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Peter
I am a 2012 graduate of Cornell University. Following graduation, I worked at a startup for a few years and am now applying to law school. After tutoring several students privately, I found that one-on-one learning is very efficient and a great way to catch up and/or stay ahead. I enjoy working with...
Cornell University
Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Christina
I graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. I have 15 year of corporate experience as a engineer, scientist and marketing manager. I miss getting to do science on a daily basis and would like to help students in high school ...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Certified Tutor
Toni
From the track to the classroom, the boardroom to the community, I have always been driven by one thing: the pursuit of potential. As an athlete, I know the power of discipline, resilience, and pushing past limits. As an entrepreneur, I embrace creativity, calculated risks, and the thrill of turning...
Temple University
Bachelor
Cornell University
Associate
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Krishna
I have tutored extensively throughout high school. I was a private tutor to students ages 7-14 in math, reading, writing, and science. I helped found a mentorship organization that tutored elementary-aged children in reading, writing, and math in preparation for the New York State exams. I have tuto...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rei
I graduated Cornell University in 2015 with a B.S. in Human Biology, Health, and Society. After graduating, I worked as a research technician at Columbia University Medical Center before going to India for a 4-week global health educational program. Currently, I am preparing to apply to medical scho...
Cornell University
Bachelors, Human Biology, Health, and Society
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Kathleen
My name is Kate and I currently teach high school mathematics in Providence. I graduated from Cornell University in 2010 with a BA in Psychology. I dove into teaching right after college and taught 6th grade math. After a few years of teaching, I served as an Urban Education Fellow at Brown Universi...
Brown University
Masters, Urban Education Policy
Cornell University
Bachelors, Psychology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Anthony
I graduated from Cornell University with a double major in Math and Physics. I am a prospective Math PhD student with research interests in geometry and mathematical physics. I have 1 year experience as a teaching assistant in mechanics and multivariable calculus. I have had multiple tutoring experi...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
Alaaeddeen
I am a PhD student in Chemistry at the University of Windsor. I did both my Undergraduate and Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Windsor as well. I also did a year and a half of course/research work at Cornell University. I am interested in the academic field and hope to one day hold ...
Cornell University
PHD, Chemistry
University of Windsor
Bachelors, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
2+ years
As a recent graduate from Cornell University with a degree in biological sciences and someone who plans to attend medical school in the future, my passion and appreciation for the sciences and medicine is something I consider integral to my identity. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and che...
Cornell University
BS
Certified Tutor
Dhinakaran
Hi there! I look forward to teaching you some science and French. I am from a little island off the coast of Madagascar called Mauritius.I came to college here the University of Pennsylvania where I studied Bioengineering and Economics with a Mathematics Minor. Thereafter, I was worked in neuroimagi...
Cornell University
Masters, Biomedical Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Bioengineering and Economics
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Ryan
I am a rising sophomore studying civil engineering at Cornell University. I enjoy tutoring math (algebra-calculus 3), high school and college physics, Spanish, and writing. I have experience tutoring throughout high school, where I was the head of a peer-tutoring program. I have continued tutoring i...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Alan
I am a MBA/CMA with over 30 years of both industrial accounting (Controller and CFO) of many midsized industrial companies. I addition I have taught (primarily as an adjunct at both 4 year and community colleges.
Cornell University
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sarah
I recently graduated magna cum laude with honors from Messiah University (located near Harrisburg, PA) with a B.S. in biochemistry (ACS certified). This fall I will be starting a biochemistry Ph.D. at Cornell University. While a student at Messiah, I served as a supplemental instruction leader for g...
Messiah College
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Cornell University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Tina
I love tutoring and seeing students build confidence in their grasp of material. I enjoy tutoring Biology (Coursework, AP, SAT Subject Test) and Biochemistry because I love sharing my passion for "the study of life". SAT Math, SAT Writing, and SAT Verbal are my favorite subjects to tutor because I f...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
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Chris
I am a rising junior in Cornell University in the College of Engineering. Currently, I am studying Computer Science and Education with the goal of becoming a high school teacher for Mathematics and Computer Science. I have educated others in a wide variety of age groups and settings from public scho...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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