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Sanah

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sanah

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sanah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP World History
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I am a rising junior attending Cornell University. I am a psychology major on the pre medical track. Over the summers, I tutor students between the ages of kindergarten through 5th grade and created engaging games to help them actively learn. At Cornell, I serve as Math TA for Algebra.My main goal i...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Joel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joel

Current Undergrad, Physics
Joel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am currently an undergraduate student at Cornell University. I intend to major in physics and either minor or double major in computer science.In the past, I have tutored middle school and high school students, mostly in mathematics, but I also helped with middle school science and English as well...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad, Physics

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
AP U.S. Government & Politics
CLEP Prep
CLEP American Government
Government

I am a 99th percentile scorer on the LSAT with law school acceptances all across the T14 including Stanford, Columbia, NYU, and the University of Pennsylvania who is looking to help students achieve the score of their dreams. I tutor the LSAT Analytical Reasoning (games) and LSAT Logical Reasoning s...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Test Scores
SAT
1540
LSAT
173

Certified Tutor

Sam

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT Math
Cell Biology
College Application Essays

As an educator, an individual is required to fill various different roles in order to provide students with the most effective education possible. After reflecting upon my own formative educational experiences and the teachers that left a profound impact on my thought processes and belief in myself,...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

University of Pennsylvania

Certificate, Biomedical Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Karim

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Karim's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology
Biology

I am a junior at Cornell University studying Biology and Society. I've been interested in science and medicine for as long as I can remember, and I aspire to become a physician one day. Growing up, I always appreciated the value of education and what it opened up for me. I constantly had questions a...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Anni

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Anni's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology

I graduated from cum laude Cornell University with a major in Biological Sciences and Nutritional Sciences and a minor in Cognitive Sciences. Currently, I am completing graduate school at University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences for an MS degree. I will be ...

Education

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences; Nutritional Sciences; Cognitive Sciences

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ben

Bachelors, English
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I recently graduated from Cornell University with a degree in English. I love all things literature and writing related. I have previous tutoring experience, having tutored 15 hours per week for 6 months at 826 Boston, a local non-profit focused on helping students develop creative writing and readi...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, English

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Daniel

Bachelor in Arts, History and Biology
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Advanced Placement Prep
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology

"Love of learning is the guide of life."I am an experienced tutor in a variety of subjects, ranging from the elementary to the college and medical school levels. I am a graduate of Cornell University with a wide range of educational experiences. By combining this knowledge with hard work, I motivate...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, History and Biology

Tel Aviv University

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature
AP Italian Language and Culture

I am currently a senior at Cornell University, pursuing a major in Industrial Labor Relations and minors in Philosophy as well as Italian. I've been fortunate enough to have teachers and professors throughout my life that were able to convey the importance of education while allowing students to dis...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Elliott

Bachelor's (in progress)
Elliott's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Math

I am a sophomore at Cornell University in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR). I graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School as a Law & Society major, and have lived in Manhattan my entire life. I am also an athlete. I'm currently a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. I also playe...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Test Scores
SAT
1430

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