(71) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 12121
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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
Gregory
Gregory M. Elementary, Middle School, writing-all levels
- $40 / h
- Stillwater , New York ( 12170 )
- 30 miles
Hello. Let me begin by stating my philosophy on learning. Everyone is an individual and learns in their own way. My job has been and will be to help each individual find their way. Now there are a myriad of ways to learn and one just has to be matched with their way. I feel my experience working with many different types of children from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and seeing those individual succeed allows me a great wealth of knowledge to draw from. In my experience... Read more
John
NYS certified History and college and career readiness
- $50 / h
- Stillwater , New York ( 12170 )
- 20 miles
I am a New York State professionally certified Social Studies teacher and have been teaching and tutoring for the last five years in the City School District of Albany. I have a passion for writing and pride myself on being able to prepare my students for the Global and U.S History exams. I also work with students in preparation for the U.S. AP exam. I am certified to teach AVID which is a college and career readiness course that provides students with a gateway to a four year college. In ... Read more
Theresa
Experienced, Student-Centered Tutor
- $50 / h
- Stillwater , New York ( 12170 )
- 15 miles
I am a teacher with twenty years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught students of various ages, from first grade through college. I have experience with private tutoring that extends past five years. I have taught in the public school system for more than 15 years. I am very adept at modifying and adjusting lessons for students of varying age, readiness, interest, and abilities. I am certified in elementary education for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. I am a... Read more
Cathy
Experienced college teacher tutors Mandarin
- $50 / h
- Stillwater , New York ( 12170 )
- 30 miles
Experienced college Mandarin teacher (Williams, Hamilton, Skidmore) offers tutoring or lessons for small groups. I'm a native English speaker who learned from scratch, so I understand your learning process better than a native Chinese speaker can and have developed tried and true methods that make sense to American learners. My own spoken Mandarin is beautiful; I can help you perfect your pronunciation and improve your tones. I can help you develop reading and writing skills (simplified or tr... Read more
Aaron
Licensed and Certified Chinese Language Teacher
Teaching Chinese is my passion, and it has become my mission in life to share that passion with learners of the world's most commonly spoken language. I have been teaching Mandarin Chinese as a second language for nearly a decade now. Over these years, I have become an expert in helping non-native speakers acquire the language by presenting so-called "difficult" concepts of the language (namely, tones and written characters) in simplified terms which can be easily understood by all learners. ... Read more
Rebecca
Russian and ESL Tutoring
Hi there! My name is Betty and I'm a recent grad from Mount Holyoke College. While in school, I studied Russian and had opportunities to travel the world. What has that taught me? That language and education are empowering! I hope to pass on this love of wisdom through to fellow students. My goal is to help students who want to study beginner and intermediate level Russian, and English as a second language. A session with me could consist of conversation practice, exercises in grammar and... Read more
Meghan
Looking to set students up for academic success!
My name is Meghan, and I currently teach fifth grade in Troy, NY. In addition I am highly motivated and enthusiastic. I genuinely enjoy working with children of all ages and have a strong passion for teaching. I know that I have what it takes to truly make a difference in students’ lives. I truly believe by having a Bachelors of Science in both Early Childhood Education (B-2) and Childhood Education (1-6) with NYS Certification in both, and Masters of Science in Special Education- Inclusion t... Read more
Karla
Reading and writing specialist
I hold a permanent New York State teaching certification in Social Studies 7-12. And I taught Social Studies for 28 years. During my career, I was tenured in each of the three districts where I taught. I have been teaching in the classroom and beyond for over thirty years. My specialty area is Social Studies. I also like teaching literature and writing. Most of all, I like teaching students. Over the years, I have known some very inspiring young people who worked hard to accomplish lea... Read more
Druis
Proficient English/Literacy Tutor-3 Decades Experience
A graduate of Hunter College with a BA in American History and Filmmaking, I worked during school as a tutor/counselor with the Upward Bound Program at Columbia University, along with various afterschool programs. Professionally, I have been directed literacy-based arts-in-education programs that included tutoring, reading, homework assistance, and project-based activities to strengthen student’s comprehension and fluency skills for greater success in classroom and examination performance. Cu... Read more