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Lynden

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

Stephen

Certified Tutor

Stephen

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology, Health, and Society
Stephen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry

I graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society. I received a minor in Global Health. While at Cornell, I was a teaching assistant and also spent time tutoring young men for their GED exams and fellow students in Biology and Chemistry. I cu...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology, Health, and Society

Andrew

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Andrew

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am currently a student at Cornell University. At Cornell, I have maintained a 3.88 GPA and made the Dean's List every semester. I attended a small private high school and graduated at the top of my class with a 4.0 GPA (unweighted). My ACT Composite score was 34, and I am an AP Scholar with Honors...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Test Scores
ACT
34
Hyun

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Hyun

Bachelor's

As a recent graduate from Cornell University with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering, I am passionate about making complex subjects like algebra, calculus, and biology accessible and engaging for my students. With over two years of tutoring experience, I have developed a student-centered approac...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1460
Keith

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Keith

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Keith's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Elementary School Math
English

I am a recent graduate of Williams College, where I studied political science with sidelines in history and English. Next fall, I am headed to Ithaca to study at Cornell Law School. I have experience tutoring in all subjects for high school standardized tests and in writing and history at higher lev...

Education

Williams College

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Cornell University

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1560
LSAT
173
Jacob

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jacob

Master of Science, Computer Science
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Abstract Algebra
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math

I just completed my undergraduate degree in mathematics at Cornell University, with a minor in computer science. I will be pursuing a Master of Science in computer science at Cornell for the next two years. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, as has mathematics - and I am always eager to sha...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Science, Computer Science

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35
Anna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Anna

PHD, Policy Analysis
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
AP United States History

I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, ...

Education

Pardee RAND Graduate School

PHD, Policy Analysis

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1520
GRE
335
Joseph

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joseph

Doctor of Philosophy, Toxicology
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
Astronomy
Biochemistry

I am a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ where I studied Marine Biology with a concentration in Biotechnology. I then enrolled in and completed a Ph.D. program at Cornell University in Toxicology with minors in Pharmacology and Immunology. My independent laboratory research conducted ...

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology

Cornell University

Doctor of Philosophy, Toxicology

Alexis

Certified Tutor

Alexis

PHD, School Psychology
Alexis's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Writing

I am currently a doctoral student at St. Johns University, working towards obtaining a Psy.D. in School Psychology. I graduated from Cornell University, where I studied Child Development. I absolutely love working with students of all ages. I have the most experience working with preschoolers with a...

Education

St. John's University

PHD, School Psychology

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Development

Test Scores
GRE
329
Ian

Certified Tutor

Ian

Bachelor of Science, Biometry, Statistics
Ian's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am a Cornell University graduate, I majored in Biometry and Statistics. I am interested in helping students to succeed in their course work by sharing my passion for learning, and by helping students develop their critical thinking skills. I am particularly well suited to assist students with math...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biometry, Statistics

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