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Krishna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Krishna

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Krishna's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Aspire
Advanced Placement Prep
Algebra
Algebra 2

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...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Stacy

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Stacy

Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Stacy's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am a Cornell University graduate and I have been teaching math for 15 years. I also have a Master's Degree in Math Education. I am currently a high school math teacher. I have taught math from the elementary to the college level. I also specialize in tutoring both the SAT and ACT math. I have help...

Education

State University of New York at Albany

Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Katrina

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Katrina

Current Undergrad Student, Biological and Physical Sciences
Katrina's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

I am currently a student at Cornell University. I've returned to my hometown of Holly Springs for the summer and am looking forward to working with students who went through the same experiences I did. My tutoring experiences began with my little sister and gradually expanded as I continued through ...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad Student, Biological and Physical Sciences

Test Scores
ACT
35
Damien

Certified Tutor

Damien

Bachelor in Arts, Economics, Asian Studies, International Relations
Damien's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

I am an intelligent, creative education professional with a passion for Math, English, curriculum development, and intervention strategies. I am currently an Associate Teacher of Mathematics at The School At Columbia University, Columbia's independent K-8 school. Previously, I was an Academic Progra...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics, Asian Studies, International Relations

Chris

Certified Tutor

Chris

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing
Algebra

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...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
35
Ryan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ryan

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
Algebra 2
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 2

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...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
35
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

Alexander

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alexander

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
ACT Science
ACT Writing

My goal as a teacher is to impart knowledge of the subject matter and enthusiasm for the material to as many students as possible. Making the material enjoyable to students requires employing multiple methods for teaching the subject matter. Each student will approach a subject from a different back...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Cleveland State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering

Zackary

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Zackary

Bachelor, Industrial and Labor Relations
Zackary's other Tutor Subjects
College Math
High School Physics
Math
Math 1

I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree at Cornell University, likely in mathematics. I am most interested in applied mathematics in the finance and sports industries through quantitative finance and sports analytics. Thus, my favorite subjects to tutor are quantitative onesalthough I can also ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor, Industrial and Labor Relations

Theresa

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Theresa

Current Undergrad, Government
Theresa's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
Algebra
American Literature

I'm here to assist with any current or aspiring college students with making the grades for, getting into, and thriving at college.My tutoring experience has spanned a wide variety of students over several years: from serving as a teaching aide for high school students with special needs, to working...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad, Government

Test Scores
SAT
1440

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