(19) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 12168
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Kevin
M.A., Government; B.A., History & Political Science
- $50 / h
- Lanesboro , Massachusetts ( 01237 )
- 15 miles
I received a B.A. in History and Political Science from the College of Saint Rose and an M.A. in Government from Johns Hopkins University. I have over 10 years of experience working in government and politics and am very passionate about history. My areas of interest/study include American History, post-WWI European History, political history, democratic behavior, and political philosophy and theory. I believe that learning and understanding history is important and often under-appreciat... Read more
Melissa
Certified Elementary Teacher
- $40 / h
- Pittsfield , Massachusetts ( 01201 )
- 30 miles
Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a certified elementary school teacher. I have MA certification in grades 1-6 and I have my Master's in Education. I started my career as a reading interventionist, where I worked with all grade levels in the areas of reading, writing, and spelling. I later became a 4th grade teacher teaching all subject areas. Although I had been a teacher for the past 9 years, I decided to resign from my position to be able to be home for my children. I am interes... Read more
Joanne
Professional Educator and Writer: Focus on Words and Ideas
I majored in Drama as an undergraduate at Yale, but there was no official Drama major, so I took all of my theatre classes in the world famed graduate Yale Drama School. This gave me an opportunity to work in the Yale Repertory Theatre as a bursary student and I made it a point to hang around and learn as much as I could. During the summer after gr Read more
Ken
MS Math Colgate Phi Beta Kappa- Tutor ALL Ages - SAT,ACT,SSAT,ASTBE
- $50 / h
- 21 ratings
- Pittsfield , Massachusetts ( 01201 )
- 40 miles
As outlined below, the combination of academic excellence, an advanced degree in math and success as a tutor/teacher represent my qualifications. I have enjoyed tutoring and teaching students of ALL ages (including my own grandkids) in a wide variety of topics from elementary grades to high school including SAT/ACT, SSAT and ASTBE test preparation. At Colgate University I majored in math, got a BS with a 3.85 overall GPA and graduated Magna Cum Laude. This level of academic performance qu... Read more
Richard
College Professor of Russian Language experienced in tutoring
- $60 / h
- Averill Park , New York ( 12018 )
- 20 miles
I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Russian Language and Literature. I also have a Certificate of Advanced Study in Russian Interpretation and Translation, which is a post Master's Certificate. I am an experienced Russian tutor, tutoring mainly college students. I have taught Russian for 40 years, mostly in colleges and universities, but also in high school. I have worked for CBS and NBC News in Moscow and am a New York State Certified Court Interpreter/Translator. I have a studen... Read more
Melinda
Experienced Elementary Tutor
- $68 / h
- Pittsfield , Massachusetts ( 01201 )
- 25 miles
I have a Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in Severe Special Needs. I have worked with students from pre-K through High school with various special needs including Attention Deficit Disorder with and without hyperactivity. In addition, I raised two sons both of who were diagnosed with ADHD while in elementary school. I feel a stro Read more
Albert
Professional editor/writer teaching practical writing strategies
- $45 / h
- 6 ratings
- Pittsfield , Massachusetts ( 01201 )
- 25 miles
I use a modified process writing approach to teach practical strategies that high school and college students can apply to their papers, exams, college applications, and future professional endeavors. Drawing on 25 years of experience as an editor and writer for general interest, trade, and corporate publications, I focus on quickly improving a student’s approach to composition by addressing challenges that he or she has encountered. Then, I teach fundamentals of organization and style, build... Read more
Robyn
Retired 1st-12th grade teacher
- $50 / h
- Averill Park , New York ( 12018 )
- 20 miles
Hello! I'm a recently retired teacher, and I miss teaching. I taught general, instrumental and choral music for 33 years and loved it. However, I was one class short of a minor in English, and reading and writing are also passions of mine. I have experience in proofreading and guiding both fictional and non-fictional writing. Because I'm such a avid reader, my vocabulary and grammar skills are also excellent. In high school, I received score of 100 on my social studies Regents. ... Read more
Dustin
College biology professor
- $50 / h
- Pittsfield , Massachusetts ( 01201 )
- 20 miles
I have BS and MS degrees in animal science, and a doctoral degree in molecular cell biology from the University of Florida. As a college professor and adjunct instructor, I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of students. I enjoy working with students from all types of backgrounds. I specialize in tutoring biology and anatomy and physiology, two subjects I teach full-time. I strive to have my students understand concepts over wrought memorization. This will help students t... Read more
Richard
String and brass instruments, theory, composition
- $45 / h
- Pittsfield , Massachusetts ( 01201 )
- 40 miles
I've been a professional musician my whole life, and have been teaching for most of that time. I perform on electric and upright bass, guitar, mandolin, cornet, valve trombone, and tuba. I've been all around the world playing music, recorded, and taught both privately and in public schools. I specialize in jazz and American roots music, but I can work with rockers or just about anybody else. I can tell you what you want to know. Give it a shot!... Read more