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Benny
I am a graduate of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with a degree in Neurobiology and Behavior. I believe that tutoring not only enables me to help students, but it also provides me the opportunity to enhance my students' passion for lifelong learning. I will begin my s...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Certified Tutor
15+ years
Daria
I am a current undergraduate student at Cornell University studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. I have a strong science and math background having taken many courses in Physics, Computer Programming, and various mathematics subjects ranging from Geometry, to Multivariable Calculus, to Diffe...
Cornell University
Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Certified Tutor
Stephen
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...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology, Health, and Society
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Peter
I graduated Cornell University magna cum laude with degrees in History and Philosophy. After graduation, I consulted for two years and helped build Hawaii's new Health Insurance Marketplace. I also created an educational current events newsletter. I then joined a start up in NYC where I mentored and...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and History
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
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Zachary
Education has been one of my main passions since I was young and would play school with my little brother. I recently graduated from Cornell University where I received my Bachelors of Science with a major in Atmospheric Science and dual minors in Climate Change and Applied Economics. At Cornell, I ...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a current undergraduate student at Cornell University. I began tutoring 4 years ago because I am passionate about helping students become confident in their academic skills and reach their academic goals. Each session with a student consists of consistent, guided instruction that fosters indepe...
Cornell University
Bachelor
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Akanksha
Hello! My name is Akanksha, and I am an Environmental Engineering major at Cornell University. I am incredibly passionate about sustainability and I enjoy mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Apart from Environmental Engineering, I am interested in Aerospace Engineering and Architecture, and I plan ...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Kerry
Hi! My name is Kerry Pinnisi. I'm a proud graduate of Cornell University (B.A. in Psychology, 2011) and William James College (M.A. in Psychology, 2014). I have founded my own business as a Productivity Coach, specializing in executive functioning and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn ...
William James College
Masters, Professional Psychology
Cornell University
Bachelors, Psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jacob
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...
Cornell University
Master of Science, Computer Science
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Taylor
I am a Master of Architecture student at Cornell University and hold a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Kentucky with minors in history & historic preservation with honors. I was Valedictorian of my high school with 11 AP Classes taken, being named an AP Scholar with Distinction and earni...
Cornell University
Masters / Graduate
University of Kentucky
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Joseph
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 ...
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
Cornell University
Doctor of Philosophy, Toxicology
Certified Tutor
Hi! I'm Emily, a bioengineering graduate and former engineering teaching assistant. I specialize in ACT/PSAT prep and enjoy helping students improve both their scores and confidence. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is seeing the "aha" moment when a concept finally clicks. I focus on creating a ...
Cornell University
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
Daniel
My academic background is in Math and Computer Science. I hold a bachelors of Mathematics from University of Florida and a Masters of Computer Science from Cornell University and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science. Outside of tutoring, my full time career is in software development.I'...
Cornell University
Master of Science, Computer Science
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Florida
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Tong
As a self learner, I understand different struggles that students like myself might come across. I have a great passion for math and would love to share the tips and tricks that I have discovered that are application to not only the liberal arts but also in non academic activities as well.
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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