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Expert SAT, ACT and GRE Tutor - Achieve Your Goals

Expert SAT, ACT and GRE Tutor - Achieve Your Goals

$40/hour

4.8 (442 ratings)

  • 2,083 hours tutoring

About Anne

Bio

I am permanently certified to teach English and ESL in New York State. I taught ESL in the 1980's, SAT courses in the 1990's, and have been tutoring SAT/ACT/GRE Test Prep, ESL, Writing and Math since 2011. I also substitute teach throughout the Capital District.

I have worked with over 400 students in preparation for the SAT and/or ACT, and have made progress with students who were struggling to score above 600 in Verbal and Math. It doesn't take me long to make them feel more confident...

I am permanently certified to teach English and ESL in New York State. I taught ESL in the 1980's, SAT courses in the 1990's, and have been tutoring SAT/ACT/GRE Test Prep, ESL, Writing and Math since 2011. I also substitute teach throughout the Capital District.

I have worked with over 400 students in preparation for the SAT and/or ACT, and have made progress with students who were struggling to score above 600 in Verbal and Math. It doesn't take me long to make them feel more confident and raise their scores. My interactive approach gives students the test practice they need to do well on the SAT and ACT. Success on standardized tests comes when students get used to answering the different types of test questions by completing practice tests with an experienced tutor who can explain how to read passages and narrow down answer choices.

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Education

State University of NY at Albany
English-EducationESL
State University of NY at Albany
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: Individual: $55/hour/Client Group of 2: $35/hour/Client Group of 3: $30/hour/Client
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/6/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

Business,

Business

I have extensive business experience. I worked as a Job Placement Counselor for 8 years in a prominent downtown Albany, NY employment agency. I screened and interviewed job applicants for client companies and worked on a commissions only basis. Later in my career, I worked as an Institutional Review Board Administrator in a medical college for 14.5 years. I have management and accounting experience.
Career Development,

Career Development

From 1983 to 1991, I worked as an employment placement counselor at a prominent downtown Albany New York employment agency. I interviewed scores of job applicants and counseled many as to what career path they should take. I worked mostly with people wishing to pursue a business career and presented applicants' backgrounds to employers and personnel managers in area client companies in order to find applicants suitable employment. I administered typing tests to clerical/secretarial candidates and counseled many applicants who wished to leave their current employer due to job dissatisfaction or to seek more gainful employment.
GRE,

GRE

I've been tutoring the GRE for three years. If you have not taken math since high school and need a review of algebra and geometry, I'm a good tutor for you. Do you find it difficult to select the vocabulary word(s) that belong in the blanks in the text completions? Do you get confused when trying to select the multiple choice answers for the reading comprehension passages? I'll work with you on breaking down sentence structure and reading for context. I'll give you the practice you need to improve your GRE scores.
Marketing,

Marketing

I completed the Prospering.com eCommerce curriculum, which includes running website businesses from your own website, selling products on Amazon, and how to participate in auctions on eBay. I concentrated on affiliate marketing and selling products through drop shipping with suppliers. I can advise students on selecting products that will sell and how to advertise.
Microsoft Word

Computer

Web Design,

Web Design

I completed a course through a website and was privately tutored in web design and how to run a website business. I know how to design web pages and perform SEO. I created my own affiliate/blog website. I designed all its web pages and write my own content. I am especially adept at creating WordPress websites and can instruct students how to download free themes and can recommend hosting companies. For students that want to have an online store, I can show them how to contact drop shippers if they don't want to handle the merchandise, and how to open an Ecwid account in order to display the merchandise professionally on their web pages.
Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

Business,

Business

I have extensive business experience. I worked as a Job Placement Counselor for 8 years in a prominent downtown Albany, NY employment agency. I screened and interviewed job applicants for client companies and worked on a commissions only basis. Later in my career, I worked as an Institutional Review Board Administrator in a medical college for 14.5 years. I have management and accounting experience.
Career Development,

