(169) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 12047
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Molly
Cornell and Northwestern grad
- $90 / h
- Clifton Park , New York ( 12065 )
- 15 miles
Hello! I hold a BA from Cornell University and completed post-graduate at Northwestern University with a 3.8/4.0 gpa. I aim to give my students the tools to excel academically while also help to develop a lifelong passion for learning. Over the past four years, I have privately tutored middle to high school students in all subjects, adapting my methods to fit individual learning styles. I also worked at an academic writing center, assisting high school students with writing skills and rea... Read more
Lois
Experience teacher who solves your students literacy challenges
I have spent 25 years, plus teaching dyslexic/learning-disabled students in public schools, private tutoring, and volunteering. I have aM asters’ss degree in Literacy (2015, SUNY Albany), and also degrees from Australia and Texas. I’ve specialized in teaching children who struggle with literacy. Students were all non-reading after spending years in reading programs. My job: teach them to read. I use multi-sensory teaching methods, recognizing that students who struggle have additional... Read more
Shahryar
College Professor
I've been teaching business analytics in college for over 6 years. I enjoy helping students master challenging concepts/skills and seeing their eyes light up! My students always tell me that I explain topics clearly and thoroughly. I've taught business calculus, probability / statistics, operations / supply chain management and decision analytics (linear programming, integer linear programming, Monte Carlo simulation, decision trees) courses from freshman to MBA level. For statistics / analyt... Read more
Wayne
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
I make QuickBooks sing and dance for you! As an independent Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor I've helped hundreds of Capital Region businesses and nonprofits in the last 20 years. I teach the QuickBooks software with a focus on the basics of accounting, bookkeeping and payroll...we can start by setting up a lemonade stand for a simple, fun understanding of the accounting process. I have worked primarily with software users either setting up or cleaning up an existing business. However, if yo... Read more
Elizabeth
Spanish Teacher (Native Speaker)
- $90 / h
- Schenectady , New York ( 12309 )
- 10 miles
As a native Spanish speaker I am able to offer the best practice opportunities and tools for students who wish to continue to improve upon developing their language skills. Speaking and writing skills will be reinforced and new techniques will be tailored for your specific needs. On top of this I will provide extended exploration in Spanish culture through reading authentic materials including short stories, newspaper articles, and magazines and a variety of opportunities for listening in a n... Read more
Mark
Various computer topics
- $100 / h
- Schenectady , New York ( 12309 )
- 15 miles
I can provide support on a variety of computer topics. I have been active in the computer hardware and software field for over 30 years. My background started before the PC was invented and ranges from DOS to Windows to Linux (multiple distributions) on the PC platform. I have worked with mainframe computers from the IBM System 360 to the current System Z series, typically performing operating system programming. On Digital Equipment's PDP-8, PDP-11, and VAX computers I have developed hardwar... Read more
Stephen
Harvard-trained econ/stats professor
I am a PhD economist with 19 years of University-level teaching experience. I have taught economics, statistics, and professional writing at Harvard (4 years, as graduate student), Duke (2 years, in firstyear writing program), and SUNY Albany (13 years, in public policy). Teaching in an MPA program means working with students who haven't touched math since high school and really hoped they'd never see math again, and...oops, now they're taking microeconomics or statistics with me. I have o... Read more
Michael
Physicist by training. Engineer by trade.
- $150 / h
- Mechanicville , New York ( 12118 )
- 30 miles
I enjoy tutoring students on subjects I am deeply passionate about; math and physics. I have been tutoring / mentoring since undergraduate and always challenge myself to deliver my teaching in the most basic and understandable format. Like what Richard Feynman said, "If you can't explain it, you don't understand it." I believe that even the most complicated subjects such as math and physics can be broken down to bits and pieces that anybody can understand. This is what great tutors do. ... Read more
Steven
Certified Teacher with Masters from RPI
I love teaching. I am a certified New York State Physics teacher, with a credential in Adolescent Education. I graduated from Union Graduate College, where I earned my Master of Arts in Teaching. I am an Eagle Scout and graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where I earned my Master of Science in Materials Engineering. I also earned my B.S. from RPI graduating Cum Laude. As an undergraduate I was a member of the Materials Science honors society, Alpha Sigma Mu and a brothe... Read more