Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Albany, NY

From teaching in a traditional classroom to tutoring 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...

...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, instructing and testing multiple classes on fundamental mathematical skills. I have served as a Teacher's and Lab Assistant for several physics courses, both introductory and high level. In addition, I spent a year as a...

I'm an upstate NY based tutor, Harvard prefrosh and Interlochen Alumnus. I'm here to make learning simple, engaging, and sometimes (shocking I know) even fun! In all seriousness I think that learning should always be fun, and I'm here to get you there. I am here help out with essays, applications, self presentation, and visual art/drawing. I have a deep love of language, be it comprehension, literature or reading. I also tutor high school...

...lab activities and answer students' questions. I have also spent time as an assistant coach for a high school cross-country ski team, where I gained the ability to teach students skills outside of a classroom setting. Because I have worked with students with diverse educational and personal backgrounds in a variety of settings, I am well-qualified to be your tutor. I believe that students who are motivated can achieve anything that they set their minds...

...and there are many, many ways to learn the necessary skills to succeed in our age of innovation. Typically these skills boil down 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...

I am currently an Administrative Law Judge in New York, and have been for 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...

Hi! My name is Jenna and I just received my masters in education from Clarkson University, specializing in 7-12 English. Currently, I am in Mexico City nannying for a family and working on my Spanish as well (I intend to become certified in teaching Spanish when I come home). Thus, I am qualified to teach English (reading, writing, grammar, etc.) and Spanish (reading, writing, grammar, etc). To able to tutor is a gift to me,...

...wisdom and ability to work with diverse individuals is based on cherishing every one of my experiences in life and learning valuable lessons 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...

...in Albany, NY teaching approximately 130 students each year and had a 100% passing rate on the Biology Regents, more than half of those students scored in the "Mastery Level" with over an 85%. Most of those students were in remedial math and ELA coursework and performing below grade level, this was unprecedented success for the students I was teaching. Working at a charter school often requires you to be a "jack of all trades",...

I am a current student at UC San 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...

With a degree in English Education, I have spent over 15 years in the teaching profession. I have explored learning from several perspectives including classroom teaching, individualized tutoring, and parenting. My passion for English language and literature is evident to every student who meets with me. I have great approaches for tackling the intricacies of grammar, composition, and criticalreading that will benefit a lifetime of reading and writing. Having closely examined the challenges of the...

...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 you are being taught, I can help you. My approach to making math understandable is to explain many different examples to help you build confidence in your abilities and use real life applications wherever possible...

...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 for students who were accepted to top schools like CalTech, Northwestern, and Northeastern. I would be happy to share editing samples upon request. On both the SAT and ACT exams, I scored in the 99th percentile, with a perfect score on my ACT. It would be a rewarding experience for...

...have taught Elementary school for almost twenty years, and have headed a math program for fourth graders, and reading program for third graders. I am very passionate about teaching children, and pride myself in creating individual and creative approaches to learning that inspire children. I hold a masters degree in Curriculum, Development, and Evaluation with permanent certification in Elementary Ed. For N through 6th grade. I also received my bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I...

I have been a volunteer tutor and tennis and life skills instructor for the past 10 years. I have worked youth and adult 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...

...prepare for entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. Although the college setting seems like it is mostly a classroom setting, I had the opportunity to work with students one-on-one, who had diverse learning styles and disabilities. Since working with Varsity Tutors I have truly enjoyed being able to get to know students on a personal level, learn the best method of teaching them, and tailoring lessons to their needs. My overall teaching philosophy...

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.

I have always enjoyed working with students in various capacities. Currently, I am a teaching assistant at the University at Albany and before that, I worked with younger children struggling in math and science. I enjoy connecting with students to help find a way for them to not only understand the material, but to be able to use that material and apply it to their learning for years to come. It is important to me...

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.

I've been helping college bound students prepare for the SAT and ACT for over ten years. I also tutor GRE for those applying for graduate school. Study with me if you want to feel more confident and capable when taking 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...