Certified Tutors From Stony Brook University

...as a tutor. As a tutor I am most passionate about teaching writing, critical thinking, history and philosophy. I am a currently a doctoral student in the Philosophy Department at Stony Brook University, presently in the dissertation writing phase of the program. I have a MA in Art History and Theory from the School of...

...Brook University graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. I have scored in the 98th percentile on the MCAT and have an extensive knowledge about test taking strategies as well as the content. I have also taken many upper level biology courses, upper level math and physics courses, and upper level chemistry courses.

...people when I can. I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching people both one on one and classes of up to about 40 students and lectures with well over 100. I specialize in almost all things science and math. Throughout my many years of helping people achieve their academic goals, I have adapted...

...say they can't or they're too "stupid" to do something. I believe that no student is unintelligent or incapable. Everyone is more than able, through some effort and a little bit of help, to achieve any goal in life, academic or otherwise. My goal is to help people achieve and realize the potential that lies...

...has taught me that learning new subject material can be intimidating, so my teaching philosophy involves a focus on breaking down complex problems into simpler, less daunting components. As a teacher I am most fulfilled when, through systematic instruction and problem-solving, I am able to promote the type of academic confidence that allows students to...

...Mathematics andSstatistics, I am also currently in graduate school at Stony Brook University to receive my Masters in Teaching. Working with students has always been a passion of mine and is now something I am pursuing. I currently work as a part-time dance instructor and teach children ranging from the ages 2 to 18. Through...

...from SBU in December. In my time at school, I have taken upper level and graduate coursework in US, European, African, and South Asian History, as well as Historiography. These courses, as well as my study of the NY State curricula in Global and American History have made me more than familiar and comfortable with...

"The simplicities of science come up against the complexities of individual lives." - Atul Gaawande This is a wholesome definition of medicine which has attracted me to knowledge and the facilitated my desire to seek information

...of conflicts that may arise with adult learners' schedule and responsibility. It gave me the opportunity to adapt to many different circumstances and continue to help adult learners to achieve their goal. For the last year I've started working with High School students. There is so many different avenues to reach HS students through their...

...philosophy, at Stony Brook University. I am currently a Masters student in the School of professional development, pursuing a teaching degree in biology/chemistry. It has always been my goal to be an educator. This past year I was an organic chemistry teaching assistant where I gained valuable experience teaching my peers. I have also tutored...

...unique method for helping students understand the material. In my current position at Amneal, I am a subject matter expert for a number of instruments (XRD, TGA, DSC, Rheometer), and train and give lectures on their use to new users in the lab. Through Varsity Tutors, I hope to help students work through the challenges...

...be afraid! My tutoring style involves lots of questions. I love asking questions to pull prior knowledge out of students, to teach them to utilize the "tools in their toolbox" to solve the problem. They have the knowledge; it is my job to bring them that confidence to pick the right tools to do the...

...from there that I built my base in math. We weren't allowed to use calculators so all the basic principles, had to be memorized. I came to the US at age of 10 and started middle school . Larning to speak English was one of the hardest task to accomplish . I was an honor...

I'm Ricardo and I'm currently a sophomore at Stony Brook University majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

...i found interesting then was math. When i enrolled in college i had to idea that i was going to major in English and Philosophy. I honestly though i was gonna be a mathematician or some sort of engineer. I was interestingly please and felt in love with story telling and writing and decides that...

...the it in the way you can easily understand. I am a fresh graduate from the college, so I know exactly what the exam makers expect from you, and how they want you to stuck. I taught in university athletic center for three years when I was a undergraduate. After that, I am continue to...

...a stronger understanding on how to be a better instructor. When I teach, I try not to lecture the student, but engage them by connecting what I teach with real-life scenarios. Especially in hard sciences like biology, this makes it much easier for students to understand the topic. Outside of academia, I am a professional...

...try my best to give students the ability to become more efficient in scholarly aspects as well as develop a versatile academic background. Since I am focusing my efforts on specialized exams, I will first analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the student and then provide the necessary materials accordingly in order to enhance their...

Hi! I am a sophomore at Stony Brook University pursuing a Chemical Engineering Major. Aside from school, I am involved with the Ultimate Frisbee team here.

...a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University in Dec, 2016. During my time there, I have worked with faculty members in teaching masters level course (Psychopathology), organizing conferences, presenting on topic of interest and mentoring incoming masters students. Through these experiences I have gained leadership, organization and teaching skills that will highly...