Mike
Certified Tutor
...well before the online sessions so that I can prepare thoroughly and not make inefficient use of the online time. I go that extra mile because I care sincerely about your success. We hear so many stories about bad characters lurking on the internet. I encourage parents of younger students to sit in on the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Edward
Certified Tutor
...and have had an interest in programming ever since. Outside of academics, I've been playing the bass guitar since I was 15, with two years of receiving formal instruction. I love playing Squash as well as Soccer (though not as well as the former, plus RIP USMNT but at least Poland qualified), and I also...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Timothy
Certified Tutor
...tutor all levels of algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and single variable calculus, along with introductory statistics. Besides the steps required to solve a problem, I attempt to impart a deeper understanding of the concepts underlying it, so that the student will gain confidence the next time they encounter something similar. Outside of my teaching duties, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Matthew
Certified Tutor
I have tutored for two years. I excelled in math and science courses throughout school and would love the opportunity to help you do the same.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Ian
Certified Tutor
Hello! I am a M.S. Chemistry Major from Washington State University. I have been a teaching assistant for 2.5 years for general chemistry. I enjoy education and teaching through a visual hand drawn approach and using web-sites to demonstrate chemical concepts.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
GRE Quantitative: 161
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...students professionally in college algebra and calculus. I believe that the best way to learn is collaboratively and interactively. I teach by working together with my students to tackle problems and develop a firm grasp on the bigger picture. I'm passionate about math and science and improving education as a whole. My hobbies include hiking,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Keith
Certified Tutor
...exponential function and how its value at a point is also its slope, and how we can use this to our advantage in differential equations. My lifelong love of mathematics, as well as many students' dismal outlook on mathematics, in conjunction with the gracefulness of mathematics that I am so fortunate to have been taught,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Obeng
Certified Tutor
My goal is to make students develop passion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). I will not only make them plug numbers into equations, but will relate these equations with real life situations and arts. I believe through this technique of teaching and learning, students will excel in sciences and mathematics, and arts as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Clarice
Certified Tutor
...career, I volunteered at a preschool and tutored Honors Physics for my school's National Honors Society. At Rensselaer, I recently joined a club called the Science Ambassadors that encourages interest in STEM fields by traveling to local schools and giving interactive presentations to middle and high school students. I am excited to share my passion...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 700
Jay
Certified Tutor
...Mechanical Engineering Student. I was a camp counselor an tutor for two summers and I really enjoyed it, I'm excited to be tutoring again! A bit more about me, I'm 22 interning in NYC for the summer and in the Fall I'll be in Troy NY. I like video games, theater, lacrosse, math, science and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Michael
Certified Tutor
...pump for an experiment in detecting dark matter. I also worked outside of school in multiple technology-driven jobs, like a summer camp where I taught more than 30 students computer science from the ground up, and an Internship where I helped design some of the most powerful fans ever created. In my downtime, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
Okechuku
Certified Tutor
...relate to different types of people and understanding different learning styles is extremely important and listening for comprehension, as a teacher/tutor, is a necessary skill that I don't see enough of. Knowing how crucial it is, I try my best to really listen and understand the learners point of view in order to make the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Matthew
Certified Tutor
Hi! I'm Matt. I study physics and computer science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I want to help you understand physics, math, and computer science in an intuitive way that builds deep knowledge of the subject and the connections between different fields that I find so interesting.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 770
Connor
Certified Tutor
...subjects ranging from coding to game design to improvisational comedy for 7 years. As much as I love teaching I also love to make people laugh and when I am able to do both it really makes my job worth it. Right now, I'm studying Game Design and Communications at RPI, focusing on how best...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Game and Interactive Media Design
Dan
Certified Tutor
...Trades'. Almost every subject from high school could be used on a day-to-day basis, which helps keep a lot of that material fresh. I'm happy to help with Physics, Algebra, AP Math/Science/English, Economics, as well as any other regents or accelerated class you might have issues with. Outside of school I like to go on...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Writing: 720
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...problems. I know the value of having someone there to help you and work through problems together, having been both the helper and the helped. It is always a rewarding experience for both the teacher and the student, something I have experienced through being an assistant coach at baseball clinics. Outside of school, I love...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Britney
Certified Tutor
...PhD in Communication and Rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I have experience tutoring students in writing and verbal communication, and I have taught undergraduate courses in the humanities and social sciences. I love working one-on-one with students and believe that learning is most effective when it's engaging and fun. My goal is to make myself...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Doctor of Philosophy, Communication and Rhetoric
Hari
Certified Tutor
...relate problems to the real world and provide students with a foundation to figure things out for themselves without giving them answers. This may all sound pretty bland, but I have a variety of hobbies and I like making learning more exciting than students may think. I'm a big skier and my other hobbies include...
Education & Certification
Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 740
Yosef
Certified Tutor
...daunting. It is also important to recognize that different students learn best through different means. As an example, some students are visual learners and can understand the material best through pictures and gestures. Other students learn best through hearing the procedures vocalized, while still others learn best through writing out the steps of the solution...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Mathematics
SAT Math: 800
Christine
Certified Tutor
...and procedures, which is how I discovered that I truly enjoy teaching. It's very rewarding to help others learn new skills they can use to succeed and improve their lives. Through my experiences, I've observed that students learn best when context and purpose are given for the subject matter, and when straightforward instruction with relatable...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Master of Science, City, Community, and Regional Planning
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