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Kenneth

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Kenneth

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Kenneth's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Calculus

I'm a curious person, an avid guitar player, and a dedicated Wikipedia reader. I currently am in the process of learning piano, stock trading, machine learning, and the basics of Python programming. I also like playing video games with friends, reading, listening to (and attempting to make) music, a...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a senior at the University of New Haven working on a B.S. in Forensic Science-Biology with a Pre-Medical designation who hopes to go to medical school in the future. I am most passionate about biology and chemistry but have a strong personal interest in history, especially topics overlooked in ...

Education

University of New Haven

Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Conrad

Bachelor
Conrad's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
AP Physics 1
Algebra 2

I believe every person has potential, which must be drawn out of them. With over 4 years of leading workshops, being a Teaching Assistant and creating curriculum, and nearly two years of private tutoring, I know how to help students and people of all ages easily understand concepts in Science, Techn...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor

Certified Tutor

Valerie

Bachelor in Arts, Classics, Theatre
Valerie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago majoring in Classics and Theatre. However, my college uses the core curriculum and as a result, I've had a well-rounded, eclectic education covering everything from math to fine arts. I've won awards in community service, dance, and film, bu...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Classics, Theatre

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Xaviera

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Xaviera's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am a recent graduate from the University of Alabama who will be starting at Yale Law School in the fall of 2019. I double majored in International Studies and French with a minor in African American Studies. During my time at UA, I participated in mentoring programs that allowed me to work with el...

Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor in Arts, French

Yale University

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Anthony

Doctor of Philosophy, Economics
Anthony's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level

I'm currently a PhD student in economics at Yale University. I also have a BS in physics and math from Yale. Other subjects I enjoy are history, geography, and philosophy, and I dabble in photography and baking. I enjoy helping people understand tricky concepts and solve challenging problems, academ...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Yale University

Doctor of Philosophy, Economics

Yale University

BS in physics and math

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sami

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Sami's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Calculus

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)

Yale School of Management

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Maxwell

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Maxwell's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I am an undergraduate student at Yale University. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology along with a certificate of advanced language in Spanish. I currently do research studying changes in stem cells and gene expression during different planari...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jon

Master of Public Policy, Public Health
Jon's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
High School Physics

I am a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I received my Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies with a pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health.

Education

Yale University

Master of Public Policy, Public Health

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor in Arts, Asian American Studies

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Brittany

Bachelor in Arts
Brittany's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
AP English Literature and Composition

I am a Yale University graduate with professional teaching experience at the college level. I know the SAT Writing and Reading sections like the back of my hand, and I know English, writing, and history as subjects just the same, but what I know most is how stressful and daunting the college admissi...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

10+ years

James

Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math
James's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Calculus
Algebra
High School Physics

I am a freshman at Yale University, hailing originally from Seattle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I believe that education is one of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to giv...

Education

Yale University

Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math

Test Scores
SAT
1590

Certified Tutor

Ryan

Bachelors, Economics
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1590

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Tessa

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Tessa's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I'm an undergraduate student at Yale University, with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules o...

Education

Yale University

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Patrycja

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

I am a freshman at Yale University. I am majoring in computer science, and my other interests include economics and history. I have experience tutoring in an Algebra 1 classroom. I edited essays and tutored students in general subject in my high school's Literacy Resource Center. I also have private...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Ethan

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
Ethan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra

I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1510
ACT
36

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James

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am a freshman at Yale University, hailing originally from Seattle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I believe that education is one of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way.

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Ryan

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.

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Tessa

AP Statistics Tutor • +82 Subjects

I'm an undergraduate student at Yale University, with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Hobbies: writing, art, books, music, reading

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Patrycja

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +24 Subjects

I am a freshman at Yale University. I am majoring in computer science, and my other interests include economics and history. I have experience tutoring in an Algebra 1 classroom. I edited essays and tutored students in general subject in my high school's Literacy Resource Center. I also have privately tutored calculus. In college, I am a teaching assistant for a program that teaches middle and high school girls to code.

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Ethan

AP Statistics Tutor • +65 Subjects

I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.

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Stephanie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +53 Subjects

I am a senior at Yale studyung Neuroscience and History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. I am a graduate of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and a recipient of the IB Diploma. My academic background includes extensive experience in rigorous college level classes at the IB and Advanced Placement (AP) level. As a member of my school's math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, I have volunteered my time at a local middle school to tutor students in different math levels from pre-Algebra to Geometry. I also absolutely love languages. Aside from being a native Spanish speaker, I have been studying Italian for the last four years and feel confident tutoring in these subjects. Another subject I enjoy tutoring is Standardized Testing, where I help high school students prepare for exams like the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. Preparing for these exams is crucial in order to achieve a good score, and I always make sure that my students are comfortable with both the format and the material on each exam. As a student, I know how important tutoring is, not only to improve grades but also to gain a better understanding of the material. Whenever I dedicate time to tutoring, I try to keep things engaging and fun. Motivation is definitely a key to success, and I believe that with the right encouragement and guidance any student can achieve their goals. Hobbies: books, writing, reading, traveling, music, art, travel

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Daria

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am a current undergraduate student at Cornell University studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. I have a strong science and math background having taken many courses in Physics, Computer Programming, and various mathematics subjects ranging from Geometry, to Multivariable Calculus, to Differential Equations. I am also very passionate about English, Literature, Russian Studies, Spanish Language, and History. I believe that the key to success is having a well rounded education, so when I am not programming microcontrollers, one can either find me watching Russian news channels to polish up my vocabulary, reading textbooks on the history of the Middle East, or simply immersing myself in a Jane Austen novel. In my free time I also enjoy training for CrossFit, playing the viola, and traveling. Hobbies: books, traveling, music, art, travel, reading, writing

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Jonathan

Calculus Tutor • +41 Subjects

I am a writter and independent researcher who likes listening to conversations and having them with interesting people.

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Zach

SAT Reading and Writing Tutor • +6 Subjects

I am a Yale University Berkeley College graduate of the Yale Class of 2012 with an Intensive B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Eager for tutoring opportunities, I welcome any of you who wishes to undergo SAT/PSAT or ACT Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for admission to the college of your choice. As for my experience, I have tutoring experience in both one-to-one settings, going as far back as high school, and group/classroom settings, especially from my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate student myself, it is my general goal in life to continue the tradition of passing forth knowledge. Not surprisingly, I have always considered tutoring and education among the most noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a variety and number of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have developed is that of adaptability. If a tutor can adapt him/herself to the mode and manner of thinking of another, the tutor, as well as the tutor's audience, will have especially effective and enriching transactions.

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Niko

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am a graduate student working in the humanities. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences from the middle school to the graduate school level. I am fluent in several languages. I worked as a T.A. for a writing class at a university and have experience editing undergraduate writing. I understand the perspective of college professors and T.A.'s and can help students achieve the level of writing and analysis that professors expect from them on papers and exams. The students with whom I have worked in the past have improved their academic performance. I am adaptable and am willing to work with students to the extent possible as a tutor to help them achieve academic success.

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