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Vida

Certified Tutor

Vida

Bachelors (in progress)

Hi y'all! I'm a senior at Cornell University with a strong background in biology, math, SAT, writing, and study skills. I love helping students break down confusing material into clear, manageable steps. My tutoring style is patient, encouraging, and structured, with a focus on building confidence a...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors (in progress)

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Nick

Certified Tutor

Nick

Masters, Archaeology/Anthropology
Nick's other Tutor Subjects
Anthropology
College Geography
Geography
High School Geography

As a recent graduate student of archaeology at Cornell University, I will be able to help students with subjects ranging from anthropology, archaeology, geography, and social studies. I have conducted research in Romania, Italy, and most recently in Jordan for my thesis; "Resettlement of the Bdul an...

Education

Cornell University

Masters, Archaeology/Anthropology

Oberlin College

Bachelors, Classical Civilizations and Archaeological Studies

Certified Tutor

Kevin

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic

My area of expertise is mathematics, specifically, SAT Math, SAT II Math level 1 and 2, and AMC 12. It goes without saying that in order to excel in these exams, the student must possess a solid foundation in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus.But first and foremost, it is important t...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kelly

PHD, Cell and Cancer Biology
Kelly's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Anatomy

I am a recent PhD graduate of Cornell University where I conducted cancer and cell biology research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Before studying at Cornell in NYC, I obtained my Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University where I worked in a Tissue Engineering lab. As...

Education

Weill Cornell Medical College

PHD, Cell and Cancer Biology

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1420

Certified Tutor

Heather

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
Algebra REGENTS
AP Spanish Language & Culture

My name is Heather. I graduated from Cornell University in 2022 with a major in psychology (minors in philosophy and law), and I am starting graduate school in September of 2024 (PhD in clinical psychology at UMass Boston). Throughout high school, I tutored all subjects at a nearby elementary school...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sam

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
American Literature
College Application Essays
Conversational Spanish

Hi, I'm Sam! I am a sophomore at Cornell University where I study the world of labor and employment and work as a volunteer EMT. I am motivated to help students learn new things and overcome challenging obstacles. I have experience tutoring, working with kids in one-on-one and group settings, and I ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Austin

Bachelor of Science, Communications
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
Graduate Test Prep
LSAT
LSAT Analytical Reasoning
LSAT Logical Reasoning

I graduated valedictorian of my major with a B.S. in Communications from Cornell in 2013 and spent the better part of the next year teaching English abroad before I headed back home to the U.S. to transition into law school. I am interested in one thing and one thing only: getting you the grade you ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Communications

Test Scores
LSAT
176

Certified Tutor

Dorothy

Master of Science, Entomology
Dorothy's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science

I love teaching, tutoring and helping people understand science. As an ecologist, I'm always interested in the connections between organisms, other organisms and the abiotic environment. I'm also interested in how humans interact with the non-human environment, especially in caring for ecosystems, p...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Science, Entomology

Gordon College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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

5+ years

Anna

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra
Chemistry
College Chemistry

Hi, I'm Anna! Previously, I attended Brooklyn Technical High School in NYC, and now I'm a sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in biology and society on a pre-med track. I would love to apply the knowledge I learn at both Brooklyn Tech and Cornell in the subjects of Chemistry, Chinese, Biology,...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emily

Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science

I am a student at Cornell University pursuing a double major in Biological Sciences, concentrating in computational biology, and Computer Science. I have tutored math, biology, physics, and French to middle school and high school students. I have also facilitated group discussion sessions for Englis...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lynden

Masters / Graduate

I have tutored and/or taught mathematics to elementary, middle, and high school students over 20 years. I enjoy teaching high school mathematics the most, i.e. Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus. I am passionate about teaching mathematics because education is ab...

Education

Columbia University

Masters / Graduate

New York University

Masters / Graduate

Cornell University

Bachelors

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ken

Master of Science, Secondary Science Education State Certified Teacher
Ken's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

Having trouble with or worried about physical science courses or mathematics? I can show you how to solve problems in ways that will increase your understanding AND will increase your ability to complete them successfully for homework and tests. I am certified to teach physics at the high school lev...

Education

Cortland State

Master of Science, Secondary Science Education State Certified Teacher

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Certified Tutor

Elvin

Bachelors, Bio-Engineering
Elvin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
Business

I am a graduate from Cornell University where I received a bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. For several years, I have always had a passion for tutoring/teaching others around me whether they were children, classmates or adults much older than I. Fro...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Bio-Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1400

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Donald

Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) State Certified Teacher
Donald's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Calculus

I earned my bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, then worked in the computer database software industry as a pre-sales engineer, consultant, trainer, and quality assurance engineer. Consulting in several industries gave me broad exposure to real-world problems and a work ethic that may serve a...

Education

Stony Brook University

Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) State Certified Teacher

Cornell University

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
GRE
335

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