Chris
Certified Tutor
...University that studies the parasite that causes malaria. I have been mentoring, teaching and tutoring students at all levels from my time as an undergraduate at Brown University, through my graduate studies at MIT to my current research position now at Washington University. In college I tutored Biology, Chemistry and Organic Chemistry to fellow undergraduates....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
PHD, Molecular Biology
Joubert
Certified Tutor
...have a degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT. My interests are science and math along with College prep (SAT/ACT). For two years in college, I was a lecturer for an AP Chemistry class that ran for the whole academic school year. I am currently a teacher for the SAT. I'm very excited to be a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Lawrence
Certified Tutor
My tutoring experience ranges from teaching a mid-20s Bloomberg employee how to program in Python to helping fellow MIT computer science undergraduates understand the more thorny minutiae of digital system design. I spend most of my free time programming, reading about transportation and politics, and playing softball most summer weekends.
Education & Certification
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
Stephen
Certified Tutor
...since high school. I graduated from MIT with a bachelor degree in computer science and biology. I went on to medical school and have a masters in biomedical engineering. I taught undergraduate students as a graduate student and trained medical doctors when I graduated. I have worked in private medical practice educating patients and other...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Computer Science, Biology
Laurel
Certified Tutor
...from MIT, and a M.Sci. in Astrophysics from UC Santa Cruz, where I conducted research on black holes and exoplanets. I've been doing (and teaching) high level math and physics full time during my stint in grad school, and look forward to passing on my expertise to you. I have extensive teaching experience, with subjects...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Master of Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics
Mauricio
Certified Tutor
Specializing in teaching Math and Science at all grade levels, I help in understanding the "hard" subjects.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
Bachelors, Systems Engineering
Vania
Certified Tutor
...around me with a renewed sense of curiosity. I enjoy being able to spark this love of physics in my students, and as a consequence also sparking a love in mathematics, a necessary companion to physics. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the SAT because it is a test where practice makes perfect. Seeing...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering/Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Dion
Certified Tutor
...in the subject yields better grades. If you enjoy the subject you are working on, you will be more likely to learn the material. My philosophy is to guide the student to figuring out the correct answer, and hopefully in the process the student will understand the concepts behind the problem.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Science and Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 710
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...develop their analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills. My key areas of expertise are any type of math, physics I, and finance/accounting. I am very good at explaining difficult concepts and breaking down problems into manageable steps. My undergraduate eduction is in engineering and I have an MBA in finance. I am an adjunct professor...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Masters in Business Administration, Finance & Management
Andrew
Certified Tutor
I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature
PHD, Law, Management
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
LSAT: 170
Steve
Certified Tutor
...MIT, and I enjoy helping others. Since high school, tutoring has always been one of my favorite activities. I tutored with the NHS program at my school, and assisted with various test-prep programs at my high school. I'm passionate about Math and Chemistry, but what really lights me up about tutoring is the face of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 740
Alan
Certified Tutor
...happier than helping a student to gain confidence by mastering a topic they were having trouble with. I love music, mostly jazz and rock, a love I got from my parents. I read science fiction, and do Tai Chi, and am working towards becoming an instructor, which is another form of tutoring as I see...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Materials Science
PHD, Materials Science
Joe
Certified Tutor
...University with a BS in Chemical Engineering, and dual minors in Biology and Bioengineering. At Villanova, I was the president of the Club Running team, Commissioner of Intramural Sports, and heavily involved in service. Outside of the classroom, I've held internships and co-ops with ChemSolv, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, and Johnson & Johnson, as well as presented...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 730
Timothy
Certified Tutor
...Chemistry this year. My experience is in Organic Chemistry, but I'm well versed in areas of General Chemistry, as well as Algebra and Geometry. My tutoring philosophy is mostly about proper communication. Most Math and Science classes are normally taught by teaching professionals who are well qualified to lecture in their areas of expertise. However,...
Education & Certification
PHD, Organic Chemistry
Ben
Certified Tutor
...their pace and in a manner that best suits their unique learning styles. As a tutor in math and science subjects, I believe that the greatest (and most challenging) problem solving skill is being able to bridge the gap between the physical and the mathematical; to translate the world we inhabit into numerical relations. The...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Corey
Certified Tutor
...of Technology, I have found that collaborating is one of the main keys to succeeding. Chemical Engineering, my major, is one of the most difficult fields to pursue, and it requires the abilities of communication, patience, and perseverance. As a result, I am a team player with vast patience. In terms of my teaching methods:...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemical Engineering
SAT Math: 770
Johari
Certified Tutor
...in physics and humanities focused in theatre arts from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I've tutored middle schoolers and adults returning to college to finish their bachelor's degrees, and I've taught various hybrid technology-art camps and seminars for elementary through high schoolers. Predominantly, I tutor Algebra I-IV and Essay Writing/Editing, but also tutor Calc I,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics and Humanities
Two-Year Professional Musical Theatre Workshop
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 700
Afton
Certified Tutor
...I'm a student at MIT! I enjoy tutoring and mentoring students in all levels of math and economics. I participated in two volunteer tutoring programs while in college and they have had a terrific impact on my time here. In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, traveling and wearing fun earrings! My experience tutoring...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Economics
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Alan
Certified Tutor
...and have tutored for approximately 7 years in a number of subjects. I also taught middle school math for one year, in addition to high school courses. My teaching at the high school level has included: computer programming, robotics, 3D Graphics and Animation, and Introduction to Engineering. I was the coach of the FIRST Robotics...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Masters, Electrical Engineering
Kate
Certified Tutor
...bachelor's and a master's degree in Environmental Engineering. I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Engineering
Masters, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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