(213) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 12212
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Trishala
College, Interview, Resume, Project Management, SAT Prep and More
- $50 / h
- 203 ratings
- Schenectady , New York ( 12303 )
- 20 miles
Hi my name is Trishala but i go by "Trish". My passion for teaching stems from my passion for learning and helping others do the same. In high school I tutored my peers in AP Biology, Physics, Math, English and French and graduated in the top 10 of my class with my International Baccalaureate Diploma. I went on to graduate from Union College with honors in Biology and earned my MBA from Clarkson University. While in College and Grad School I was a teaching assistant and tutor for a handful ... Read more
Matthew
English, Humanities, Social Science Specialist.
- $50 / h
- Schenectady , New York ( 12305 )
- 40 miles
Paulo Freire defined the ideal teacher as devoted to "scientific formation, ethical rectitude, respect for others, coherence, a capacity to live with and learn from what is different, and an ability to relate to others..." I take this Sophist approach with my classrooms. My objective is to equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary to make their own discoveries, reason out their own thoughts, discern right from wrong and true from erroneous. I want my students to grow into wel... Read more
Arielle
Creative, Compassionate, Professional and Engaged
- $50 / h
- Schenectady , New York ( 12305 )
- 15 miles
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Art and will have a Master in Social Work by 2020; both awarded by the University at Albany, SUNY. I have patience, conscientious supervision skills, a powerful ability to communicate, artistic talent and passion for teaching children to empower themselves; so they can overcome any obstacles blocking them from achieving their potential. Because of these reasons, I am certain that I would be the ideal candidate for this position. Whil... Read more
Stephen
Recent Physics MS Graduate with College Teaching Experience
- $50 / h
- 15 ratings
- Schenectady , New York ( 12305 )
- 30 miles
Hey students/parents of Wyzant, I'm Stephen! I'm a recent graduate with an MS in physics (magna cum laude), and I also have a BS in physics with a minor in mathematics (summa cum laude), both from SUNY Albany. During my two years as a graduate student, I taught introductory physics labs to undergraduate students in both classroom and asynchronous/remote settings. All of my students were non-physics majors, which meant there was a wide range in pre-requisite experience; not to mention that a... Read more
Shannon
A graduate student well versed in mathematics and the sciences
- $50 / h
- 30 ratings
- Schenectady , New York ( 12308 )
- 15 miles
My name is Shannon and I am an alumna of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in biology. I have been a teaching assistant for courses as an undergraduate student and have frequently tutored friends since middle school. I enjoy hiking, watching Netflix, eating food that I know is bad for me, and looking at cute animals on the internet. I have a couple of tutoring styles that I try to see what works best for a given student (as I know we all learn differently). For example, I learn th... Read more
Raquel
Experienced math, science, and engineering tutor!
- $50 / h
- Schenectady , New York ( 12308 )
- 0 miles
I double majored in Mechanical Engineering and Math and I have tutored students in math, physics, chemistry, and engineering for over 3 years now! I've had experience working one on one and instructing large groups of up to 20 students at a time. I've also being a teaching assistant for pre-calculus courses and computer science courses. I love tutoring and I believe that anyone can do math and science! My goal is to break things down into their simplest components to help YOU, the student,... Read more
Elizabeth
Patient and knowledgeable tutor
- $50 / h
- 37 ratings
- Schenectady , New York ( 12308 )
- 20 miles
My name is Elizabeth! I have been tutoring test prep (SAT and ACT) and math (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, and Statistics) the last couple years. I find learning enjoyable and want it to be enjoyable for everyone but know that can be difficult with the wrong teachers. When tutoring I prioritize finding ways to make the content memorable and then making sure application is understood through practice questions. I have experience tutoring high school students to the standardized tests as well as... Read more
Elizabeth
Teaching the future
- $55 / h
- Clifton Park , New York ( 12065 )
- 20 miles
Throughout the course of my graduate educational experience, my teaching pedagogy has been refined and I have become a more adaptive, reflective, responsive and resilient educator. The constant pursuit of knowledge has become one of the pillars of my identity and intellectual euphoria. When working with students of different backgrounds, I plan to consider their cultural resources, diverse life experiences, socio-economic statuses, and environments. By doing so, I can become better equipped w... Read more
Susan
Ivy Grad, Poet & College-level Writing Instructor
- $55 / h
- 27 ratings
- Guilderland , New York ( 12084 )
- 15 miles
Dear Students and Parents, When I was in school, I had favorite teachers. They weren't merely the ones who were funny and nice; they were the ones who engaged me, enthralled me and taught me lessons and skills that I use and benefit from today. English -- or, really, anything involving reading, writing and communicating -- was and continues to be my true love. Having taught creative writing for years, as well as worked successfully with students on their application essays for college and g... Read more
Ela
Biology, Neurosciences, NYS regents tutor
I have a doctorate degree from the University of Jena, Germany, from the faculty of Biology and thereafter worked as a postdoctoral fellow in Bronx, NY, and of late at RPI in Troy, NY. In addition to research, I have taught students and mentored undergraduate and graduate students. My goal is to simplify the scientific concepts so that it can be accessible to general public and as well as elicit interest of K-12 grade students in STEM fields. I immensely enjoy sharing of knowledge and the ... Read more