Kristen
Certified Tutor
...that a good lesson is one where the student is doing the thinking. I teach interactively, asking questions, listening to students. explanations, and probing students to produce the correct answer for themselves. I want to model thinking and questioning strategies that will allow a student to be successful without a tutor; I endeavor always to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical-Biological Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Vivek
Certified Tutor
I am passionate about helping students get better! I love Mathematics and Physics, and want to be involved with the subjects for as long as possible.... To be flexible in teaching methods according to students' needs, and to be available to them for as much as they need.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Nuclear Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 168
Christianna
Certified Tutor
...have a BArch in Architecture and BA French from Rice University 2000 and a MS in Architecture from MIT 2004. I currently am a Doctoral Student of Physical Therapy at VCU, Class of 2020. I have previously been an Architect for 15+ years and I am a lifelong francophile who has lived in Paris, France...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Architecture
Masters, Architecture
Claudia
Certified Tutor
...I recently moved to DC from Massachusetts where I completed a masters degree in Environmental Engineering at MIT. I've always loved working with students both in tutoring and classroom settings and have worked in this capacity for the past 9 years. I primarily have experience tutoring in science and math, but have also worked with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
Masters, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750
Greg
Certified Tutor
I an formally trained as a chemist (BS MIT, PhD NU), and operate a consultancy focused on technical market research for science-based businesses. I conducted or led industrial chemistry research for 22 years. I have a passion for science and STEM education, and am choosing to 'give back' by tutoring, with a focus on STEM...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
PHD, Chemistry
SAT Math: 790
William
Certified Tutor
...Everyone has their own strengths and challenges, and my job as a tutor begins with identifying these. I like to have students work through problems while I guide them and make suggestions, so that I can get a sense of what they understand and what they don't. Then we can build on their knowledge and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics
James
Certified Tutor
...one's chosen career. It is a beautiful application of human reasoning to create an understanding of the universe we live in and to admire the incredible technical achievements of mankind. I hope to instill this appreciation for the subject in my students as they build the skills necessary to not only master the techniques and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Astrodynamics and Engineering Sciences
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Master of Engineering, Engineering, General
Masters, Applied Mathematics
Ethan
Certified Tutor
...with under privileged youth, to teaching MIT and Harvard undergraduate and graduate students, to enableing professors and post-docs to transition between fields, and even to coaching wrestling. My own hobbies/passions include both the mental and physical and include rock climbing, weight lifting, Brazilian jiu jitsu, theoretical computer science ("mathematical epistemology"), modern statistics, and economics and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Cori
Certified Tutor
...school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you find that you understand those problems. I am passionate about learning, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...After college, I moved to Houston, Texas to work for ExxonMobil at a refinery before returning to school for my MBA. I have always enjoyed tutoring, and tutored throughout high school and college. As a mechanical engineering major, I have a very strong background in math and sciences. I have experience tutoring all levels of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Nicholas
Certified Tutor
Hi, I'm Nick! I'm a current undergraduate at MIT and a chemistry major. I specialize in chemistry and all sorts of math, but I also am proficient in French and Physics. I can also help with ACT preparation.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Isabella
Certified Tutor
...Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at the college level. I have also taught at summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students. I am passionate about tutoring kids in math and science because I think that a strong foundation in STEM at an early age can...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Adriana
Certified Tutor
...and I'm an MIT undergrad studying Urban Planning. I loved math in science in school, but know that it can be frustrating and easy to dislike when taught in a way that is difficult to understand, or when it seems useless and pointless to learn. My goal is to get students not only to perform...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Urban Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Patrick
Certified Tutor
...science,and am currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at MIT. I am patient and will take as much time as you need to thoroughly explain concepts. In my free time, I like to make video blogs with a cinematographic feel to them. I will do my best to make learning as fun...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Current Grad Student, Materials Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
William
Certified Tutor
...Refinery. I have been extremely blessed in my college and professional career, but I believe that a significant amount of my fortune stems from my passion and dedication in the classroom. I look forward to tutoring students in math and science related subjects so that similar opportunities will be open to them in the future....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Jacob
Certified Tutor
I recently graduated from MIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I have worked for companies such as Apple and Oculus VR as well as various MIT labs. In my free time, I love to exercise and read.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 34
Madeline
Certified Tutor
...in the School of Meteorology. I completed my Bachelors degrees in mathematics and geophysics at MIT in 2012. I then spent four years in the Navy as an instructor at Nuclear Power School, where I taught physics to sailors who were learning to operate nuclear power plants. I absolutely love teaching and love math and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Master of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Josephine
Certified Tutor
...aid in my local Chinese school until my junior year, and I tutored with MIT's Academic Teaching Initiative to teach high school students AP Computer Science during my freshman year in college. I've also worked at the Smithsonian summer camps as a counselor for a programming camp and digital arts camp. Outside of academics, I'm...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Zawadi
Certified Tutor
I enjoy working with students and treasure the opportunity to go over complex and confusing concepts and simplify them in an intuitive way. My expertise is in finance, accounting, and test prep. I am highly knowledgeable in these areas. I am patient, persistent and offer customized approaches to learning for all my clients.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Doctor of Philosophy, Management Science
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...okay! Whether you or your student needs to clarify concepts or in depth work to bring them up to speed, my teaching style is tailored to each individual, using a pace that is appropriate. I strive to help students understand the core concepts and building blocks necessary to succeed not only in their current class...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Master of Science, Air Transportation
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