Career Development

From 1983 to 1991, I worked as an employment placement counselor at a prominent downtown Albany New York employment agency. I interviewed scores of job applicants and counseled many as to what career path they should take. I worked mostly with people wishing to pursue a business career and presented applicants' backgrounds to employers and personnel managers in area client companies in order to find applicants suitable employment. I administered typing tests to clerical/secretarial candidates and counseled many applicants who wished to leave their current employer due to job dissatisfaction or to seek more gainful employment.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's degree in Education/English as a Second Language from State University of New York at Albany and taught ESL at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and The Doane Stuart School for three years. I also taught ESL to adults for a semester at State University. I have a New York State Public School Teacher's certificate and am permanently certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12). I have helped students whose first language is not English study for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or TOEFL.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have experience preparing students for the grammar and essay section of the SAT test. If you can't identify the main subject and main verb, don't know when to use its vs. their, or how to use a semicolon, choose me as your tutor and I'll make it easy for you to understand English grammar.
Web Design,

Web Design

I completed a course through a website and was privately tutored in web design and how to run a website business. I know how to design web pages and perform SEO. I created my own affiliate/blog website. I designed all its web pages and write my own content. I am especially adept at creating WordPress websites and can instruct students how to download free themes and can recommend hosting companies. For students that want to have an online store, I can show them how to contact drop shippers if they don't want to handle the merchandise, and how to open an Ecwid account in order to display the merchandise professionally on their web pages.
Latin, Microsoft Word, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

I have been tutoring Common Core Algebra 1 and Geometry for the past four years. I have worked with students whose algebra and geometry teachers have said would fail the New York State Regents exams and after studying with me for at least six weeks, they have been able to pass the Regents exam with at least 78%. I work with students who struggle with factoring, systems of equations, parallelograms, geometry proofs and many other math topics and make sure they understand these topics along with the Common Core standards.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have experience preparing students for the grammar and essay section of the SAT test. If you can't identify the main subject and main verb, don't know when to use its vs. their, or how to use a semicolon, choose me as your tutor and I'll make it easy for you to understand English grammar.
Phonics,

Phonics

I am certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12) in New York State, and have a Master's degree in English as a Second Language. Currently, I am a Student Support Specialist for Read & Succeed/Tutors with Computers and coach students (grades 5 through 8) in reading and phonics. Many students have difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words and my enunciation and enthusiasm helps them learn to recognize and pronounce words properly.
Spelling,

Spelling

If you can't determine if it's spelled receive or recieve, niece or neice, changable or changeable, choose me as your tutor and I'll make it fun for you to learn to spell.
Reading, Vocabulary

English

ACT English,

ACT English

Having difficulty scoring above 28 on ACT English and Reading Tests? Study with me and I'll explain to you the grammar and punctuation that you're being tested on. I'll give you tips for the logical order of sentences questions and how to pace yourself so you finish each test within the allotted time period. I make studying for the ACT interesting.
English,

English

I am an excellent grammarian who loves helping students master English grammar. Improving sentence and paragraph structure enables students to become better writers. My interactive teaching style will motivate you to want to improve your English skills. I'll help you complete school assignments.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's degree in Education/English as a Second Language from State University of New York at Albany and taught ESL at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and The Doane Stuart School for three years. I also taught ESL to adults for a semester at State University. I have a New York State Public School Teacher's certificate and am permanently certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12). I have helped students whose first language is not English study for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or TOEFL.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have experience preparing students for the grammar and essay section of the SAT test. If you can't identify the main subject and main verb, don't know when to use its vs. their, or how to use a semicolon, choose me as your tutor and I'll make it easy for you to understand English grammar.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Have difficulty getting through the long SAT Reading passages? I'll explain to you how to get through the dense language and understand what you're reading.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

Choose me as your high schooler's tutor if you want him/her to improve his/her SAT scores. I am an experienced SAT tutor who has taught SAT sessions in the classroom and privately. Your child will learn strategies for selecting the right answers and will feel confident when taking the test after going over practice tests with me.
Spelling,

Spelling

If you can't determine if it's spelled receive or recieve, niece or neice, changable or changeable, choose me as your tutor and I'll make it fun for you to learn to spell.
Writing,

Writing

Do you become nervous when you have to write an essay, especially in class? Do you have difficulty getting started on a writing assignment? I can work with you on feeling more at ease doing writing assignments (including literary essays) and will help you learn how to clearly express your ideas in writing.
Literature, Proofreading, Reading, TOEFL, Vocabulary

