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Michele

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Michele

Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Behavior Studies
Michele's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
ACT Writing
Admissions

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...

Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, General Literature

Cornell University

Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Behavior Studies

Anthony

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anthony

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Anthony's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
College Algebra

I graduated from Cornell University with a double major in Math and Physics. I am a prospective Math PhD student with research interests in geometry and mathematical physics. I have 1 year experience as a teaching assistant in mechanics and multivariable calculus. I have had multiple tutoring experi...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1450

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mary Theresa

Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Mary's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

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...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Daniel

Bachelor in Arts, Biological and Physical Sciences
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Audio Engineering
Biology
College Application Essays

Be Fun. Be Empowering. Be Productive. That's my goal in every session and I have the character traits to make sure that happens. I offer students an enjoyable experience with my humor and relevant examples. As a student myself, I know how to encourage students to ensure they feel confident about con...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Biological and Physical Sciences

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Anita

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Anita's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I am a graduate of Cornell University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, with a focus in Systems Biology. After graduation, I joined a rotational leadership development program which has allowed me the opportunity to expand my knowledge into many industries ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Kerry

Masters, Professional Psychology
Kerry's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
College English
College Essays
Conversational French

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 ...

Education

William James College

Masters, Professional Psychology

Cornell University

Bachelors, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1500

Certified Tutor

Nicholas

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics 1
Biology

I am a student at Cornell University, majoring in Biological Sciences, with a concentration in neuroscience, and minoring in Business. I am currently a teacher assistant for the Biochemistry class at Cornell, as well as a general tutor for classes ranging from Molecular Biology, to Organic Chemistry...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

Alec

Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Alec's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
ACT Residual
ACT Science

I am a recent Cornell University graduate (Dec '23) majoring in Biological Sciences with a focus on Genetics, Genomics, and Development. My passion lies in healthcare, as I am currently preparing to attend medical school this upcoming fall. However, I have always had an interest in teaching. I start...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sarah

Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biology

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...

Education

Messiah College

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Cornell University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Certified Tutor

Benny

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Benny's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Biology

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...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1470

Certified Tutor

Peter

Masters, Strategy, Management
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra

I am a graduate of Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Distinction in 2015. Since graduation, I was a physics/chemistry teacher and soccer coach at a private school in Virginia for a year, where I led the soccer team to an undefeated se...

Education

Kellogg School of Management

Masters, Strategy, Management

Cornell University

Bachelors, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
32
GMAT
710

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jamila

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Jamila's other Tutor Subjects
AIMS Prep
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Math

I am a great teacher with over 8 years teaching experience teaching children from Grades K through 12. I received my B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. and a certificate in Special Education from the Hudson County Schools of Technology in North Bergen, New...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

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

Certified Tutor

Lori

Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics
Lori's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
History
Math
Pre-Algebra

I am committed to helping students achieve success in a number of subjects by pinpointing specific areas where they need help as well as determining the teaching style under with which they learn best.

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1540

Certified Tutor

Dorothy

Master of Science, Entomology
Dorothy's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science

I love teaching, tutoring and helping people understand science. As an ecologist, I'm always interested in the connections between organisms, other organisms and the abiotic environment. I'm also interested in how humans interact with the non-human environment, especially in caring for ecosystems, p...

Education

Cornell University

Master of Science, Entomology

Gordon College

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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