Top Chemistry Tutors serving Mount Vernon

Matthias: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...current senior biology-health student at Grove City College, hoping to become a Physician Assistant. I love helping people learn more about subjects that I find interesting and am passionate about like math, biology, and chemistry. I have taken math courses through Calculus III, chemistry courses from General Chemistry I through Organic Chemistry I, and biology courses from General Biology I through Anatomy and Physiology. I was a TA for a genetics course and am familiar...
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Grove City College - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Dirk: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...PhD time, the mentoring of students and junior staff during my academic appointments and at Merck, and in my adjunct faculty position at Union County College in Cranford, NJ. My goal is to connect with the students and to spark their interest in the material taught. I try to make my teaching sessions fun and to include real life examples that illustrate the relevance and importance of what is covered. My goal in teaching is...
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TU Braunschweig, Germany - Diploma, Chemistry
University of Utah - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemsitry

Beau: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...service for sophomores and juniors. Most of my experience is in SAT and ACT test prep, but I have also done tutoring in the maths and sciences and English composition. While I am a Mechanical Engineering major, I have always had a profound appreciation for great literature and for writing good English, and I would love to pass that along to all of my students. Whenever I tutor, my main objective is not simply to...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Sarah: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...to explore Common Core expectations in ELA and Mathematics. Many of my students utilize Singapore Math, Go Math, Math in Focus, Eureka Math, or Prentice Hall Math curriculums, and I have developed quite a familiarity with these texts. I have worked with over 500 students in preparing for the Living Environment, Earth Science, and Chemistry New York State Regents in the last 4 years. I work with a range of resources including the Barron's Prep Books,...
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Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745

Fred J.: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...to tutor - from one on one tutoring for the SAT in high school and peer tutoring in college, to online tutoring students in Korea and and teaching a two month English seminar in Brazil. Although I have a variety of academic interests, my educational emphasis in math and sciences has led me doing the majority of my tutoring in these subjects. I have worked with students of all ages, learning styles, and strengths, and...
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Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Scott: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...college students, as a peer tutor. In these positions, I found great gratification in seeing a student have an epiphany in learning. I promote this learning by making analogies and other connections that the student not only relates to, but also finds interesting. In this manner I am not only able to make lessons exciting, but I also become energized myself. In the end my student always leaves with a fresh perspective, added strength in...
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The Cooper Union - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720

Michael: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...past 7 years! Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the pieces fall into place for a student who has previously been struggling with a topic. I firmly believe that learning can be interesting when placed into context. To get to know I'll tell you a little more about myself. Since graduating I've begun working at a software company in NYC. In my free time, I love reading, cooking, and playing music. I've recently begun taking up...
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Boston College - Bachelors, Mathematics/ Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31

Andrew : Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...immunology and biochemistry. I will be conducting research until I begin medical school in Fall 2013. I have over four years of tutoring experience including a teacher's assistant at Skidmore, working with local high school student,s and coordinating with my ice hockey team to complete several community service projects in our area. My experiences as a tutor, team leader, published researcher, and NCAA athlete have taught me to form strong bonds with those I work...
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Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Molecular and Cell Biology

Ahsan: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Along with my passion in the sciences, these experiences allowed me to fortify my pursuit in becoming an MD. During the summer of 2015 I sat for my MCAT examination - an entirely new beast. This was truly a life changing experience, and would certainly recommend several tactics I personally employed in fully grasping the content and critical reasoning required for this exam. In the past one could survive on raw memorization and recall power...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Biology, General

Justin: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...school entrance exams. I've worked with students of all ages on grade-level studies in math, science, the humanities and foreign languages. Students at top high schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech are especially engaging to work with due to the challenging nature of the material and the lively mind of the student. In addition to my own tutoring practice, I've also been director of a non-profit tutoring center. Under my administration we tracked students' scores...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, English Minor
Graduate Center at CUNY - Master of Science, Computational Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720

Maggie: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Math Honors Society and a member of the science honors society. In college, I continued to teach peers through Cornell Outdoor Education. I believe any student can suceed in the math and sciences regardless of gender or natural ability. Through repition, visulaization, and step by step understanding, any problem can be conquered. My goal is to help each individual over the initial, reaction of "I can't do this" to "I can figure this out." I...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750

Scott: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...math and science, and it shows! I've tutored for over seven years and with a Bachelor's degree and Masters in environmental engineering, four years of industry experience and five years as a professional sailor, I have a lot of appreciation for how the world around us works. From the simple process of doubling a recipe, to finding the optimum angle between wind and current to win a sailing race, to deeper questions about the workings...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
University of Florida - Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Engineering

Elsia: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...fall, I lived in Padua, Italy as an au pair for a family with a 6 year-old and an 8 year-old. I got to improve my Italian, drink delicious cappuccino with the other au pairs in the mornings while looking out over the beautiful piazzas, and travel all around Italy. I even went to the largest chocolate festival in all of Europe! Now that I’m back in the states, I work at a noted university...
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Casey: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...services in psychology, math, English/social studies, essay editing, general homework support, and assistance with college application essays. I enjoy tutoring all of my subjects, but my favorite would have to be psychology, as it is my major and I am personally interested in it. I have been tutoring for the past three years and have found it extremely rewarding for both my students and myself. I am passionate about helping students because for me, there...
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Anna: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...chemistry, and finally to college level chemistry. This is because I have taken all these chemistry courses, receiving an average of 100 in my high school level chemistry class, a 5 on the AP chemistry exam, and an A in both General Chemistry 1 and 2 at Cornell University in my freshman year. Previously, I tutor high school chemistry, AP chemistry, and SAT subject chemistry to my underclassmen in high school through the National Honor...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Tharun: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...1 and 2, Geometry, Calculus 1, SAT, and ACT. While I enjoy tutoring all these subjects, I am particularly passionate about SAT and ACT prep, as I believe that mastering test-taking strategies can open doors to incredible academic and career opportunities. My approach emphasizes building a strong foundation in problem-solving, time management, and analytical thinking, helping students gain both confidence and independence in their learning. I look forward to helping students unlock their full potential...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Garrett : Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...physics, often employing diagrams and visual aids in my teaching. In addition, since high school, I have always been someone that friends entrust to look over and critique their papers before they submit final drafts. My teaching style features visual learning, mnemonics, and hierarchical organization of material. I find that hierarchically cataloguing information by topic and sub-topic helps students retain material, as students are not simply memorizing, but are understanding how concepts relate to one...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 730

Kate: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Chemistry for the past two. Additionally for two years, I served as a Teacher's Assistant for Organic Chemistry and was responsible for facilitating student group assignments. I taught the students general study skills and how to simplify intricate content so that they can improve their grades over time. I believe it is important to assess the needs of the student whether it is teaching them test-taking skills, fundamentals of a subject or building their confidence...
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SUNY Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Emily : Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three years, across a range of ages and subjects. I've earned consistently high scores on my ACT and AP tests, and I'm comfortable teaching advanced math (up to calculus 3), biology and chemistry as well as ACT/SAT test prep. Besides teaching higher level math and science, I'm comfortable and have experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Nana: Mount Vernon Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...and continual practice, I assisted students to successfully complete both their Math and English state exams. Most recently, in 2019, I participated in a STEM summer program where I assisted middle school students to apply basic engineering principles such as prototyping to build various cardboard structures powered by Arduino circuit boards. I tirelessly worked to help all of them complete their projects and patiently worked with the needs of each student Furthermore, I assisted them...
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CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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