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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Michele
I teach all types of writing. My students range from high school students writing course papers and essays to university students composing research papers and dissertations to adults engaged in self-study with creative writing. Some of my creative writing courses are "The Courage to Write Poetry Wo...
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
Cornell University
Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Behavior Studies
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Max
I'm a scholar of history, and educating the youth is my deep and abiding passion. I work as a high school teacher in Boston and I have extensive experience teaching social studies and English language arts, as well as prepping my students for college admissions exams. I look forward to working with ...
Simmons College
Masters, Teaching
Cornell University
Bachelors, History
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Adrienne
Hello! My name is Adrienne, I am a Cornell University alum, former 8th grade math and science teacher, and current youth worker.
Cornell University
Bachelors, Biology and Society
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
8+ years
Sam
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 ...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Certified Tutor
Rona
Scientific curiosity is necessary to inspire the next generation of young scientists. I did not begin to see the possibilities of scientific curiosity until I was 13, and only through a short summer camp. I did not feel very engaged in my science classes until sophomore year of high school, when I f...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
PHD, Materials Science and Engineering
Cornell University
Bachelors, Chemical Engineer
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Samantha
I'm a graduate of Cornell University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry & Chemical Biology with a focus on food science. After graduation I decided to take a gap year before applying for a graduate degree program and worked for six months at a winery internship in California. Over my h...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Ehi
I'm currently an undergraduate at Cornell University studying Biology. During a semester long break from working towards my Bachelor in Arts, I tutored Math to young students at Best In Class Education Center in Fort Bend, Texas. Prior to that teaching experience, I also tutored SAT Math. I was recr...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Mary Theresa
I am a 2014 graduate of Cornell University's College of Engineering where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Engineering. I have just begun my Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Drexel University. My favorite subjects to tutor include Test Prep and elementary/middle school subjects...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Adiba
Who am I in 2 sentences: Coming from a third-world country, I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to be able to learn and teach students about the beauty of academics; I am passionate, detail-oriented and driven.Why do I like helping others?:Going through difficult times at a young age has all...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Certified Tutor
Joseph
Between trips abroad and completing coursework at Teachers College, Columbia University, I had the pleasure of tutoring students from my very own high school on Long Island and neighboring schools in town. After having received an MA in English education, I have relocated to Manhattan and I am eager...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Arts, English Education
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jasmyn
I am a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition. I received my Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Cornell University. While I tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring math and feel that our school systems often fail studen...
University of Kentucky
Masters, Animal Nutrition
Cornell University
Bachelors, Animal Sciences
Certified Tutor
9+ years
I am currently an undergraduate student at Cornell University. I intend to major in physics and either minor or double major in computer science.In the past, I have tutored middle school and high school students, mostly in mathematics, but I also helped with middle school science and English as well...
Cornell University
Current Undergrad, Physics
Certified Tutor
Benedetto
Math is a language; it is creative, intuitive and serves a purpose. As a tutor I will help you master it with the fewest formulas to memorize and the most conceptual understanding, so that you will not forget everything a year later or blank out during an exam. This is the learning approach I used a...
Cornell University
Masters, Management
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Masters in Business Administration, Decision Sciences
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Alex
I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University. I am studying Statistics and Economics, with possible minors in information science and computer science. I have been working with students for several years now and have provided academic support to my peers throughout my time as a high school and now ...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Statistics & Economics
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Definitely. If you're taking advanced high school courses or preparing to enter college, a Cornell alumnus tutor can provide valuable guidance on transitioning to college-level work. They've navigated this themselves and can help you develop strong study habits, time management skills, and the academic independence needed to thrive in higher education. This preparation can make a significant difference in your first-year success.
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