Top Social Studies Tutors serving Albany County

Barry: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...Hempstead, New York. I also earned an MBA from the University of Florida. I have recently earned a Master of Arts degree in Mathematics with a focus in Secondary Education from University of Northern Colorado. As you could probably tell, my strength is helping students in all levels of Mathematics from basic arithmetic to Calculus. My favorite branches of mathematics to tutor are the middle school levels (fractions, integers, and proportional reasoning) as well as...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelors, Natural Science (Concentration in Mathematics)
University of Florida - Masters, Business Administration and Management

Rob: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...a tutor, I am both flexible and patient. No two students are the same, and therefore there is no "right approach" to tutoring. Rather, I try to meet students where they are, and find ways to help them accomplish whatever goals they have in mind, be it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English / History / Philosophy
Fordham University - Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Kathryn: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...dignity. My background is in Statistics and economic consulting, and I just earned my graduate degree from Harvard Kennedy School. My expertise is in statistics and economics/econometrics, policy analysis, behavioral science, and human development--as well as grad applications (accepted to UChicago Booth/Harris, MIT Sloan, HKS), the GMAT (99th percentile, 770/800), and the GRE (91st percentile and higher). Beyond subjects and course content, I can share my expertise in science-backed study habits and strategies to optimize...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Master's/Graduate, Social & Urban Policy

Jade: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
I'm a recent graduate from RIT in biomedical engineering. I have experience tutoring both elementary and high school students. A variety of teaching tools were especially useful during my education. Discovering the best method for learning is vital and I'll work to ensure my students are able to pinpoint their tools for success.
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Esteban: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...a cultural anthropologist by trade, but have more than five years of experience teaching a wide arrange of topics in the social sciences and language studies. I have taught and tutored students in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Canada and the United States, but I have been able to travel and engage with learners with an even wider arrange of culturally diverse backgrounds. I myself am Colombian, bilingual, and a believer in an approach to...
Education & Certification
National University of Colombia - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Leiden University - Master of Arts, Cultural Anthropology
Freiburg University - Doctor of Education, Cultural Anthropology

Barbara: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...I love all 3 and still do. I worked for a number of years and decided to return to school 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...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Fordham University - Master of Social Work, Social Work

Pravalika: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
Hi! My name is Nithya Gutta and I'm currently an undergrad microbiology major and I'm a premed. I've been accepted into medical school at 17 years old and currently in a joint medical program. I've been tutoring since high school and I love sharing my knowledge and helping other students.
Education & Certification
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

William: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
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...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, Economics

David: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
I am dedicated to helping students achieve their learning goals, and to making learning and mastering materials fun.
Education & Certification
Siena College - Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education

Jacqueline: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...special education. We all share a lifelong passion for learning and teaching and instilling these passions 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 Government, 12th grade Economics,...
Education & Certification
Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Catholic University of America - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
State Certified Teacher

Marcia: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...learn. I was patient with them and I took time to figure out their personalities in order to assess how to help them learn more efficiently. I think tutoring is more than trying to help a student pass a class or do some homework; its trying to teach them how to learn better in anything they take on. Later on, I volunteered at a elementary school with a professional company which helped kids catch up...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Albany - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government

Charles: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...as a double major in history and education. So far I have experience as a substitute teacher for the Tewksbury Public School system; I covered classes from the sixth grade through the twelfth grade. I have also attended an alumni tutoring session for Tewksbury High School in order to prepare students for their finals. In my experience at MCLA, I have had one field placement so far in which I worked with an eleventh grade...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Bachelors, History and Education

Brooke: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...8 years. I have been an attorney for over 10 years. I love to see when a student gets it! I am always willing to help in whatever way possible and I want to make sure you not only get the right answers, but you know why they are right. Students: Remain focused on your goals, but know that your goals can change. The key is to remember you are destined for excellence.
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Laws, Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis

Meghan: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...development and American Studies. I spent a year as an Americorps member tutoring and leading an after school program in Washington, DC.I worked with my students to improve their literacy skills, over all academic abilities, and to develop a love of reading. I also taught at the National Building Museum as a museum teacher. Since graduating from my masters program I have worked in various DC museums doing public programming. My tutoring ranges from history,...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
George Washington University - Master of Arts, Museum Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 35

John: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...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 you are a New York Yankees fan. More importantly, however, I have a genuine...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Hani: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...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. In addition to tutoring, I am always more than happy to give no nonsense...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

David: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...after struggling with and working through a challenging question together, the student "gets" it. Their eyes light up, they smile, laugh, put their arms up in a "v" and scream "yes!"... or simply says "yay" in subdued, Monty Python kind-of-way. I have an undergraduate degree in computer graphics and interactive media from Pratt Institute (2003) and a master degree in electronic art from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2015). My favorite subjects to tutor are highschool math,...
Education & Certification
Pratt Institute-Main - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Graphics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Master of Arts, Electronics Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Certificate, Applied Economics

James: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...a strong foundation with the core concepts that students may be struggling with, in order to 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...
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Systems Security

Alice: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...be like fun mini puzzles where there are different strategies to arrive at the correct answer. 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...
Education & Certification
Union College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800

Sienna: Albany County Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Albany County, NY
...that to my advantage to help your child succeed in their studies and find learning to be easy and fun! I have my associates and bachelors in psychology and I am currently woking on my masters in criminal psychology. I also have my associates in criminal justice and am a certified veterinary assistant. Using my knowledge in psychology will become a benefit to helping your child grow with their learning skills, as I have taken...
Education & Certification
Russell sage college - Master of Science, Forensic Psychology
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