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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

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

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...

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Duke University

Master's/Graduate

University of California-San Diego

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

Juan Manuel

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Juan Manuel

BS
Juan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I believe anyone can do well in school. I believe timelines aren't for everyone, but I believe that progress should be judged as a function of effort, a function whose derivative is always positive :)

Education

University of Central Arkansas

BS

Aashay

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Aashay

Bachelor
Aashay's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

As a Computer Science graduate with a minor in Mathematics from Dalhousie University, I am passionate about teaching and dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of complex concepts in my students. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in a wide array of subjects, including AP Ca...

Education

Dalhousie University

Bachelor

Anindya

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Anindya

MS
Anindya's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Calgary, Canada. I received my Master of Science in chemical engineering with focus on modelling complex materials in 2016. During graduate school, I have acted as a teaching assistant (TA) extensively, teaching a very wide variety of courses to studen...

Education

University of Waterloo

MS

west bengal university of technology

MS

Travers

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Travers

Undergraduate Degree
Travers's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

Building data pipelines professionally for six years means Travers writes SQL daily — not textbook exercises, but production queries that pull, transform, and aggregate real business data alongside Python, R, and Tableau. He teaches query construction the way he actually uses it at work: start with ...

Education

Vassar College

Undergraduate Degree

Zubayer

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Zubayer

AB
Zubayer's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry

Hey! My name is Zubayer Khan Nabil. I am a senior at UBC studying Honours Economics with a Math Minor. I enjoy studying these subjects (weird I know), and I want to share my excitement for these subjects. I love to flesh out complex topics, and show how to think through them. As a tutor, I ensure ...

Education

University of British Columbia

AB

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Applied Mathematics Tutor • +55 Subjects

Graduate from the University of Windsor, majored in Computer Science; Gold Medalist in Undergrad; Gained subject expertise through research and published papers in Machine Learning; Strongly believe that having fun while teaching is the greatest way to learn anything.

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James

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +60 Subjects

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Jay

AP Statistics Tutor • +37 Subjects

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Conrad

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +78 Subjects

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Mishkaat

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

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12th Grade math Tutor • +47 Subjects

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Applied Mathematics Tutor • +49 Subjects

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 Programing and general problem solving. I have worked with students of all levels of knowledge and age groups. I use my personal experiences to develop positive working relationships with each individual student. I received my B.S. in Operations Research from the US Air Force Academy. I received my M.S. in Business Analytics from the American University. In the future I intend to purse a PhD in a field of Math or Analytics. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style are pretty similar in the sense that I try to provide multiple ways to come to the same answer. I also try to use relatable analogies specific to the student's interest. Inherent in that, is that I have to develop knowledge and a relationship with the student(s). Outside of academia, I have interests in Card & Board Games, Music, Sports and spending time with family.

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