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Jenna: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...semesters of student teaching (adding up to one year) and I have worked for a year at an elementary school being a permanent substitute. Thus, I have experience working with students ranging from kindergarten to 11th grade. My teaching philosophy is that everyone is worthy of receiving an education. Tutoring is such a great way to ensure that this becomes a reality for our kids. Every student deserves respect, patience, excitement, and faith, and I showcase...
Education & Certification
Union College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Union College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Clarkson University - Masters in Education, Education

Narjis: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...in which I then transferred to the American School System. My favorite subjects to tutor are French, Math, and Reading and I enjoy teaching them to younger kids, preferably Elementary to Middle School kids. I am passionate about helping students and tutoring these specific age groups because I find it to be the most rewarding. I love looking at the progress they've made, motivating them to be excited about learning, and showing them that learning...
Education & Certification
Union College - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Jennifer: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...college students in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelors, Social Sciences and Organizational Studies
ACT English: 32

Samantha: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
As an educator is it important to get to know each and every student. Creating fun and engaging lesson plans based on their interests, and needs will help students achieve their goals. I believe in modeling and guiding students through their weaknesses will allow students to become more comfortable when working independently. I am currently an elementary teacher, as well as a summer school teacher. I have tutored /taught students from incoming kindergarten to 6th...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Old Westbury - Bachelors, Childhood education 1-6
St. Johns University - Masters, TESOL and Literacy

Mary: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...learn new vocabulary words and explore their interests. When I need inspiration for teaching, I visit the UNESCO website where I am reminded that education is a global effort. While doing research for my graduate project, I came across a document called Education 2030, which also influences my teaching philosophy. The document states that, "Learners should be able to link their learning experiences to the real world and have a sense of purpose in their...
Education & Certification
Saint Bonaventure University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Champlain College - Masters in Education, Early Childhood Education

Mihir: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...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 concepts. I find great fulfillment...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Erik: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
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.
Education & Certification
univeristy at buffalo - Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Alexandra: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...tutoring while working as an educational interpreter. I attended Keuka College in the Finger Lakes area of New York. I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language-English Interpreting. I went back to school a few years later for my Master's in Special Education and have been working as a Teacher of the Deaf ever since. My strong subjects are English Language Arts, writing, and reading comprehension. I love working with students of various...
Education & Certification
Keuka College - Master of Science, American Sign Language (ASL)
Saint Joseph's University - Master of Science, Special Education

Katie: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...there and for an additional environmental school. I have also taught Hunter Education courses. Outside of teaching I am involved with Ducks Unlimited and other non-profit organizations. I enjoy practicing clay target shooting at ranges. I spend a great deal of time with my dogs. I love 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...
Education & Certification
The State University of New York at Cobleskill - Bachelors, Wildlife Management

Andrew: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...Bachelors of Arts in Statistics, I am very fluent in Statistics, Computer Science and Economics. In my explanations of concepts, I try to really focus on fostering a deep understanding. This means using examples and connecting the topics together into a larger narrative, because all information is useless without context. It makes me so happy to help others see Statistics' power to help you understand our messy world using the best tools we have for...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 730

John: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...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 interest in helping students succeed and empowering...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

William: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, 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

Charlene: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...for over ten years. As the Director of Education at a museum, I build curriculum, and created programs to bring local history to schools in my area as a traveling and on-site teacher. And though I'm passionate about teaching history, three years ago I discovered online teaching and ESL learners (I'm also TEFL certified). I soon found that I love connecting with students one on one, bringing my fun and engaging personality to the online...
Education & Certification
State University of New York College Plattsburg - Bachelor in Arts, European History
SUNY at Albany - Master of Arts, European History

Owen: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
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.
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Anne: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...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 concepts and how to carry out assignments. Work with me...
Education & Certification
State University of NY at Albany - Bachelor in Arts, English
State University of NY at Albany - Master of Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Emily: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...Diego studying Biochemistry. I am passionate about working with children and have lots of experience working with children of all ages. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects but am most experienced in preparing kids for the ACT and SAT exams. I have succeeded on these exams in the past as well as various AP exams. I also tutor younger children because I believe building good foundations is key to success in the future.
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Nathan: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...Biology, and Biochemistry. I also worked extensively as a peer tutor and supplemental instructor in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, and Immunology. These roles allowed me to guide students from a wide range of backgrounds and learning styles. I tailor each session to meet students where they are, using curiosity, encouragement, and clear communication to break down difficult concepts into manageable pieces. I specialize in tutoring Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, and related sciences....
Education & Certification
Mount Aloysius College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Doctorate (PhD), Biochemistry and Biophysics

Audrey: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...ability to connect with students and cater to their individual needs. I tutor students across various subjects, focusing on English grammar and essay writing, with a particular fondness for working with ESL and ELL students. My teaching philosophy centers on adaptability; I believe in meeting students where they are and collaboratively developing a plan that suits their learning style, whether that involves visual aids or thoughtful discussions. Outside of academia, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Divine: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
...transformative power of education and knowledge. While I have experience tutoring a range of subjects I have always had a deep connection and interest in social sciences. In my experience tutoring, I have learned that meeting the needs of those seeking to learn and believing in their potential to grow is essential in fueling students and providing them with the tools for critical thinking and learning. I have learned that although I am an educator,...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Kanna: Ballston tutor
Certified Tutor in Ballston, NY
20 years of strong teaching experience. Mentored students to gain confidence and study well and excel. Electrical Circuits, Electronics, Instrumentation, Programming Math, biomedical engineering, engineering design, capstone project, technical writing
Education & Certification
Annamalai university - Bachelor of Science, Electronics Technology
National university of Singapore - Doctor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
University of Adelaide - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
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