Top SAT Tutors serving Albany
Jesica: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
I believe that all students can learn mathematics. I have been working as a tutor since I was thirteen for mathematics and I love every minute of it. I like tackling new mathematics and helping students view their work at different angles that might help them come to an understanding of the subject. Being able to do math, not just arithmetic, is an ability that every student has and I believe that together we can...
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Carroll College - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Math: 720
Sean: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...and remember information. I have developed a desire to help people achieve their educational goals and succeed in an academic setting. I first began substitute teaching in the 1990s and felt like I was really making an impact on students' motivation to learn. I completed my 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,...
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The College of Saint Rose - Bachelors, Spanish
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education
Rob: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...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" to tutoring. Rather, I try to meet students where they are, and find ways to help them accomplish whatever goals they have in...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English / History / Philosophy
Fordham University - Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Henry: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...Luckily, I have had the opportunity to learn a great many things quite well enough. I have been tutoring peers and pupils in excess of 10 years. Teaching others is an activity I have naturally found to be rewarding, challenging and a lifelong pursuit. I have been 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...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Physics
John: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
Hi! My name is John Marando. I just finished my first year at Williams College, where I plan to be an 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...
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Williams College - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
Elisabeth: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...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 that each student makes academic goals and that I help achieve those goals so that every student feels successful and well equipped to handle material on their own. I think that it is crucial that students also learn what resources they have available to them when a...
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The University of Vermont - Bachelors, Psychology
SUNY at Albany - PHD, Clinical Psychology
GRE Verbal: 161
William: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. During my academic career I have tutored a broad array of students in english, history, politics, and college admissions. While I tutor a number of subject, my passions are reading and writing. I believe that effective teaching in these areas should be fun, challenging, and hands on. In my spare time I write satire and television pilots, and enjoy hiking and running on the weekends.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
David: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
..."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 programming. It gives me the illusion that our existance can be understood and measured at times when nothing...
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Pratt Institute-Main - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Graphics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Master of Arts, Electronics Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Certificate, Applied Economics
Jacob: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
Hi, I'm Jake! I'm currently living in Prague, in the Czech Republic. I just graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a masters degree in mechanical engineering. I spent most of 2019 in China teaching English. I did some tutoring on the Varsity Tutors platform in early 2019 and enjoyed it, and I currently have time to do so once again, so here I am! Things I like: music, drums, piano, unicycling, musical theater, fantasy...
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Northeastern University - Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
Northeastern University - Master of Mechnaical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Hani: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...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 to know you and passing on my experience and knowledge to help you accomplish whatever it is you...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
David: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
I am dedicated to helping students achieve their learning goals, and to making learning and mastering materials fun.
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Siena College - Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education
Jenna: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...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, as this profession couples two of my favorite passionsworking with students and exploring the humanities. I have about a year and a half of teaching experience. I did a two full semesters of student teaching (adding up to one year) and I have worked for a year at...
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Union College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Union College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Clarkson University - Masters in Education, Education
Robert: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...based on a small set of basic patterns, if you know how to crack them quickly, you will succeed! I have tutored the ACT and SAT for two years for the test-prep companies Top-A International and Hermiona Education. When applying to colleges, I chose to take 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...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Sheri: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...who happens to have advanced my career with degrees, licenses and certificates that required standardized tests. I lost count how many times I thought I was done with tests forever only to be faced with another one I had to pass. As a matter of fact, I have goals I'd like to achieve in the next few years that will require sitting for exams. But I believe the test writers want you to pass. In...
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Bentley University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition
Amanda: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...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 understanding of the topic. Experience: Has worked in school/school related settings for 9 years. Certifications: Assistant Teacher (K-12), Working toward Transitional B...
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St Josephs College Brooklyn - Bachelors, Speech Communications, Theatre Minor
SUNY Empire State College - Current Grad Student, M.A.T in English, Middle Childhood and Adolescent
Michael: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...spend some of my spare time aiding other students' learning experiences and test preparation. I have over a hundred hours of experience tutoring not only math and science subjects but also English essay writing and reading comprehension. 2016 SAT Composite: 1550 Math Subscore: 780 Reading and Writing Subscore: 770 Scored a 5/5 on the following AP Exams: Calculus BC Chemistry Biology Macroeconomics Microeconomics English Literature and Composition World History U.S. History Scored 800/800 on the following...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 770
Meghan: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...Honors Program, magna cum laude, and with honors from the history department for my thesis. My Masters of Arts degree is in Museum Studies with a focus on exhibition design and development and American Studies. I spent a year as an Americorps member tutoring and leading 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...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
George Washington University - Master of Arts, Museum Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 35
Colm: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
...fairly laid back approach to tutoring, with first establishing a baseline with each student and then working to improve the student overall, with focusing on the critical points first. I am most interested in tutoring technical subjects (math or sciences) or preparing for exams. I have taken the SAT, GRE, AP exams and a variety of subject tests. However, i would also work with students in whatever subject needs to be covered in order to...
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelors, Materials Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Masters, Materials Engineering
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 770
GRE Quantitative: 164
William: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
I am a gifted communicator who is capable of excelling at any task presented. An educator first in everything I do, I bring an empathetic and dutiful approach to my work that places a high premium on creating a positive learning environment. You will find me a very passionate and valuable member of the team.... I believe in a multifaceted approach that combines visual, oral, and written teaching methods that focuses on explaining both the "why"...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Albany - Bachelors, United States History
Amber: Albany SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Albany, NY
Hello, my Name is Amber and I am a student at Roanoke college. I grew up speaking Portuguese and English and have tested out of my college placement exam in Spanish. I love teaching and hope to create some more students who speak multiple languages.
