Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Albany County, NY

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Hello! My name is Jeremy 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 variety of backgrounds, age groups, and nationalities.

I am currently an undergraduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute studying Physics. Previous teaching experience includes mentoring incoming freshman at the school mentioned above with introductory level college physics. From my experience, the best way to succeed academically in physics is to learn the problems you expect to see on tests and assessments. The way this is done is by practice and understanding the physics enough as to not get tricked by tricky questions.

...an advanced degree in science and technology from MIT. I specialize in microelectronics- scaling devices to their physical limit and enabling more advanced computer, mobile and server chips. I enjoy very much teaching students science and math and motivating them for future careers in technology. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals. We need bright minds to push technology limits that can solve complex problems and increase the standard of living in...

...of tutoring STEM subjects and being a mentor for undergraduate students in Upstate New York. The world of science and how the human body interacts with its surroundings fascinates me! Therefore, it is no surprise I enjoy tutoring Anatomy and Microbiology up to the college level. I also enjoy teaching high school and lower level sciences . My method is simple, we learn together and use tools that best work for you (visual or auditory)....

Highly experienced Tutor with diverse subject expertise. Friendly and energetic professional with Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters in business Administration and advanced knowledge of mathematics, engineering and science. Adept at improving both group and individual concept understanding and performance.

...because it has so many real life applications and the logic behind it is fascinating to me. When I teach I focus on giving simple explanations and analogies regardless of how complicated a topic is. When tutoring I usually give some background on the subject and show an example problem. Then I ask my students to solve a similar problem and after they develop confidence we move on. As someone who has needed tutoring in...

...you want to feel 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...

Hi, I'm Jake! I'm currently living in Prague, in the Czech Republic. I just graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a masters degree in mechanical engineering. I spent most of 2019 in China teaching English. I did some tutoring on the Varsity Tutors platform in early 2019 and enjoyed it, and I currently have time to do so once again, so here I am! Things I like: music, drums, piano, unicycling, musical theater, fantasy...

I graduated from Penn State in May 2016 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. I tutored for three years helping kids in freshman and sophomore level math, physics, and chemistry courses. I have tutored groups and individuals. I am an extremely friendly person who loves teaching! The best way to teach a student is to have them answer problems on their own. As a tutor, I am there to help students reach the answer, not to...

...debate on campus. I'm 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...

...of science in chemical engineering. Experienced in tutoring and teaching college students in physics. Qualified to tutor high school students in physics. As a tutor I aim 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...

I am professionally employed as a E-learning Developer. I have obtained my Master degree from University of Twente Netherlands. I'm proficient in programming languages like Java, Python etc. I have over ten years of combined experience in education and development.

...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 the basic topics. Tutoring students part-time is not only a job, but I find it one of the more worth-while uses of one's time, to be able to foster an environment where students learn to think critically and analyze the situation at hand, so that they can apply...

I am a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute working towards a degree in Business Analytics with a minor in Computer Science. I first started tutoring when I was in high school and started a robotics club that taught computer programming and problem solving skills to elementary and middle school students. I tutor in any math, science, and computer science fields. I am also open to tutoring for students taking the ACT or SAT.

...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 of math, I am also proficient in essay editing and test prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP). I have worked as a college admissions essay editor for over a year and edited essays for students who were accepted to top schools like CalTech, Northwestern, and Northeastern. I would be...

...currently a Neuroscience PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University. I graduated from Drew University with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Physics and Mathematics. I have been tutoring since high school where I tutored a variety of math and science courses. I found that I had a passion for tutoring and decided to become a tutor at Drew University's Center of Academic Excellence (CAE). I am now CRLA I certified. Not only do...

I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in mathematics. I have tutored many in algebra, precalculus, trigonometry, and calculus for nearly 3 years! My teaching method is very laid back and I am very patient and understanding! I always provide further examples to ensure that the student understands the material completely before ending the session. I enjoy teaching all these subjects equally, and I greatly value helping students reach their goals!

...nannying two delightful young girls as I've been job searching. These have been rewarding experiences but I do miss the academic world. In college, I was constantly doing study sessions with my younger friends to help them in classes that I'd already taken it. I found it rewarding to help my friends but also a great way to keep myself fresh in these classes. I've usually found that the best way to help a student...

...and do a variety of other activities in order to have a good time. I have a fairly laid back approach to tutoring, with first establishing a baseline with each student and then working to improve the student overall, with focusing on the critical points first. I am most interested in tutoring technical subjects (math or sciences) or preparing for exams. I have taken the SAT, GRE, AP exams and a variety of subject tests....