Dylan
Certified Tutor
...be fun. I promise! As a tutor my primary goal is not to teach towards specific problems. Rather, it is to establish strong foundations and to teach methods to figure out how to apply those fundamentals to any problem the student might encounter. I try to really drive home, on a conceptual level, why things...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Joel
Certified Tutor
...forward to tutoring students in computer science, especially object-oriented programming; mathematics, from middle school mathematics to multivariable calculus and differential equations; preparation for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests; and topics in literature and history. My favorite subject to tutor is probably calculus because calculus really opens students' options for further exploration in math, science,...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Physics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Karann
Certified Tutor
...foci on predator ecology, and modeling population dynamics. My tutoring strategy is to tackle topics of highest combined difficulty and priority first, and to do so in a manner that accommodates both myself and my student. I've found in past teaching experiences that the most rewarding and meaningful results come from direct engagement with students,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Engineering and Biological Sciences Dual Major
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Donald
Certified Tutor
...come up with creative and practical solutions. As a trainer and pre-sales engineer, I co-wrote a tutorial, created class materials, and made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced my obsession with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
GRE Quantitative: 166
Stephanie
Certified Tutor
...work with a particular students learning style, whether its hands on, visual, auditory, etc. When a student has a problem, I want to be able to work with other teachers to figure out the best way to give the student the support they need. Lastly, I create a tutor schedule with the student and show...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and English
Current Grad Student, History
Kathy
Certified Tutor
...September 2017. I have two years of experience in private tutoring, and have tutored elementary, middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. I have tutored algebra, geometry, Common Core, and French. I truly believe that each student's learning style is unique and rest assured that I will cater to your learning needs and get...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, China and Asia Pacific Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780
Amy
Certified Tutor
...the Lyman Briggs College of Science for 2 years and guest lecturer for a graduate-level Water Chemistry course at Cornell. I am currently a student at Otterbein University, working towards my teaching certificate for high school science. I've tutored over 40 students in General and AP Chemistry. I love tutoring because it gives me the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
Masters, Environmental Toxicology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Emily
Certified Tutor
...participated in the pre-med curriculum, taking courses in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Math. During my senior year, I tutored students from the Department of Athletics and the Office of Academic and Diversity Initiatives in Calculus I. I am passionate about helping others gain the skills, confidence, and understanding to achieve academic success.... In a first session, I usually ask the student what he or she feels the least comfortable with, how they have been doing so...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology, Pre-Med
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Lauren
Certified Tutor
...graduated from college with a degree in engineering. Although it was taxing at times, an education in engineering allows students to draw connections between the theoretical realm of math or science with the physical world. I hope to create this context for the students that I tutor. Also, while I love learning and teaching subjects...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 730
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well during high school and now as I approach the end of my undergraduate education, and while I cannot of course guarantee particular results for any student, I've found...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Classics
Theresa
Certified Tutor
...where I've helped others improve their writing. The most prominent example of this would be serving a year as a staff editor, then two more years as Editor in Chief of a widely distributed campus magazine in college. I've also assisted students with resume, college admissions, and academic essay writing. Math, mainly Algebra (but spanning...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Government
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
Danielle
Certified Tutor
...and psychology. I majored in psychology at Cornell, and was on track to receive a minor in math. Cornell no longer offered a minor in math my senior year, so I wasn't able to obtain the minor. I am an upbeat and patient tutor. I like to make learning as fun as possible, and I'm...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 33
SAT Math: 780
Amy
Certified Tutor
I have tutored many people in the past - from elementary school kids to Duke University athletes. I really enjoy the challenge of helping students understand material that was previously foreign to them. I am highly dedicated, make my own lessons and try to make learning as fun as possible.... To make learning as fun as possible. Learning should never be frustrating or painful. There is always a way to enjoy the process!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Masters, business (MBA)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Lynette
Certified Tutor
...but writing is my passion. I have been writing academically for over a decade. I am a freelance writer, I run a blog and I am currently working on two books. I believe that every student learns in their own way and it is my job to help my students in the way that works...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Meagan
Certified Tutor
...play rugby, work as a peer counselor on campus, gender discussion panelist, editor at the Cornell Undergrad Disability Studies Journal, and editor and fellowship writer with The Tab Cornell. I have also interned with a charter school in the South Bronx for the past 3 summers as a Curriculum Writer and general intern, so I...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Industrial and Labor Relations
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Wendi
Certified Tutor
...as well as medical school coursework. I am also able to help with writing and proofreading applications, reports and essays in all fields (e.g., history, English) in addition to the biological sciences. In addition, I can help you become a better test taker. We can meet at a local library or elsewhere, and on-line tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
PHD, Biochemistry
Danielle
Certified Tutor
...able to give back as a tutor. I love getting to know my students, learning how they tick. Understanding how my students learn allows me to tailor my approach to each student to fit his or her individual needs. I like to incorporate the student's interest as well as humor, when I can!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Communications
Masters, Acting
SAT Writing: 710
Emily
Certified Tutor
...junior studying Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University. I tutor my peers through Engineering learning initiatives, do research modeling drug delivery to circulating tumor cells, am president of Cornell Food Recovery Network, and am a member of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honors fraternity. In my free time I love running, hiking, cooking, and baking!... A strong conceptual understanding is the key to success and enjoyment in any subject.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineer
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...from Cornell in 2016 and I plan to attend medical school in the fall of 2017. I am really excited to be tutoring for Varsity tutors because I really enjoy helping students with subjects that gave me trouble in school. I hope that my time spent developing strategies to learn and absorb the tough material...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Biology
Current Grad Student, Human Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
Elsie
Certified Tutor
...having a positive attitude and making learning fun. When learning is engaging and fun, I find that the material is more memorable and some of the stress of testing is removed, and to this end I try to incorporate games as much as possible. I like to give the students ample space to show me...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish; International Relations
Masters, International Agriculture and Rural Development
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