History

Classics

Classics

I studied Latin for 4 years in high school and scored 98% on the Latin Regents exam. I received three Latin prizes at high school graduation. At State University of New York at Albany, I minored in Classical Civilization and completed the following courses: Latin Elements in English Greek Elements in English History of Ancient Greece History of Ancient Rome Greek Life Minoan-Mycenaean Age Fifth Century Athens I especially enjoy discussing Virgil's Aeneid, Caesar's The Gallic Wars, and Cicero's De Amicitia with students.

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Choose me as your algebra 1 tutor and you'll learn to solve equations and tackle word problems. Have fun mastering algebra with my interactive approach. We can work together to figure out the right answers.
English,

English

I am an excellent grammarian who loves helping students master English grammar. Improving sentence and paragraph structure enables students to become better writers. My interactive teaching style will motivate you to want to improve your English skills. I'll help you complete school assignments.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's degree in Education/English as a Second Language from State University of New York at Albany and taught ESL at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and The Doane Stuart School for three years. I also taught ESL to adults for a semester at State University. I have a New York State Public School Teacher's certificate and am permanently certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12). I have helped students whose first language is not English study for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or TOEFL.
Geometry,

Geometry

I work with students on geometry concepts and how to write out proofs. I help prepare students for the Common Core Geometry Regents and follow JMAPs to make sure all required topics are covered. Students need a deeper understanding of geometry to do well and I make learning Geometry interesting and enjoyable.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Having difficulty understanding how to solve equations and word problems? Is your child getting bad grades in math at school? I can help students grasp basic math concepts and master Pre-algebra and algebra. Have fun learning Pre-algebra with me.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Have difficulty getting through the long SAT Reading passages? I'll explain to you how to get through the dense language and understand what you're reading.
Spelling,

Spelling

If you can't determine if it's spelled receive or recieve, niece or neice, changable or changeable, choose me as your tutor and I'll make it fun for you to learn to spell.
Writing,

Writing

Do you become nervous when you have to write an essay, especially in class? Do you have difficulty getting started on a writing assignment? I can work with you on feeling more at ease doing writing assignments (including literary essays) and will help you learn how to clearly express your ideas in writing.
Reading

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's degree in Education/English as a Second Language from State University of New York at Albany and taught ESL at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and The Doane Stuart School for three years. I also taught ESL to adults for a semester at State University. I have a New York State Public School Teacher's certificate and am permanently certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12). I have helped students whose first language is not English study for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or TOEFL.
Latin, TOEFL

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Choose me as your algebra 1 tutor and you'll learn to solve equations and tackle word problems. Have fun mastering algebra with my interactive approach. We can work together to figure out the right answers.
Geometry,

Geometry

I work with students on geometry concepts and how to write out proofs. I help prepare students for the Common Core Geometry Regents and follow JMAPs to make sure all required topics are covered. Students need a deeper understanding of geometry to do well and I make learning Geometry interesting and enjoyable.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Having difficulty understanding how to solve equations and word problems? Is your child getting bad grades in math at school? I can help students grasp basic math concepts and master Pre-algebra and algebra. Have fun learning Pre-algebra with me.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Choose me as your algebra 1 tutor and you'll learn to solve equations and tackle word problems. Have fun mastering algebra with my interactive approach. We can work together to figure out the right answers.
English,

English

I am an excellent grammarian who loves helping students master English grammar. Improving sentence and paragraph structure enables students to become better writers. My interactive teaching style will motivate you to want to improve your English skills. I'll help you complete school assignments.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's degree in Education/English as a Second Language from State University of New York at Albany and taught ESL at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and The Doane Stuart School for three years. I also taught ESL to adults for a semester at State University. I have a New York State Public School Teacher's certificate and am permanently certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12). I have helped students whose first language is not English study for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or TOEFL.
Geometry,

