills each day. I look forward to working with students...

...tutoring, I love that I can focus my energy tutoring, spending more time with my family, and doing more Zumba! I will always make my explanations clear and understood. I like to take a math problem step-by-step. I can explain a problem in multiple ways. After 15 years of teaching, I like to think I'm...

...with minors in Math and Spanish from Purdue University in May 2017. I am currently transitioning to full-time employment this summer as a Researcher within the federal government. I have prior experience tutoring students of all ages in pre-algebra, algebra, chemistry, earth science, and Spanish. I like to tailor my tutoring sessions to the goals...

...who knows firsthand the challenges of mastering a second language, I understand how difficult it can be, especially for those who don't consider themselves naturally gifted at language acquisition. My own experience learning English has made me a patient and empathetic teacher. I believe that language learning is a gradual process, and I focus on...

...variety of concepts. After finishing up high school I entered into the B.S program for Biology at SUNY New Paltz. Here my studies focused on the cell/molecular side of cell biology (although I did take many electives in ecology and plant biology). During my undergraduate career I worked both as a tutor for general biology...

...has famously taken the words of Ignacio Estrada and made them a personal slogan of sorts "If a child can't learn the way we teach. maybe we should teach the way they learn" This is my personal mission as an educator, to always find the best way to reach students and ensure that they become...

...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 strict teacher/student dynamic.

...tutored a broad array of students in english, history, politics, and college admissions. While I tutor a number of subject, my passions are reading and writing. I believe that effective teaching in these areas should be fun, challenging, and hands on. In my spare time I write satire and television pilots, and enjoy hiking and...

...Education Committee and have taught outdoor environmental science classes both there and for an additional environmental school. I have also taught Hunter Education courses. Outside of teaching I am involved with Ducks Unlimited and other non-profit organizations. I enjoy practicing clay target shooting at ranges. I spend a great deal of time with my dogs....

...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 experience teaching violin, Chinese, English, swimming, writing, and...

...at RPI. I believe that education provides students with the opportunity to not only learn how to solve problems, but also to think critically. Consequently, my personal approach to teaching involves delving into the deep foundational ideas of basic topics. By building a strong base, students will be able to solve more difficult problems critically...

...specifically to help other funeral service students to pass their national board exams. I understand how intimidating this exam is and how limited preparation resources are. During my schooling career I developed tactics for retaining the information needed for the NBE, and I would love to share them with others. I also tutor drawing, painting,...

...happy when she saw that her daughter can write Chinese diary and started speaking English. I was also recommended by my professor in college to tutor a middle school girl both math and English. And because of my tutoring, that girl's study performance in both math and English greatly improved. I am very patient while...

With experience working with young elementary students, high school students, college applicants, and college students, I bring an eagerness to adapt my guidance to each individual. As a tutor, I am excited to tailor each and every session to a particular student's needs and preferred method of learning.

...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 children, and have taught grades Kindergarten, First,Second, Third, Fourth. I have also tutored all elementary grades.It gives me such pride to see a child who is struggling to start at...

...I attended a French School from K5 to 5th grade, in which I then transferred to the American School System. My favorite subjects to tutor are French, Math, and Reading and I enjoy teaching them to younger kids, preferably Elementary to Middle School kids. I am passionate about helping students and tutoring these specific age...

...have goals I'd like to achieve in the next few years that will require sitting for exams. But I believe the test writers want you to pass. In fact, you are paying them for a grade they want to give you! Every test has a way to pass it. You just have to figure out...