(137) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 12159
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Conor
Science and Math tutor, college-level experience
I have been tutoring for two years at Stony Brook University, where I work with student athletes for up to 10 hours a week, and more during finals week. I have tutored chemistry, physics, and many mathematics courses and am capable of tutoring English and History as well. I am currently enrolled at Stony Brook University and am pursuing a BS in Chemical Engineering. Last summer I had an internship at Albany Molecular Research Institute where I applied my knowledge of chemistry to an ongoin... Read more
Diane
Everyone Can Learn!
- $40 / h
- Feura Bush , New York ( 12067 )
- 15 miles
Hello, I have been in education for many years, and have raised four grown children. Over the years as a tutor, teacher, adjunct instructor, and an academic advisor, I can honestly say with conviction that every student has the ability to learn. As Howard Gardiner suggests, we all have multiple intelligences. I believe it is the responsibility of the tutor and teacher to determine each student's specific learning style, and teach to this intelligence. With my background in psychology... Read more
Sean
Sean, BS studio art, MFA painting
I received a B.S. in studio art (concentration in photography) from Skidmore College in 1981 and my MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1985. I continued my post graduate studies at SUNY at Albany and the College of St. Rose to achieve my teaching credential in 1987. I am permanently certified by the state of NY. in art education K-12. I taught for 9 years at a school for "at risk" boys in Albany and 17 years as a high school art teacher where I developed courses in photo... Read more
Katherine
Living Environment Teacher
I am certified to teach grades seven through twelve in New York State. I graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in biology. I have experience teaching regent review, grade 7 science, living environment, and earth science in schools in the capital district. And I am a certified science teacher in New York State and have taught living environment and earth science. ... Read more
Catherine
Biology and Elementary Science Tutor with Education Experience
- $40 / h
- Guilderland , New York ( 12084 )
- 25 miles
I have work experience teaching biology on a college level, as well as, teaching for an after school program for elementary, middle and high school students. I also have informal experience educating kids ages 4 and up about science and nature. My focus in college was on ecology but I have also covered general biology, cell biology, genetics, field biology, and animal behavior in my teaching. I believe that being an educator is more than simply knowing the material you are teaching. Being... Read more
Leili
Let's learn a new language!
- $45 / h
- Guilderland , New York ( 12084 )
- 10 miles
I am a native Farsi speaker. I grew up in Iran and have studied literature in high school before entering law school. I have studied law in Iran and the US, and I have a Master's degree from the University of Virginia. Literature is one of my main areas of interest and I am well-versed in classical and modern literature. I have teaching experience, including with children of 12 to 16 years of age. Using Persian grammar books, self-help books, audio-visual sources, I tailor my teaching ma... Read more
Andrea
Science lover and dog enthusiast
- $50 / h
- Guilderland , New York ( 12084 )
- 15 miles
While I was in high school, college, and graduate school I was a peer mentor and leader, tutor, and afterschool mentor in the STEM fields. I enjoy communicating my love of science and math and realize that every student learns differently. This passion developed into a part time position while I was pursuing my Ph.D. in Nanoscale Science, where I was able to assist the outreach coordinator in a variety of mentoring programs and STEM initiatives. After receiving my Ph.D. in May of 2014, I... Read more
Princee
MBA & Engineer - love to teach!
- $50 / h
- Guilderland , New York ( 12084 )
- 10 miles
I have graduated as MBA with specialization in Finance holding three years of experience. It has helped me groom my personality as a confident professional with a positive attitude. My degree as a Bachelors of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering has helped me to nurture the requisite computer skills. I have worked as a Business Analyst and am currently working with a bank. I have always been actively involved in information dissemination. My Mom has been a teacher all her life. ... Read more
Elizabeth
College Professor
I am a SUNY college professor in teacher education. I have a doctorate in school psychology from an institution that focuses on literacy acquisition. I worked as a school psychologist for several years with all ages, though the majority of my experience is with middle and high school students. As a professor, I focus on active and inquiry-based learning to motivate students and encourage meaningful learning. Working with students one on one is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. With t... Read more
Adam
Math nerd with a passion to teach others!
I love to help others and I found that tutoring is one of the best ways for me to achieve that. In high school, I always volunteered to help struggling peers after class. Then, I was hired by the Higher Education Opportunity Program at my college, where I was employed to help six students for an entire semester. I began tutoring independently upon graduation and haven't stopped since! I have helped: children as young as 6 years old, elderly students taking online classes, individuals with lea... Read more