
Stephanie: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...and Test Prep. I believe in a structured classroom setting, but also allowing the students to have the freedom to know their boundaries and I believe every student can learn and make gains. I am a firm, kind and empathetic teacher that sincerely loves to teach. I love spending time with my husband and three...
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Bachelors, Elementary Education

Dominic: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...at the University of South Florida pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Once I have my degree I plan to work for corporations like Northrop Grumman. My strongest subject is math and I am open to tutoring many levels of it. What I believe to be the best teaching style is repetition. Especially in...
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Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Frank: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...being successful in all facets of life, and I do my best to instill that in those I help. In my spare time I enjoy reading books to feed my brain, watching/participating in anything sports related, and I also do volunteer work both through my school, and with outside organizations working with the youth.... First I like to see how knowledgeable the student is with the material, and then I like to break down problems to...
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Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Mark: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...and animatronics. My Honors Thesis was the proposition of Sensory Relief rooms to be implemented throughout the Disney parks to provide much needed respite to those suffering from disorders on the Autism Spectrum and more specifically, Sensory Processing Disorder. In essence, while my passion is engineering, I am unafraid of expanding my horizons and exploring...
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Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Courtney: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...the best way to learn about yourself and the world around you, which is why I love to help students improve themselves and their personal skills through teaching. In the past, I've worked with a variety of students one-on-one, and have experience in school settings as well. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my...
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Current Undergrad, Secondary English Education
ACT Reading: 33

Erin: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...school and college biology, drawing on my education (B.S. in Biology, PhD in Biological Oceanography) and 5+ years experience teaching biology and microbiology at the college level. I don't lecture (unless needed most students are already being lectured to), instead I work interactively and respectfully with students to quickly identify areas of struggle and overcome...
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Bachelors, Biology, General
PHD, Biological Oceanography

Vanessa: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...of South Florida (Go Bulls!) in Biomedical Sciences, I have the experiences and mastery of topics related to Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Biochemistry. I am a highly-qualified, professionally certified teacher with the Florida Department of Education and have published a Chemistry textbook for visual, modern learners. Here is what I offer my students on Varsity:...
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Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
Masters, Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Rebecca: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...is individualized to each student as everyone has a different struggle and thinks in a different manner. Using my background in Education from the University of South Florida, I am able to create a unique learning situation for each student. I am also very patient and able to view a problem from multiple angles. These...
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Bachelors, Music Education
State Certified Teacher

Alissah: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...how to work with students and their individual study habits. During my time at USF I have learned firsthand how valuable a good foundation of understanding can be in any subject, and am happy to help students work towards developing that foundation. When I am not in school or at work I enjoy practicing yoga,...
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Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology

Nicholas: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...than others, but with enough effort everyone can excel. I believe that a tutor should be knowledgeable, personable, andabove allpatient The only feeling better than helping someone is the feeling that they get when they make a breakthrough. I am passionate about learning and assisting others with the intention of becoming an excellent physician in...
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Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Medical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Jessica: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...but I have also studied the language in a great deal of depth and can help with everything from grammar and conjugation to reading and speaking. I am enchanted with languages, and believe that it is very important to know more than one language, whether it be for travel, business relations, or school-related purposes. If...
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Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Library and Information Science

Melany: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...problem, not just the answer to the one problem in front of you. When I am tutoring a student, I endeavor to help them use what they already know to solve the problem, step by step. Usually the student knows more than they think, they just need to learn how to use it!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 720

Christopher: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...can, and should, be able to pass upper level science courses. However sometimes an educator may have an outdated teaching style, or may have little patience to help those students who need alternate explanations to understand the difficult material of advanced science courses. These students I know I can help as I have spent my...
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Bachelors, Chemistry
Masters, Chemistry
ACT Reading: 31

Nicholas: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...career at the highest level. Throughout my life, I have found that I am very skilled at teaching both my colleagues and those younger than me. Around my middle school years, I found I have a knack for explaining abstract and difficult-to-understand topics. At which point, I began tutoring on a volunteer basis which later...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
PHD, Genetics and Ecology (focus on genetics)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Matthew: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...with the tutoring center, I earned the "Distinguished Service Award" three times. I really enjoyed learning how to best help each student succeed. Because of this experience, I intend to always include education as a part of what I do. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing tennis and running, and am a lifelong Rays fan.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Microbiology
SAT Math: 760

Hari: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...no two students are alike. Mastering subject matter can be accomplished in several formats, not simply the most commonly used method. A strong foundation and thorough understanding of basic concepts permits the creation of an efficient pathway to more complicated material that can be easily comprehended at each stage. I have recently stepped away from...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Finance/ Marketing
Masters, MBA (Finance and Management)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 710

Joshua: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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I love explaining things to people because I love it when people learn. I myself love that moment of "eureka!" where I finally get what I'm learning and I find it very rewarding to learn. I want to share that love of learning to others who are wanting to learn and are struggling with it.
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Bachelors, Information Technology

Thao: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...in active learning, but also help students reduce the stress that are related to school. With a strong interpersonal skill and an understanding of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, I can relate myself to each individual's weakness and strength in order to effectively help students thrive in their academic performance. Having been through the challenging...
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Bachelors, Biomedical Science

Seiichi: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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Enthusiastic, charismatic, and critical thinking. Strong background in the social and biological sciences! Anything from math to essay help!... Learning through fun, multi-approached practicing!... See where the strengths and weaknesses are, and build from there.... Create similar questions, offer new ways to approach the material, and then take it to the next level to ensure they have the material/process completely clear.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Current Grad Student, Applied Medical Anthropology

Ahlem: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tutor
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...French. France is often considered the language of culture. A French lesson is a cultural journey into the worlds of fashion, gastronomy, the arts, architecture and science. Learning French also offers access to the works of great French writers such as Victor Hugo or Marcel Proust and famous poets like Charles Baudelaire or Jacques Prvert,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Arabic Studies and Civilisation
Masters, French and Francophone
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