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Scott

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Scott

Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Scott's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College Physics
Geometry
High School Physics

I graduated from Cornell where I majored in Latin before beginning my pre-medical post-baccalaureate studies at Columbia. I greatly enjoy helping students of all ages to understand concepts, just as I have at Columbia where I would frequently guide my fellow peers through physics problems. I want to...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Columbia University in the City of New York

Certificate, Premedicine

Elena

Certified Tutor

Elena

Juris Doctor, Law
Elena's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL

I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the La...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Government & Spanish

University of Chicago Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
LSAT
171
Alexander

Certified Tutor

Alexander

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Physics 2

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I acquired a B.S. and M.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a minor in Computer Science. I've enjoyed assisting in education for as long as I can remember (cheesy, I know); I loved being a little "teacher's assistant" at my grandmother's...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Mohammed

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Mohammed

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Mohammed's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra 2
AP Computer Science A
Geometry

Hi guys! My name is Mohammed Islam, but all my friends call me Mo. I'm a freshman engineering student at Cornell University studying Computer Science. If you need help in any STEM subject, I'm your guy. But if you still want to talk about you English Essay problems or SAT Writing issues, I can defin...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Eric

Certified Tutor

Eric

Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying Computer Science.I enjoy working with students and for the past two years, I have privately tutored students for standardized tests and through the college application process. I believe that standardized testing is not a direct assessment of a student...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad, Computer Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Debra

Certified Tutor

Debra

Masters, Special Education
Debra's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I have always loved to teach students! As a certified special education and general education teacher, with a Master of Arts in Teaching, I have been able to work in public schools to address the differentiated needs of elementary education students. Working one on one in tutoring sessions enables m...

Education

Montclair State University

Masters, Special Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Child Psychology

Rachel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rachel

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctorate
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

I have a passion for learning and with that comes my passion for teaching. Helping someone understand a tricky concept or tackle a new piece of information is incredibly fulfilling. This passion is what drove me into the field of medicine, as doctors both constantly learn new material and teach it t...

Education

Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctorate

Cornell University

Bachelors, Food Science

Souleiman

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Souleiman

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Souleiman's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a Cornell University student, and plan to major in Computer Science. Technology is my main passion. I've developed apps and websites, and have taught a programming class to elementary school students, and I plan to tutor computer science and programming.Besides tech, I also like reading, and ha...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
35
Adeyeni

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Adeyeni

AB
Adeyeni's other Tutor Subjects
Math 1
Algebra
Geometry
Middle School Math

I graduated from Cornell University studying Biology and choosing to specialize in Neurobiology and Behavior. I have an extensive background in math and science. I was pre- med during my four years and I am currently working part time while finishing my final year of medical school. Right after grad...

Education

Cornell University

AB

Drishti

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Drishti

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Drishti's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology

I love tutoring students because of how fun and rewarding it is. I attended Jericho High School where I was secretary of the peer tutoring club. I tutored over 50 hours each year in algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, and physics. My favorite subject tutor has always been an...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500

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