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Jonathan: Poway tutor
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...levels from middle school through college. I can also provide tutoring in some SAT and SAT 2 subject tests. My favorite subject to tutor is math. I have loved math for as long as I can remember. To me, solving a math problem is like solving any other problem in life - you combine the...
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Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Jacob: Poway tutor
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...to play and listen to. I also enjoy tutoring French. I lived in Canada and attended French-Speaking schools where I developed a love for the beauty of the language. My passion for the French language endures as I specialize in French Song and Opera as a major area of study in University. When I'm not...
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Current Undergrad Student, Voice and Opera
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ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Eliot: Poway tutor
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...Carnegie Mellon, a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from University at Buffalo, and a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University. I have over a decade of tutoring experience and pride myself in really connecting with my students' learning styles and aspirations. My main strength as a tutor is in the maths, but I...
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Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Test Scores
SAT Math: 760
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 154
Lauren: Poway tutor
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...addition to my educational experience at Allegheny College, I also had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with one of my professors on a co-authored paper titled "Shakespeare's Starlings" which will be available in this November's edition of "Environmental Humanities"! I tutor literature-related subjects ranging from High School English to College Essay Writing, as I am...
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Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Cultural Studies
Yiting: Poway tutor
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...range of math subjects, English, Environmental Science, High school physics and chemistry. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math and science subjects for all age groups. I am enthusiastic about guiding students to figure out answers by themselves and feel excited about their progress. I am an easy-going...
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Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies
Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Calvin: Poway tutor
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...to only two students a year. This TA work has included both giving lectures on course material and working with students one-on-one to help solve problems. I have experience tutoring students in SAT and ACT math, as well as in calculus. I love math, and I love finding ways to help students understand and get...
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Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Emma: Poway tutor
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...into easier terms in order for them to gain a fundamental understanding. Thus building from there to achieve a high level comprehension. The subjects that I have tutored in the past are chemistry and math; in these subjects I tend to find that students struggle with the core foundations, so when classes start to add...
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Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Carolyn: Poway tutor
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...of science degree. I am comfortable tutoring elementary, secondary, and college students in all types of writing assignments and classroom presentations. As a marketing communications manager, I mentored dozens of interns in business writing and presentations. Developing presentation and writing skills requires practice; there is no substitute. I will provide you the one-on-one coaching and...
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Bachelor in Arts, English
Yuanhao: Poway tutor
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...in theory training. At the same time, I am willing to help anyone with the subjects that I am familiar with! I have been serving as TAs for students that coming from very different ages and backgrounds. I strongly believe that no pains, no gains! Nothing is difficult in the world if you put your...
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Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Master of Science, Engineering Mechanics
Test Scores
GRE Quantitative: 168
Joel: Poway tutor
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Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in Computer Science, been working in the field ever since including time in MANGA companies. Experienced and passionate to teach Math and Computer Science, with strong skills in Physics and sciences as well.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Sam: Poway tutor
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...my Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science Degrees in Chemistry with a focus in polymer science. I am also currently applying to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. Having been a student-athlete in college, with volunteering, physician shadowing, and...
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Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Chemistry
Zachary: Poway tutor
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I am a junior mechanical engineer at Carnegie Mellon University. I am here to help with any math, physics, or computer science questions you may have!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Odell: Poway tutor
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...almost 10 years now and I have helped countless students with their programming assignment. My aim is to help people better understand Computer Science concepts and implementation at a fundamental level. I understand that this subject is not easy to learn which is why I have patience and empathy for those new to the skill....
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Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Joel: Poway tutor
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I believe in lifelong learning so I won't finish till the end. I also believe in having fun as part of the learning process so I expect to learn as much from my students as they learn from me. We should enjoy the process as much as the content.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Ramon: Poway tutor
Certified Tutor
...the scholars in the program. These experiences inspired me to continue my education and attain my Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. I love tutoring and mentoring because it provides me with the opportunity to pay it forward and support the next generation of leaders. Learning is an amazing experience but everyone...
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Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Luke: Poway tutor
Certified Tutor
...up well in their current classes and for future classes in that subject. I am very passionate about my students' successes because their success makes me happy and reflects well on my work. I want my students to not only enjoy working with me, but also to find success in their courses.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
Dana: Poway tutor
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I'm a graduate student studying physics. I enjoy teaching physics and math because they are subjects I love, and I want to pass on that excitement to others! I have a bachelors degree in physics with a minor in math from Bowdoin College, and a masters degree in physics from Carnegie Mellon University.
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Master of Science, Physics
Sandeepna: Poway tutor
Certified Tutor
...a charity called Teach for India, an organization that helps build schools and provide education for young children in India. I'd love to support the cause and help as many students as I can during my spare time as well! Apart from tutoring, I love to dance, travel, and explore new food places!
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Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management
Mi: Poway tutor
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A professional engineer with strong learning ability and willingness to teach and share knowledge to whoever is interested.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Ravi: Poway tutor
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...a key member of theCMAC( Carnegie Mellon University Admissions Council) interviewing prospective undergraduate applicants for admission. After doing this for 3+ years and developing an understanding of how universities evaluated their applicants, I founded ClearSky Education services a one-on-one admission counseling service for high school students. Since starting ClearSky education in 2011 I have placed...
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Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Master of Science, Artificial Intelligence
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Recent Poway Tutoring Session Notes
1. Wrote entire homily for Speech class. He paralleled some gospel story to the story of King Arthur. Only the hard copy is due the next day but the student doesn't have speech class (he has Spanish instead) that day.
2. Brought a green folder with brads and pockets. Supervised while the student made the dividers and then checked his Lit binder for all rough drafts that were supposed to be in there.
3. Study pack, Social Studies (most of it was done - he had left only a page's worth of the more reading-intensive work to do).
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Today the student and I started with Chemistry and ended with Algebra 2. We did a 2 page worksheet on writing empirical formulas of compounds given a percent composition of the elements present. We then went on to work on his math assignment for the weekend, looking at the transformation of functions when multiplied by a coefficient or translated up/down or right/left. The student understood all of this very well and did many problems on his own. Overall a great session with much improvement and understanding.
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Present indicative of ar, er and ir verbs. Practiced examples and usages of the present tense. Reviewed some key regular verbs and ended by looking at some irregular verbs' yo construction. (pongo, conozco, doy)
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We worked through a new review worksheet that the student was given by her teacher. We didn't have time to finish all of it, but we worked steadily and the student seems to have learned a lot. I think she is getting rotational physics pretty well.
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Went over an assignment (24 questions) including some pure math problems (quadratic equations, derivatives) and some applied finance and economics problems. Taught the student a couple of formulas and concepts, and reviewed one or two as well, including: present/future value, average/total cost, revenue and profit evaluation.
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I had her work a logic game section while I timed, we then went over it together. We also went over several other games, and a Logical Reasoning section.
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