Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Albany County, NY

...oldest of four children, I understand how difficult learning (and teaching) new material can be, and I am willing to diligently work with students to overcome their learning obstacles. Through my teaching experiences, I have found great joy in watching both kids and adults grow and excel as students. I have had experience teaching violin, Chinese, English, swimming, writing, and cell biology, and I'm very excited to expand this list. By continuing to encourage and...

...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 reach their goals. I am available throughout the week, including summer! Let me help you help yourself!

...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 SAT and ACT, I am excited to share strategies that will certainly lead to more confident test takers. Most importantly, I believe the tutoring experience...

I am a non-French student of French living in Brooklyn, New York. I enjoy film, literature and writing. I recently spent six months studying in Paris at La Sorbonne Nouvelle.

...was younger, a lot of my passion for reading and writing was squashed by teachers. I was told not to read outside my level, or that writing creatively wasn't acceptable. Now, I edit and write professionally and it shows just how much one amazing person or teacher can change the course of your life! I want to be that person for you, and show you that these core classes aren't anything to be scared of.

...Certification. I got my BA in English at the same university, where I also double minored in Creative Writing and Film Studies. I've taught in middle and high school classrooms, and I can't wait to continue teaching here. I've learned so much about the importance of collaboration and student agency in learning. I also believe in the importance of meeting the specific needs and honoring the unique interests of each student. Every person I meet is...

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

...I double-majored in Linguistics and Philosophy, minored in Deaf Studies, and was an active member of the Honors Program. During my time at SUNY New Paltz I worked at the Center for Student Success as a Peer Academic Success Coach and later a Peer Advisor. I hope to apply the skills that I gained from these experiences to our lessons through Varsity Tutors, by discovering your personal strengths and interests, and helping you apply them...

...and writing skills, regardless of age or educational background. I hold a Bachelor's of Arts in English from SUNY Albany, and a Master's of Arts in Creative Writing from Edinburgh Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland. I am currently pursuing my doctorate degree, as my ultimate goal is to become a professor of English Literature. I like to think of myself as a laid-back, nature-loving, writer. It is my belief that with patience and will, anything...

...Middle Childhood/Adolescents at SUNY Empire State College. I believe that people learn best when in a caring, nurturing environment and do my best to ensure that they feel comfortable working with me. I believe learning can be fun and that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness! A large part of my teaching strategy is to learn my students interests, likes and dislikes and to work them into my lessons to maximize their level of...

...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 can change. The key is to remember you are destined for excellence.

...media manager in Winter 2019, and I continue to work as an editor. In summer 2019, I completed an internship at Empire State Development in Manhattan, producing content for New York's official tourism website "I Love New York". I also have experience teaching students of all ages (5-18) overseas in the beautiful country of Taiwan, where I lived for nearly two years. Tutoring one-on-one is one of my favorites ways to teach: We can treat...

...stems from my own experiences as a student, where I've dealt with the challenges of learning firsthand. This drives me to support younger generations in developing strong writing, grammar, and time management skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. With experience as a Writing Center tutor at Skidmore and as a former summer camp counselor, I have honed my ability to connect with students and cater to their individual needs. I tutor students across...

...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 advice to any student interested in going to engineering school. I...

...worked for 2.5 years teaching reading and math groups in a public school. I am very successful at engaging students and reframing any subject to help meet a student's personal learning needs and goals. In addition to my strong advocacy of literacy, I also have a strong love for the power of math and numbers. I know math can be very intimidating to many students and math trauma is very real. Part of the work...

...my personality and past experience would make me a great fit for medical school. I've taken a decent amount of upper level Biology and Chemistry courses in my undergraduate studies. I've worked in the medical field as well as in public health. I love challenging myself and stepping out of my comfort zone. I'm super outgoing, open minded, patient, and understanding which I believe are all important components in being an excellent and successful tutor!...

...I have taught for over seven years, including at such prestigious institutions as Choate Rosemary Hall, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University with a triple major in English, Philosophy, and American studies. I have two masters' degrees, and am a certified teacher in the State of Massachusetts. As a tutor, I am both flexible and patient. No two students are the same, and therefore there is no "right approach"...

...University (2015-2016). While I am confident in both my quantitative and verbal skills, I consider my primary strength to lie in standardized test-taking, the process of which I profoundly enjoy, strange as it is to say. To my mind, taking a test imparts the same kind of pleasure as listening to your favorite kind of music. You have a certain, almost intuitive sense of what to expect: certain instruments might be playing at a certain...

...math courses. During my undergraduate studies, I was given the opportunity to tutor students from elementary to high school as a part of a work study program. I really enjoyed tutoring students in areas of difficulty and making a difference in their academic progress. It also gave me a great way to review material I took in the past. I have also translated Arabic for over four years at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout...

...in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Special Education from Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. My undergraduate degree is in Sociology. I also have a TEFL certificate. I love to help students with reading and writing skills. I enjoy helping students 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...