Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Albany, NY

...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 how to let that ability shine.

I am currently a junior Biology major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and will be pursuing my MD next year at Albany Medical College. As the oldest of four children, I 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...

...to use that material and apply it to their learning for years to come. It is important to me that each student makes academic goals and that I help achieve those goals so that every student feels successful and well equipped to handle material on their own. I think that it is crucial that students also learn what resources they have available to them when a tutor or teacher is not available, and how to...

After graduating from Skidmore College, I moved to Milan, Italy and taught English to high school and university students. I also gave private lessons to students ages 7-31. While in college, I tutored in Italian, French and economics. I enjoy a challenge but think a fun and cheerful environment is the best way to learn. ... I believe in challenging and pushing students so that they can increase their confidence by amazing themselves through their own...

...help people achieve their educational goals and succeed in an academic setting. I first began substitute teaching in the 1990s and felt like I was really making an impact on students' motivation to learn. I completed my student teaching in Spanish in 2003 at East Hartford High School (Connecticut). Soon thereafter, I began working for a private company as a tutor for students with special needs, as well as those with English as their second...

I graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a Business degree in Accounting. I went on to pass the CPA exam and start practicing as an Accountant. Several years later I chose to stay home and raise my children, I went back to work 3 1/2 years ago at the same school my kids graduated from high school. I work with students in grades 5 -12. I'm passionate about helping students find how they...

...needs and goals. In addition to my strong advocacy of literacy, I also have a strong love for the power of math and numbers. I know math can be very intimidating to many students and math trauma is very real. Part of the work in tutoring anyone in any subject that has chronically been difficult for them, is to facilitate the healing, in addition the education, that is necessary for mastery of the subject. I...

...you know how to crack them quickly, you will succeed! I have tutored the ACT and SAT for two years for the test-prep companies Top-A International and Hermiona Education. When applying to colleges, I chose to take both exams, scoring a 2300/2400 in the SAT and a 34 on the ACT. My experience taking the exams taught me the importance of developing effective test-taking strategies and knowing your weak spots. Therefore, I develop a unique...

I enjoy hiking. Visiting antique stores. Walking my puppy. Spending time with my husband. Reading. Helping others excel.

...studying political science. I have spent the last several months tutoring in my town to help students who are struggling with remote learning. My specialties are math, political science, and writing (I love editing papers!), but I can help in a variety of other subjects. I am a firm believer that education should be a positive experience so that students become lifelong learners. In my free time, I love doing martial arts and drawing!

I go to a well-known university within the technical field. I have been studying computer science for nearly 7 years. I have started an initiative at school to help underclassmen get through coding problems. I teach the way I would've liked to have been taught.

...particularly passionate about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and bring that to the forefront of all of my teaching. During my 5 years at McGill University I took many broad range education courses in addition to the music classes. I am also passionate about the French language, as I lived in Quebec for 5 years. I thoroughly enjoy mathematics and do math problems for fun! I have a passion for writing, including short stories, poetry, and research...

Hello! My name is Hani Ahmed. I am currently a student at the University of Aberdeen obtaining my master's in petroleum engineering. I graduated in May, 2020 magna cum laude from Northeastern University with my degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in economics. All of methods and study habits I teach my students are ones I have personally used and found to work, either in test prep or in math, science, and engineering courses....

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.

...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 books, video games, food, travelling, learning, and teaching!

...a high school for two years. Ive also worked for two years as a research and development engineer. The subjects I tutor are geometry, algebra, trigonometry, IB math, physics, and calculus. My favorite subject to tutor is calculus 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...

...at a private high school in Stamford, CT before going to work in the private sector for IBM. Eventually I left IBM and started my own company in the computer leasing industry. Even though throughout my career I have been in mostly sales positions, I found that my teaching background proved invaluable when explaining to my clients how new technologies could benefit their organizations. I think my real world experience and my love of math,...

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.

Hi! My name is John Marando. I just finished my first year at Williams College, where I plan to be an economics major, and take part in both rugby and 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...

...Engineering classes including Calculus 2, Multi-dimmension Calculus, Vector Analysis and Differential Equations. I have also taken Intro to Physics, two Electromagnetism classes (one for honor physics students and the other for electrical engineers), Signals and Systems, and Probability. I have also done coding in C and C++ through classes like Microprocessor Programming and Computer Organization. In high school I took through AP Calc AB (Calc 1), and I received a 2100 on my SAT. I...