Award-Winning Tutors in Troy, NY

...Fox 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...

...I have been thoroughly engaged with tutoring during my college career. I have served as a tutor for a number of courses and subjects, both privately and in groups. I was a member of the Math Mentor program, instructing and testing multiple classes on fundamental mathematical skills. I have served as a Teacher's and Lab...

...are many, many ways to learn the necessary skills to succeed in our age of innovation. Typically these skills boil down to the four Cs--critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving. The best teaching is relevant, and endures. My students are challenged to learn about themselves and their responsibilities; it is not just the...

...several years of experience in training, tutoring, and career counseling for students of all ages, as well as adult learners. I believe in "multiple intelligences" and believe that everyone can learn if they are taught in a way that is customized to their unique learning style. I don't take a "one size fits all" approach...

...to several local clubs to keep my language skills fresh. I have traveled to France, Switzerland, Quebec, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. I have spent 4 summers studying abroad. I use a variety of methods to reach all learners: auditory, visual, and hands-on learners. I bring the real world to you, using a variety of resources on-...

...with a disabled student, tutoring him in middle school mathematics. I am passionate about 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...

...Often students can't identify what they do understand and what they aren't able to 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...

...which I led workshops and gave students feedback on their papers. When working with students, I think that patience, dedication, and understanding are essential. I know how stressful and frustrating it can be as a student to struggle with a concept, and having someone who was willing to take the time and really explain it...

...motivated to become a tutor because I wanted a job doing the things that I love: learning new topics and helping others. My goal is to not only have students successfully learn information, but additionally, I want them to feel confident about their work. I have been a tutor for four years now. I began...

...up in Guilderland and recently moved back to the capital region. After completing college I began service as an active duty infantry officer in the United States Army. This experience gave me tremendous opportunities to travel, meet new people, and challenge myself in ways that I never before imagined. I am grateful to have returned...