Peg
Certified Tutor
...Cornell University with a B.A. in English and a Masters of Arts in Teaching, I also have 30 credits in educational administration and supervision from Rider College. It's been my pleasure to work with students from grade 2 through community college. I love to see the growth of an idea or skill for students and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts Teaching, English
Jeffrey
Certified Tutor
...colleges (Fordham University, Mercy College, SUNY Community Colleges). I have tutored for over 15 years. Undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Masters of Education from Manhattanville College. I tutor; Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Statistics (A/P), ACT, SAT, SHSAT, ISEE/SSAT (all levels), and Common Core. Home/library/cafe sessions in Brooklyn and lower-mid Manhattan. Previously owned and taught...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Economics, Agricultural Economics
Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Eva
Certified Tutor
...for using data to generate business impact. Growing up I've always loved math and how there could be multiple ways of arriving to the same solution. I want to help instill the same passion for math in others, and my methods of teaching will be customized for each student depending on their strengths and weaknesses.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Statistics
Sam
Certified Tutor
...emerged with their worries assuaged and feeling more empowered knowing how to take care of their child. This considered, it is vital for every physician to become properly trained to handle these responsibilities: to be effective communicators and leaders, to dissect complex concepts into manageable chunks, and to serve as beacons of support to those...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Certificate, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 800
Lekha
Certified Tutor
...Post-college graduation I worked as a medical scribe for two years. Still wanting to tutor/teach, I volunteered with Let's Get Ready for free SAT prep/college planning support to local high school students. I believe that a tutor should help students feel more confident in their own abilities. I try to create a very comfortable and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Master of Science, Human Nutrition
Serge
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate student in Comparative Literature, with a secondary in Film and Visual Studies, at Harvard University. Before starting at Harvard I received a BA in Human Development from Cornell University. My family immigrated from Ukraine. I grew up and went to high school in Brooklyn.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Doctor of Philosophy, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Nalu
Certified Tutor
...adaptable, easygoing person ready to learn from my students as much as I am ready to teach! I have ample experience working one-on-one with students as a volunteer tutor for creative writing, analytical essays, argumentative pieces, and expository essays, as well as with math principles ranging from pre-algebra to multivariable calculus and linear algebra.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Engineering, Operations Research
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Ushbah
Certified Tutor
...a young Ivy League college graduate who started her degree at only 16 years old, I too, encountered a lot of problems. But I came to learn, fortunately early, that the lack of an effective learning strategy is typically 80% of your problem. Getting to this strategy, however, is different for every individual-- it is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Writing: 800
Salomée
Certified Tutor
...the K-12 for three years. I will be attending Cornell University fall 2020 and have a lot of experience with college admissions and AP Classes. My goal is to help my students apply the concept they learn and apply it in their lives, and find the beauty of learning by making it fun.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Labor and Industrial Relations
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...is not just to help students with a tough class or a standardized test, but also to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Isabel
Certified Tutor
...the College of Engineering at Cornell University. I am currently a sophomore and I'm studying Information Science, Systems, and Technology. I love math and I love teaching it to other people! Specifically, my favorite subjects are Calculus and Algebra. Spanish and Physics are also some of my favorite subjects to learn and to tutor others...
Education & Certification
Engineering in Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Zachary
Certified Tutor
...Outreach Chair for our Meteorology Club. I look forward to working with you on anything science or math. My specialties include physical sciences (Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics) and math (algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics). Since graduating, I have taken a job as a substitute teacher and a part-time meteorologist! My tutoring style is generally for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
SAT Math: 700
Dick
Certified Tutor
...experienced language teacher and learner, having learned Spanish and French, and having taught English for 25 years. I also supported teachers of 35 languages at any Ivy-League language center. Language learning should be fun but thoughtful, expressive of oneself but revealing of other cultures. I greatly enjoy guiding others down this learning path.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Al
Certified Tutor
...three years informally assisting college students in various mathematics courses, from statistics and precalculus to higher-order algebra and analysis. While developing my own study skills, I've taken the time to research study strategies, work with others to learn material and adapt to different learning styles, and edit and review English and liberal arts assignments. Generally...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...Laboratory, US Department of Agriculture, and US Air Force. My approach to tutoring math and physics is to incorporate real life use cases. When students see the practical application of a subject, they are more likely to enjoy and understand it. I will incorporate aspects of renewable energy, wind power in particular, into my tutoring....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Annie
Certified Tutor
...Cornell University pursuing a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. I have done extensive coursework in biology, physics, chemistry, math, and lab sciences. I love applying engineering problem-solving skills to the biological sciences. For the past year, I have been a teaching assistant for introductory biology classes. In my free time, I participate in cancer immunotherapy research...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ryan
Certified Tutor
Hi, I am currently studying Computer Science at Cornell University and would love to help anyone with STEM related fields and SAT/ACT Math test prep.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 800
Jillian
Certified Tutor
...recent graduate from Cornell University, with a degree in Biological Sciences and a concentration in Genetics, Genomics, and Development, and a minor in Jewish Studies. I'll soon be headed to med school, but in the meantime, I want to help kiddos learn math and science in a way that makes it fun and accessible!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Genetics
Kathrin
Certified Tutor
I graduated cum laude from Cornell University and currently work in academia. I love science and learning! As a sciences and history of science double major, I find great value in being able to effectively communicate science topics to non-scientific audiences. Let me help you learn to love learning and studying efficiently :).
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Bachelor in Arts, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Sophia
Certified Tutor
...to foster a conversational teaching style. My background - undergrad: applied physics at Cornell University, PhD: theoretical physics at MIT, postdoc: research scientist at University of Colorado Boulder - has given me insight into tricks and shortcuts to double check for common mistakes or help students solve problems even if they get stuck. When I'm...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Doctor of Philosophy, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
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