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Johnathan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Johnathan

MS
Johnathan's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Statistics
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra

I am passionate about helping students because have a zeal for the subject areas themselves. I am a Data Advocate, which makes me an advocate for all things that relate to the understanding, processing and proficiency in the "data space". This includes, but is not limited to, Math, Computer Programi...

Education

American University

MS

United States Air Force Academy

MS

Amanda

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Amanda

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

Amanda's background is firmly in biology and medicine rather than software development, but her STEM training means she understands logical problem-solving and systematic thinking — skills that transfer directly to learning a language like Ruby. She approaches coding the way she approaches science: ...

Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Public Health

Test Scores
ACT
34
Michael

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Math

Ruby's elegance hides some tricky concepts — blocks, procs, symbols, and the "everything is an object" philosophy that trips up newcomers. Michael has hands-on professional experience with Ruby and walks students through building actual web applications, so they learn the language in context rather ...

Education

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Anmolpreet

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Anmolpreet

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Anmolpreet's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2

Ruby's elegance lies in its readability, but students often struggle with object-oriented concepts like classes, inheritance, and mixins that make the language powerful. Anmolpreet's computer science training at Yale means she can walk through how Ruby handles everything from blocks and iterators to...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1510
David

Certified Tutor

7+ years

David

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
David's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Finite Mathematics

Learning Ruby means thinking in objects from day one — classes, blocks, iterators, and the elegant syntax that makes metaprogramming possible. David's CS background at UCLA and professional software engineering experience at Adobe give him the broader programming fluency to teach Ruby's conventions ...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Niles

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Niles

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Niles's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Ruby's elegance — blocks, procs, duck typing — makes it a joy to write but sometimes tricky to debug. Niles teaches the language by unpacking how Ruby handles objects under the hood, so students understand why everything from strings to nil is an object and how that shapes the way they write methods...

Education

Lafayette College

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
33
Atharva

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Atharva

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Software Engineering
Atharva's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus

Ruby's elegance — blocks, iterators, duck typing — can feel slippery without someone who understands how the language thinks. Atharva's background across multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Python, and more) means he can explain Ruby's conventions by contrasting them with what students may al...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Software Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
33
Oen

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Oen

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Oen's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Calculus
Algebra
College Math

Ruby's elegance hides real complexity once students hit blocks, procs, and metaprogramming. Oen's computer science training at Grinnell, combined with hands-on experience across multiple languages including Java and C++, lets him explain Ruby's unique conventions — like duck typing and symbol usage ...

Education

Grinnell College

Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
32
Howard

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Howard

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Howard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

I am a fourth year undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Honors with minors in Computer Science and Business. I have always been passionate about helping others by continuing the chain of mentorship that I received and helpi...

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Alex

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Alex

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Competition Math
Middle School Math

Ruby's elegance hides real complexity, especially for beginners encountering blocks, procs, and metaprogramming for the first time. Alex's professional programming experience means he can explain not just how Ruby syntax works but why the language was designed that way — making concepts like duck ty...

Education

Purdue University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
33

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Muntaser

College Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

I am a graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology. I received my Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with a focus on Backend Software Development. During my stay in Illinois Tech I had experience as a Teaching Assistant (Java) for two years. Since graduation, I have worked as Software Engineer in various companies.

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Gray

Calculus Tutor • +31 Subjects

I'm a former student at Dartmouth College who teaches the SAT, English, Computer Science, IB diploma classes, and more. I particularly like editing essays. Currently, I'm working towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance at Portland Community College. I have been a formal and informal tutor over the last eight years. My philosophy is that there are always a couple of simple, crucial keys to success in any subject, and I'm looking to pass what I've learned over the years to students. I'm into politics (I'm a former government major), sports (especially basketball), video games, and reading. I have a good sense of humor and I get along well with just about anyone. I can't wait to meet you!

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Matthew

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +104 Subjects

I am a Senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Mechanical and Robotics Engineering. I am here to help with any Math, Science, Engineering or other tutoring needs. My main approach is to focus on mastery over work pace. I encourage my students to strive for perfection on the basic material, before moving to the hard stuff. That way you won't only "kinda know" two things, but truly understand the material. Outside of class I enjoy, hiking, playing the saxophone, cooking and building robots.

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Shannon

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +33 Subjects

I am a recent Portland transplant from the East Coast, along with my fiancee and our dog Max. I'm in the process of transitioning into a career in software development, and am currently attending a coding bootcamp downtown. When I'm not wrestling with Ruby and JavaScript, you can find me exploring Portland parks or hanging out reading and playing video games. I think I'm a great tutor because I genuinely love learning, no matter the subject, and I think that kind of passion for learning is contagious

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Eric

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +41 Subjects

I'm currently a computer science student at Swarthmore College. While I'm pursuing a technical degree I have diverse interests and I believe that my liberal arts background help me connect and communicate effectively as a tutor. I want to help you or your child understand the core concepts of any field instead of rattling off formulas and techniques for specific questions. To me, the mentor/mentee relationship is one of the most important human relationships --I will take any request seriously and put in my best effort.

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Andrew

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science and Linguistics at Ohio State University. I expect to graduate in Spring 2022. I really enjoy learning, and tutoring serves as an excellent way for me to add to my own education while guiding other students to a greater understanding of their own. I'm currently focusing on tutoring in computer science and math. I hope that we can enjoy learning together!

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Brianna

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am a Junior Computer Science and Cognitive Science Dual Major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. I began tutoring when I was in High School, helping both peers and students in Elementary and Middle School. I am passionate about helping others learn and become the best versions of themselves because I believe it will lead to a more functional society. While I am able to tutor in many subjects, I feel most strongly able to help with Mathematics and Computer Science.

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Joseph

Linear Algebra Tutor • +73 Subjects

I'm a sophomore at the University of Chicago. I'm a student-athlete with a great background in math, computer science, and standardized tests. I'm the oldest of 6 kids and have always helped my younger siblings with these subjects. I look forward to potentially tutoring you.

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Ian

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +33 Subjects

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