(137) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 12159
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Sharon
Attorney, sub. teacher, and social work master's deg. student
- $60 / h
- 2 ratings
- Voorheesville , New York ( 12186 )
- 20 miles
During the past 30 years, I practiced law as a litigating attorney in the areas of civil rights, employment, and health law. I recently retired from the practice of law. I held the position of General Counsel of a state agency for part of the time I practiced law. I have also supervised college-level and graduate-school-level interns in internships involving researching and writing white papers as well as legal interns. I presently attend graduate school, where am studying to earn an advan... Read more
Laura
Reading Tutor with 25 Years of Teaching Experience
- $60 / h
- Voorheesville , New York ( 12186 )
- 10 miles
I’m a certified Reading Specialist with over 25 years of experience teaching children to read in a public school setting and through tutoring. I hold a Master’s in Reading K-12, and am a former adjunct professor of a graduate course title diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties. I work with students of all ages; Kindergarteners all the way through to adult learners. I am well- versed in the practices endorsed through the Science of Reading. I teach children and adults to read and... Read more
Brett
Back to School for math & science after 7 years in Japan
- $40 / h
- 1 rating
- Voorheesville , New York ( 12186 )
- 25 miles
I worked in Japan as an English teacher for 7 years. I came back to complete the requirements for medical school and, after earning an A in each class, became a tutor of Biology, Chemistry, Calculus I & II, and Organic Chemistry for my fellow undergrads while earning my own degree in Biotechnology. I have been working in pharmaceutical and chemical production since, but have always continued to coach (motorcycling, fitness) and teach (even if it's just my 2 boys). In both, I enjoy the f... Read more
Justin
Literature and Writing Tutor
My name is Justin. I am looking to pursue a graduate degree in either English or Psychology in the coming year. To bankroll my goals I will teach you or your children anything I can. I specialize in English, (with an emphasis on writing), but can handle most subjects up to about 9-10th grade with ease. I have worked with students and professionals of all ages on many different kinds of writing, as well as the process of writing itself. I can work with just about anybody, but of course prefer ... Read more
Devin
Adept English, Learning, and Confidence Tutor
- $33 / h
- Rensselaer , New York ( 12144 )
- 15 miles
I am no math wiz. However, I feel very comfortable with the basics, and I am confident in my abilities to convey mathematical concepts. Children can have difficulty understanding conceptual information (such as mathematics) because of their developmental stage; conceptual understanding becomes more advanced as the human brain grows and establishes Read more
Lauren
Elementary Certified Teacher Looking for New Students
- $35 / h
- 3 ratings
- Rensselaer , New York ( 12144 )
- 40 miles
I am currently a Kindergarten teacher looking to help students from first grade to middle school achieve their academic goals. I am more than willing to help students in any subject area or with executive functioning skills as well. I love being able to work one on one with a student in any way that they learn best. I have studied and taught common core mathematics for a few years now. Although it can be challenging, I am able to create different ways that students can learn the same conc... Read more
Molly
Experienced Special Education Teacher
- $50 / h
- Rensselaer , New York ( 12144 )
- 20 miles
Hi I'm Molly! I graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelors of Science in Communication Scienecs and Disorders. I received my Masters Degree from Simmons College in Moderate Disabilities. For the past five years, I have taught in Elementary and Middle Schools. I have a passion for teaching and use an approach to make learning fun and pleasant for all types of learners! I am currently a Special Education teacher in an elementary school. I want to benefit the students I work with as ... Read more
Thomas
Psychotherapist teaches Chess :)
- $85 / h
- 34 ratings
- Voorheesville , New York ( 12186 )
- 20 miles
One of my favorite things to do is to help people learn and grow to whatever level they find desirable. After Chess, Psychotherapy and Martial Arts are of keen interest. I taught chess at three Private schools, in Albany, Schenectady and Latham NY, and at my former Psychotherapy office. Every curriculum I work at is specialized to the individual, couple, or group's needs. Wherever you, your partner or child are in the continuum of development, I'd like to be there to help turn to the nex... Read more
Robyn
PhD in Materials Science, BS in Physics, Minor in Mathematics
I am originally from Pennsylvania, where I received a Bachelors of Science degree in Physics in 2016 from Shippensburg University as well as completed a minor in Mathematics. I completed 32 credits of math courses despite the minor only requiring 18 credits. I was a tutor in the physics department for 2 years and helped students with homework problems as well as preparing for tests. It is always rewarding to see students succeed in something they thought impossible! I moved to Tennessee to st... Read more
Brian
Design / Marketing / Web / Adjunct
My graphics career began when I interned at what was then a company without computers. In 1992, I built the Graphics Department at a University their first Graphics Computer Network and taught Photoshop 3 to the BFA students as well as the teachers. I have worked as Graphic Designer for a media company and as an Adjunct Professor for over 25 years. I believe that my overall creativity, experience and high standards would be a great asset. My history of brand adherence and expansion into n... Read more