Renee
Certified Tutor
...my Master of Science degree in Microbiology at MIT. Both my undergraduate and graduate training has given me exceptional opportunities to strengthen my critical, analytic and problem-solving skills through a variety of courses from the quantitative and biological sciences discipline. I have applied those principles to independently developing and designing experiments to answer specific biological...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Microbiology
Adam
Certified Tutor
...problem solving approaches based on what the student needs. I am focused on engaging everyone I work with and am keenly attuned to whether people are truly following along. As an actor and director with a degree in science, I am equally at home with "science-y" and "arts-y" students. I am there to help foster a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Marcus
Certified Tutor
...world. A deep knowledge of the principles of chemistry have granted me the ability to see beauty in the world and in everyday life, from baking delicious cookies to walking through serene forest groves. Chemistry has also opened up the door to understanding biology and the workings of cells and life itself. Regardless of whether...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
PHD, Inorganic Chemistry
Abismael
Certified Tutor
...education class. I also tutored in high school and at MIT. I am really good at tutoring because I can break down the subject matter in a multitude of ways and explain it differently each time. Additionally, I am really good at helping students make connections between two seemingly unrelated topics. Lastly, I push students...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 730
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...Greater Boston volunteer program. What excites me most about being a math tutor is the opportunity to help middle- and high-school students resolve their confusion surrounding logical abstractions and let them ultimately take ownership of those concepts. I specialize in those subjects where frustration can easily set in as certain notions that appear removed from...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Erin
Certified Tutor
...school and college biology, drawing on my education (B.S. in Biology, PhD in Biological Oceanography) and 5+ years experience teaching biology and microbiology at the college level. I don't lecture (unless needed most students are already being lectured to), instead I work interactively and respectfully with students to quickly identify areas of struggle and overcome...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
PHD, Biological Oceanography
Jessica
Certified Tutor
...and subjects, ranging from tutoring kindergartners in their first exposure to language arts and middle school students in algebra and reading, to assisting with lower-division collegiate math courses. I particularly enjoy helping students gain confidence with math. I believe that all students are capable of understanding math, and I seek to help them explore mathematical...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics; Physics
Masters, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 710
GRE Quantitative: 170
Darin
Certified Tutor
...the course of my scientific research career I have produced 14 research publications, given 12 talks at international conferences, including the largest annual Physics, Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering conferences in the world, and have received 8 awards, totaling over $300k, specifically in recognition of my research accomplishments. As both an undergraduate and graduate student...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Physical Chemistry
Erin
Certified Tutor
I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at MIT in chemical engineering. Previously, I worked as a science tutor for Pasadena City College and a couple of high school students.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Chemical Engineering
Hasan
Certified Tutor
...physical limit and enabling more advanced computer, mobile and server chips. I enjoy very much teaching students science and math and motivating them for future careers in technology. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals. We need bright minds to push technology limits that can solve complex problems and increase the standard...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
PHD, EECS
Laura
Certified Tutor
...year, as well as high school math for a semester. Furthermore, I participated in a week-long Spring Break tutoring program in New Orleans, where I tutored 3rd and 4th grade students in math. Lastly, I spent a month teaching computer literacy to health workers in rural Togo in the summer of 2013. I find tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740
Vania
Certified Tutor
...while completing the pre-health track. I have been tutoring college level physics, biology, multivariable calculus, and organic chemistry for the past four years. I have also helped high school students prepare for the SAT and ACT. I am an avid classical pianist, EMT, swimmer, and tinkerer. I love explaining things and paying forward my knowledge...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Michelle
Certified Tutor
...will be attending graduate school in the fall - so the GRE is very fresh in my mind! At MIT I served as an undergraduate TA for two courses: Introduction to Computer Engineering (Java programming) and Fluid Mechanics. I currently tutor students at FSU in a variety of Math subjects. I am a patient and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Brad
Certified Tutor
...received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Jake
Certified Tutor
...achieve their academic potential. Sometimes it just takes someone's coaching to get yourself back on track towards attaining your desired goals. I pride myself on being adaptable, patient, and encouraging--traits that have become invaluable as a tutor. I enjoyed learning math and science in school, and I look forward to sharing that enthusiasm with you!...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 35
MIke
Certified Tutor
...that did alphabet and word recognition with animation. I also worked in an after school tutoring program for high school students. It was a melding of tutoring and mentoring, trying to get some at-risk students into college by improving their grades. I like math and physics, so much so that I tried to teach myself...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Aeronautics and Astronautics
SAT Math: 755
SAT Verbal: 745
Marisa
Certified Tutor
...on scientific theories, to scholarship essays. In high school I was a Link Crew tutor for three years, making myself available for tutoring sessions after school for whatever subject students required help in. But enough about my qualifications. If you are looking for a tutor, you probably want someone who will not only help you...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 760
Brice
Certified Tutor
...I specialize in many areas of math as well as computer science, biology and physics. When tutoring students, I draw on my own experience with learning the material to identify and address the obstacles they face. I believe that promoting a deeper level of understanding of the subject, as opposed to merely teaching to the...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Elise
Certified Tutor
...PhD in the fall and have some time off this summer. While at MIT, I came to really enjoy teaching. I have degrees in Physics and Linguistics, and am proficient in a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) math, physics, English, and foreign languages. I am fluent in German (both speaking and reading),...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics/Linguistics
George
Certified Tutor
Hi Students! My Name is George. I am excited to help you learn more about SAT, ACT, and math courses. I believe that you have everything you need to do well. I am only here to guide you! Together, we will help you to do your best! I look forward to meeting you!... My teaching philosophy is patience builds confidence. With patience, all students can build confidence. I think teachers need to be patient to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics/Spanish
Masters, Urban Studies
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