Education & Certification
Roanoke College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies
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Albany SAT Tutoring FAQ
The SAT can be a challenging test, but help is available for your student if you allow Varsity Tutors to connect you with expert Albany SAT tutors.
The SAT may be an important part of the application process when your student applies for colleges in the United States, so it's always a smart move for your student to strive for their top potential. Providing your student with an effective study resource is a great way to encourage them to reach for their highest goals, no matter how much they need to study prior to their test date. A personal instructor can provide an encouraging, time-effective learning environment where your student can take all the time they need to master the concepts that will appear on their SAT.
How are Albany SAT tutors different from classroom learning?
While a classroom instructor needs to worry about the needs of an entire group of students, Albany SAT tutors can devote their full attention to your student. While your student might feel rushed through important concepts in a classroom setting, they can take all the time they need to fully understand each topic when learning in a one-on-one environment. No matter how confused your student might feel, a private instructor can patiently explain each concept in detail until your student is ready to move on.
In contrast, students might feel reluctant to ask too many questions in a classroom environment, especially when the teacher is hurrying through each point. Many students also might feel uncomfortable about raising their voice in a classroom filled with other students. Instead of taking the time to ask all the questions they need about topics such as understanding context, they could stay silent and leave the classroom with incomplete knowledge.
On that same note, your student might feel distracted by other students in a classroom setting, whereas they can focus entirely on the instructor in a one-on-one setting. Not only can Albany SAT tutors answer all the questions your student might have, but they can also choose teaching methods targeted towards your student when helping with revision. Different students process information in different ways, and sometimes your student's specific learning attributes aren't being recognized and catered to in a classroom setting.
It's important to get the most out of each study session, and Albany SAT tutoring can focus on topics that your student might need extra help with, rather than concepts they've already mastered. This same level of prioritization is often absent in a classroom setting.
For example, instead of your student having to sit through lectures on grammar topics they're already confident about, a personal instructor can target algebraic concepts that they find confusing. And when the personal instructor does provide instruction, they can choose teaching techniques based on your student's learning style - whether they're a visual, auditory, verbal, or social learner.
Examples of potential techniques include flashcards, colorful graphics, discussions, text, and much more. Rest assured that Albany SAT tutors can take the time to get to know how your student functions and build a lesson plan around their attributes. Although Albany SAT tutors have to work harder than classroom instructors to assess your student's learning style, it can be well worth the extra effort when sessions become more productive and time-effective.
What are the benefits of having my student study with Albany SAT tutors near me?
Albany SAT tutoring can help students of all ability levels. Whether your student needs a complete and in-depth revision of SAT concepts or just a brief review of certain subjects, the instructor can adjust the lesson plan accordingly. And if your student progresses faster than expected, their instructor can increase the difficulty level of the lessons to ensure that each session is productive. For example, if your student exhibits a clear understanding of calculator skills, they can jump straight into no-calculator skills.
Even the most well prepared and knowledgeable students can get bogged down by anxiety and stress on their SAT. In many cases, having the right mindset is the only thing holding them back from unlocking their true potential. In a classroom setting, students might not have the opportunity to address these issues prior to their test date.
Classroom instructors might not have the time to help with these problems, and students might not feel comfortable expressing these problems with other students nearby. Learning in a one-on-one environment is an intimate experience where students can build trust with their personal instructor. In this setting, students can feel encouraged to build their self-confidence and reach for their top goals on their SAT. Albany SAT tutoring can change a student's approach to test-taking by equipping them with various skills and strategies such as mindfulness techniques.
A significant portion of your student's study sessions can revolve around practicing specific skills for their SAT. During these practice sessions, your student can benefit from the instant feedback offered by their personal instructor. Under the watchful eye of their personal instructor, your student can be notified immediately when they've made a mistake.
This allows your student to correct the error right away, whether they're practicing math, reading, English, science, or writing skills. In this way, Albany SAT tutors can ensure that your student is walking into their SAT with as few bad habits as possible. On the other hand, those same mistakes might go completely unnoticed by a classroom instructor who needs to divide their attention between dozens of students.
How can I fit Albany SAT tutoring into my student's busy schedule?
We understand that students who are studying for their SAT are often busy with extracurricular activities, family commitments, and their regular schoolwork. In many cases, your student might only have the opportunity to study effectively for their SAT if the sessions are flexible enough to work around their busy schedules.
Fortunately, these sessions offer considerable flexibility and convenience, especially if you choose online sessions instead of in-person sessions. Although both options are viable, studying online allows your student to log in to their sessions from anywhere with an internet connection - which of course includes their own home. Studying from home eliminates the need to commute to a specific educational facility, which might be hours away. This can save you and your student time and stress.
Video chat functionality offers your student the opportunity to communicate with their instructor seamlessly as they learn from various teaching techniques. A shared document editor is an ideal way for instructors to offer instant feedback as your student practices important skills. With these features, online sessions can be just as effective as a traditional classroom experience.
If your home is too distracting for your student, they can always access their Live Learning Platform from a more studious location nearby, such as a local branch of the Albany Public library. The beauty of taking Albany SAT tutoring online is that there are many options for your student, both in terms of location and scheduling.
How can I get my student started with Albany SAT tutors near me?
Signing up for these sessions is also very convenient, and Varsity Tutors has a team of educational consultants waiting to guide you through the process. Before you sign up, you're more than welcome to ask all the questions you need, as we're sure many of you are curious about some of the finer details of our tutoring system.
Rest assured that we choose only the best Albany SAT tutors available, and a strict vetting and interview process is mandatory for all candidates. A wide selection of tutors is available, and we can help you select someone who fits well with your student. Act now, and Varsity Tutors can set your student up with Albany SAT tutoring within just 24 hours.
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