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Sanah

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sanah

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sanah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP World History
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading

I am a rising junior attending Cornell University. I am a psychology major on the pre medical track. Over the summers, I tutor students between the ages of kindergarten through 5th grade and created engaging games to help them actively learn. At Cornell, I serve as Math TA for Algebra.My main goal i...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Talia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Talia

Bachelor's (in progress)
Talia's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading

As a passionate and dedicated tutor, I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology at Cornell University with minors in both Spanish and Psychology. With experience teaching both high school and middle school students as a teaching assistant, I have developed a student-centered approach tha...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rei

Bachelors, Human Biology, Health, and Society
Rei's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Japanese Language and Culture
College English
College Essays

I graduated Cornell University in 2015 with a B.S. in Human Biology, Health, and Society. After graduating, I worked as a research technician at Columbia University Medical Center before going to India for a 4-week global health educational program. Currently, I am preparing to apply to medical scho...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Human Biology, Health, and Society

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Lillith

Masters, Islamic Studies & Counter-terrorism
Lillith's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Level American History
College World History
Conversational Spanish

My first experience teaching and tutoring was in May 2005 in Taipei City, Taiwan. It was a formative experience for me because I was teaching and tutoring students whose native language was not English. They truly helped me grow as an instructor because of the cultural and linguistic challenges that...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Masters, Islamic Studies & Counter-terrorism

Cornell University

Bachelors, Government & Spanish & French Literature

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nikhil

Bachelor of Science, Finance
Nikhil's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Business
Business Ethics
English

My name is Nikhil. I am a junior at Cornell University, where I am majoring in applied economics.

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature
AP Italian Language and Culture

I am currently a senior at Cornell University, pursuing a major in Industrial Labor Relations and minors in Philosophy as well as Italian. I've been fortunate enough to have teachers and professors throughout my life that were able to convey the importance of education while allowing students to dis...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ruby

Current Grad Student, English
Ruby's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English

I received a BA in Comparative Literature from Cornell University in 2013, and am currently working towards an MA in English at University of Connecticut. I have experience working with students K-12, as well as teaching First-Year Writing to undergraduates at UConn. I also worked for several years ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Comparative Literature

University of Connecticut

Current Grad Student, English

Test Scores
SAT
1520

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Monique

Juris Doctor, Law
Monique's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Cornell University. I am also a graduate of the University at Buffalo Law School. I admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration at Stony Brook University...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

SUNY Buffalo Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Certified Tutor

Ian

Current Undergrad Student, Chemical Engineering
Ian's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

I am a chemical engineering student at Cornell University. I enjoy learning math and science and want to share my passion for these subjects. I have experience working as a sleep-away camp counselor and enjoyed those summers. I also have prior tutoring experience at the high school level.

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad Student, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

Rebecca

Current Grad Student, Nutrition
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
Microbiology
Nutrition
Science
Q & A

I am originally from Brooklyn, New York and am currently working towards a master's degree in Nutrition from Columbia University. Prior to graduate studies, I received my bachelor's from Cornell University in the biological sciences. Outside of my academic life I enjoy cooking, dancing, horseback ri...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Grad Student, Nutrition

Certified Tutor

Katie

Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
10th-11th Grade Reading
10th-11th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
Advanced Placement Prep

I'm currently a researcher in the biomedical field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt rea...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Andrew

Current Undergrad Student, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am a diligent student, currently attending Cornell University for meteorology. I am committed to excellence in everything I do. I am extremely passionate about music. In fact, one of my favorite things to do in life is write/play/listen to music. I spend much of my free time doing these things. I ...

Education

Cornell University

Current Undergrad Student, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
31

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Pratik

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Pratik's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

Hello! I'm a premedical student at Cornell University with extensive experience tutoring students, especially in chemistry at the high school and undergraduate level, writing at the high school and undergraduate level, and SAT/ACT prep.

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sam

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
American Literature
College Application Essays
Conversational Spanish

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 ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Meric

Bachelor

I am currently a junior at Cornell University majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society and minoring in Human Development. I took 13 AP, 6 Honors, and 3 college courses in high school. My strongest areas of study and teaching include Human Anatomy and Physiology, English, Nutrition, and Mathema...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor

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