Ariel
Certified Tutor
...master degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, a law degree from Washington & Lee University, and am licensed by the bars of Virginia and Maryland. I was raised in Tucson, Arizona and have lived many years on the east and west coasts as well as abroad. I speak Russian fluently and am conversational in Portuguese.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Policy and Management
Masters, Public Policy and Management
Kirk
Certified Tutor
...an undergraduate and graduate student, I have enjoyed teaching others and helping fellow students learn and understand new concepts. In my time as a teaching assistant and lecturer at Arizona Statue University, I found that I truly enjoyed teaching, developing lesson plans, and developing methodologies to help students learn and understand concepts.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil and Environmental Engineering
PHD, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tom
Certified Tutor
...with degrees in Mechanical and electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh along with an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. My professional career assignments include product development, engineering and operations management. I also have approximately 12 years as adjunct faculty teaching graduate students for the University of Phoenix in the areas of statistics, project management,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, engineering
Masters, MBA
Rahul
Certified Tutor
...Mellon University with a double major in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. I am currently working at a start up company in Pittsburgh. I am passionate about learning, regardless of the field, and I strive to do my very best at everything I do. I enjoy helping people learn; I don't want people to feel afraid...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
Alex
Certified Tutor
I'm currently a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University.I enjoy working with kids and helping them work through problems they struggle with on their own, teaching them to solve problems by concept, not on an individual basis. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and playing video games. ... Take the problem down to where the student understands it, and then build it back up to the full question.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Ben
Certified Tutor
...board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Marketing
Masters, Public Policy and Management
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE Verbal: 164
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...Kuhn. I am a professional engineer who is exceptional at math, physics, and the sciences. Working with people of all ages is a passion of mine! If I am not at the office, you can find me hiking the mountains of I-90, biking the Interurban Trail, or experimenting with a new recipe. I am a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 740
Juan
Certified Tutor
...that have led to their current difficulties in a given subject. My teaching style is based on a firm belief that the best way to learn is by teaching: I usually have students explain to me what they DO understand, so that I have a better understanding of what they DO NOT fully grasp. Most...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Masters, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rene
Certified Tutor
...people. Today, I am not too far from my childhood counterpart. I enjoy getting lost in new places. I like to walk down the unfamiliar street, find the beauty in the back alley, and notice the small little details that make every place special. Currently, I am a recent grad from Carnegie Mellon University in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Architecture and Environmental Policy
Douglas
Certified Tutor
...Supply Technical Assistant with Ford Motor Company, I am looking for opportunities to share problem solving experience with passionate students looking to overcome hurdles in math and science. In addition, as a recent graduate, I would like to help students picking and applying to colleges improve their SAT scores and maximize their chance for future...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 720
Taijiro
Certified Tutor
...fine arts. Not all students had the same background through their prior coursework or in high school. I quickly recognized that students struggle with topics in different ways and learned to identify where they needed help most. Finally, after college I further developed my ability to explain difficult concepts as a corporate actuary. I was...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematical Science
Philip
Certified Tutor
...for much of my life and loved it, but completed my last three years of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, International Relations and Politics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 740
Tatjana
Certified Tutor
...student in neural computation, and majored in math as an undergraduate. I have lots of experience tutoring high school and college students in various levels of math classes, from Algebra and Geometry to AP Calculus. I work with the student to figure out how they learn best, and identify specific goals of learning to create...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Current Grad Student, Neural Computation
Ricky
Certified Tutor
...tutored and taught students both online and offline ever since I got my Bachelor's Degree, including during my time at JHU, in subjects ranging from basic arithmetic to differential equations. My teaching philosophy is "math is easy"; my goal is to make sure you understand why math is intuitive and natural, so that it's easy...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Mathematics
Prahlad
Certified Tutor
...leaders and instructors effectively teach when they simultaneously impart information and nurture an environment that offers students the opportunity to discover a new subject while maintaining a channel for continuous closed-loop feedback, to ensure that the pace of subject-matter delivery and the student-specific rate of retention are in step. My teaching style is a literal...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
PHD, Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
Susan
Certified Tutor
...expert on grammar and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it professionally into your essays. I do test prep as well, from elementary...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French
PHD, Rhetoric
Navin
Certified Tutor
...I was a national topper in Physics at High School level, and am an expert in STEM subjects, including Math, Chemistry and Physics. I worked in the telecommunications industry for 30 years and am now retired. I have also taught math and science subjects at the college-level in New Jersey. I am focused on tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
PHD, Electrical Engineering
Nichole
Certified Tutor
...school and high school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and Education
Masters, Public Policy and Management
Nikhil
Certified Tutor
I am an avid programmer,math enthusiast and love doing Salsa dancing. I enjoy helping students learn math and encourage them to develop a passion for math and science
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Masters, Information Systems
GRE Quantitative: 165
Lisa
Certified Tutor
...material I teach, and that allows me to meet my students' learning needs. Even more importantly, I am creative. Sometimes teaching is all about packaging the ideas differently. What I value most in the learning experience is when students become confident and independent in their own learning. My job as a teacher is to give...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English and History
Masters, Literary and Cultural Studies
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