Geometry

I work with students on geometry concepts and how to write out proofs. I help prepare students for the Common Core Geometry Regents and follow JMAPs to make sure all required topics are covered. Students need a deeper understanding of geometry to do well and I make learning Geometry interesting and enjoyable.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Having difficulty understanding how to solve equations and word problems? Is your child getting bad grades in math at school? I can help students grasp basic math concepts and master Pre-algebra and algebra. Have fun learning Pre-algebra with me.
Writing,

Writing

Do you become nervous when you have to write an essay, especially in class? Do you have difficulty getting started on a writing assignment? I can work with you on feeling more at ease doing writing assignments (including literary essays) and will help you learn how to clearly express your ideas in writing.
Reading

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's degree in Education/English as a Second Language from State University of New York at Albany and taught ESL at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and The Doane Stuart School for three years. I also taught ESL to adults for a semester at State University. I have a New York State Public School Teacher's certificate and am permanently certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12). I have helped students whose first language is not English study for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or TOEFL.
Marketing

Marketing

I completed the Prospering.com eCommerce curriculum, which includes running website businesses from your own website, selling products on Amazon, and how to participate in auctions on eBay. I concentrated on affiliate marketing and selling products through drop shipping with suppliers. I can advise students on selecting products that will sell and how to advertise.

Science

Psychology

Special Needs

Phonics

Phonics

I am certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12) in New York State, and have a Master's degree in English as a Second Language. Currently, I am a Student Support Specialist for Read & Succeed/Tutors with Computers and coach students (grades 5 through 8) in reading and phonics. Many students have difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words and my enunciation and enthusiasm helps them learn to recognize and pronounce words properly.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Choose me as your algebra 1 tutor and you'll learn to solve equations and tackle word problems. Have fun mastering algebra with my interactive approach. We can work together to figure out the right answers.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's degree in Education/English as a Second Language from State University of New York at Albany and taught ESL at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and The Doane Stuart School for three years. I also taught ESL to adults for a semester at State University. I have a New York State Public School Teacher's certificate and am permanently certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12). I have helped students whose first language is not English study for the SAT, ACT, GRE, or TOEFL.
Geometry,

Geometry

I work with students on geometry concepts and how to write out proofs. I help prepare students for the Common Core Geometry Regents and follow JMAPs to make sure all required topics are covered. Students need a deeper understanding of geometry to do well and I make learning Geometry interesting and enjoyable.
Writing,

Writing

Do you become nervous when you have to write an essay, especially in class? Do you have difficulty getting started on a writing assignment? I can work with you on feeling more at ease doing writing assignments (including literary essays) and will help you learn how to clearly express your ideas in writing.
Reading

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

Having difficulty scoring above 28 on ACT English and Reading Tests? Study with me and I'll explain to you the grammar and punctuation that you're being tested on. I'll give you tips for the logical order of sentences questions and how to pace yourself so you finish each test within the allotted time period. I make studying for the ACT interesting.
Career Development,

Career Development

From 1983 to 1991, I worked as an employment placement counselor at a prominent downtown Albany New York employment agency. I interviewed scores of job applicants and counseled many as to what career path they should take. I worked mostly with people wishing to pursue a business career and presented applicants' backgrounds to employers and personnel managers in area client companies in order to find applicants suitable employment. I administered typing tests to clerical/secretarial candidates and counseled many applicants who wished to leave their current employer due to job dissatisfaction or to seek more gainful employment.
Common Core,

Common Core

I have been tutoring Common Core Algebra 1 and Geometry for the past four years. I have worked with students whose algebra and geometry teachers have said would fail the New York State Regents exams and after studying with me for at least six weeks, they have been able to pass the Regents exam with at least 78%. I work with students who struggle with factoring, systems of equations, parallelograms, geometry proofs and many other math topics and make sure they understand these topics along with the Common Core standards.
GRE,

GRE

I've been tutoring the GRE for three years. If you have not taken math since high school and need a review of algebra and geometry, I'm a good tutor for you. Do you find it difficult to select the vocabulary word(s) that belong in the blanks in the text completions? Do you get confused when trying to select the multiple choice answers for the reading comprehension passages? I'll work with you on breaking down sentence structure and reading for context. I'll give you the practice you need to improve your GRE scores.
MCAT,

