Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Albany, NY

...that all students can learn mathematics. I have been working as a tutor since I was thirteen for mathematics and I love every minute of it. I like tackling new mathematics and helping students view their work at different angles that might help them come to an understanding of the subject. Being able to do math, not just arithmetic, is an ability that every student has and I believe that together we can figure out...

I am a current undergraduate student who has always had a passion for tutoring. I have garnered over 250 hours of tutoring experience of all kinds over a period of many years. From helping elementary aged children gain confidence in their academic abilities to rigorous test preparation,...... My teaching philosophy is just to use learning as a tool for finding passions. This allows students to truly enjoy the learning process and helps them achieve both academic...

...minor in mathematics. My focus was a blend of American and intellectual history. I graduated as a member of the University Honors Program, magna cum laude, and with honors from the history department for my thesis. My Masters of Arts degree is in Museum Studies with a focus on exhibition design and development and American Studies. I spent a year as an Americorps member tutoring and leading an after school program in Washington, DC.I worked...

...earned my degree in Elementary Education from University of Maryland-College Park in 2011. I believe that education is freedom. Education allows those that were once silent to be heard. I am a great educator because I have had successful teaching experiences in the Prince George’s County Public Schools system. I am highly qualified to teach all Pre-K. through Grade 6 subjects. Evidence of student achievement is documented through standardized test scores and student learning objectives....

...passionate about helping people strengthen their reading and writing skills, regardless of age or educational background. I hold a Bachelor's of Arts in English from 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...

...younger, a lot of my passion for reading and writing was squashed by teachers. I was told not to read outside my level, or that writing creatively wasn't acceptable. Now, I edit and write professionally and it shows just how much one amazing person or teacher can change the course of your life! I want to be that person for you, and show you that these core classes aren't anything to be scared of.

...and went to Fordham University where I received my Master's degree in Social Work and started a new career as a Social Worker mainly working with very challenged people who needed a good deal of care. I love teaching, I have taught in grade school, middle school and high school the subjects that I love the most being English and History. I love to go to museums, Presidential libraries and collect antique glassware.

...more confident and capable when taking standardized tests. You can do practice test questions with me. 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 concepts and how to...

...2017 to obtain my Master's in Educational Psychology. My passion for English had started in my early days in elementary school when I used reading and writing as an escape, and a way to express my feelings when I felt like I wasn't being listened to. However my passion for Education arose when I found I genuinely enjoyed helping my peers with their homework, with lessons, and even with projects. I love to see the...

...I have been specializing in the art and armor of the late Middle Ages; however, my interdisciplinary schooling has not only exposed me to various genres within art history but to an array of subjects including history, anthropology, sociology, theology, and economics. Furthermore, my studies demand a high level of foreign language skills, and thus, I am trained in French, Italian, and German. I am happy to tutor in any above-listed subjects, with my strongest...

...graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. During my academic career I have 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 running on the...

...I have worked with. I love sharing my knowledge with people in a fun and engaging 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 world today but more...

Avid public speaker and advocate for financial literacy. I am a full-time financial advisor that uses my free time to help others gain the knowledge necessary to learn more about business and finance or make their own way in the financial services industry. I am also a life-long learner well-versed in a variety of subjects surrounding American History, Global Mythologies, US Government, Economics, Environmental Science, English, Study Skills and German.

I'm an upstate NY based tutor, Harvard prefrosh and Interlochen Alumnus. I'm here to make learning simple, engaging, and sometimes (shocking I know) even fun! In all seriousness I think that learning should always be fun, and I'm here to get you there. I am here help out with essays,...

...student. I am passionate about using my research, interests, and hobbies to help others. While I am most comfortable tutoring basic math, English, Spanish (high school and college), and core sociology courses, I am also a strong writer and have experience with academic-style writing. I love helping others learn, and I believe that education is the first step in imparting social change. In my spare time, I enjoy solving Rubik's cubes, baseball, golf, and music.

...in a traditional classroom to tutoring college students in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their...

...courses. During my undergraduate studies, I was given the opportunity to tutor students from elementary to high school as a part of a work study program. I really enjoyed tutoring students in areas of difficulty and making a difference in their academic progress. It also gave me a great way to review material I took in the past. I have also translated Arabic for over four years at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the...

...English on topics such as Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, 19th Century British Novel, College Level Introductory English Courses, American Literature (1800s-contemporary), Gothic, Milton, and Shakespeare. I have mainly tutored high school students, incoming first year college students, and current college students. When I'm not tutoring or doing school work, I read for enjoyment (Stephen King is my current obsession), draw, longboard, listen to music (anything from The 1975 and Panic! At The Disco to Broadway...

...a huge Beatles and Billy Joel fan, planning to go see Paul McCartney this summer if possible. As someone who played baseball in high school, I always am up to throw the ball around or talk about the game, especially if you are a New York Yankees fan. More importantly, however, I have a genuine interest in helping students succeed and empowering them with the knowledge and skills to become independent learners and thinkers.... I believe...

...have taught for over seven years, including at such prestigious institutions as Choate Rosemary Hall, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University with a triple major in English, Philosophy, and American studies. I have two masters' degrees, and am a certified teacher in the State of Massachusetts. As a tutor, I am both flexible and patient. No two students are the same, and therefore there is no "right approach" to...