Ariel
Certified Tutor
...and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in technology consulting and intelligence analysis. I have bachelor and master degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, a law degree from Washington & Lee University, and am licensed by the bars of Virginia and Maryland. I was raised in Tucson, Arizona and have...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Policy and Management
Masters, Public Policy and Management
Kirk
Certified Tutor
...as both an undergraduate and graduate student, I have enjoyed teaching others and helping fellow students learn and understand new concepts. In my time as a teaching assistant and lecturer at Arizona Statue University, I found that I truly enjoyed teaching, developing lesson plans, and developing methodologies to help students learn and understand concepts.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil and Environmental Engineering
PHD, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tom
Certified Tutor
...degrees in Mechanical and electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh along with an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. My professional career assignments include product development, engineering and operations management. I also have approximately 12 years as adjunct faculty teaching graduate students for the University of Phoenix in the areas of statistics, project management, quality...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, engineering
Masters, MBA
Rahul
Certified Tutor
...start up company in Pittsburgh. I am passionate about learning, regardless of the field, and I strive to do my very best at everything I do. I enjoy helping people learn; I don't want people to feel afraid of the sciences and will work hard to find a method of teaching that makes the subject...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Alex
Certified Tutor
I'm currently a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University.I enjoy working with kids and helping them work through problems they struggle with on their own, teaching them to solve problems by concept, not on an individual basis. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and playing video games. ... Take the problem down to where the student understands it, and then build it back up to the full question.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Ben
Certified Tutor
...have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Marketing
Masters, Public Policy and Management
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE Verbal: 164
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...name is Matt Kuhn. I am a professional engineer who is exceptional at math, physics, and the sciences. Working with people of all ages is a passion of mine! If I am not at the office, you can find me hiking the mountains of I-90, biking the Interurban Trail, or experimenting with a new recipe....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 740
Juan
Certified Tutor
...on a firm belief that the best way to learn is by teaching: I usually have students explain to me what they DO understand, so that I have a better understanding of what they DO NOT fully grasp. Most importantly, I believe in creating a friendly environment, where students can let go of any insecurities...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Masters, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rene
Certified Tutor
...like to walk down the unfamiliar street, find the beauty in the back alley, and notice the small little details that make every place special. Currently, I am a recent grad from Carnegie Mellon University in Architecture and Environmental Policy and I work as an affordable housing fellow for Design Center Pittsburgh. I moved to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Architecture and Environmental Policy
Douglas
Certified Tutor
...Technical Assistant with Ford Motor Company, I am looking for opportunities to share problem solving experience with passionate students looking to overcome hurdles in math and science. In addition, as a recent graduate, I would like to help students picking and applying to colleges improve their SAT scores and maximize their chance for future success....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 720
Taijiro
Certified Tutor
...math. I was able to put these lessons into practice as a math tutor and grader at Carnegie Mellon University, where I attained my bachelor's in mathematical science. Although some students were future engineers and scientists already quite proficient at math, others were studying the humanities or fine arts. Not all students had the same...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematical Science
Philip
Certified Tutor
...a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now, and am also well versed in History, Geography, and Math....
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, International Relations and Politics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 740
Tatjana
Certified Tutor
...high school and college students in various levels of math classes, from Algebra and Geometry to AP Calculus. I work with the student to figure out how they learn best, and identify specific goals of learning to create a plan for tutoring. Outside of tutoring I enjoy outdoor activities, including rock climbing, mountain biking, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Current Grad Student, Neural Computation
Ricky
Certified Tutor
...time at JHU, in subjects ranging from basic arithmetic to differential equations. My teaching philosophy is "math is easy"; my goal is to make sure you understand why math is intuitive and natural, so that it's easy for you, too. In my spare time, I like to to solve math puzzles (yeah, I know I'm...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Mathematics
Prahlad
Certified Tutor
...working knowledge of contemporary issues in the science through articulation of real-world examples and providing opportunity for hands-on problem solving through exercises. Scientists, leaders and instructors effectively teach when they simultaneously impart information and nurture an environment that offers students the opportunity to discover a new subject while maintaining a channel for continuous closed-loop feedback,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
PHD, Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
Susan
Certified Tutor
...introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it professionally into your essays. I do test prep as well, from elementary through graduate student. I'm also patient and kind, and I care very much for my students. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French
PHD, Rhetoric
Navin
Certified Tutor
...and Physics. I worked in the telecommunications industry for 30 years and am now retired. I have also taught math and science subjects at the college-level in New Jersey. I am focused on tutoring high school and middle school students in Maths, Chemistry and Physics, ACT/SAT Test Prep at all levels in High School.... In the first session, we will go over your needs in detail. The first session is used to hone in to areas...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
PHD, Electrical Engineering
Nichole
Certified Tutor
...support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and Education
Masters, Public Policy and Management
Nikhil
Certified Tutor
I am an avid programmer,math enthusiast and love doing Salsa dancing. I enjoy helping students learn math and encourage them to develop a passion for math and science
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Masters, Information Systems
GRE Quantitative: 165
Lisa
Certified Tutor
...creative. Sometimes teaching is all about packaging the ideas differently. What I value most in the learning experience is when students become confident and independent in their own learning. My job as a teacher is to give them those tools. I am a lifelong learner myself, and I greatly value what my students teach me....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English and History
Masters, Literary and Cultural Studies
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