MCAT

I worked for 15 years as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administrator at a medical college, and have experience reviewing clinical research protocols. I had daily contact with physicians and PhD scientists, guiding them through the IRB application process. I performed expedited review under the direction of the IRB Chair, and served as Executive Secretary and regulatory advisor to the IRB Committee.
Regents,

Regents

I have a Regents high school diploma and passed the following Regents exams: Algebra, Geometry, Math 11, French III, Latin III, 11th grade English, 10th grade Global Studies, 11th Grade American History and Biology. I particularly like tutoring Regents Math and English (writing compositions and book reviews, reading comprehension and vocabulary).
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Have difficulty getting through the long SAT Reading passages? I'll explain to you how to get through the dense language and understand what you're reading.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

Choose me as your high schooler's tutor if you want him/her to improve his/her SAT scores. I am an experienced SAT tutor who has taught SAT sessions in the classroom and privately. Your child will learn strategies for selecting the right answers and will feel confident when taking the test after going over practice tests with me.
SSAT,

SSAT

I'll work with you child on becoming comfortable reading and answering SSAT questions. If working online, your child will have access to SSAT practice tests through screen sharing and will receive the test practice they need to be a confident test taker. Your child will receive immediate feedback from me if he or she has questions or is experiencing difficulty with test questions.
PSAT, TOEFL

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Very patient and knowledgeable tutor

Anne taught me a variety of different skills needed to take the GRE. We went over verbal and quantitative strategies. For example, for verbal we focused on word structures and breaking down sentences to understand the meaning of them. She gave me a handful of vocabulary words that were going to be on the GRE. She is very knowledgeable in quantitative. We went over lots of equations, special right triangles, slope of the line, circumference, and many many other tools needed to succeed on the test. She helped me remember a lot of math concepts I forgot about since highschool. Anne was always very flexible with the schedule and was available when I needed her. She was always on time for online meetings, patient and encouraging! Highly recommend :)

Ashley, 6 lessons with Anne

Very patient and listened well.

Writing skills to help improve my job. I write resolutions and she took the time to go over some suggestions as we went through them. I found it quite helpful and will hopefully meet with her again.

Fran, 1 lesson with Anne

My experience with Anne

Anne has been helping my daughter prepare for the reading and writing sections of the SAT. During the first couple of sessions, she assessed my daughter's knowledge base and skill level and then tailored a plan to help her. She is very kind and extremely patient and encouraging and goes over every problem and concept thoroughly until understood. For practice tests, she always asks my daughter why she selected this particular option rather than the other 3 and she provides the proper rationale for why the key is the only correct option. I don't know what the result of the next exam will be, but I feel my daughter has learned quite a bit about how to tackle the SAT pitfalls and she now feels much more confident about the test.

Mehran, 26 lessons with Anne

excellent first lesson

Anne spent a lot of time getting to know my son and was very engaging. We both report an excellent first lesson, and plan to schedule another

Julia, 6 lessons with Anne

Great teacher!

Anne was patient & helped me throughout the hour for my CARS lesson. I already feel better about myself after this one lesson!

Rooket, 7 lessons with Anne

Great tutor

I’ve had two lessons with Anne so far and I feel much more confident about my SAT already. She helps me understand all the ones I get wrong and gives me an explanation of even the ones I get right to make sure I fully understand each question. She’s an amazing reading/writing tutor.

Katelyn , 3 lessons with Anne

Anne feedback

She has required experience on the subject. We will continue use her service. We will recommend others for her service. We may use her in the future and continue this relantionship

tim, 2 lessons with Anne

Fun and helpful

We were working on text completion. Anne was very patient and helpful. She gave me some clues to better understand the questions. Looking forward to our next lesson.

Yumiko, 1 lesson with Anne

Very knowledgeable and works well with my daughter

My daughter is doing much better with her class work, and also did very well on her last text and has a better under standing of homework being sent home from class. Thank you, Miss Anne.

Kat, 8 lessons with Anne

My daughter is more confident after 1 lesson.

Anne did a great job being patient with my daughter. She's excited for the next session. She was quite nervous about testing, and tutoring is offering her confidence. Thanks, Anne!

Shaunetta, 2 lessons with Anne
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