Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors for Students in Albany, NY

...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 language (in reading, writing, and math). At this point, I also took on a few private tutoring jobs, with someone of Japanese descent, as well as a couple students who were of Mexican descent. I worked at...

...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, can bring a unique perspective to a student who, for whatever reason, is looking to improve his or her math skills. Whether you are struggling to grasp new concepts or looking to deepen your understanding of what...

...helping others starting with my older brother's math homework in seventh grade, to getting friends through the AP Physics test, and finally, to this day, helping my mom with fractions while she bakes. In more recent years, I have been thoroughly engaged with tutoring during my college career. I have served as a tutor for a number of courses and subjects, both privately and in groups. I was a member of the Math Mentor program,...

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...

...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, both US and world, English, writing, and grammar to elementary and middle school math and...

...students in English and Living Environment/Biology. I'm a firm believer that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to learning. I'm patient, encouraging, and always willing to explore problems from multiple perspectives because every student thinks differently. My goal is to build confidence, not just comprehension, by creating a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. My tutoring style is patient, adaptive, and centered around making sure students truly understand the "why" behind what...

...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 curriculum for every student, that caters to his or her strengths and weaknesses. I also have 2 years' experience teaching English, where I combine fun activities with an in-depth study of grammar. My students have gone on...

...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 the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college counselor, so I am...

...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 students learn to think critically and analyze the situation at hand, so that they can...

...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 AP World History class as well as honors and intensive freshman World History classes. I had a great mentor teacher who worked with my...

As a tutor, I aim to create thoughtful, innovative, and exciting lessons, which support my students to grow as individuals.

...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 advice to any student interested in going to engineering school. I look forward to getting...

...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, C#, and python for data science. I find comfort in the structured logic of math and...

I enjoy spending my time to aid students and others in taking their time to problem solve and find ways to critically think. I value the ability to learn and widen one's ability to think outside the box than to be given the answers.

...using Google Meet and Microsoft OneNote to provide an interactive, collaborative whiteboard experience. Whether you're catching up, preparing for an important exam, or looking to get ahead in your studies, I tailor my approach to your individual needs. We'll begin by identifying your goals and understanding where you're at with the material. I like to make learning practical by connecting challenging concepts to real-world applications, ensuring you not only understand the subject but also see...

...number of years. I eventually became a Technical Trainer responsible for training an international workforce of biotechnology instrumentation engineers. I then returned to school and earned a Masters in Arts with a specialization in Mathematics Education. I have experience working as a Mathematics teacher in public schools in San Francisco and private schools in New York. I see Mathematics as a tool that enables people to establish the truth about the world around them. I...

I'm a Sophomore at Dartmouth College planning on majoring in Computer Science and Economics. I've always had a love for teaching and I strongly believe in passing on lessons to future generations. In the past, I've worked as a math tutor in multiple subjects to support our local Chinese community and also mentored in other areas such as physics, tennis, college applications, and computer science.

...pursuing a BS in Biological Sciences at Cornell University. As a dedicated tutor with over two years of experience, I am passionate about helping students excel in the SAT, ACT, and on AP exams. I try to create an environment that is engaging by using tailored lesson plans that resonate with each student's unique learning style. My approach emphasizes building confidence and fostering a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring challenging...

...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. I believe education is vital in...

...at a medical school in Upstate NY. I have a passion for teaching, specifically in the areas of math and science. I have extensive experience with teaching since early in high school, often formally and informally tutoring my peers and underclassmen in areas they struggled. Seeing them become more confident in their skills and improve their standings in their respective classes was some of the most impactful experiences I have had so far.