Award-Winning Tutors serving Albany, NY

...of Japanese descent, as well as a couple students who were of Mexican descent. I worked at an autism spectrum school for about four years as a direct care staff person. I taught Spanish to two adolescents while there. I also experienced growth myself, as I had not realized how important socialization is to learning. As you may or may not know, socialization is a big barrier to many students on the spectrum. Finally, I...

...became acclimated to the city by successfully navigating the public transportation systems, visiting historical and cultural sites as well as visiting Chilean friends throughout the city. I viewed each day as invaluable practice and I was able to adapt to my surroundings and immerse in daily Chilean life. I am engaged in attaining the education and knowledge to support my enthusiasm and motivation for the Spanish language. I want the opportunity to help people improve...

...well as Algebra and Geometry in the high school levels. I like working with these subjects because the ideas really bring out how math is connected to even the most basic life skills, from cooking and construction, to problem-solving, logic, and general reasoning. I love talking about business concepts and how they relate to each other. I especially enjoy the connection between the creative side of Marketing and the analytical/financial aspects involved. I am a...

...to cook and have large family meals, which makes Thanksgiving my favorite holiday! I have accomplished writing an article for Ducks Unlimited and it is published on their website. I feel accomplishments should be celebrated and I hope to bestow this upon my students. I have an approach to teaching that focuses on "HOW" I am able to present, encourage and get results for "WHAT" my students need. Having used tutoring during my education, I...

...that they can "do it" on their own. My job as a tutor is therefore to put myself out of a job. Whether we're conducting some side-by-side pair computer programming, or discussing high level concepts in object-oriented software design, or reviewing the formulaic steps to solve the quadratic equation, we seek the "A-ha!" moment where the student achieves a breakthrough in his or her thinking about the subject matter, about their potential for success, and...

...from history, both US and world, English, writing, and grammar to elementary and middle school math and Algebra 1 and 2. I love to learn and want to share that with my students. Beyond helping my students better understand subject matter, I want to help my students appreciate how they learn and the ways for them to negotiate challenges. I am an avid reader; I try to alternate between history, philosophy, and literature. I enjoy...

...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 tutoring middle school math my freshman year of high school, and later I tutored Regents Earth Science through National Honors Society in my senior year. I am now a freshman at Ithaca College, majoring in Biology, minoring in Anthropology, and pursuing...

I'm a former NYC high school teacher with a master's degree from Pace University's School of Education. I have also worked as a college tutor, a high school mentor, and a teaching assistant in New Orleans. I have experience with a wide range of ages and abilities and am passionate about getting to know the strengths and challenges of each student. In my spare time, I love to read, bike, and try new recipes.

...of all ages and have achieved success with every age group 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....

...to inspire both myself and others to higher levels. My ability, understanding, and ability to teach all levels of mathematics are unmatched amongst my colleagues. I, not only love mathematics, but I am able to empower the student with the lowest math skills to enjoy mathematics as I teach it with the individual child in mind. Strong math students are a joy to work with, especially as I empower them to not only enjoy and...

...where I combine fun activities with an in-depth study of grammar. My students have gone on to study in American Universities and thrive in the US. I speak French, Russian and Spanish, and love helping others crack the secrets to language learning! I am a native Russian speaker, born in Saint Petersburg. I have served as a translator for the United Nations, NYC Board of Elections and private clients. I have a university background in...

...the skills and knowledge I learned there in my role as your tutor. In addition to my formal education, I spent a year working as a teacher's assistant at The Bronx Community College for the FYS program. I also volunteered at MASA in New York City, where I tutored children between the ages of six to thirteen on a wide range of subjects. In my other job roles, I've done mainly Customer Service related positions....

...student that I meet. I am passionate about developing relationships with my students and helping them reach their goals. Whether a student wants help on a single assignment or is seeking out longer-term tutoring to supplement their classroom instruction, I am here to support their learning. I take a high-energy approach to tutoring and love to incorporate students' interests into the tutoring process, to help build engagement and make the learning experience enjoyable.

I am a technology consultant that loves a good challenge and understands that there is more than one way to create a solution

...and relevant to my students. For that reason, I like to incorporate material outside of the textbook. I especially prefer to use realia such as newspapers, brochures, menus, bus schedules etc. in the target language. I enjoy giving my students hands on activities that they can never forget. Enthusiasm and being positive are two characteristics that I find indispensable in my teaching style. Finally, I do like to have a life outside of teaching. I...

...methods grades 1-6; reading *NY state certification: grades 1-12, Spanish and French *Microcredential in the Science of Reading, P-12 *Taught in public and private schools at the secondary level (grades 6-12) for 10 years *Taught at the college level for 10 years, and assessed students seeking college credit for life experience *Teach online French and Spanish classes, elementary level to adult, using many real-life, online materials; tutor students *Former item writer for NY State world...

...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 content, but how the student succeeded or struggled, and what they took away, that matters. In brief, this learning-by-doing mimics lifepreparing students to assess and make decisions based on what type of person they want to be, regardless of the their...

I am dedicated to helping students achieve their learning goals, and to making learning and mastering materials fun.

...into effective teaching strategies. I enjoy tutoring Mathematics from elementary math up to Algebra. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it allows for problem-solving techniques and logical reasoning, which are skills that students can apply beyond the classroom. My teaching philosophy is centered on the belief that education should empower students to think critically and independently. My tutoring style is collaborative and adaptive, focusing on building a rapport with students to create a...

My Name is Erik Nimmer I am a Student at The University at Buffalo studying Biomedical engineering. I can help with any math or science issues. I enjoy fencing, yoga and hiking in my free time.