Contact Information
| Phone: | (518) 869-6005 |
| Fax: | (518) 869-4878 |
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
High School Tutoring Programs
Math
Sylvan Math Essentials
Sylvan Math Essentials helps children at various skill levels improve their math skills. Students are given the Sylvan Skills Assessment to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses in areas such as numeration, fractions, multiplication and problem solving. An individualized program for each student is designed based upon this skills assessment. Students learn the basics of mathematical computation as well as critical thinking skills such as problem solving, estimation and logic. Students master a new skill before advancing to the next level, ensuring the retention of information long after it is learned.
High School Math
The High School Math program integrates concepts from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry into one comprehensive program designed specifically for High School Students. Students are encouraged to solve non-routine problems and make connections between mathematics and other fields. Key concepts are incorporated from several math disciplines.
Regents Prep
Students preparing for the NYS Regent's Exams are given practice tests and instruction targeted to their areas of need.
Reading
Academic Reading
Students in the Sylvan Academic Reading program develop the tools necessary to read more efficiently and with greater comprehension. Academic Reading gives students concrete goals and measures results, so they can see real progress. Phonics and word structure skills develop a student's foundation for learning while mastery of reading skills builds a student's confidence.
Advanced Reading Skills
Sylvan's Advanced Reading Skills program can raise your child’s effective reading rate by 50% with as little as twelve hours of instruction.* Increased reading speed and improved comprehension can help your child with test-taking, studying and more!
*Individual results may vary. Please contact us for more information.
Writing
- Applying the writing process from pre-writing through publishing
- Applying composition techniques to new and existing writing assignments, including the development of effective thesis statements, development of topic sentences and supporting paragraphs, and organization of details and transitions
- Understanding and composing different writing forms, including descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive
- Analyzing works of literature and nonfiction, summarizing texts in writing, composing a research paper, and more
Regents Prep
Students preparing for the NYS Regent's Exams are given practice tests and instruction targeted to their areas of need.
High School Writing
Strong writing skills in high school are crucial to your teenager’s success in life. Our writing program will help your teen tackle the toughest classroom writing assignments, perform better on tests, and prepare for state assessments and the SAT/ACT® with confidence. Find out how Sylvan can tailor a plan to improve your teen’s writing skills in the following areas:
Study Skills
- Organization and time management
- Note-taking
- Reading and studying
- Test-taking strategies
High School Study Skills
Does your teenager need help with study and organizational skills? With Sylvan’s study skills program, we’ll help your teenager learn how to manage time and daily coursework with ease. From discovering the right way to take notes and study to learning how to complete research for papers and assignments, our study skills program will help your teenager become a better student in high school – and beyond. We’re here to help with the following skills:
Homework Help
High School Math
The High School Math program integrates concepts from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry into one comprehensive program designed specifically for High School Students. Students are encouraged to solve non-routine problems and make connections between mathematics and other fields. Key concepts are incorporated from several math disciplines.
Test Prep
Regents Prep
Students preparing for the NYS Regent's Exams are given practice tests and instruction targeted to their areas of need.
College Prep
SAT* Test Prep
Sylvan's SAT preparation course provides personalized instruction in a small group setting. From timed practice tests to proven test-taking strategies and techniques, our test prep experts will ensure your teenager is prepared on test day. Take steps to increase your teenager’s score today! Register for an upcoming SAT prep class.
*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.
ACT® Test Prep
With competition to get into college on the rise, Sylvan's ACT preparation course can increase your child’s ACT score. Our personalized approach to test prep teaches the test-taking strategies and techniques your teenager needs to approach test day with confidence. Learn more about ACT test preparation from Sylvan and enroll today.
ACT is registered trademark of ACT Inc.
College Prep Study Skills
With college right around the corner, knowing what and how to study can give your teenager an edge. Let Sylvan’s study skills experts teach the valuable organization, time management, note-taking, studying and test-taking strategies your teenager needs for success in high school and college.
College Prep Writing
Advance your teenager’s writing skills today! Our College Prep Writing program can help your teenager compose an exceptional research paper, avoid plagiarism, prepare college applications and essays that shine, sharpen writing skills for the SAT, ACT® or AP exams and more!
Other Subjects
Regents Prep
Students preparing for the NYS Regent's Exams are given practice tests and instruction targeted to their areas of need.