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Kevin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kevin

BS
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level

Writing efficient SQL queries requires thinking in sets, not loops — a mental shift that trips up even experienced programmers. Kevin's background in computer science and data mining means he can teach everything from basic SELECT statements and JOINs to subqueries and aggregation, connecting each c...

Education

Stanford University

BS

Jian

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jian

Master's/Graduate
Jian's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
Trigonometry
Statistics

Hi! I'm Lance, a recent graduate with a Master's degree in Business Analytics from Duke University and a Bachelor's degree in Joint Mathematics-Economics from the University of California, San Diego. With a strong background in mathematics and extensive experience as a long-time volunteer at the Boy...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor

Joseph

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Joseph

Master's/Graduate
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra

I'm passionate about helping students because I believe everyone deserves the tools and preparation to build a brighter future. Education isn't just about learning facts, it's about discovering your potential, and I love being part of that journey. I've worked with students from all levels, from ...

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Yonsei University

Master's/Graduate

Lehigh University

Bachelor

Samuel

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Samuel

BS
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Brown University who tutors high school students via Skype or in person in the SATs, PSATs, and/or the SAT Math 2 Subject Test. I had a wonderful tutor for the SATs and for the SAT Math 2 Tests, so I understand how the standardized test tutoring process can be productive, fun, an...

Education

Brown University

BS

Tyler

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Tyler

Master's/Graduate
Tyler's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math
Algebra

With a strong background in STEM education and administration, I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success through personalized learning. My experience as a high school STEM teacher has allowed me to guide students in subjects such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, re...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Master's/Graduate

Bruce

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bruce

Bachelor's
Bruce's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I have tutored and/or taught mathematics since 2009. I have received graduate degrees in mathematics from Clark Atlanta University and the University of Florida. I am very patient with my students and strive to develop their skills, strategies and critical thinking.

Education

University

Bachelor's

Anita

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Anita

AM
Anita's other Tutor Subjects
Writing
Technical Writing
Java
C++

I am a professional web developer with 15+ years experience with back-end development (Java, PHP, C#, .Net, REST API), database design/development (SQL, MYSQL, SQL Server) as well as front end development (CSS, HTML, XML, JavaScript, JQuery). I double majored in English and Computer Science and ha...

Education

Cornell University

AM

University of Pennsylvania

AM

Mohammed Shezan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mohammed Shezan

MED
Mohammed's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I always believed serving the community eventually serves one well too and becoming a teacher did justice to my perception. After completing schI have always held the belief that serving the community ultimately benefits oneself as well, and my decision to become a teacher aligned perfectly with thi...

Education

University of British Columbia

MED

Kuang-Jung

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kuang-Jung

DSC
Kuang-Jung's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Discrete Math
Probability
Elementary Statistics

My name is Michael. I have done a lot of teaching at Boston University for Computer Science and Programming Languages. I like teaching and tutoring a lot since I enjoy seeing students finally get the knowledge they need to solve their problems. My teaching style is to lead students into the right di...

Education

University of Phoenix-Boston Campus

DSC

National Taiwan University

DSC

Dwight

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dwight

AM
Dwight's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Linear Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Statistics

I am a graduate of the University of Missouri at Columbia, where I earned first my Bachelor's and then (some time later) Master's of Science in Mathematics with an emphasis on physics and the theory of computation. The latter degree was a necessary precursor to my next career where my workplace was ...

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

AM

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Applied Mathematics Tutor • +69 Subjects

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